Whether you’re brand new to rifle shooting, have a new rifle that needs to be set up, or want to improve your accuracy at longer distances, Vernon National Shooting Preserve can help.
Located in Central New York, just a short drive from Syracuse, Utica, and Turning Stone, VNSP offers personalized rifle instruction, rifle and optics setup, scope mounting, sight-in services, and access to our rifle range.
Rifle Setup, Optics & Instruction with Jared Acee
Jared Acee, part of the Vernon National Shooting Preserve family, can help with nearly every step of getting you and your rifle ready for the range.
From selecting the right rifle and optic to mounting your scope, getting everything properly adjusted and sighted in, and helping you improve your shooting technique, instruction and setup can be tailored to your individual needs.
Whether you’re buying your first rifle or trying to get more out of a rifle you’ve owned for years, Jared can help you get it set up correctly and shooting accurately.
Rifle & Optics Setup
Bought a new rifle or scope and aren’t sure where to start?
We can help with:
- Rifle and optics selection
- Scope mounting
- Proper scope positioning and eye relief
- Optics setup and adjustments
- Bore sighting
- Range sight-in
- Rifle setup and adjustments
- Understanding your optic and its controls
- Preparing your rifle for hunting or recreational shooting
Our goal is to make sure your rifle is properly set up for you, rather than simply mounting a scope and sending you on your way.
Private Rifle Instruction
Private rifle instruction is available for shooters of all experience levels.
Training can be customized around what you want to accomplish, including:
- Firearm safety and proper handling
- Shooting fundamentals
- Proper shooting position
- Trigger control
- Breathing and follow-through
- Understanding your scope
- Improving accuracy and consistency
- Shooting from different positions
- Long-range shooting fundamentals
Because instruction is personalized, we can spend more time on the areas where you need the most help.
New to Rifle Shooting?
You don’t need to own a rifle to get started.
Vernon National has several rental options available, ranging from an easy-to-shoot .22 LR for beginners to a 6.5 Creedmoor set up for shooters interested in learning more about longer-range shooting.
This makes private instruction a great option for someone who wants to try rifle shooting before purchasing their own firearm.
Who Rifle Instruction Is For
Our rifle services are a great fit for:
- First-time rifle shooters
- New rifle owners
- Hunters preparing for the season
- Shooters who recently purchased a new rifle or scope
- Recreational shooters looking to improve accuracy
- Shooters interested in learning long-range fundamentals
- Anyone who wants help understanding and properly setting up their rifle and optic
Instruction can be adjusted to your experience level and shooting goals.
Learn on the VNSP Rifle Range
Vernon National offers an excellent environment to learn, practice, and properly sight in your rifle.
Our rifle range provides shooters the opportunity to work at multiple distances, making it possible to start with basic rifle fundamentals and progress into more advanced shooting as your skills improve.
Whether your goal is getting ready for deer season, becoming more comfortable with your new rifle, or learning to make accurate shots at longer distances, we can build a session around what you want to accomplish.
Conveniently Located Near Syracuse, Utica & Turning Stone
Vernon National Shooting Preserve is located in Vernon Center, NY, making us convenient for shooters throughout Central New York.
We regularly serve shooters from the Syracuse, Utica, Rome, Oneida, and Turning Stone areas.
Schedule Rifle Instruction or Setup
Rifle instruction, scope setup, sight-in services, and rifle rentals are available by appointment.
Vernon National Shooting Preserve
3291 Burns Road
Vernon Center, NY 13477
Call: 315-829-2529
Email: info@vernonnational.com
Contact us to discuss what you need help with and we’ll put together a rifle setup or instruction session that fits your goals.