Hey all! For the past 6 months or so I have been dreaming about putting together a pricey precision rifle and some nice glass on it. I am a self taught shooter and this is a new world to me. The more I looked into the long range precision realm, the more I realized that I have 0 experience for long distance shooting and I should just invest in a cheaper rifle set up than I originally planned and get into a class or two with some ammo for practice. The farthest shot I have taken and hit was a massive steel gong at 500 yards and it took more shots than I'd like to admit to get there. (500 yards is the max distance at my local range). I have very basic knowledge in moa. Basically enough to zero my rifles at 100 yards. Question is, where do I start? Any good classes in Georgia that I could take? Are there better ways to get into this than taking classes? I live in Valdosta but not scared to drive for a weekend. Any information would be a great help!!
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How do I get into the long range precision game?
- Thread starter Mattkh
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You can do quite a bit with factory Guns. The stealth, rpr, xpc, tac a1 or just about any gun with a thicker barrel profile will work nicely. Buy an optic that has matching turrets to the reticle. Mil/mil, moa/moa. Pick a caliber that has available match ammo unless you reload. Then talk to
cmshoot
or @REDX.
If you want to go full blown custom then Accurate Ordnance, American Precision Arms or Robert Gradous can all make a stupid accurate gun here in GA.
cmshoot
or @REDX.If you want to go full blown custom then Accurate Ordnance, American Precision Arms or Robert Gradous can all make a stupid accurate gun here in GA.
I think you are wise in deciding to allocate some of your budget on training, instead of all on gear. In the long run, good training will probably save you money on ammo that you have no idea where it hit 
I've got a 2-day Basic Precision Rifle course coming up in April. The perfect primer to get you started in LR shooting.
How much money are you looking to spend on the complete rifle system (rifle, optics, mount, rings, bipod, etc)?
How much money are you looking to spend on the complete rifle system (rifle, optics, mount, rings, bipod, etc)?
The stealth in .308 keeps catching my eye actually. I think it's going to be my pick but I am partial to savage!You can do quite a bit with factory Guns. The stealth, rpr, xpc, tac a1 or just about any gun with a thicker barrel profile will work nicely. Buy an optic that has matching turrets to the reticle. Mil/mil, moa/moa. Pick a caliber that has available match ammo unless you reload. Then talk to
If you want to go full blown custom then Accurate Ordnance, American Precision Arms or Robert Gradous can all make a stupid accurate gun here in GA.
Are you offering any other courses after June? I'm deployed until June but am fortunate enough to have wifi to keep me connected to people back home. And I have a budget for around $1500 for everything but can wiggle it up to as much as $2000.
Appleseed.
You can't get half the benefit for twice the cost anywhere else. You will learn a tremendous amount in a short two days. Your shooting ability will improve greatly after just one event, IF you bring a teachable attitude.
You can't get half the benefit for twice the cost anywhere else. You will learn a tremendous amount in a short two days. Your shooting ability will improve greatly after just one event, IF you bring a teachable attitude.
