{"id":11776,"date":"2025-09-29T15:55:23","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T15:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-install-the-zero-stop-and-reset-the-turret-to-zero-on-toric-ffp-scopes\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:35:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:35:02","slug":"how-to-install-the-zero-stop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/how-to-install-the-zero-stop\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install the Zero Stop and Reset the Turret to Zero on TORIC FFP Scopes"},"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-install-the-zero-stop\/#How_to_Install_the_Zero_Stop_and_Reset_the_Turret_to_Zero_on_TORIC_FFP_Scopes\" >How to Install the Zero Stop and Reset the Turret to Zero on TORIC FFP Scopes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/how-to-install-the-zero-stop\/#Advantages_to_Installing_The_Zero_Stop\" >Advantages to Installing 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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/how-to-install-the-zero-stop\/#1_Rapid_Return_to_Zero\" >1. Rapid Return 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-install-the-zero-stop\/#2_Eliminates_Mental_Math_Error\" >2. Eliminates Mental Math &#038; Error<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/how-to-install-the-zero-stop\/#3_Protects_Your_Setup_from_Accidental_Dialing\" >3. Protects Your Setup from Accidental Dialing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/how-to-install-the-zero-stop\/#How-To_Install\" >How-To Install<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/how-to-install-the-zero-stop\/#Step_1_Zero_Your_Rifle\" >Step 1: Zero Your Rifle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/how-to-install-the-zero-stop\/#Step_2_Remove_the_Elevation_Turret\" >Step 2: Remove the Elevation Turret<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/how-to-install-the-zero-stop\/#Step_3_Install_the_Zero_Stop_Ring\" >Step 3: Install the Zero Stop Ring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/how-to-install-the-zero-stop\/#Step_4_Secure_the_Zero_Stop_Ring\" >Step 4: Secure the Zero Stop Ring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/how-to-install-the-zero-stop\/#Step_5_Reset_the_Turret_to_Zero\" >Step 5: Reset the Turret to Zero<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/how-to-install-the-zero-stop\/#Final_Check\" >Final Check<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/how-to-install-the-zero-stop\/#Need_Help_Maximizing_Your_TORIC_Scope\" >Need Help Maximizing Your TORIC Scope?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Install_the_Zero_Stop_and_Reset_the_Turret_to_Zero_on_TORIC_FFP_Scopes\"><\/span>How to Install the Zero Stop and Reset the Turret to Zero on TORIC FFP Scopes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r3Oj3-pa3q4?si=irXwhDSrJRUgoNHg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><p>Whether you&#8217;re dialing for distance or returning to zero after a long shot, having a reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/why-high-visibility-turrets-matter\/\">zero stop<\/a> is essential. In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through the step-by-step process to properly <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/how-to-reset-to-zero-install-the-zero-stop\/\">install the zero stop<\/a> and reset the<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/videosview\/how-to-reset-to-zero-install-the-zero-stop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> elevation turret to zero<\/a> on 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><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_to_Installing_The_Zero_Stop\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Advantages to Installing The Z<strong>ero Stop:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Rapid_Return_to_Zero\"><\/span><strong>1. Rapid Return to Zero<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul><li><strong>Advantage<\/strong>: After dialing for elevation at long range, the zero stop lets you quickly spin back to your original zero without counting clicks or second-guessing.<\/li><li><strong>Why it matters<\/strong>: In dynamic <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/quickly-acquiring-close-range-targets\/\">shooting<\/a> environments\u2014like competitions or hunting\u2014this saves precious time and eliminates the risk of returning too far below zero, which could throw off your next shot.<\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Eliminates_Mental_Math_Error\"><\/span>2. <strong>Eliminates Mental Math &#038; Error<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul><li><strong>Advantage<\/strong>: You don\u2019t need to remember your zero position or track turret rotations manually.<\/li><li><strong>Why it matters<\/strong>: This reduces cognitive load and prevents costly mistakes, especially under pressure or in low-light conditions. It\u2019s a built-in safeguard for your elevation settings.<\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Protects_Your_Setup_from_Accidental_Dialing\"><\/span>3. <strong>Protects Your Setup from Accidental Dialing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul><li><strong>Advantage<\/strong>: The zero stop acts as a hard mechanical barrier, preventing you from dialing below your zero.<\/li><li><strong>Why it matters<\/strong>: This protects your ballistic setup, especially if your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/finding-the-perfect-6-5-creedmoor-rifle-scope\/\">rifle<\/a> gets bumped or the turret is inadvertently rotated during transport or field use.<\/li><\/ul><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-To_Install\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">How-To Install<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Zero_Your_Rifle\"><\/span>Step 1: Zero Your Rifle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Before touching the scope, head to the range and zero your rifle. This ensures your turret adjustments are meaningful and accurate. Once zeroed:<\/p><ul><li>Make the rifle safe.<\/li><li>Insert an empty chamber indicator.<\/li><li>Always confirm the firearm is unloaded before performing any work.<\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Remove_the_Elevation_Turret\"><\/span>Step 2: Remove the Elevation Turret<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Using the 2.5mm Allen wrench included in your turret kit:<\/p><ul><li>Remove the screw on top of the elevation turret.<\/li><li>Lift the turret completely off the scope housing.<\/li><\/ul><figure id=\"attachment_8863\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8863\" style=\"width: 506px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\/toric-34mm-elr-rifle-scopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8863\" title=\"How to Install the Zero Stop and Reset the Turret to Zero on TORIC FFP Scopes\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zero-Stop-Install-2.png\" alt=\"How to install the zero stop and reset turrets to zero\" width=\"506\" height=\"424\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8863\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/toric-4-5-30x56-mrad-elr\/\">How to Install the Zero Stop<\/a> and Reset the Turret to Zero on TORIC FFP Scopes<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Install_the_Zero_Stop_Ring\"><\/span>Step 3: Install the Zero Stop Ring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Locate the zero stop ring and examine the underside\u2014you\u2019ll see a small male pin.<\/p><ul><li>Align this male pin on the counterclockwise side of the fixed pin inside the turret housing.<\/li><li>Rotate the zero stop ring clockwise until it stops. This sets the zero stop position.<\/li><\/ul><figure id=\"attachment_8865\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8865\" style=\"width: 491px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8865\" title=\"How to Install the Zero Stop and Reset the Turret to Zero on TORIC FFP Scopes\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zero-Stop-Install-3-e1759176022810.png\" alt=\"How to install the zero stop and reset turrets to zero\" width=\"491\" height=\"344\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8865\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How to Install the Zero Stop and Reset the Turret to Zero on TORIC FFP Scopes<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Secure_the_Zero_Stop_Ring\"><\/span>Step 4: Secure the Zero Stop Ring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Using a 1.5mm Allen wrench:<\/p><ul><li>Tighten the three screws around the zero stop ring.<\/li><li>Do not overtighten\u2014just make them snug. The three points of contact will hold the ring securely.<\/li><\/ul><figure id=\"attachment_8864\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8864\" style=\"width: 513px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\/toric-34mm-elr-rifle-scopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8864\" title=\"How to Install the Zero Stop and Reset the Turret to Zero on TORIC FFP Scopes\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zero-Stop-Install-5.png\" alt=\"How to install the zero stop and reset turrets to zero\" width=\"513\" height=\"430\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8864\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How to Install the Zero Stop and Reset the Turret to Zero on TORIC FFP Scopes<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Reset_the_Turret_to_Zero\"><\/span>Step 5: Reset the Turret to Zero<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul><li>Reinstall the elevation turret, aligning the \u201c0\u201d mark with the vertical indicator line on the turret housing.<\/li><li>Replace and snug the top screw. Again, no need to overtighten\u2014just hand-tight is sufficient.<\/li><\/ul><figure id=\"attachment_8866\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8866\" style=\"width: 484px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\/toric-34mm-elr-rifle-scopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8866\" title=\"How to Install the Zero Stop and Reset the Turret to Zero on TORIC FFP Scopes\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Zero-Stop-Install-6.png\" alt=\"How to install the zero stop and reset turrets to zero\" width=\"484\" height=\"397\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8866\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How to Install the Zero Stop and Reset the Turret to Zero on TORIC FFP Scopes<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Check\"><\/span>Final Check<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul><li>Pop the turret up to engage.<\/li><li>Rotate it\u2014when it hits the zero stop, it will stop precisely at zero.<\/li><li>Push the turret back down to lock it in place.<\/li><\/ul><p>With your zero stop properly installed and your turret reset, you\u2019re ready to dial with confidence. Whether you&#8217;re shooting long-range or hunting in rugged terrain, this setup ensures you\u2019ll always return to your zero\u2014no guesswork, no drift.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_Help_Maximizing_Your_TORIC_Scope\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Need Help Maximizing Your TORIC Scope?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>If you want to get the absolute most out of 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>\u2014whether it&#8217;s dialing for distance, refining your zero stop setup, or troubleshooting turret behavior\u2014we&#8217;re here to help.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 Call us at <a href=\"tel:631-662-7354\">631-662-7354<\/a><br \/>\ud83d\udce7 Email us at <a href=\"mailto:support@tractoptics.com\">support@tractoptics.com<\/a><br \/>\ud83d\udcac Chat live at <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tractoptics.com<\/a><\/p><p>Let\u2019s make every shot count.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center\"><a style=\"text-align: center;text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/tractoptics.com?utm_medium=Trustbox&#038;utm_source=EmailNewsletter3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/emailsignature.trustpilot.com\/newsletter\/en-US\/3\/5fc7afaa58a6e200016f0dfc\/520\/170\/light@2x.png?stars=5,4,3,2,1&#038;fontSize=default\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"170\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Install the Zero Stop and Reset the Turret to Zero on TORIC FFP Scopes. Whether you&#8217;re dialing for distance or returning to zero after a long shot, having a reliable zero stop is essential. In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through the step-by-step process to properly install the zero stop and reset the elevation turret to zero.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11901,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2256,2257,2266,2271,2272,1,2274],"tags":[2774,3526,3527,2945,3528,3519],"class_list":["post-11776","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-to","category-how-to-fix-adjust","category-riflescopes","category-toric-30mm","category-toric-34mm","category-uncategorized","category-video","tag-how-to-reset-scope-turrets","tag-how-to-rifle-scope","tag-install-the-zero-stop","tag-multi-rotation-zero-stop","tag-reset-to-zero","tag-rifle-scope-how-to"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11776","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=11776"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11776\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11902,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11776\/revisions\/11902"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11901"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11776"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11776"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11776"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}