Course Overview

An introductory long range course is required prior to enrollment.

One day course developed to obtain necessary knowledge for competitive long range shooting. Pre-match process, navigation of barricades commonly seen at events and match etiquette are a few of the main topics covered. By the end of class, members will have confidence to start a journey into the competitive realm.

Brief overview of topics are as follows:

• Pre-match planning

• Navigating shooting props

• Post stage process

• Truing data

• Match etiquette

• Wind

• Gear considerations

• Pre-match and post match training tips and drills

Packing list:

• Ammo: 250 rnds of match grade ammo of the same brand and grain weight (224 Valkyrie and up)

• Sand sock / rear shooting bag

• Rifle: bolt gun or accurate gas gun (1.5 moa) accuracy or better. 

• Rifle zeroed prior to arrival

• Mags for the rifle

• Bipod for the rifle

• Ballistic calculator (kestrel or AB app)

     

  ***Download applied ballistic off the App Store. ***(this is what will be referenced in the class) 

     

• Binos or spotting scope (recommended)

• Ears / Eyes protection and individual first aid kit (IFAK)

• Tripod

• Wet / Hot / Cold weather gear (season dependent)

• Basic tools and cleaning kit for your rifle.

• Range finder

• Water, food , snacks are on you

• Note taking material

• Quarter back sleeve with index cards for rifle data

• Knee pads (optional)