Long Range Precision 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Our Long Range Precision (LRP-1), was created by Heartland’s founder & former Army Sniper instructor, Kenny Winn, to serve as the foundation for all LR / ELR & hunt focused rifle curriculum within the Heartland Precision Rifle class catalog. In LRP-1 we provide our students attention to detail classroom instruction on:
- The fundamentals of marksmanship
- Basic ballistics
- Units of measurement (MOA) & (MIL)
- Wind classification & indicators
- Data collection
- Shooter/spotter communication
- Intro to solvers/ballistic apps
- Intro to spotting
- “Fit” shooters to their rifles
- Adjust/focus scope diopters * if necessary
- Establish/confirm zero
- Conduct spotter assisted target engagements
UPCOMING CLASSES
Duration 8 Hours
Cost $285
Prerequisites: None
NEED GEAR?
Rifle and scope rentals can be facilitated with prior coordination; don’t let a lack of equipment stop you from training
We have the ability to pick you up from the nearest airport if you are flying in for a course; requires prior coordination
Training Objectives
Advanced Fundamentals of Long Range Precision Marksmanship
Shooter-spotter communication and spotting skills
Establishing and Confirming Rifle/Scope Zero
Introduction to internal and external ballistics
Databook Construction
Advanced Fundamentals of Long Range Precision Marksmanship
Data gathering, Data Confirmation, scope & reticle manipulation on targets to 1000 yards
Rifle and scope setup and maintenance
Required Equipment
Rifle & Scope Combo
* Action screws should be properly torqued to spec & scope should be properly mounted w/ scope base & rings properly torqued to spec
* Acceptable calibers; .223 to .338
* AR-10’s & AR-15’s are welcome
* Magnum calibers up to .50 BMG are acceptable with prior coordination
* Bring your SCOPE'S USER MANUAL
* No lever actions or AK style rifles
80 rounds of MATCH GRADE AMMO *no steel core or penetrator ammo
Bi-pods for your rifle; short are preferred
Rear stabilization bag/“Rear Bag”/sand sock X 2
Hearing protection; muffs or plugs are fine
Clipboard w/ mechanical pencils and note pad
Sunscreen, Insect Repellent, lip balm
Long Sleeves & Long Pants
Seasonal warming layers; jacket, sweatshirt, stocking cap etc. *if appropriate
Rifle case to transport rifle to the range
Brimmed hat for sun protection
Ballistic eye protection/sunglasses *wear at your discretion
Rain gear *weather dependent
Foot wear appropriate for range operations
Cooler with drinks/Sack Lunch/Snacks/Coffee Mug or Thermos
Camp stool/camping chair
Optional Equipment
Shooting mat
Scope mounting tools/allen wrenches
Scope cant indicator/level bubble
*mounted on scope
Spotting scope with tripod
Ballistic Solver/Phone App
Extra batteries for any electronics you utilize