Zero range for an SKS

[gushulak]

Have a Russian 1954 Tula in my collection and finally am going to zero the thing in. Have a sight adjustment tool and was just wondering what is the best distance to zero it at would be? 95% of my shooting will be 100 yards or less with milsurp ammo. Let me know what you think the best zero range for me and my needs would be. Thanks Gunnutz!

Neil

 

[smokeater40]

If your expected range is 100 yards or less, I would sight it in at 100 yards.

 

[nw mb]

...100

(and then practise out to 150 and 200...as well as 50)

 

[Magellann]

I agree, 100 is good.

 

[gushulak]

Thanks guys, I was thinking 100 yards would be fine. Good to know I am barking up the right tree.

 

[silverfoxdj]

Thanks guys, I was thinking 100 yards would be fine. Good to know I am barking up the right tree.

Makes sense ....

 

[Hitzy]

zero at 100 meters with the 100 meter setting on the sight. Or were you asking something more complicated?

 

[Ganderite]

I would adjust the front sight so it hits point of aim at 100 yards with rear sight set to 100.

However, I would probably fire the first shots at 25 to make a crude adjustment so it would be on paper at 100. At 25 I would want the wind adjustment to be close to bang on, and would want the elevation to be an inch or two low.

 

[Magellann]

I shot mine earlier today with just the iron sights and put the first round right in the bullseye and a couple more within an 1 1/2" just the way it came from the store. It was a lot better than I expected.

 

[silverfoxdj]

That's good shooting for the 100..

 

[Polycoat]

Here's a good link,

http://www.sksboards.com/smf/index.php?topic=93204.0

Look at, in particular, the replies by user D-FENS. He includes a nice zeroing target which I've used.

 

[silverfoxdj]

Here's a good link,

http://www.sksboards.com/smf/index.php?topic=93204.0

Look at, in particular, the replies by user D-FENS. He includes a nice zeroing target which I've used.

Thanks for the link..