Precision Starts Here: The Rifle Zeroing Class
Sometimes new rifle owners assume their rifle is ready to go “off the shelf.” The reality is that rifles rarely come zeroed from the factory, and even a pre-installed optic hasn’t been calibrated to your chosen ammunition, or your unique shooting posture.
At Urban Defense Academy, we don’t just “get you on paper.” We provide you with a class in the “how” and “why ” of zeroing, whether for iron sights or optics. So you can rest assured that when you squeeze the trigger, you have 100% confidence in where that round will land.
Why Zeroing is Non-Negotiable
In a crisis, a “near miss” is a total failure.
Zeroing is the process of aligning your sighting system so the point of aim meets the point of impact at a specific distance. Without this foundation, you are guessing where the hits are going. We replace that guesswork with certainty.
What You Will Learn in This Class
The objective of this class is to get your rifle a firm zero. We don’t zero your rifle for you; we provide you with the mechanical understanding and repeatable process to maintain your equipment. By learning the relationship between your sight system, your rifle, and your environment, you gain more confidence in your equipment and your skills.
Core Learning Objectives:
- The Mechanics of Zeroing: Understand the technical “why” behind windage and elevation adjustments to remove the guesswork from your shots.
- Ballistic Foundations: Learn how bore height and ammunition selection impact your point of aim versus point of impact.
- Introduction to Precision Groups: Introduction to the fundamentals of marksmanship required to produce the consistent, tight groups necessary for a true zero.
- Equipment Verification: Leave the range with a confirmed zero and the confidence that your gear is as ready as you are.
If you are new to rifles you will walk away with the ability to diagnose and correct your point of impact.
The Advantage: Professional Grade Instruction
We provide the professional infrastructure you need:
- Instructional Mentorship to help you understand “clicks vs. inches”, MOA adjustments, and so much more.
- Data Logging: We help you start your rifle log and help you learn best practices.
- Equipment: We supply shooting bench, rifle rests and other equipment to ensure efficient process.
Be Confident. Be Capable. Be Ready.
Your rifle is a tool of precision. Treat it like one. Join Brian Simmons and the Urban Defense Academy team to “firm up” your zero and gain the peace of mind that comes from knowing your equipment is as ready as you are.
Class Requirements:
- Pre-class Free Consultation
- Your rifle and preferred sighting system.
- 50–100 rounds of your chosen ammunition.
- A willingness to learn this technical aspect of rifle craft.