NRA Gun Gear of the Week: Zeroing AR Irons

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posted on January 9, 2017
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Many firearm enthusiasts wisely opt to include backup iron sights on their AR builds, but how many actually take the time to zero them? With magnified optics and red dots considered required equipment, are users neglecting to dial-in their irons? American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach is ready to walk you through the process of ensuring your sights are ready for duty. Get an inside look at the process with this latest installment of NRA Gun Gear of the Week.

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