LONG RANGE HUNTING AND SHOOTING SCHOOL

BARBOUR CREEK IS AMERICA’S PREMIER LONG-RANGE HUNTING AND SHOOTING SCHOOL. WITH ONE OF AMERICAS TOP LONG-RANGE INSTRUCTORS, OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE THE HUNTER WITH THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO MAKE THAT ONCE IN A LIFETIME SHOT. WE ARE THE ONLY LONG-RANGE HUNTING SCHOOL THAT IS ALL INCLUSIVE, PROVIDING WORLD CLASS LODGING, FULL COURSE MEALS, RIFLES, AND AMMUNITION FOR 1 LOW PRICE!  

LEVEL 2 - ADVANCED LONG RANGE HUNTING /SHOOTING

call 334-845-0000 to register for class

weekend classes available

SPECIAL EVENT, lr CLASS, AND HUNT COMBO

courses available

LONG RANGE HUNTING SCHOOL - LEVEL 1

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FOUNDATION OF LONG RANGE SHOOTING

Class is $1000 plus $500 for food and Lodgingif you stay with us

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Instructor: James Eagleman | Duration: 2 Days (16 Hours) | Cost: $1500.00 (Lodging & Meals Included) | Ammo: 80 Rounds Provided

PREREQUISITES

None: This course is designed for the first time long range hunter

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COURSE OUTLINE

Barbour Creek Shooting Academy’s Long Range Hunting School –  Level 1 – Foundation of Long Range Hunting course is designed with the shooter that is new to long range hunting in mind. This course is a beginners course with some advanced techniques for even the most seasoned shooter. Our Instruction is designed to build on each level and has 50% classroom and 50% range time each day. You will learn everything you need to know about: Rifle Components, Scopes, MOA, 1st and 2nd Focal Plane, Max Range on Animals, Proper Shooting Techniques, Internal and External Ballistics, Air Pressure/Density, Using a Ballistic Program, Correct Spotting Techniques, Cleaning and Maintenance, Ammunition, Powder Selection for Long-Range Hunting, Wind calling, reading and Mirage Basics, Bullet Types for Long-Range Hunting , Operating Rangefinders and using a Ballistic Rangefinder, and more!

The Average L1 Student will feel Confident Shooting Steel out to 1000 Yards and Hunting out to 800 Yards
80 rounds of ammunition are provided. 

Private courses are also available. Contact Us for more details.

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 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

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• Explanation of the Long Range Rifle Components

• Understanding Scopes, MOA, 1st and 2nd Focal Plane

• Lethality Max Range on Animals

• Proper Bench Techniques

• Internal and External Ballistics, Air Pressure/Density, Using a Ballistic Program

• Body Position, Breathing, Trigger Control

• Follow Through and Correct Spotting Techniques

• Proper Cleaning and Maintenance

• Trajectory-Drop Calculations

• Ballistics G1 and G7 Break down

• Barrel and Chamber Throat designs

• Bullet Stabilization – Twist

• Barrel Types and Heat Convection/Conduction

• Suppressor and Brake Performance

• Trigger Types and Selection

• Ammunition, Powder Selection for Long-Range Hunting

• Terminal Performance on Animals

• Wind calling, reading and Mirage Basics

• Using the Wind Meter Kestrel Correctly

• Bullet Types for Long-Range Hunting

• Operating Rangefinders and using a Ballistic Rangefinder

• Using Rain Angle for Wind Speed

• Eotvos

• Max Ordinate

• Truing Velocities

• And More!

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REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

 None Required: You are welcome to bring your own rifle and ammunition to be used after the course. During the course, Barbour Creek rifles and ammunition will be used.

Contact Us with any questions prior to registering for your course.

If any trainee is ineligible to carry or posses a firearm they will not be eligible to take any Barbour Creek Shooting Academy Courses. All courses are non-refundable with prior approval from management. Please view our Terms & Conditions page prior to checkout

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TO REGISTER 334-845-0000

LONG RANGE HUNTING SCHOOL - LEVEL 2

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advanced LONG RANGE SHOOTING

Class is $1000 plus $500 for food and Lodgingif you stay with us

Instructor: James Eagleman | Duration: 2 Days (16 Hours) | Cost: $1500.00 (Lodging & Meals Included) | Ammo: 80 Rounds Provided

PREREQUISITES

Level 1

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COURSE OUTLINE

Barbour Creek Shooting Academy’s Long Range Hunting School –  Level 2 –  Long Range Hunting course

80 rounds are provided

In this course students learn to identify their limits when shooting at game.

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 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

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• Advanced wind (reading the wall)

• Head and Tail wind

• Aerodynamic Jump

• Lethality Max Range on Animals

• Understanding terrain and wind 

• Shooting from alternate positions

• Manual ranging of animals

• Measuring animals for trophy hunting using scope

• Max Terminal Performance on Animals

• Operating and programing Rangefinders 

• Using Rain Angle for Wind Speed

• Truing Velocities and Drop scale factor

• Danger area when manual ranging and ranging errors

• Angles explained and calculated

• Wound cavity production

• Internal ballistics and mild reloading

• Back up shooting ballistics

• This course is geared towards more time in field shooting and practicing wind

• And More!

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REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

L1 Required: You are welcome to bring your own rifle and ammunition to be used after the course. During the course, Barbour Creek rifles and ammunition will be used.

Contact Us with any questions prior to registering for your course.

If any trainee is ineligible to carry or posses a firearm they will not be eligible to take any Barbour Creek Shooting Academy Courses. All courses are non-refundable with prior approval from management. Please view our Terms & Conditions page prior to checkout

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TO REGISTER 334-845-0000

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Classes are for us citizens only unless approved by instructor

997 yards

1000 yards

we even play a little 1000 yard Golf

Meet Your Instructor

MSG (RET) James Eagleman is a 26-year Army Sniper and Instructor. He was selected as the Honor Graduate of the U.S. Army Sniper School and U.S. Army Special Operations Target Interdiction Course (SOTIC). James was a Master Instructor for the US Army teaching ITC. He has the distinct ability to take the most difficult Ballistic subject and teach it in a manner that anyone can understand and apply. Because of his unique training abilities, he is recognized by many as one of the best long-range instructors in the civilian world today, and is also the former Director of Shooting Instruction for Gunwerks Long-Range University.

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James not only brings years of military experience with combat and expeditionary deployments overseas, but also has over five years instructing and training civilians in Long-Range Hunting, internal and external ballistics. His revolutionary wind calling technique is considered by many to be the most comprehensive taught anywhere in the world. He has been featured on the television show Long Range Pursuit and Precision Hunting TV as well as numerous firearms blogs and magazine articles and instructional videos. His passion is training students in the art of Long-Range Hunting as well as watching them learn and grow.

BC-1400 PRECISION LONG RANGE HUNTING RIFLE

starting AT $4895.00

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THE ONLY LONG RANGE HUNTING RIFLE WITH A .5 MOA ACCURACY GUARANTEE AT 1100 YARDS, EVERY RIFLE TESTED!

The BC Rifle is tested for accuracy at 100, 700 and 1100 yards. our accuracy standard is a 3 shot group at 1100 yards under .5 MOA - or less with factory Hornady ammo.

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Our rifles are built on Terminus actions, then tested and Data-Programmed  by us - then shot out to 1100 Yards for accuracy check

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1003 Yard 7 BC Shot Group

WATCH

VIDEO

Barbour Creek is America's Premier Long Range Precision Hunting School & Long Range Hunting Rifle Manufacturer. Check out our video to learn more!

Jimmy sites from spiritual outdoor adventures, harvested this Boone and crockett goat, with the 6.5 PRC  bc 1400 rifle

Reviews from some of our Clients

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Can't say enough about how awesome and knowledgeable James is.  I've been in law enforcement for
over 25 years and been to countless classes all over the country.  James is easily one of the best instructors I've ever had (in any
subject.)  No ego, no condescension, just decades of knowledge distilled down to easy to understand fundamentals. And if you listen and
do what he says, you WILL be hitting clays (and maybe even a golf ball!) at 1,000 yards.
Facilities are great, Mark, Lisa, Tony and Felicia are all fabulous and make you feel at home.  Food was incredible, all equipment was top shelf.

I will be going back

It's hard to convey in writing how much I enjoyed shooting my new rifle yesterday! You all did a phenomenal job with every aspect of the build, and the end result absolutely exceeded all expectations! (which were set very high after shooting your course guns)

Zach Wilcox

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James Eagleman is hands down the most knowledgeable shooter/teacher I could have asked for in this class.  I came into the Level 1 class having never made a shot over 350 yards and by the end of the course, I was shooting skeet at 1000 yards. The range guns are the sweetest shooting rifles I have ever laid my hands on.
The facility and staff are exceptional, the meals were out of this world.
All around Great Atmosphere
I will be doing the Level II someday (hopefully) soon
Labron Ellis

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First-class instruction James is awesome and knows his stuff! The food and lodging is awesome! The info and skill set are in-depth but not so overwhelming that you don't have a clue what's going on. Can't wait to go back for the level two class.

Tyler Stepp

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Absolutely the best experience ever. Great people, great facilities, and great food. James breaks this down for you to understand like I haven’t ever seen before. First time shooter or gun nut, it doesn’t matter. You will be shooting groups at distances you thought were only for military and professional shooters. I can’t say enough, can’t wait to do level 2!

Drew Ross

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Barbour Creek Shooting Academy is a beautiful, well-maintained facility with a helpful knowledgeable staff. The range is very well thought out and staffed by humble, highly proficient instructors. This facility and these folks can show you how to correctly sling lead farther than you ever imagined possible

Joe Sheinutt

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Some of the best guys ever. They will make sure you understand every peace of knowledge they give you. U will go as a student and leave like family

Joey Richardson

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The quality of the instruction is beyond compare. James is by far the best shooting instructor I've ever had, and that includes my ten years in the Marines. By the end of the class, 800yds was boring, because it was just too easy. I highly recommend this course.

The accomodations are extremely comfortable and the entire crew at Barbour Creek makes you feel like family and to me they have become family. I can't wait to return for Level 2!

If all of that wasn't good enough, these guys truly support our nations Wounded Warriors. Thank you all for your support. Semper Fi!

Matt Amos

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The most incredible experience! If you think you know your stuff about guns, ammo, optics and ballistics, come to Barbour Creek and find out the rest of the story.

I will definitely be coming back for Level 2 training

Jason Lovelady

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Excellent range and great people. It is a first class facility with great instruction and

they can accommodate everyone. You can bring a rifle, let them help you set up one or buy one of the best long range rifles on the market today. Great accommodations and amenities if you require that also. I can't say enough about how great the people are and I highly recommend them. 5 Stars!

BillHicks

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Darla, Emmaline, and I attended the Level I class and it was an outstanding experience. James did a great job providing the science behind the basics of a complete shooting system. The practical application of what James taught in class was a great learning experience and confidence builder as well with shots up to 1000 yards (Em hit the 3.5” clay at 1000 yds). We are looking forward to the Level II class. Mark and James have put together a great experience for both hunters and precision rifle enthusiasts. Highly recommend!

Richard Hartzog

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Get a group of your friends that love to shoot and you will be amazed. Great instuctor, great range, with amazing rooms and hospitality.

Ron Schneider

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Best School and Facility in the Country

Neil Jones

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Awesome experience with the finest instructors in the long range shooting field. Mark and James made me feel comfortable, even though I was let's say not as good as I thought I was. You won't be disappointed. Its 1st class all the way around from accommodations to attitude. Thanks again guys for the experience. I will be back.

Eddie Dempsey

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My son and I had one of our Greatest Adventures visiting and learning at the Barbour Creek Shooting School. James is and excellent instructor with outstanding skills, abilities and experiences, that reinforce the learning environment. Barbour Creek provided the Highest caliber training, service, attitude and expectations for its students. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and greatly look forward to returning for the level II course. I presently plan for my other two sons attending these courses.

Larry Biles

Welcome to barbour creek

Thank you for taking the time to visit Barbour Creek Long Range Shooting School. Our staff’s primary goal is to provide you with the highest level training and customer service available. My vision while designing Barbour Creek was to build a world class training facility while offering a memorable experience which includes the highest level training, comradery and amazing southern cuisine. My staff and I hope to see you in one of our many firearms courses soon.

We reserve the right to refuse service and training to anyone