Rifle Scopes Where to set zero stop?

[MrGreg]

I understand the mechanics of zero stop.

My question is, if you're zero'd for X yards, is that where you want to set your zero stop, or should you set it a few clicks past zero so you have the ability to dial under?

The upside is, you'd be able to dial under (obviously). The downside is, to get back to zero, you'd turn till you hit the stop, and then come up a few clicks to the 0 mark.

Thoughts?

 

[buffybuster]

I like to set my zero stop about 1mil under my zero. Gives me some flexibility and it's no issue to count up.

 

[RTH1800]

I have never found a need to dial under. I do have a method that I prefer.
I set my Zero stop for 100 M then set zero on the scope at 250 meters. This is for a MK 12 Mod 1. I then leave it set for 250M. If shooting small targets closer, I just dial down to the stop. I can also just hold 1Mil low. In a way it gives you two zeros with little fuss.

 

[Victor Co Heather]

You should give yourself at least half a mil under since your zero can change depending on the DA.

 

[varmint slayer]

Or you could zero at 100 and hold over. Then your zero stop is set for your zero and you don't have to juggle two zero's or worry about getting mixed up

 

[FLIGHT762]

I set my zero stop 1.5 MOA below my zero. Gives me some room if I need it.

 

[jkonzal]

If you don't zero your rifle at 100 yards, you need to allow room "under" your zero to be able to engage down to 100 yards.

 

[redneckbmxer24]

I always leave a mil or so below 100 yard zero so I can dial the reticle away from the bore for 90 degree shooting.

 

[teamvit]

I zeroed at 100 and left 1.5MOA under for my zerostop

 

[opeagle]

1.0 mill under my 100 yard zero.