# Zeroing your Rifle - The easy way...

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Podcast: [Major Pandemic's Bunker Bar Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/major-pandemic-s-bunker-bar-podcast-7112660)
Published: 2026-04-11T19:01:35+00:00
Episode link: https://www.majorpandemic.com/p/zeroing-your-rifle-the-easy-way
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.majorpandemic.com In this episode of Major Pandemic’s Bunker Bar , the host walks through a practical, ammo-saving method for zeroing a new AR-15 or similar rifle without wasting time, money, and patience. Instead of making the common mistake of starting at 100 yards or even farther, he recommends using a laser bore sighter when possible and then beginning at very close range to get on paper quickly. From there, the process moves to 10 yards, then 25 yards, and finally 50 yards to establish a reliable zero with much less frustration. The discussion explains optic and bore offset, what point of impact should look like at each distance, and why a 50-yard zero with a 200-yard crossover often gives a flatter and more practical trajectory for many rifles, especially AR platforms. He also covers the value of stable shooting support, reasonable ammo selection for zeroing, and the bad habits that cause shooters to burn through boxes of ammunition without ever getting properly dialed in. The episode wraps with a funny song about “Larry,” the guy who insists on doing it the hard way by setting the target way too far out and blasting away for a week without ever getting close. This episode of Major Pandemic’s Bunker Bar mixes solid rifle-zeroing advice with a dose of humor. The host explains how to zero an AR-15 the smart way by starting close, getting on paper fast, and then working methodically out to 25 and 50 yards instead of wasting ammo shooting at distant targets too soon. He makes the case for a practical 50/200 zero, explains sight offset and trajectory in simple terms, and shares a process that can save shooters real money and frustration. The episode closes with a humorous song about Larry, a stubborn sh…

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