25 Meter Red Dot Zero Target
The 25 Meter Red Dot Zero Drill is designed to help shooters quickly and precisely establish a true zero for red dot optics on pistols, AR pistols, SBRs, and rifles. The target incorporates a 1 MOA grid, allowing for precise windage and elevation adjustments while reinforcing consistent dot placement within the optic’s viewing window.
This drill emphasizes proper sight alignment, repeatable shooting fundamentals, and disciplined adjustment procedures to ensure point of aim and point of impact are aligned at the chosen zero distance.
Task
-Place the target at 25 meters.
-Assume a prone supported or bench rest supported position.
-Ensure the red dot is placed in the center of the optic’s viewing window for every shot.
-Aim at the black square and fire three well-aimed shots to establish a group.
-Assess and triangulate the three-shot group.
-Using the grid, apply windage and elevation adjustments
-Each box equals ¼ inch
-Each click equals 1 MOA
-Fire three additional well-aimed shots to confirm adjustments.
-Repeat as necessary until point of aim and point of impact coincide.
Every iteration should include:
- Stable shooting position
- Centered dot placement in the optic window
- Precise adjustment based on group center
- Controlled trigger press
Do not rush the zeroing process. Precision matters.
Distance
-25 meters
-Optional 5-meter confirmation as indicated on target
(Red dot is a stand alone system. Do not shoot using iron sights during the zeroing process, unless zeroing iron sights.)
Loadout
-2 × magazine (shooter’s preference)
50 / 200 Meter Rifle Optic Zero Target
The 50 / 200 Meter Rifle Optic Zero Drill is designed to establish a 50-meter zero that coincides with a 200-meter point of impact, making it ideal for general-purpose and urban rifle applications. This zero provides a flat trajectory with minimal holdover across common engagement distances.
The target uses a 1 MOA grid to allow precise windage and elevation corrections while reinforcing consistent point of aim and disciplined shooting fundamentals.
Task
-Place the target at 25 meters.
-Assume a prone supported or bench rest supported position.
-Aim at the black square and fire three well-aimed shots to establish a group.
-Assess and triangulate the three-shot group.
-Using the grid, apply windage and elevation adjustments:
-Each square equals ¼ inch or 1 MOA
-One click equals ⅛ inch at 25 meters
-Fire three additional well-aimed shots to confirm adjustments.
-Repeat the process until your group is centered in the designated circle, completing the 50/200 meter zero.
Every iteration should include:
- Stable shooting position
- Consistent optic placement and eye relief
- Precise adjustment based on group center
- Controlled trigger press
Do not rush the zeroing process. Confirm consistency before moving on.
Distance
-25 meters (zeroing distance)
-Confirm at 50 meters and 200 meters when range conditions allow
Loadout
-1 × rifle magazine (30 rounds)
Universal Rifle Laser Zero Target: Vis / IR
The Universal Laser Zero Drill is designed to allow shooters to accurately zero visible and infrared (IR) laser aiming devices using either the parallel zero method or the intersecting zero method.
This target supports systems where visible and IR lasers are slaved—allowing the shooter to zero the visible laser during daylight and confirm the IR laser under low-light conditions—as well as systems where the lasers are not slaved and must be zeroed independently.
Zeroing lasers correctly ensures that point of aim and point of impact remain consistent across lighting conditions, shooting positions, and engagement distances.
Task
-Determine whether your visible and IR lasers are slaved or independent.
-Select either the parallel or intersecting zero method based on mission requirements.
-Place the target at 25 meters or your preferred zero distance.
-Assume a prone supported or bench rest supported position.
-Aim at the appropriate reference point on the target for your selected zero method.
-Fire three well-aimed shots to establish a group.
-Assess and triangulate the three-shot group.
-Using the center of triangulation, apply windage and elevation adjustments per the chart on the target.
-Fire three additional well-aimed shots to confirm adjustments.
-Repeat as necessary until impacts are consistently within the correct circle and your zero is complete.
Every iteration should include:
- Stable shooting position
- Proper laser alignment
- Precise adjustment based on group center
- Controlled trigger press
Do not rush this drill. Precision matters.
Distance
-25 meters: Standard laser zero
-Preferred zero distance: Mission dependent
Loadout
-1 × 30-round magazine
Pyramid Drill Target– Fundamentals Warm-Up
The Pyramid Drill is a structured warm-up drill designed to reinforce shooting fundamentals through a progressive shot sequence. Starting with the largest target and working toward smaller targets forces the shooter to establish solid fundamentals early and maintain discipline as target size decreases.
This drill is ideal for confirming grip, sight alignment, sight picture, and trigger control before transitioning into more dynamic or time-based training.
Task
-Start at the bottom circle and engage targets from largest to smallest.
-Fire 5 shots on the first (largest) circle.
-Fire 4 shots on the next circle.
-Fire 3 shots on the next circle.
-Fire 2 shots on the next circle.
-Fire 1 shot on the final (smallest) circle.
-Focus on the fundamental cues listed on the target throughout the drill.
Every repetition should emphasize:
- Elbows unlocked
- High, consistent grip
- Proper sight alignment
- Clear sight picture
- Controlled trigger press
- Immediate acquisition of the next sight picture
Accuracy takes priority over speed.
Distance
-3 meters: Beginner
-5 meters: Advanced
Loadout
-2 × pistol magazines (15 rounds each)
Focal Shift Drill – Sight Reacquisition Target
The Focal Shift Drill is designed to train shooters to maintain visual discipline on their sights after target identification and between shots. A common failure—especially under stress—is shifting visual focus to the target after the first shot, causing follow-up shots to become unsighted and inconsistent.
This drill deliberately forces the shooter to cycle focus from target identification back to sight alignment on every shot, building the habit of disciplined sight usage even during transitions.
Task
-Choose either numerical order or alphabetical order on the target.
-Identify the first number or letter.
-Align sights and place full visual focus on the front sight or red dot.
-Fire one controlled shot.
-Shift focus back to the target to identify the next number or letter.
-Once identified, shift focus back to the sights and fire.
-Continue this process until all designated numbers or letters are completed.
Every shot should include:
- Target identification
- Sight alignment
- Proper sight focus
- Controlled trigger press
Do not rush this drill. Visual discipline is the objective.
Distance
-3 meters: Beginner
-7 meters: Advanced
Loadout
-2 × pistol magazines (15 rounds each)
FAST Drill – Cadence & Throttle Control Target
The FAST Drill is designed to develop cadence control, throttle management, and precision during small target transitions while reinforcing the fundamentals of target acquisition, sight acquisition, grip, and trigger control.
This drill forces the shooter to balance speed and accuracy. Moving too fast degrades precision; moving too slow defeats the purpose. Proper execution requires deliberate control of pace while maintaining visual discipline on the sights.
The FAST Drill also includes time and scoring standards, making it ideal for performance tracking and head-to-head competition with other shooters.
Task
-Follow the instructions printed directly on the target.
-Start from a ready position as indicated.
-Engage the designated target areas in the required sequence.
-Maintain proper sight alignment and sight focus throughout the drill.
-Control cadence and throttle between target transitions.
-Apply consistent grip pressure and a controlled trigger press for every shot.
-Complete the drill within the prescribed time and scoring standards.
Every run should include:
- Efficient target acquisition
- Proper sight alignment
- Cadence and throttle control
- Consistent grip and trigger discipline
Do not chase speed at the expense of accuracy.
Distance
-5 meters: Beginner
-7 meters: Advanced
Loadout
-2 × pistol magazines (15 rounds each)
Throttle Drill – Cadence & Transition Control Target
The Throttle Drill is designed to develop cadence management, throttle control, and precision during small target transitions while reinforcing the fundamentals of target acquisition, sight acquisition, grip, and trigger control.
This drill challenges the shooter to consciously adjust shooting speed based on target size and transition distance. Proper execution requires the ability to speed up when acceptable and slow down when necessary, without sacrificing accuracy or sight discipline.
The Throttle Drill also includes time and scoring standards, making it effective for performance benchmarking and competitive evaluation with other shooters.
Task
-Follow the instructions printed directly on the target.
-Start from the designated ready position.
-Engage targets in the required sequence.
-Adjust cadence appropriately between target transitions.
-Maintain proper sight alignment and sight focus throughout the drill.
-Apply consistent grip pressure and a controlled trigger press for each shot.
-Complete the drill within the prescribed time and scoring standards.
Every run should include:
- Efficient target acquisition
- Proper sight alignment and focus
- Cadence and throttle control
- Consistent grip and trigger discipline
Do not outrun your sights.
Distance
-5 meters: Beginner
-7 meters: Advanced
Loadout
-2 × pistol magazines (15 rounds each)
25 Meter NRA Bull – Multi-Purpose Marksmanship Target
The 25 Meter NRA Bull is a multi-purpose marksmanship target designed to support a wide range of pistol and rifle drills. It can be used as a single bull or printed in multiples to create triple-bull configurations for transition, cadence, and precision work.
This target is one of 2ATG’s primary training standards, especially for rifle applications, due to its versatility and clear visual feedback. It allows shooters to tailor drills to specific training goals while maintaining a consistent point-of-aim reference.
Task
-Select the desired application (pistol or rifle).
-Print one bull for focused precision work or three bulls for transition and cadence drills.
-Establish the appropriate shooting position based on the application.
-Engage the bull(s) using shooter-selected drill parameters.
-Maintain proper sight alignment, sight focus, grip, and trigger control throughout the drill.
-Adjust cadence and difficulty based on training objectives.
Every iteration should emphasize:
- Consistent point of aim
- Proper sight alignment and focus
- Controlled trigger press
- Accountability for every round fired
Precision over speed unless otherwise specified.
Distance
-Shooter’s preference
Loadout
-Shooter’s preference
3″ Circles / Dots – Precision Control Target
The 3″ Circles / Dots target is a multi-purpose precision target designed to support a wide range of pistol and rifle drills. It can be used as a single circle for isolated accuracy work or printed in multiples to create triple-bull configurations for transitions, cadence control, and throttle management.
This is one of 2ATG’s preferred targets, especially for pistol training, due to the reduced target size forcing strict sight discipline, trigger control, and accountability for every round fired.
Task
-Select the desired application (pistol or rifle).
-Print one circle for focused precision work or three circles for transition drills.
-Establish the shooting position appropriate for the application.
-Engage each circle using shooter-selected drill parameters.
-Maintain proper sight alignment, sight focus, grip, and trigger control throughout the drill.
-Adjust cadence based on target size and transition distance.
Every iteration should emphasize:
- Precise point of aim
- Consistent sight alignment and focus
- Controlled trigger press
- Accountability for every shot
Small targets expose sloppy fundamentals. Let them.
Distance
-5 meter: Beginner
-7 meter: Advanced
Loadout
-2 × pistol magazines (15 rounds each)
