COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PRECISION RIFLE TRAINING 1
2 DAY COURSE
OVERVIEW:
Precision Rifle 1 is an introductory to intermediate course designed for the student who has little to no formalized training as well as a more experienced shooter looking to refresh or hone their skills. We will give you a solid foundation with which to continue improving your skills with advanced training or self guided practice.
PREREQUISITES:
Since this is an entry to intermediate level course, the only required skills are safe weapons handling skills and the desire to learn and improve.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
- Basic shooting positions & the importance of natural and artificial support
- How optics function both externally and internally
- Internal, external & terminal ballistics
- Precision rifle nomenclature & set-up
- Proper rifle maintenance & care
- Rifle/Scope manipulation to include, loading, unloading, scope adjustment for elevation and wind.
- Shooter/Spotter interaction and terminology
- Wind reading and adjustment at distance
- Zeroing procedures & the effects of the environment of your zero
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT (MINIMUM):
- 300-400 rounds of quality Match ammunition
- A properly mounted magnified optic (scope level highly recommended)
- A quality precision rifle (bolt or semi automatic) of at least 5.56/.223 caliber equipped with a sling & a bipod (.338 is largest allowable -- please verify with us first since there is considerations for steel)
- Medium-sized backpack filled with a sufficient amount of clothing etc. to serve as a shooting rest/support
- Note-taking material
- Rifle cleaning equipment
- Shooting mat & rear support bag
- Water, food, clothing, sunscreen, etc. (as needed to maintain comfort)
RECOMMENDED GEAR:
- Laser range finder
- Shooting tripod
- Spotting scope or binoculars
- Wind meter
PRECISION RIFLE TRAINING 2
2 DAY COURSE
OVERVIEW:
Precision Rifle 2 is a follow up course designed for the student who has had an intermediate level formalized training. We will continue to add to your skills foundation which will enable you to continue improving your skills with advanced training or self guided practice.
PREREQUISITES:
A Basic/intermediate Precision Rifle course from any recognized and properly vetted source.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
- Advanced wind calls
- Building reliable, repeatable standard & improvised shooting positions
- Confirmation of zero & adjustments necessary to compensate for atmospherics & location
- Effective utilization of wind meters and ballistic calculators
- Engaging targets from tripods
- Man-on-Man timed drills
- Multiple target engagement at varying distances
- Precision engagement of targets inside your zero distance
- Utilization of hold-overs for rapid target engagement
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT (MINIMUM):
- 200 rounds of quality Match ammunition
- A properly mounted magnified optic
- A quality precision rifle (bolt or semi automatic) of at least 5.56/.223 caliber equipped with a sling & a bipod
- Medium-sized backpack filled with a sufficient amount of clothing, etc. to serve as a shooting rest/support
- Note-taking material
- Rifle cleaning equipment
- Shooting mat and rear support bag
- Water, food, clothing, sunscreen, etc. as needed to maintain comfort
- Wind meter & ballistic calculator
RECOMMENDED GEAR:
- Laser range finder
- Shooting tripod
- Spotting scope or binoculars
WANT TO TAKE THIS CLASS?
Check out our course schedule to see when this class will be available.
