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FOUNDATION OF LONG RANGE SHOOTING
ADVANCED LONG RANGE HUNTING
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
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
The first 100 rounds of ammunition are provided. Any additional ammo can be purchased at $64 per 50 round box.
Private courses are also available. Contact Us for more details.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
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Explanation of the Long Range Rifle Components
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Understanding Scopes, MOA, 1st and 2nd Focal Plane
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Lethality Max Range on Animals
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Proper Bench Techniques
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Internal and External Ballistics, Air Pressure/Density, Using a Ballistic Program
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Body Position, Breathing, Trigger Control
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Follow Through and Correct Spotting Techniques
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Proper Cleaning and Maintenance
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Trajectory-Drop Calculations
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Ballistics G1 and G7 Break down
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Barrel and Chamber Throat designs
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Bullet Stabilization – Twist
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Barrel Types and Heat Convection/Conduction
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Suppressor and Brake Performance
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Trigger Types and Selection
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Ammunition, Powder Selection for Long-Range Hunting
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Terminal Performance on Animals
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Wind calling, reading and Mirage Basics
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Using the Wind Meter Kestrel Correctly
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Bullet Types for Long-Range Hunting
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Operating Rangefinders and using a Ballistic Rangefinder
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Using Rain Angle for Wind Speed
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Eotvos
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Max Ordinate
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Truing Velocities
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And More!
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
TO REGISTER 334-845-0000
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
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
The first 100 rounds of ammunition are provided. Any additional ammo can be purchased at $64 per 50 round box.
Private courses are also available. Contact Us for more details.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
-
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!
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
TO REGISTER 334-845-0000
CALL 334-845-0000 TO BOOK A CLASS
notice: these courses are for united states citizens only unless approved by the instructor
Barbour Creek would like to thank you for choosing our long range shooting academy!
Here is some information to help with planning your trip:
Please arrive between 4:00 and 9:00 pm the night before and stop by the office to check-in
Dinner is at 6:00 pm
AIRPORT
Closest: Columbus, GA (CSG) 45 minutes from the farm- most car rental companies are at this location
Largest: Atlanta, GA (ATL) 2.5 hours from the farm- most car rental companies are at this location
Private: Weedon Field in Eufaula – call us for pick up
FOOD & LODGING
Long Range Hunting & Shooting Class, plus Food & Lodging / $1500.00
Dinner is served the night you arrive
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner – 1st day
Breakfast and lunch – 2nd day
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE FOOD ALLERGIES!
All rooms have two full beds and private baths. TV room sports cozy couches.
LEVEL 1 & 2 COURSE SCHEDULE
Breakfast 7:30 am
Classroom 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Lunch 12:00 pm
Range 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Dinner 6:00 pm
GUNS AND AMMUNITION
Guns and 80 rounds of ammunition are provided for class.
You are welcome to bring your own gun and ammo to shoot after class
CANCELLATION AND CHARGE POLICY
The weekend class must have a minimum of 4 students in them, otherwise, you will need to be rescheduled
$500.00 deposit is refundable 45 days prior to arrival. After that, it is non-refundable but can be moved to a different date.
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