Long Range Precision 1 – Whitehall, MT

This is a three day LONG RANGE PRECISION 1 course, taught by Defenders USA instructors Russell Anthon and other Defenders USA instructors at a private range near Whitehall, MT.

A classroom portion will be held most of the first day, with the rest of the course on the zero and long-distance ranges (out to 2,000 yards).

LOCATION:
A range located on a private ranch between Whitehall & Boulder, MT
Those who register will be given the address and location.

MEET LOCATION:
At the hanger / classroom of the private ranch

COURSE LENGTH:

Approx. 27 hours (3 days)

COURSE OVERVIEW:

This course is designed to expose students to the proper deployment and techniques for long range precision rifle applications.

Topics will include optics and adjustments, fundamentals of marksmanship, application of fire, environmental effects and weapons maintenance. This course of instruction will stress the fundamentals of marksmanship and precision shooting. Practical range training will include shooting targets at known and unknown distances, range estimation, various challenging courses of fire, and more.

IF YOU HAVE A BURRIS ELIMINATOR SCOPE, PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY AFTER SIGN-UP.

INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS:

Upon completion of this course the attendee will be familiar with:

1. Proper weapons maintenance

2. Rapid Deployment

3. How to estimate range distance & gather DOPE

4. Effectively engage targets at various distances in various weather conditions

5. Increased probability and confidence of first round hits at distance

6. Visualize and understand meteorological conditions and effects

7. Understand your rifle, caliber, scope, and equipment

ITEMS NEEDED:

Precision rifle and optic with subtended reticle (rifle should be zeroed or at least bore-sighted. Minimal time should be spent confirming zero.)

Your optic should have exposed turrets with either MIL or MOA divisions. The reticle should be a subtended reticle with either MIL or MOA subtensions. A standard Duplex reticle will not work for this course.

Rifle bipod and sand sock / rear support (please feel free to contact us for the proper build of a sand sock).

Match grade ammunition and magazines (400 rounds); feel free to contact us for ammo recommendations or possible ways to get the amount needed.

Eye and ear protection

Rifle Cleaning kit and lens cleaning kit

Scientific calculator (Texas Instruments TI-30 or similar)

Writing utensils and notebooks

Weather appropriate clothing (Weather changes fast in western Colorado)

Shooting mat and shemagh

Food and water

Sunscreen

Bug spray / repellant

OPTIONAL ITEMS (RECOMMENDED):

Computer

Chronograph (Chrony, Caldwell, LabRadar, Magnetospeed)

Anemometer / Kestrel / Barometer

Spotting scope / binoculars

Laser range finder

Infrared thermometer (Mechanic’s type)

Folding chair

********NOTE:
This LRP 1 will be followed immediately by our SniperCraft 1, and both courses can be registered for here so students can attend both back-to-back.

Feel free to contact us with any questions:

Russell:
Russell@Defenders-USA.com
970-270-0649

Adam:
Adam@Defenders-USA.com
970-986-0774

We look forward to seeing you there!!