{"id":11724,"date":"2025-08-22T15:53:35","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T15:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-reset-to-zero-install-the-zero-stop\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:35:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:35:02","slug":"how-to-reset-to-zero-install-the-zero-stop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/how-to-reset-to-zero-install-the-zero-stop\/","title":{"rendered":"How-To Reset to Zero &#038; Install The Zero Stop"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\"><div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p><span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/how-to-reset-to-zero-install-the-zero-stop\/#How-To_Reset_to_Zero_Install_The_Zero_Stop\" >How-To Reset to Zero &#038; Install The Zero Stop<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/how-to-reset-to-zero-install-the-zero-stop\/#Step-by-Step_Instructions_for_Setting_Your_Turrets_to_Zero_Reset_to_Zero\" >Step-by-Step Instructions for Setting Your Turrets to Zero | Reset to Zero<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/how-to-reset-to-zero-install-the-zero-stop\/#How_to_Install_the_Zero_Stop_Reset_to_Zero\" >How to Install the Zero Stop | Reset to Zero<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/how-to-reset-to-zero-install-the-zero-stop\/#Contact_Us_Reset_to_Zero\" >Contact Us | Reset to Zero<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-To_Reset_to_Zero_Install_The_Zero_Stop\"><\/span><strong>How-To Reset to Zero &#038; Install The Zero Stop<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7S7jGw05l2s?si=79iumA5WT4i-Zrfq\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/category\/video\/\">video<\/a>, we guide you step by step on how-to reset to zero and install the zero Stop.\u00a0 Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned shooter or new to long-range optics, optimize your <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\/toric-34mm-elr-rifle-scopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TORIC 34mm<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\/toric-30mm-long-range-rifle-scopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">30mm rifle scope<\/a> by these simple instructions to ensure your scope is perfectly set for your next session.<\/p><p>Learn <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-box-test-your-riflescope\/\">how to<\/a> use the tools included in your package, or grab your own kit and follow along!<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Instructions_for_Setting_Your_Turrets_to_Zero_Reset_to_Zero\"><\/span>Step-by-Step Instructions for Setting Your Turrets to Zero | Reset to Zero<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>One of the key features of the <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\/toric-34mm-elr-rifle-scopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TORIC 34mm<\/a> &#038; <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\/toric-30mm-long-range-rifle-scopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">30mm FFP rifle scopes<\/a> is their ability to reset the turrets to zero. This allows you to easily return to your original point of aim, no matter how many adjustments you&#8217;ve made.<\/p><p>The video walks you through removing the top <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/capped-vs-exposed-rifle-scope-turrets\/\">elevation turret<\/a> screw and aligning the zero with the vertical indicator on the turret housing. The process is simple, and with our instructions, you\u2019ll be ready in no time.<\/p><p>You\u2019ll also learn how to follow the same procedure for your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/why-attending-a-long-range-shooting-course\/\">windage<\/a> turret, making your scope truly versatile in the field.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\/toric-34mm-elr-rifle-scopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8513\" title=\"How-To Reset to Zero &#038; Install the Zero Stop\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/new-scope-11-1024x732.jpg\" alt=\"How-To Reset to Zero &#038; Install the Zero Stop\" width=\"551\" height=\"394\" \/><\/a><\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Install_the_Zero_Stop_Reset_to_Zero\"><\/span>How to Install the Zero Stop | Reset to Zero<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Installing a zero stop is another great feature of all the <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\/toric-34mm-elr-rifle-scopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TORIC 34mm<\/a> &#038; <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\/toric-30mm-long-range-rifle-scopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">30mm FFP<\/a>\u00a0rifle scopes. Although it doesn&#8217;t come pre-installed, we show you how to do it with ease.<\/p><p>Using the provided Allen keys or your own tools, you&#8217;ll remove the turret, slide the zero stop ring into place, and secure it with three screws. Once installed, the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/videosview\/zero-stop-installation-and-reset-to-zero-toric-4-25x50\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">zero stop<\/a> prevents your turret from going below your zero, providing you with a reliable reference point for <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/attending-a-long-range-shooting-course-2\/\">long-range shooting<\/a>.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Us_Reset_to_Zero\"><\/span>Contact Us | Reset to Zero<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>If you found this guide helpful, don&#8217;t forget to subscribe to our newsletter for more expert advice and tutorials on TRACT products. Looking to buy a new high-performance <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rifle scope<\/a> or other <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/binoculars\/toric-uhd-binoculars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">premium optic<\/a> for your next hunt?<\/p><p>Feel free to reach out to us directly by phone: <strong>631-662-73654 <\/strong>or by email at: <strong><a href=\"mailto:support@tractoptics.com\">support@tractoptics.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4957 size-full\" title=\"How-To Reset to Zero &#038; Install the Zero Stop\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Picture2.gif\" alt=\"How-To Reset to Zero &#038; Install the Zero Stop\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this video, we guide you step by step on how-to reset to zero and install the zero Stop.\u00a0 Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned shooter or new to long-range optics, optimize your TORIC 34mm or 30mm rifle scope by these simple instructions to ensure your scope is perfectly set for your next session. Learn how to use the tools included in your package, or grab your own kit and follow along!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11925,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2256,2257,2258,2259,2266,2267,2271,2272,2274],"tags":[2330,3526,3527,3528],"class_list":["post-11724","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-to","category-how-to-fix-adjust","category-hunting","category-hunting-rifle-scope","category-riflescopes","category-shooting-skills","category-toric-30mm","category-toric-34mm","category-video","tag-adjusting-a-rifle-scope","tag-how-to-rifle-scope","tag-install-the-zero-stop","tag-reset-to-zero"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11724","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11724"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11724\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11926,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11724\/revisions\/11926"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11925"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11724"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11724"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11724"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}