Precision Rifle 103 Package
Precision Rifle 103 is a three day, intermediate to advanced course, designed for intermediate shooters looking to expand their capabilities even further. The training focuses on delivering accurate shots on target over moderate to advanced distances by addressing items that affect bullet flight, and the understanding of density altitude, atmospheric values, wind and spin drift, Coriolis effects, ammunition considerations. This course delves into the discussion around how optics work, rifle set up considerations, ammunition and caliber considerations, and puts student into various shooting positions that would be most likely to occur. Student will put all of these topics to the test, and their equipment. This course takes shooters to the next level, and shows them areas of further growth and is a great asset to those who continue in their education of Precision Rifle. Student will engage targets out to 900 yards in this class. Further distance may be possible depending on time and class/student capabilities, and range limitations.
Precision Rifle 103 is a three day, intermediate to advanced course, designed for intermediate shooters looking to expand their capabilities even further. The training focuses on delivering accurate shots on target over moderate to advanced distances by addressing items that affect bullet flight, and the understanding of density altitude, atmospheric values, wind and spin drift, Coriolis effects, ammunition considerations. This course delves into the discussion around how optics work, rifle set up considerations, ammunition and caliber considerations, and puts student into various shooting positions that would be most likely to occur. Student will put all of these topics to the test, and their equipment. This course takes shooters to the next level, and shows them areas of further growth and is a great asset to those who continue in their education of Precision Rifle. Student will engage targets out to 900 yards in this class. Further distance may be possible depending on time and class/student capabilities, and range limitations.
Precision Rifle 103 is a three day, intermediate to advanced course, designed for intermediate shooters looking to expand their capabilities even further. The training focuses on delivering accurate shots on target over moderate to advanced distances by addressing items that affect bullet flight, and the understanding of density altitude, atmospheric values, wind and spin drift, Coriolis effects, ammunition considerations. This course delves into the discussion around how optics work, rifle set up considerations, ammunition and caliber considerations, and puts student into various shooting positions that would be most likely to occur. Student will put all of these topics to the test, and their equipment. This course takes shooters to the next level, and shows them areas of further growth and is a great asset to those who continue in their education of Precision Rifle. Student will engage targets out to 900 yards in this class. Further distance may be possible depending on time and class/student capabilities, and range limitations.
Experience Requirements
This is a foundational shooting class in precision rifles. this comprehensive class begins the entry level precision rifle shooters journey down the road to confidently hit distanced targets. Students must be able to spend prolonged periods of time in the prone shooting position, and participate in alternate shooting postions. Open to all. Prior firearms experience and training is recommended. Attendees must abide by the range rules, showing safe gun handling practices, muzzle management, trigger finger discipline, and target discrimination. An open-minded and respectful attitude towards the training and techniques as instructed and demonstrated during the course is expected. Students failing to meet and maintain our safety and progression requirements required for the specific class may be removed from training. Getting to engage targets from 100 to 900 yards in the three day curriculum requires students that can handle the faster pace of this style of class. Instructor not responsible if class does not get a chance to engage any specific distance of targets. Be prepared to learn, ask questions, and this is achievable.
Course Outline
Develop an understanding of terminology and nomenclature of scopes and precision rifles.
Develop an understanding of concepts and minute-of-angle and milliradians.
Apply the use of MOA and Mils, in both classroom and range exercises
Develop basic understanding of external ballistics relative to shooting over long distance.
Develop basic understanding of atmospheric influences on external ballistics.
Develop understanding of scope setup and function.
Develop understanding and ability to properly adjust scope for impact shift on demand.
Develop each shooter’s fundamentals of marksmanship.
Develop ability to understand and apply the “shot process” to each shot.
Develop understanding of use and purpose of data book.
Introduce positional shooting with scoped rifle.
Apply marksmanship fundamentals to successfully ( with accuracy and precision) hit target(s)
Maintain correct shot process for each shot issued
Record relative and important data in a dope book
Analyze his/her target and correctly to make necessary scope adjustments to correct shot impacts
Follow instructions/correction to successfully hit targets at various distances up to at least 600 Yards
Maintain shot groups within 1-1.5 minutes of angle
Experience a spotter/shooter team communication and the aspects of good teamwork.
Develop understanding of density altitude and its components
Develop understanding of wind and its vertical and horizontal components
Develop understanding of ballistics calculators ( Recommend Hornady Ballistics App- To be downloaded prior to class- there may not be cell service)
Develop and apply information from ballistic calculator
Analyze his/her target correctly make necessary scope adjustments to correct shot impacts
Safely and consistently handle all equipment and follow range commands
Equipment List
Precision scoped rifle
Precision optic, either first focal plane (FFP) optic, or FFP with external windage and elevation adjustments (recommended), or second focal plane (SFP) with external windage and elevation adjustments. Recommended MOA. If you think of the size of objects in inches and feet, MOA. If you think of the size of objects in cm and meters. MIL
Sling recommended (for positional shooting)
Shooting Mat - recommended here
Rear shooting bag- recommended here
Bipod- Recommended here
Tripod (Optional)
Drag bag or carrying case
Spotting scope ( optional)
Binoculars (optional)
Rangefinder (optional)
Calculator with square root key
Rifle cleaning equipment
Field notebook and pencils- Recommend rite in the rain brand
Clothing suitable for training in any weather
Food will not be provided, recommended to packs snacks and lunch ( no cooking options at the site)
Hydration system
Hat with brim ( Optional)
Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non shattering prescription glasses
Earmuffs and Earplugs- Electronic Ear Protection required- Recommend Walker brand.
Highly recommend a rifle stock that has a comb riser, or to purchase a strap on cheek riser prior to class. Recommendation to be found here. This will be critical to student comfort throughout the course.
Recommend Kestrel Weather Meter with or without Ballistic Calculator, Either with the Hornady 4 DOF- matches the app I recommend for class, or the applied ballistics kestrel. Recommendation found here.
Caliber
Precision Center rifle calibers are accepted. from 223 Remington to 300 Win Mag. Hyper velocity cartridges like 243, 22.250, 204 Ruger, 220 Swift, etc are not allowed as they will puncture steel targets. Email any questions prior to class.
Recommended calibers, 308 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 30-06, 7mm Remington Magnum
No Rimfire calibers
Ammo
Estimated round count: 300 Rounds rifle. Precision rifle ammunition is highly recommended, something that has been proven to group well in that particular rifle. Recommended Ammunition ( Hornady ELD match, Hornady Precision Hunter ELDX, Sig Sauer Marksman Elite)
Recommend bringing extra ammunition in case we need to address an equipment related issue in class, or so student may have ammunition at the end of class that is “DOPED” for that particular Rifle. I recommend a total round count total of 400.
Lead core ammunition to be used for steel only
No green/brown tip, armor piercing, or surrogate rounds to be used on steel at any time
Additional Notes
This will be long days, have the appropriate attitude.
Food will not be provided for the class, roughly 30 minutes will be set aside for lunch. Student are responsible for bringing their own lunch, snacks, and hydration etc for the duration of the course.
Cancellation Policy-
Cancel within 60+ Days=50% refund,
Cancel withing 59-30 Days=25% refund.
Cancel within< 29 Days = No Refund
There is a minimum class size, if the class size is not met one week prior to class, costs for the class will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee.