This course is designed to teach rifle enthusiasts the fundamentals of rifle marksmanship. Whether you are a competitive silhouette shooter or a serious hunter, this course will teach you everything that you will need to know about your rifle and optic.
Students will learn how to calculate and make windage and elevation adjustments from various distances and will be giving different shooting drills to engage, from unknown distances. During this course, students will be challenged to stress drills which will include endurance and timed shooting exercises. We encourage beginner through experienced shooters to attend this course and will work with you to improve your skills.
This is a physical class due to the nature of it's contents and will be very demanding to some students. We encourage anyone wishing to attend this course, be able to run for 1/2 mile or 4 minutes without stopping and complete 25 push ups.
Course Outline with performance objectives:
Basic safety rules Fundamentals of marksmanship Optic options Internal, External and Terminal Ballistics Loading / reloading procedures Scope Adjustment Minute of angle theory K.I.M.S game (observation drill) Use of Data book Position shooting Improvised supported shooting platforms 100 - 1000 yard zero - (depending on range facilities) Cold bore shooting Range card Range estimation Effect of weather Sling use Know your limitations Competitive team drills Stalk and crawl exercises Low Light shooting Practical exercises Qualification drills
Equipment list:
Ball cap or hat Ear plugs or muffs Shooting mat Spotting scope Small sand bag or sand sock Data book - if you have one Old BDU's or camouflage uniform Ghillie suit if you have one Camo face paint - optional Camelbak hydration system Back pack or hunting pack 10 yards of 550 cord Pocket or sheath knife - Leatherman tool optional Hand towel Sun screen Precision bolt rifle / Precision S.P.R. - (.308 cal recommended) Optic - (1/4 M.O.A and Mil-dot reticle recommended) Rifle sling Ammo: 250 - 350 rounds of match grade ammo
Duration: 3 Days
Tuition: $450 (Now accepting Visa / Master card payments for bookings)