Precision Rifle (2-day)

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Students will set up their equipment and learn the capabilities and limitations of each type of rifle system. Students will leave the course with a firm grasp of these concepts enabling them to focus on position and the environmental influences that affect a shooter's ability to place a round where they intend.

This course is a two-day course designed for the beginner to intermediate marksman, but it is positively encouraged and recommended for those who have had little or no formal training to attend. We promote a friendly and professional coaching environment that puts new shooters at ease. Range University specializes in making students comfortable while providing you the best learning environment possible. A fast-paced course, it will begin with firearms safety and rapidly transition into equipment comprehension, fundamentals of marksmanship, basic ballistics, wind reading, range estimation, mover targets and target engagements from 500-1200 yards. This course will utilize the entire Shooting Complex, fully taking advantage of all avaible training areas. Students that complete the course will have a proficiency in firearm safety, marksmanship fundamentals, a combined knowledge of their capabilities with their equipment, and systematic training methods for future progression.

 

Key Topics Covered: 

• Safety
• Equipment set up and care
• Building your position, fundamentals of marksmanship, trigger control, recoil management
• Introduction to spotting and wind reading
• Employing common reticules for range estimation
• Understanding MOA and milliradian adjustments
• Introduction to internal and external ballistics
• Data gathering out to 1200 yards

Packing List:

Round Count Breakdown: 220

Zero test and initial diagnostic (10 rounds)

Fundamentals of marksmanship (20 rounds)

Scope adjustment exercise (10 rounds)

Ballistic diagnostics. (20)

Range estimation exercise (20 rounds)

Wind (10 shots)

Positional diagnostic (20 rounds)

Field exercises (70)

Additional (40)

Total (minimums): 220

PACKING LIST:

Precision Rifle (Bolt Action) with minimum 10x scope zeroed at 100y

Two 10 round magazines

250 rounds of match grade ammunition

Bipod

Rear bag

Rifle sling

Eye Protection

Hearing Protection - Electronic recommended

Shooting mat or pad

Clothes for hot and cold weather

Sunglasses

Minimum 32oz water

Snacks

Hat

Sunscreen

Databook or Notebook and pencils

Ballistic calculator (on phone or handheld)

Camp Chair or Lawn Chair

Not Required Gear, But Recommended:

Kestrel

Wrist coach

Spotting scope

Laser range finder