Long Range Rifle Class - Guernsey, WY - Sept30-Oct2

[MrButterpants]

Precision Rifle Workshop - Extreme Long Range Rifle
Sept 30th-Oct2nd, 2009- Guernsey, WY
http://www.precisionrifleworkshop.com/index.html


"Bring that .50 BMG, that 300 Win, the .338, or even that tuned 7mm Mag. and shoot out to 1500 yards. Learn about wind calls, long range ballistics and build the ultimate drop chart".
(Tuition - $550 3 days, includes on base accommodations and food! Round count - minimum 300 but feel free to bring as much as you like, we'll shoot it)

This school is geared towards the long range hunter or target shooter. There aren't going to be any fieldcraft or sniper tactics taught for those wondering. If downing an Elk at 500 yards is your goal, we can help. If getting closer to making the elusive 'mile' shot is your fancy, we can help there too. Challenge yourself and push that rifle to its limits!

Topics to be covered:

- Positional Fundamentals
- Ammo selection
- Rifle/gear Selection
- Ballistics to include calculation of a Density Altitude based
elevation adjustment chart
- Wind reading and calls
- Spotting your own hits
- Shooting 100-1000yds on paper, 300-1500 yds on steel


Register here:
http://stores.precisionrifleworkshop.com/-strse-48/Extreme-Long-Range-Rifle/Detail.bok

If you've got any questions shoot me a PM or post here and i'll try to answer them. In this shitty economy fellas (and ladies of course) you don't much better of a deal than this. The base food isn't bad either.....

[MrButterpants]

And the course is in the bag. Thanks to all who attended and Guernsey ANG Base for letting us use their truly world class facility.


The first day we started out on a 1000 yard range and incremental yardage shooting to verify dope, along with chrono'ing ammo and zeroing a scope or two. Most students brought more than one rifle. We saw 22-250, 260, 308, 30T/C, 300WM, 338RM and 50BMG in a variety of rifles, custom and off the shelf.

Wind was ugly everyday due to it being Wyoming and all. Constantly changing directions and sustained winds over 25mph with gusts to 40.

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[MrButterpants]

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[MrButterpants]

The second day brought us to their N15 range which is electronically controlled and has green badguys that mechanically drop when hit then rise (kind of like a LaRue sniper target) from 100 to 1500 yards. There are also vehicle sized targets for the 50ies. Sustained 30 mph winds most of this day...oh and it snowed too. When we broke for a long lunch there was a good hour long talk and powerpoint on external ballistics, followed by some uses of Patagonia Loadbase and Density Altitude.

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[MrButterpants]

The third day had us on the N18 range which was littered with vehicles and steel to shoot at, from 200 past 2000 yards. Wind wasn't as bad (still over a sustained 20mph) and it didn't snow, so all were happy. We had a student hit a 1500 yard steel ipsc with a 308! Bud of course the 50 shooter didn't want to feel shown up and then banged it after 4 tried as well. Talk about a difference in terminal impact energy.

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[MrButterpants]

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Thanks for all who attended, Neal and the PRW for letting me put this on and Brian for bein my helper monkey. See you next year!

[USMC88-93]

Wish I would have saw this....gives me a chance to shop for a rifle for next year.

[Roostn]

That looked fantastic! When I was in the 19th Special Forces, we used to go to Guernsy and train out there. I don't ever remember the ranges being that awesome! On my list of things to buy before Obamafication takes root is a nice long distance rifle. I have never trained in the precision shooting arts, all my training is with a tactical carbine. I'd love to take a class like this. Thanks for posting the pics, a couple have ended up in my "tactical bacgrounds" folder for my laptop.
The next time it is offered you can count me in. I'll freaking borrow a rifle for it if I have to! The only downside is the cost of .308 ammo these days!

[Rampart Runner]

I see that one of the students was shooting an M14! (lol at his cheekpad :D )

The ballistics for .308 from my understanding are being pushed to the limit at 1000 yds.

I hope he was able to squeeze every last yard out of his steel warrior. I have to say I am envious. [Muaha] I have only been able to shoot mine out to 300 yds.

Thanks for posting so many great pics!

[Dinosdeuce]

Looks like a blast! Would like to make plans to attend if you put the class on next year.

[MrButterpants]

Plans are already in the works for next year. Keep an ear to the ground as I don't post many places, but as always feel free to spread the word.

That M14 was a tackdriver. He was using a holdover only junk scope too! I actually made the cheekpad for him from trash in my truck because eye relief was giving him fits initially.

We rent rifles as well for those without a rig. From the pictures you see not everything was a 15lb tac rifle. One dude put about 400 rounds of 300WM out of a hunting rifle. Can you say sore shoulder?

[Irving]

VERY cool. I'm glad to see at least one suppressor as well. :)