Why Your Red Dot Is Missing—And How to Fix It in 10 Minutes

Why is your red dot hitting low, left, or just plain off target—even after you've zeroed it? In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to zero a red dot the right way, step-by-step. Whether you're running a rifle or pistol, I’ll break down MOA math, click adjustments, distance considerations, and even how your caliber, bullet velocity, elevation, and ammo choice impact your zero.

This is the video I wish I had when I first started shooting with red dots.

00:00 Intro
00:38 What is Zeroing?
01:07 Factors that affect your Zero
01:35 Zeroing Tools
02:18 Bore Sighter
02:30 Cowitnessing with Iron Sights
03:10 MOA and Nerd Math
03:50 MOA Zero Adjustment Demo
08:38 Step-By-Step Zeroing Process
09:57 MOA Zero Adjustment Demo on Real Target
11:33 Quick Zeroing Tips
12:12 Common Zeroing Mistakes

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