Understanding Army Rifle/Carbine Zeroing Target and Procedures 2022

Master Sgt. Constantino Natale, the Rhode Island National Guard Marksmanship Training Coordinator, Small Arms Readiness Training Section instructor, with the Rhode Island National Guard, provides an overview of the new zero target used for the rifle and carbine weapon qualification. More information on the Army’s new weapon qual can be found in the TC 3-20.4.

[@wilson11b72]

Wow! This video should be mandatory for every unit before going to the range

[@sldessel]

Good to see the Army using the 5 shot grouping..

[@richardoliver1468]

Sounds like the Army is using the same techniques as the civilian long range precision shooters use as well as techniques to zero in a scope.

[@tomgoodwin9161]

Very interesting and informative. However, I learned on the Canadian Bull target nearly sixty years ago and it has always been adequate for my needs. I do not use optical sights on my battle rifle. Maybe someday.

[@reddevilparatrooper]

Using the old 25 meter zero target instead of 3 rounds I would shoot 5 rounds and go from there.

[@VoodooLegacy369]

Thank you Sergeant for the refresher.

[@charlesludwig9173]

This target’s strength is the aiming bull is big enough for a shooter to understand having a center mass hold from irons or optic.

[@joey2dobbs]

So 8/10 is the minimum requirement for zero?

[@6daemonic6]

Where can I find this zeroing target? As a civilian? Thanks

[@dkoz8321]

There is a downloadable PDF you can print. Some people spray acetate zero tragets for zeroing in wet weather.

[@Snip3rSwitch]

This is gonna sound dumb but do i aim in the center?? Im currently shipping out to fort benning and I remember I struggled with this. How do I shoot correctly and where do I aim on the target??

[@hardcorenicotineaddict5517]

aim at the center while zeroing

[@richardoliver1468]

The center of the target should be your point of aim. Shoot a 3 or 5 round group depending on the instructions from your Drill Sergeant and or Range Instructor. You will get plenty of marksmanship instruction prior to firing your first live round. Any adjustments you are told to make will be based on your point of impact compared to pint of aim (POA/POI) Always remember to follow your instructors guidance.

[@charlesludwig9173]

At Ft Benning the odds are you will have the best marksmanship training that’s out there. Just listen and follow instructions. Now, what’s best about these new zeroing targets is center mass hold is easier to understand than the target with reduced E type silhouette, which made getting exacting elevation difficult, even for highly qualified trainers. At any rate you will not struggle at all with center mass hold . Just concentrate on consistent sight alignment and smooth trigger control.

[@Snip3rSwitch]

@@charlesludwig9173 haha yeah i shot expert. and zeroed good, graduated in june

[@charlesludwig9173]

@@Snip3rSwitchcongratulations! Now, look into ARMY EIC matches. Winning in EIC matches gets you points toward earning the prestigious Distinguished Rifleman Badge. Win that badge and it will open a world of opportunities for you.

[@DanishAfridi551]

At 25m my range will be on 300m?

[@greatcornholio5541]

Roughly yes but it depends on ammo your using and barrel length of your AR…remember the military M4A1 is only a 14.5 inches long with the barrel compensator attached.

[@DanishAfridi551]

@@greatcornholio5541 i have mil-spec M4 carbine which was left behind by US forces in Afghanistan.