Zero distance refers to the specific distance at which a firearm or optical device (such as a scope) is calibrated or adjusted so that the point of aim (POA) coincides with the point of impact (POI) of a bullet. When zeroing a firearm, shooters typically choose a specific distance, such as 100 yards/meters, as their zero distance. At this distance, adjustments are made to align the sight or scope reticle with where the bullet hits the target. This ensures that when aiming at a target at zeroing distance, the bullet will hit precisely when intended without significant deviation due to bullet trajectory characteristics.
The term “zero distance” generally refers to the same concept as zero distance, which is the distance at which a firearm or sighting system is calibrated to ensure accurate aiming and shooting. It represents the distance from which the firearm is zeroed, meaning adjustments are made to match the point of aim with the point of impact for improved accuracy. Zero distance is crucial for shooters to establish consistent performance and reliable shot placement at known distances during various shooting scenarios.
Zeroing works by adjusting the windage (horizontal) and elevation (vertical) settings of a firearm’s sights or scope to align the reticle with the arc of the bullet’s trajectory. Shooters typically fire multiple rounds at the chosen zeroing distance while making precise adjustments to ensure bullets consistently hit the target center. This process accounts for factors such as bullet drop due to gravity, wind and other ballistic characteristics, optimizing the firearm’s accuracy for the specified zeroing distance.
Zero range refers to the effective range in which a firearm remains accurate after being zeroed at a specific distance. Once a firearm is zeroed at a given distance (e.g., 100 yards/yards), the zero range encompasses the distances before and after the zero distance where the bullet trajectory remains within acceptable deviation relative to the goal point. Understanding zeroing range helps shooters gauge the effective distance at which they can confidently engage targets without significant hold or hold adjustments.
In the context of PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds), zero distance refers to the adjustment players can make to the frames or scopes of their weapons to compensate for bullet drop over long distances. In the game, players can adjust the distance setting to zero on their scopes to ensure that bullets hit targets accurately at different ranges. By setting the scope at a specific distance, players can effectively engage targets at a distance without needing to manually adjust their aim to compensate for the ball’s downward trajectory due to gravity. This feature improves the precision and accuracy of long-range engagements in the game’s virtual environment.