Course Description
This course is designed for the responsible person or hunter who wants to learn the proper use and handling of the scoped rifle and equipment.
Instruction begins in the classroom with an understanding of equipment selection and setup, followed by ammunition selection and internal, external, and terminal ballistics review. Range instruction focuses on fundamental marksmanship skills including alternative shooting positions, zeroing a rifle, grouping, and scope use. Live fire exercises are designed to test the rifle/optic combo in field conditions, and students will practice engaging paper and steel targets out to 400 yards using improvised positions. The course concludes with a preventative maintenance and equipment care session.
Course Outline
• Responsible firearms use of the hunting rifle
• Firearms safety in training, and in carry
• Selection of a precision scoped rifle system and accessories
• Selection of ammunition
• Rifle ballistics – interior, exterior, and terminal
• Administrative handling and operation
• Foundational shooting techniques – scoped rifle fundamentals
• Carry conditions and uses of the sling
• Zeroing and grouping at various distances
• Precision shooting drills
• Improvised shooting positions
• Field shooting exercises to 400 yards
• Preventative maintenance session – cleaning, maintenance, inspection, and safe storage
Equipment List
• Precision scoped hunting rifle with sling
• Spotting scope (optional)
• Rangefinder (optional)
• Rifle cleaning equipment
• Field notebook and pencils
• Clothing suitable for training in any weather
• Water and Snacks
• Sunscreen and bug spray
• Hat with a brim
• Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses
• Earmuffs and earplugs
Class Length: 8 Hours
Required Ammo: Not Included
100 rounds rifle
Lead core ammunition to be used on steel only
No green/brown tip, armor piercing, or steel core rounds to be used on steel at any time
Please bring factory loaded ammunition.
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