3 Tips to Get Your New AR Rifle Dialed In

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Getting a new AR rifle is exciting. Whether you’ve just picked up a complete rifle from a top brand or you’ve just finished your latest custom build, once it’s in your hands, you want to put it through its paces. Part of putting it through its paces includes getting it dialed in.

From the sights to the trigger, you can adjust different parts of your gun to your preferences. Plus, if you customized or built your AR, you may need to make further adjustments to the build, from the AR15 upper receiver to the buttstock. What’s the next step? Here are a few tips to help. 

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Start By Zeroing Your Sights

First things first, it's time to head to the gun range. You want to be somewhere with adequate distance to get your AR’s sights zeroed in, generally up to 200 yards. Give yourself the same distance even if you’re zeroing a smaller caliber gun, like a 9MM PCC. This might not be an AR, but it has a similar form factor.

Start with a well-marked paper or cardboard target at 25 yards. Work to 50 yards, 100 yards, 150 yards, and then 200 yards. Adjust each time until you like how the sights are positioned.

You can also take this opportunity to adjust other sighting systems. If you’re zeroing a red dot, lower the brightness as much as possible. A brighter dot can obscure the true center of the dot, which messes with your calibrations. Turn the brightness down to where you can just see it on the target, then make further adjustments. 

Additional Zeroing Tips

Another thing to keep in mind when adjusting the sights on your new AR rifle is to keep the gun as steady as possible. One way to do this is to lie prone (on your stomach), with the gun facing down range. This can help you more confidently stabilize the rifle as you make adjustments.

If you’re new to zeroing or have questions about the specifics (we’ve only gone over a few simple basics), you can find a trove of videos to help. YouTube is a fantastic resource for adjusting your new rifle. You may even be able to find videos that provide instructions for your exact make and model. This way, you can get tailored advice for zeroing your gun.

Fine-Tune the Trigger

Out of the box, a high-quality, well-built AR, like a 308 AR (which is great for hunting), can have a good trigger feel. But it might not be quite what you want. If you already have an AR that’s been spec'd to your needs, you may want to match the feel of the trigger to that one. It may mean lowering or raising the pull weight. 

One thing to keep in mind is that you don’t want to lower the pull weight too much. This can create a safety concern. However, if you’re unable to adjust the trigger to your liking, you can consider swapping out the trigger or lower receiver assembly. This can further allow you to customize and fine-tune your AR rifle to your preferences.

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