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Hunter PrepCritical to the success of any hunt is making that All Important Shot. But how often do we have the chance to practice our rifle skills under anything but benchrest or straight firing line conditions? Gunsite's "Hunter Prep" is a unique course specifically designed to strengthen rifle skills for hunting applications. Making maximum use of Gunsite's 2000 acres, "Hunter Prep" is the perfect venue to get ready for that upcoming hunt, to test or tune equipment, and to just have fun in simulated hunt environments. Students should possess basic rifle skills and will be challenged in both square range and outdoor simulators throughout the three day course. Shooting exercises include working from sling and field carry conditions, finding shooting positions that work best for you and your rifle, range estimation, operation in low-light conditions, and building speed and marksmanship under stress (buck or buffalo fever!). Other topics include practical ballistics, the Hunter's Mindset, and movement in the field. Equipment: A rifle capable of ranges to 300 yards (sights or optics) is needed. Magnum calibers are acceptable, but calibers in the .243 to .30-06 range are ideal. At least one ammunition management device (attached to belt, rifle stock, etc.) will be necessary. Bring eye and ear protection, all ancillary gear expected to be carried on your hunting trip, including day pack, water carriers (canteen, hydration pack), range finder, binoculars, etc. Other recommended items include sunblock, insect repellant, hat, lightweight jacket or sweater, and rain gear. Cost: $1386 Duration: 3 days Prerequisite: 270 or release by instructor
Double RifleThe growing popularity of double rifles among American hunters is a clear trend of the past few years, but opportunities and facilities to practice with these unique firearms are still relatively rare. Whether they own their own double rifle or not, most American hunters aren’t as familiar with this elegant tool as they’d like to be. Gunsite’s new double-rifle class provides you the opportunity to learn more about this much-respected firearm system, and in particular, to hone your field skills. Shooters begin with side-by-side shotguns, using these excellent training tools to perfect gunhandling technique and marksmanship. Then, move on to your own rifle, or rent one of Gunsite’s double-rifles, including our Krieghoff .470 Nitro Express, for field simulation exercises. We’ll build and challenge your skills, and in the process, help you determine which techniques work best for you and your rifle. If you don’t yet own a double, but are in the market for one, this class is the perfect place to learn more about different features and narrow your choices to meet your hunting requirements. Cost: Offered as a tutorial, see Training Coordinator for pricing Duration: Client preference Ammunition: 20 gauge birdshot – 100 rounds, 20 gauge slug – 50 rounds
Extreme Long Range (XLR)This course takes precision rifle students out beyond 1,000 yards with advanced ballistics, rangefinding and calculations required to make hits on targets to 2,000 meters. If you have the equipment and desire to reach WAY out there, this class will show you how. Cost: $905 Duration: 3 days Prerequisite: PR7/PRU or equivalent Ammunition: 250 rounds match grade
Predator DefenseGunsite's "Back-Country Firearms Skills" class can prepare you for an unwelcomed encounter with predatory or aggressive bears, cats and other large animals in the wilderness. This intensive five day course is NOT a hunting class. The class focuses on preparing individuals for unintentional and potential deadly encounters with dangerous animals. Students will work with both handguns and longarms, learning to manipulate both in practical field scenarios. Topics range from working and living with firearms in the field, practical ballistics for up-close defensive shooting, pre-emptive strategies and tactics, low light and night defense elements, transitioning between handguns and long arms, group defense skills, carry positions and vehicle/vessel/stock animal mounts and more. Cost: $1600 Duration: 5 days Prerequisite: None Ammunition: 400 rounds of pistol ammo, 300 rounds of long gun ammo (slugs if shotguns are to be used), 25 rounds of buckshot. Ammunition management devices are suggested.
Precision Rifle 7“PR7” is intended for the duty sniper or the rifleman who wants to learn about this aspect of weapon-craft. In seven days, you will also be exposed to the fundamentals of field craft, and will learn to make first round hits with your weapons system at unknown distances out to 800 yards. You will learn the exterior and terminal ballistics of your weapons system. If so equipped, you will learn to use the mildot reticle and other instruments specific to the mission profile of the military precision marksman. You’ll put these elements to work in several scenarios, including field exercises. This is a physically and mentally demanding class, but at the end of your seven days with us, you’ll be amply prepared to take the field as a precision marksman. Cost: $1940 Duration: 7 days Prerequisite: None
Precision Rifle UrbanPrecision Rifle-Urban is geared towards the mission requirements of the police sniper. Ranges are shorter than in PR7, mirroring the conditions that are presented to the urban precision rifleman. Emphasis is placed on attaining surgical, first round hits without endangering innocents in the vicinity. Observation, communication and split-second decision making are some of the goals you will be working towards. If you want to explore this demanding discipline, or wish to round out your existing skill set in these conditions, then Precision Rifle Urban is the class for you. Cost: $1386 Duration: 5 days Prerequisite: None Ammunition:
500 rounds (call for other requirements)
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