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Originally posted by Blackwater:

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Originally posted by sigfreund:

Normally I would agree with you, and you are of course absolutely correct that short range zeroes and long range targets are a recipe for bad things to happen. The difference, though, is that patrol rifles are intended to be used at shorter ranges. If I must hit a small target at 25 yards, I’d prefer that my rifle had a positive zero at 50 yards rather than 200 yards. Your point is valid, and under-recognized even by people who should know better, but it works both ways

I was considering this several days ago. With a 2.75" site offset and my chosen ammo (Hornady 75gr match) for a 100yd zero, I need -1.6" below POA @ a 25 yard zero. While I've grown accustomed to hold over @ close range, for a defensive rifle I'm thinking about changing my setup for a more CQB focus.