Practical Scoped Rifle

This intermediate range course covers the key skill sets required for rapid, accurate engagement of targets from 25-800 yards in a challenging field environment. The course is designed around the application of hunting rifles, enhanced battle rifles, and shorter-barreled precision rifles in standard calibers. Emphasis is on practical methods for spotting, ranging and putting effective rounds on target in a compressed timeframe, in realistic hunting or tactical scenarios. The facility also has lodging on site for our students which is included in the course cost. Topics: Target detection Spotting and dialogue Ballistics data Terrain effects on wind and wind reading Rapid engagement using holds for drop and wind Slope shooting Alternate position marksmanship Shooting from improvised rests and concealed positions Prerequisites: LMS Precision Rifle 1, or Practical Carbine; or other equivalent instruction or experience No physical limitations that would preclude traveling in rugged terra