Aim

Students will come away with a solid foundation on which to build their long rifle shooting skills whether for hunting or target practice.

Topics

• Precision rifle characteristics
• Safety precautions
• Maintenance and cleaning
• Break-in theory discussion
• Scope characteristics
• Mounting and fitting
• Pre-fire checks
• Theory of a group
• Zeroing the rifle
• Common units of measurements
• Ballistics
• Correcting for wind
• Short to mid range shooting applications
• Unsupported and supported positions
• Mid-to-far range shooting applications

Ammunition Requirements

200 rounds match-grade ammunition.

Gear

• Suitable match-grade firearm with mounted scope; bolt action is preferred but not mandatory (common caliber is .308, however up to .338 is fine; smaller calibers such as .223 are not recommended due to some of the farther ranges)
• Day pack (backpack large enough to carry ammunition, notebook and any other gear needed for the range)
• Eye and ear protection
• Small notebook, preferably water-resistant
• Cleaning kit specific to caliber of your firearm system
• Rain gear
• Clothing appropriate for climate and conditions
• A water bottle or other hydration system

Method

The course is presented in a combination of classroom theory, practical applications, and live-fire applications. Student-to-instructor ratio for this course is 4:1.

Skill Prerequisites

None