At 10 meters or less, rounds impact how relative to the point of aim?

At 10 meters or less, rounds impact how relative to the point of aim?

• A. 1.0 inches low
• B. 2.5 inches high
• C. 2.5 inches low
• D. 3.0 inches low

Answer: (C)

When you align your sights, the line of sight is above the bore, so the bullet exits the barrel below the aim line. In the very short distances after leaving the muzzle, gravity and the downward start keep the bullet below the point of aim, so the impact sits low relative to where you were aiming. For typical close-range engagements (ten meters or closer) this results in about two and a half inches of low impact. This is why, at close range, you’ll often hold a bit higher or adjust your zero if your typical engagements are within ten meters.

When you align your sights, the line of sight is above the bore, so the bullet exits the barrel below the aim line. In the very short distances after leaving the muzzle, gravity and the downward start keep the bullet below the point of aim, so the impact sits low relative to where you were aiming. For typical close-range engagements (ten meters or closer) this results in about two and a half inches of low impact. This is why, at close range, you’ll often hold a bit higher or adjust your zero if your typical engagements are within ten meters.