Long Range 101 – Day 2 – OPEN

In this intense course we conquer the intricacies of repeatable hits at distance. Curriculum covers 100 – 1000yards,  focusing on 600-1000 yards for most students as equipment and fundamentals allow.

Bring your A Game and an open mind as we tackle subjects including safety, platform absolutes, proper shot spotting technique, understanding ammo, external ballistics, factors of precision and accuracy, atmospherics, calculating, proving and truing DOPE, reading wind, dialing and hold overs, stressed shooting, and more! This action packed course will challenge and encourage your long range goals!

Be it the goals of a hobby shooter, competitor, or hunter, this course offers something for everyone looking to take their existing bolt rifle skills to the next level.

Mid Range Practical level proficiency is required for this course, though previous experience does not have to be with Accurate Advantage. Please call us to discuss your current level and if this course would be a good fit for you!

What: Long Range 101
When: Friday June 9
Time: 10am-6pm
Where: Upper Susitna Shooter’s Association – Talkeetna – Driving directions linked HERE
Range: 200yd rifle range
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What: Long Range 101
When: Saturday, June 10
Time: 10am-6pm
Where: Upper Susitna Shooter’s Association – Talkeetna – Driving directions linked HERE
Range: 1000yd rifle range

Total Course Length: 16 hours

Prerequisite Course(s):

• Intermediate Bolt Rifle
• Mid-range Practical Rifle

Required Equipment/Gear:
Some of these items are available to rent/borrow; see below.

• Centerfire rifle minimum caliber 6mm / .243 – must be sighted in for 100 yards
• Scope / Optic – minimum power must be 3x or greater, higher power optics are a huge benefit in long range shooting. Example, 5x25x, 7x35x, etc
• Optic can be MIL or MOA but must have a reticle with subtensions, AND the optic must be equipped with an external turret that can be adjusted incrementally for elevation. Calibrated windage adjustment or subtensions are beneficial, but not required for this course.
• 200 rounds of ammo required (total for both sessions) Shooter must know the muzzle velocity of the ammunition used for this class (chronograph / lab radar available to borrow prior to class – email for details)
• Bipod or sandbag for front rifle rest
• Ballistic Calculator – example: Kestrel, or phone based app: Strelok Pro, TRASOL, Hornady 4DOF or etc. Call if you have questions!

Suggested Equipment:

• Single shot sled magazine
• Shooting mat (most shooting will be done from the prone position)
• Binos or spotting scope – available to borrow if needed

Provided:

• Targets / backers, steel targets
• Electronic hearing pro (for better shooter/spotter communication).
• Pre calculated wind drift chart
• Shooting mat – limited quantities available to borrow
• Binos or spotting scope – limited quantities available to borrow

Email us at info@accurateadvantage.us to order or reserve equipment.

Available: (may incur an additional cost):

• Ammo – some common calibers available in both match and standard variations – email for price and availability info.
• Rental firearms – Premium Bolt Rifle ($100)
• Rental Package Includes: Firearm, Leupold optic, magazines (if applicable), Bipod, Shooting mat. Rentals are required to shoot school provided factory ammo which is charged by rounds fired.

Email us at info@accurateadvantage.us to order or reserve equipment.

Course Cost: $425.00