Long Range Shooting and Fundamentals of Ballistics

Description

This TWO DAY course, taught by Bryan Boone, is designed to improve the skills of the shooter utilizing a precision rifle equipped with a tactical or long range hunting scope. The classroom portion will focus on safety, marksmanship fundamentals, external ballistics, ammunition selection, zeroing techniques and considerations, shooting positions, and range estimation using MIL or MOA reticle.

The range portion will begin with basic marksmanship practice, rifle zeroing and data gathering to 500 yards, and chronographing ammunition. Then will move to the use of ballistic software, cold bore mapping, and target engagements to 500 yds.

NOTE: One registration includes TWO DAYS of class. - 17 South member discount available.

Topics Covered

Safety
Marksmanship fundamentals
External ballistics,
Ammunition selection,
Zeroing techniques and considerations,
Shooting positions, and
Range estimation using MIL or MOA reticle.
Marksmanship practice,
Rifle zeroing and data gathering to 500 yards, and
Chronographing ammunition. Then will move to the
Use of ballistic software,
Cold bore mapping, and
Target engagements to 500 yds.

Expectations and Outcomes

This TWO DAY course is designed to improve the skills of the shooter utilizing a precision rifle equipped with a tactical or long range hunting scope. The classroom portion will focus on safety, marksmanship fundamentals, external ballistics, ammunition selection, zeroing techniques and considerations, shooting positions, and range estimation using MIL or MOA reticle.

The range portion will begin with basic marksmanship practice, rifle zeroing and data gathering to 500 yards, and chronographing ammunition. Then will move to the use of ballistic software, cold bore mapping, and target engagements to 500 yds.

Types

Advanced, Intermediate, Benchrest, Long Range Precision, Rifle

Documentation Requirements

Congratulations on your successful registration for the upcoming class with GTAC. Be sure to confirm your date, time, and location. Directions to 17 South Rod and Gun Club can be found online. Once you have entered the gate, follow the road past the clubhouse, past the skeet range, past the 500 yard range, to the 100m range. Please park near this area. You are welcome to use the restrooms in the clubhouse, at the skeet range, or near the tactical bays. We look forward to a safe and challenging class with you.

Requirements

- Rental guns will be available.

- Clean, functional rifle with magnification optics mounted and zeroed (Please make sure your rifle is functional!)  

- A quality turret adjustable scope is recommended. We will confirm zero at the start of class, but we expect your rifle to be zeroed prior to class. 

- Students will need to understand the adjustments of their scope and bring the manual for it if you need it (the manual will likely be available to print off the internet). Don't stress if you can't find it - we'll help you figure it out, but it's helpful. 

- Rifle or optic specific tools if you need to make adjustments. (i.e. allen wrenches)

- Rifle magazine(s) if required to fire

- Rear bag, Front bag or bipod, or pack capable of functioning as front bag

- At least 50 rounds of good quality ammunition appropriate for your rifle

- Eye and ear protection

- Notebook or logbook with pen or pencil

We will have you download ballistics software on your phone prior to class. 

Please take a moment to download Chairgun Elite to your smartphone or device. 

This software is ~$12 and is an integral part of our curriculum. 

A few reminders for class. We will begin at 8:00 AM at the 100m range. We should be finishing up around 4-4:30ish. Be aware of outdoor temperatures and prepare accordingly. If it's raining, plan on meeting at the clubhouse. If the skies are clear, we will begin at the 100m range. Feel free to show up earlier if you'd like as we will chronograph each individual rifle first. 

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