DEMYSTIFYING OPTICS
Optics can be confusing, learn the features of rifle optics, different types, and how to shoot with your reticle
Course Description
Demystifying Optics
This class teaches students all about scopes for rifles down to a practical understanding of 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 scope mounted, leveled, and torqued.
Course Curriculum
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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 a scope when making adjustments.
Develop confidence in making good consumer choices when deciding which scope to buy.
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Students will be shown how to use a mobile app to calculate ballistic and scope information. "Applied Ballistics - Quantum" app will be used in class. You can download it in your mobile app store.
Who is the Course For?
For customers purchasing their first rifle
For shooters that own a scope, but never really understood how to use it
For someone looking to purchase their first optic and find all the options a little confusing
Shooters interested in general marksmanship, hunting, or precision shooting
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Prerequisites
This class is for everyone 13 years old and older
Anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult also enrolled in the course
Access to a mobile device and the Applied Ballistics app mentioned above
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Non-Members:
$75.00
Members Save 20%:
$60.00
Total Time:
2 Hours (2 Hrs Classroom)
Capacity:
25 Students
What to Bring:
PPE:
Not Required
Firearm & Ammunition:
Not Required
Note Taking Material:
Paper & Pen is Recommended
Snacks & Drink:
Just in the Classroom
Customers are welcome to bring in their own optics, but they must be uninstalled from your rifle. Sample of optics will be provided for demonstrations.
This class does not shoot on the range, we ask that you do not bring a firearm to this class. The class will provide blue guns and chassis with optic saddles for shouldering.
