A. Yes, shoot to prove zero.
2. Besides, shooting is fun; thus any reason to go is a good one. Use it.
III. in any system, repeat-ability is limited by the number of changing variables. Scope-to-mount is one variable. Mount-to-weapon is another. The mount creates the baseline by which you measure the performance of such sights as you mount. You have changed the baseline, ergo you need to recheck the result.
Which ought to be a fun occasion anyway, see above. Rinse and repeat. Your mileage may vary.