The 50 yard zero is a vanilla standard, as it suits almost everyone well. The process is thoroughly explained, except that the target distance that you should zero your rifle or carbine has been omitted. A bzo battlesight zero is the sight settings placed on your rifle for combat. Remember you should aim low at 150200m targets with an m16. Scope every marine is first and foremost a rifleman. Feb 23, 2018 the 36 yard zero target in the recent carbine courses we have discussed various yard lines to zero your rifles along with the pros and cons of each yard line. Improved battle sight zero firearms military technology scribd. Line of sight line of sight is a straight line beginning at the center of the eye, passing through the center of the optic to the point of aim on the target.
Field firing the m16a2 rifle fmfm 09 free ebook download as pdf file. Field firing the m16a2 rifle fmfm 09 marksman united. The 36 yard zero target in the recent carbine courses we have discussed various yard lines to zero your rifles along with the pros and cons of each yard line. When i follow the instructions it does not print out as shown on the video. Improved battle sight zero free download as pdf file. If your printer is configured correctly, they will print exactly as described and can be used to calibrate your sights. It is good advice and i have a few rifles zeroed for 50 myself, but its not the best zero. Marine corps reference publication mcrp 301a, rifle marksmanship, provides techniques and procedures for marine corps rifle marksmanship. These targets are designed to take advantage of the human eyes natural tendency to center an object within a circle. United states marine corps the basic school marine corps training command camp barrett, virginia 2245019 m249 light machinegun b3m48 student handout. Improved battle sight zero firearms military technology. B2e2667 day optics and observation theory 7 basic officer course battle sight zero bzo for the rco rco can be zeroed using two methods. Is there anyway to get the pdf of the 36yd target emailed to me.
When zeroing in the marines we used a 36yard zeroing target i know the manual says 25 but thats not how we did it, the unmarked aperture, and had our rear sight elevation set two clicks below 83. Oct 04, 2019 the 25 meter bzo target is the nato standard for a 25 meter 300 meter bzo. Marine corps reference publication mcrp 301a, rifle. A 25meter or 36yard field expedient zero is less precise then a 100meter zero. Current armymarine corps battlesight zero and its procedures are well. Marine corps reference publication 301a, rifle marksmanship battlesight zero.
I dont understand this phenomenon, but i was recently browsing some forums and discovered that some ranges prohibit the use of silhouette. They are in pdf format to ensure that they print to scale. All free printable targets are available in gif graphic andor pdf format. When zeroing in the marines we used a 36 yard zeroing target. Ar15 methods for zeroing a2 type sights the savannah. Nov 28, 2018 usmc bzo target pdf 24 nov however, the army and marine corps differ in how to set a bzo on a rifle the m16a2a3a4 is meters on a point target individual enemy.
In doing so, tying all training and training resources directly to unit missions. This is the place where the bullet hits the target. In combat, your rifles bzo setting will enable engagement of point targets from 0300 yardsmeters in a no wind condition. Ensure a 36 yard range is available for the exercise. Mcrp 301a reflects this ethos and the marine corps warfighting philosophy. Sighting in the rifle is the process tom mchale takes us through.
Sco p e every marine is first and foremost, a rifleman. B3m48 basic officer course 2 basic officers course m249 light machinegun in this lesson we will discuss the history of the m249. Ar15 sighting in archive michigan gun owners community forum. The math does not add up to shoot at targets closer than 300 meters with the unmarked aperture.
If your favorite target isnt shown here, email me with a request and i will add it to the list. I understand that the marines are now zeroing their m16s at 36 yards rather than 25 meters. For this exercise, 15 rounds of ammunition per marine are required. This is the mechanical procedure for zeroing the a2 type sights on m16 ar15 m4 style rifles. For a field expedient bzo, the optic may be zeroed at 25 meters or 36 yards using the tip of the 300 meters aiming post as poapoi. Bzo can be conducted at 25m or 36 yards but should only be used to get.
The vision for this program is to the uniform joint task list ujtl, the uniform navy task list untl, and the marine corps task list mctl to metls and unit training. Marine corps rifles will have sights that can be lowered two more clicks below the 300 meter setting. Headquarters, united states marine corps washington, dc 203800001 23 feb 1999 foreword 1. Hello everyone, im currently looking for a location that sells the usmc bzo target. Printable targets print your own sightin shooting targets. The targets overall design and use of color tends to be ideal for zeroing a wide variety of firearms and optics in many different lighting conditions. Pursuant to the references, the marine corps stocklist of forms, the sl a, lists all forms specified for use by the marine corps as of the date signed. To establish a field expedient bzo at 36 yards or 30 meters, a marine performs steps 111. Finally have that ar15 and now you need to know how to zero your ar15 rifle. This publication discusses the individual skills required for. I have been told that there is a way to sight in your ar at 25 or 30 yards then click a couple of notches and have it accurate for 200300 yards.
I am showing the process for the 36 yard 300 yard bzo. Confirming a field expedient bzo it is essential that a marine maintain a bzo on his rifle. If anyone know of a place i can get a few, please let me know. Army or marine corps is familiar with a battlesight zero or improved battlesight zero bz0 or ibz0. If using this method to obtain a bzo, a marine should fire from the prone position while using a hasty sling. A 25meter or 36 yard field expedient zero is less precise then a 100meter zero.
Marine corps common skills handbook mccs1b docshare. Everything online wasnt very clear in the description hoping someone could describe it for me or send me a link that presents it in an easy to understand format. A sight setting that soldiers keep on their weapons. Purpose marine corps reference publication mcrp 301a, rifle marksmanship, provides the doctrin e, techni ques, and pro cedures for marine corps rifle marksma nship.
Sight adjustments are made by observing the strike of the rounds, determining their distance. Maximum point blank range and the battlesight zero the. Current army marine corps battlesight zero and its. The free targets below are all printable and downloadable. While apparently this is not as ideal a zero as the santose ibz, it seems trajectorywise to be pretty close to the ibz well, at least, much more than the old 25 meter method and it does not require modifying the rear sight to bottom out at minus 2 clicks fixed carrying handle or 4 clicks. Ar15 zeros and trajectories the 100 yard zero with a. Jul 15, 2015 for a long time, the mantra has been that the 50 200 yard zero is the most useful zero for the ar15 platform as it offers a flat trajectory for the 5. The same target used by the military to zero the m16 rifle. The us marine corps uses a 36300 yard scheme, and many american. Click on a thumbnail and print the target from the popup pdf window. Adjustments to the sights of the rifle are done at the 36 yard line while shooting from. Usmc bzo target pdf 24 nov however, the army and marine corps differ in how to set a bzo on a rifle the m16a2a3a4 is meters on a point target individual enemy. Using these targets will save time and ammunition, while at the same time providing tighter groups and a better zero. This stocklist comprises a catalog of forms and miscellaneous printed items required for use throughout the marine.
Its done 1 in the absence of the amount of range needed with which to establish a true 300yd bzo per the correct procedure or 2 as a way of saving timerounds in the process of extablishing a true 300yd bzo. You can actually use any target of your choosing, but for purposes of this video i am using the 25 meter bzo target. Now, at what distance should you place that target to achieve the most versatile. When zeroing in the marines we used a 36yard zeroing target i know. None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free. Apr 30, 2010 the mpbr is the maximum range at which the bullet rise and drop stays within the vital area of your target. Appendix a provides reproducible copies of bzo targets 36. First fire 3 shots, center mass, onto specified bzo target. Jun 14, 2014 finally have that ar15 and now you need to know how to zero your ar15 rifle. Nonsilhouette zeroing targets for hyperpoliticallycorrect gun clubs. For those that have attended the courses now know that when it comes to your goto 5. Click or tap on any target link or the target image for a pdf download below for a printable page or right click, or tap and hold, to save to your computer. Infantry training united states marine corps reconnaissance.
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