Which civilian sniper courses would you recommend to prepare for a sniper challenge?

SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 13:37:35 -0500

I'm interested in participating in a sniper challenge whether with the Tactical Games or the Mammoth Sniper Challenge or some such. I have no substantial experience in long-range shooting and little in related skillsets. What courses on the civilian market would you recommend to get me up to speed?

Response by SSG William Jones made Dec 17 at 2023 2:25 PM

SSG William Jones — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 14:25:47 -0500

You might have some luck here:
Www.gunsite.com

Gunsite Academy

Gunsite’s operation covers 2800 acres, with modern facilities, large classrooms, a fully stocked Pro Shop and a full-service gunsmith operation for our clients only. We have a modern new campground with pavilion, laundry facilities, hot showers and hookups for travel trailers and recreational vehicles. We have a variety of different ranges purpose-built for our class offerings, including outdoor and indoor simulators, a 400 yard KD rifle...

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Dec 17 at 2023 7:22 PM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 19:22:45 -0500

Elk River Training Center, Pelham, Tennessee.
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Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 18 at 2023 12:56 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:56:32 -0500

For every round you shoot in competition I recommend 10 rounds fired in practice. Know where you will be shooting. Know the weather you can expect. Practice, practice, practice in all conditions that you may face in competition. With long range competition you will need to read the weather conditions (WIND) between you and the target. How your weapon and know your ammo.

Now since you say you have no experience I would check for a local Bench Rest club at your closet gun range. Here is the website for the national bench rest shooters association.
https://www.nbrsa.org

If you get serious you will be loading your own ammo as commercial ammo will not cut it in a competition. You will also Chronograph your loads as you need to tune your ammo for your rifle . Ballistic Coefficient is a term you will become quite familiar with as you embark on this path.

I use a Kimber 8400 in .300 Win Mag for shots out to 1100 yards.

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