LONG RANGE PRECISION

EQUIPMENT AND SETUP A. Rifle and Optics Check i. Check rifle and optics for usability ii. Discuss the nomenclature of the rifle and optics B. Spotting scopes i. Discuss and explain the use of spotting scopes, binoculars, and using a spotter ii. Range finders C. Data books D. Other i. Bipods ii. Packs iii. Blankets iv. Other miscellaneous equipment 2. RIFLE SET UP A. Checking the fit of the rifle to the client i. Cheek wield ii. Scope distance iii. Bipod or shooting bag B. 100 meter zero i. Grouping C. Cold bore vs. Warm bore 3. FUNDAMENTALS OF LONG-RANGE SHOOTING (MARKSMANSHIP) A. Position (prone) i. Getting the foundation of the shooting position that best fits the client B. Optics i. Ensure the scope is properly in place 2

1. Eye relief and shadows
2. Point of impact/point of aim C. Trigger control D. Breathing control E. Follow thru F. Putting it together i. Natural point of aim ii. Recoil management G. Troubleshooting i. Rifle malfunctions ii. Immediate action H. Diagnosing and correcting of grouping
3. ADVANCED OPTICS A. MIL vs MOA i. Understanding the two methods of range and scope adjustments B. Wind adjustments C. Elevation adjustments D. Parallax E. Magnification F. Reticles i. Reticle types ii. Uses iii. Focal planes G. Holdovers H. Dialing
4. BALLISTICS A. Internal i. Understanding bullet weight and style ii. Barrel harmonics
5. Barrell twist 3
6. Barrell length B. External i. Environment ii. Bullet weight iii. Distance C. Terminal i. Human ii. Animal iii. Paper
7. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS A. Types of wind values B. Reading wind i. Terrain ii. Mirage iii. Other C. Other i. Temperature ii. Humidity iii. Altitude iv. Spindrift
8. PRACTICAL SHOOTING A. Sitting B. Kneeling C. Standing (offhand) D. Unstable positions i. Roof ii. Barrel iii. Vehicles
9. SHOOTING TECHNIQUES (100M – 400M RANGE) A. Precision Shooting 4