Long Range Hunter training course available at Sniper Country

Sniper Country based in Utah have a long range hunter training course (300-800 yds) which is available, and provides the student with the techniques of ethically taking game animals at extended distances (300-800 yards), the cost of which is $1350 which includes all food an lodging.

The 3 day course is May 31- June 2, 2103 covers all of the following:

Prerequisite: Precision Marksmanship I.

To provide the student with the foundational knowledge and fundamentals of precision rifle shooting required to engage a stationary target of predetermined distance with precision fire (1 minute of angle or better) to a distance of 600 yards. This is the foundational course for all Sniper Country Training courses. Also a $1350 course running from April 26-28, and culminates with target engagement to 600 yards.

Training Objectives for the long range hunter course:

  • Considerations for engaging game animals at long range
    • Terminal Ballistics of match grade ammunition.
    • Accuracy of factory hunting ammunition
    • Hunter ethics
  • Target Detection/Observation
    • Evaluating habitat/species considerations
    • Tracking
  • Range acquisition
    • Laser range finders
    • Mil dots
    • Maps
    • Effects of high angles of fire on range acquisition.
  • Precision Marksmanship Drills (KD)
    • Grouping
    • Zeroing
    • Target engagement to 800 yds
  • Techniques of camouflage
    • Camouflage fundamentals
    • Camouflage during movement
    • Target indicators
    • Scent control
  • Individual Movement Techniques
    • Route selection
    • Movement techniques
      • Crawls, walks etc
      • Silent movement techniques

Moving with equipment

To contact Sniper Country to save a spot m.davis@deserttacticalarms.com

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