Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I bring you a simpler one today with how to Zero your optic in 3 shots. I get a lot of folks who struggle at the range to get this nailed down and hopefully this helps you save some during the zero process at the range.
Links to the gear in the video - link.thinlinedefenseco.com/3ShotZero
00:00 Zero your Optic in 3 shots
1:45 Sponsor - HRT Tactical - Discount Code TLDco
02:35 Biases
02:42 Quick Reference Sheet
02:55 1. Know your target distance and optic adjustments
04:44 MOA measurements at 50
05:00 MIL measurements at 50
06:18 2. Boresight to get on paper
07:29 3. First Shot
08:14 4. Zero the Optic
09:10 Measure with the reticle
10:48 5. Verify and Tune
DISCLAIMER: Filming adhered to safety protocols at a licensed public range, supervised by certified professionals, featuring only legal items. Compliance with all Federal, State, and Local laws was maintained throughout. This video does not reflect the opinions of any federal entity in any way and all opinions are solely those of the TLD team. Magazines in videos have all been modified to the much less scary 29-round magazines.
Remember, We're idiots.
This post may include paid advertisements or affiliate links. If you use one of the gear links, Thin Line Defense Co earns a small commission without any additional cost to you. This supports the growth of our channel and enables us to review more quality gear for you. Thank you for your incredible support!)
I bring you a simpler one today with how to Zero your optic in 3 shots. I get a lot of folks who struggle at the range to get this nailed down and hopefully this helps you save some during the zero process at the range.
Links to the gear in the video - link.thinlinedefenseco.com/3ShotZero
00:00 Zero your Optic in 3 shots
1:45 Sponsor - HRT Tactical - Discount Code TLDco
02:35 Biases
02:42 Quick Reference Sheet
02:55 1. Know your target distance and optic adjustments
04:44 MOA measurements at 50
05:00 MIL measurements at 50
06:18 2. Boresight to get on paper
07:29 3. First Shot
08:14 4. Zero the Optic
09:10 Measure with the reticle
10:48 5. Verify and Tune
DISCLAIMER: Filming adhered to safety protocols at a licensed public range, supervised by certified professionals, featuring only legal items. Compliance with all Federal, State, and Local laws was maintained throughout. This video does not reflect the opinions of any federal entity in any way and all opinions are solely those of the TLD team. Magazines in videos have all been modified to the much less scary 29-round magazines.
Remember, We're idiots.
This post may include paid advertisements or affiliate links. If you use one of the gear links, Thin Line Defense Co earns a small commission without any additional cost to you. This supports the growth of our channel and enables us to review more quality gear for you. Thank you for your incredible support!)










