Scopes (8 Hours)

Overview

This comprehensive one-day class begins the entry level precision scoped rifle shooter’s journey down to a practical understanding of precision rifle magnified optics and developing a high level of competence for making consumer choices.  This class introduces and explains common terminology and nomenclature relative to scopes.  Some common questions like - “How does a scope really work?” “What is better, Mils or MOA?” “Why are some scopes made with one-inch main tubes and why are some 30 or 34mm?” “Will a larger objective lens make my view brighter?”- are answered.  Tips to choosing which scope rings/mounts are presented along with the opportunity to see a scoped mounted, leveled, and torqued. 

Experience Requirements

This course is intended to be Step 1 in a multi-step series relative to shooting development in Precision Scoped Rifle (PSR) Series. Therefore, no prerequisite exists for taking this class. Additionally, this course may also be taken by a relatively experienced shooter who would like to uncover some of the “mysteries” of the scope on top of his/her rifle.

Open to all.

Course Outline

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Develop understanding of terminology and nomenclature of scopes. 
• Develop understanding of concepts and minute-of-angle and milliradians.
• Explain basic scope construction and options available to consumer. 
• Demonstrate mounting a scope to a precision rifle and several options of interest.
• Explain options of leveling a scope to a rifle and why.
• Develop understanding of eye relief and eye “box.”
• Develop understanding of what happens inside scope when making adjustments.
• Develop confidence in making good consumer choices when deciding which scope to buy.

Equipment List

• Note taking material
• Hydration system

Ammo

None. This is a non-shooting class.