Zero'ing a Garand

[aloreman]

Should be noted that a "bench zero" can and will differ from a prone or sitting zero. The eye sees the sights differently in different positions. We sight in rifles prone from a sling. Standing and sitting zeros may also change. I am 2 clicks up and one click left from prone to sitting and standing.

[Caleb]

Originally Posted by aloreman

Should be noted that a "bench zero" can and will differ from a prone or sitting zero. The eye sees the sights differently in different positions. We sight in rifles prone from a sling. Standing and sitting zeros may also change. I am 2 clicks up and one click left from prone to sitting and standing.

Good point. Thanks.

[Dave Waits]

According to the shooting Coach I had in the AF when I shot for the ANG, the way you see the front sight-post doesn't change. You eye automatically centers the post in the Aperature and then when you're correctly focused on the front sight the ring of the aperature actually disappears. If the rifle is aligned correctly your eye sees the post the same way every time regardless of position. I had the same problem as you aloreman. Only, my sight picture changed at prone. One click down and centered. My problem was rifle alignment.I was actually holding the muzzle slightly high in the aperature.

[aloreman]

Not to make an arguement but your head position changes when you shoot prone as well changing the angle of the eye to they sight. Regardless of how you word it the end result is that you may have a different prone zero than you have offhand or ever off the bench as your head position changes on the gun.