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Zeroing FAQS

What does it mean to zero a pistol?
To adjust your pistol's sights ( e.g., scope, optic ) to shoot accurately at a specific distance.
What is a pistol's zero?
It's the distance your pistol's sights ( e.g., scope, optic ) are set to shoot most accurately.
Why do I need to zero my pistol?

It improves your accuracy when shooting at ranges close to your pistol's zero.

It can also inform how to adjust your aim to shoot accurately at further ranges.

How to zero a pistol?
  1. Choose a distance you'd like your pistol to be accurate at. (e.g., 10 yards for pistols, 36 yards for rifles)
  2. Setup a target at that distance.
  3. Aim at the target's bullseye with your sights, and slowly shoot 3 bullets. Preferably resting the pistol on a table or sandbag to reduce shooter error.
  4. The 3 bullet holes on your target is called a shot group. Locate the center of that shot group.
  5. Adjust your sights. If the center of your shot group is
    • left of the bullseye, adjust your sights to the right.
    • right of the bullseye, adjust your sights to the left.
    • above the bullseye, adjust your sights downwards.
    • below the bullseye, adjust your sights upwards.
  6. Repeat steps 3-5 until the center of your last shot group is on the bullseye.