Location: North Springs Shooting Range - Price, Utah. Map

Skill Level: Intermediate (Students must have attended our Intro to Long Range Course previously)

Class Size: 15 students

Before registering, please read the Cancellation and Eligibility Policies located at the bottom of this page. Long Range Shooters of Utah reserves the right to refuse or cancel any reservation that does not meet our eligibility requirements, violates federal, state, or local laws, poses a safety concern, or appears to be submitted with false information or ill intent.

2-Day Precision Rifle 201 Course

Prerequisite: Must have attended our Intro to Long-Range Course previously.

Day 1 - Refresher & intense application of fundamentals and wind formula as shooters and spotters.

Day 2 - Wobble zone, positional shooting fundamentals, field application for hunting & competition.

This course is divided into two distinct phases. (Subject to change)

Phase 1 - Demonstrate proficiency in applying the skills taught in the intro course, including sound fundamentals of marksmanship and the low-tech wind formula to effectively and independently engage targets as a shooter and spotter.

Phase 2 - Learn to apply the fundamentals of marksmanship to improvised shooting positions found in the field or in competition. Understand the wobble zone and effective techniques to minimize movement and increase stability from improvised prone, sitting, kneeling, and standing positions under time constraints.

Day 1 Curriculum

1. Classroom (90 mins)
   1. Refresher on the fundamentals of marksmanship.
   2. Refresher on the Low-Tech Wind Formula.
   3. Applying the Low-Tech Wind Formula as the shooter and spotter
2. 100-yard Range
   1. Confirm Zero, and capture muzzle velocity/SD.
   2. Paper Drills
3. 1000-yard Range
   1. Confirm DOPE and True data using the 1000-yard Milk Jug Challenge
   2. Demonstrate effective application of the Low-tech Wind Formula as both a shooter and spotter 300-1000 yards.
4. Return to the Classroom (120 mins)
   1. Understanding the Wobble Zone and different kinds of wobble.
   2. Fundamentals of Positional Shooting | How to maximize stability in the field (sitting, kneeling, standing)
5. Optional 1200-2000 yard Milk Jug Challenges after class (Additional Cost - $20 per 10-shot attempt)

Day 2 Curriculum

1. 100-yard Range
   1. Confirm Zero, and capture muzzle velocity/SD.
   2. Paper Drills
2. 1000-yard Range
   1. Discovering the Wobble Zone and how to minimize it in various positions.
   2. Positional shooting practice from 300-600 yards (prone, kneeling, sitting, standing).
   3. Timed mini-competition out to 600 yards from barricades.
3. Field Application at the Barne's Shed & Over-the-Edge
   1. Positional shooting practice & mini-competition

General Equipment Requirements:

We carry many of these items in-house and can generally meet or beat any online price for them. Please email us at info@longrangeshootersofutah.com, and we'll help you get set up for success.

1 - Eye and Ear Protection.  It's up to you to choose PPE that fits and works best for you.  Muffs often have better sound quality and protection but may interfere with your cheek weld which may reduce their effectiveness.  

• In-ear options: Otte Engineering  Walker  Caldwell
• Muff options: Howard Leight Sport Walker 
• Eye pro: Wiley X. SSP Multi-lens Bolle Magpul Leupold

2 - Rifle: Must be in safe, working order, and capable of shooting a 1 MOA or better 5-shot group at 100 yards (5 shots inside of a 1" circle).  Please test your rifle and ammo well before class to ensure it meets this standard.  You may email us photos of your 5-shot group if you're unsure.  If you have any concerns about any of your equipment meeting this standard, we strongly recommend a rental.  

RIFLE RENTALS: We have a limited number of standard and premium rental packages available. Both include a precision rifle, optic, bubble level, DOPE card holder, bipod, rear bag, suppressor, shooting mat, and 100 rounds of match-grade factory ammunition. Additional ammo is available for $40 per box of 20. Standards rentals are premium factory rifles like the Aero Precision Solus in 6.5 Creedmoor with Leupold Mark 5HD optics for $299. Premium rentals are custom rifles chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with Leupold Mark 5HD or Nightforce ATACR optics for $399.

Recommended Factory Rifles: Aero Precision, Tikka, Ruger, Savage.

Recommended Production Class Custom Rifles: Masterpiece Arms, Bad Rock, Seekins Precision, GA Precision, American Rifle Company. 

Rifles we have had less than optimal results from: Christensen Arms, Bergara, Remington, and Fierce.  That's not to say that these brands never shoot well because some absolutely do, but in our experience, a high percentage do not meet our 1 MOA requirement or even 1.5 or 2 MOA.  If you plan to bring one of these brands of rifles, please take the time to test it ahead of time and ensure that you can put 5 shots inside a 1" circle at 100 yards consistently. 

3 - Match-Grade Ammunition: Specifically designed for long-range precision and will maximize the precision of your rifle. Match ammo will exclusively use high ballistic coefficient boat tail bullets and is extensively tested to ensure the most consistent muzzle velocity from shot to shot.  Handloaded ammo is permitted as long as it does not exhibit signs of high pressure (ejector marks, stiff bolt lift, and blown primers).  Armor-piercing (green tip), incendiary, tracers, and HE rounds and NOT ALLOWED at the range or in the class.  

 We recommend: Eagle Eye Precision Ammo, Hornady Match, or Hornady Precision Hunter primarily, but Sig Elite Match, Prime, and Federal Gold Medal Match are solid. Please test your rifle and ammo well before class to ensure you can shoot a 1 moa or better 5-shot group at 100 yards. If not, call us. 

 Quantity: 300 rounds.

 If you're having difficulty sourcing ammo, try the following websites: ammoseek.com, primeammunition.com, unknownmuntions.com, coppercreekcartridgeco.com, Brownells.com, Creedmoorsports.com, and Natchez.com.  As a last resort, we do carry small quantities of 223, 308, 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, and 300 PRC to help supplement students as needed.  

Magnums & Large Calibers (7mm, 300 WM, 300 PRC, 338, etc.)... There are no caliber restrictions for the course; however, we generally advise against using a magnum for the bulk of the course for four reasons.  

1. Availability of match ammo.  It's much more difficult to source match ammo for larger calibers. 
2. Cost.  For what you'll spend on 100 rounds of match-grade magnum ammo, you would literally save money by renting one of our 6.5 Creedmoor packages, which you'll likely enjoy shooting much better due to the mild recoil.  
3. Recoil.  The ideal precision rifle has zero recoil, allowing the shooter to spot his own bullet as it travels to the target and make corrections.  This is extremely difficult with a magnum unless it weighs 16 lbs+.  Also, the additional movement will occur before the bullet has left the barrel and negatively affects your group size.  This is why many manufacturers will not guarantee the same level of performance for the same rifle if chambered in a magnum cartridge.  
4. Overkill. The bulk of the class will be 100 to 1000 yards, and a magnum just isn't necessary.  I'd shoot the bulk of the class with a mid-caliber and maybe bring out the magnum for the extreme long-range milk jug challenge after class.

4 - Quality optics with external turrets. Examples that we carry in-house:  Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25 - $1999 - 2599 (Best Value),  Nightforce NX8 $1950-2500, Nightforce ATAC $3000-3950, Vortex Viper PST Gen II 5-25 FFP - $899, and Vortex Razor HD Gen 3 $2999

• 20 moa rail or mount is highly recommended. Example: Rem700 Tikka T3x. We carry a small selection of these and ARC m-brace mounts. 

5 - Bubble Level for your optic. Video Demonstration Example: 30mm & 34mm Vortex Bubble Level - or - Rail Mounted Level 

6 - Quality bipod with pod lock capable of canting from side to side so you can level your rifle/optic.  Having a steady foundation is pivotal to creating precision, and it starts with a quality bipod.  TRUST US, DON'T SCRIMP ON YOUR BIPOD!  

Bipods we carry & recommend: 

Harris BRMS 6-9" or 9-13" with an aftermarket pod lock installed.  Mounts to a sling swivel stud - $125 from LRSU with our pod lock installed 

8-11" or 10-14" Evolution Bipods - Made in Utah. Patented interchangeable/stackable carbon fiber legs. Mount to Picatinny & Arca rails. - $349 - 495

MDT Ckye pod - $599 - $999

Accutac - $349+ 

Bipods to avoid: Caldwell, UTG, Magpul, Leapers, Swagger, or any knock-off of a Harris or Atlas from Amazon.   They may look the same, but they are generally made in China and lack the quality and rigidity you want. There are dozens of knockoffs of the Harris bipod made by various companies, like Caldwell.   Knock-off Atlas bipods from Amazon.  Magpul bipods have also struggled to provide the level of stability you will want to maximize precision. 

7 - Rear bag. We will have various bag options and sizes for you to try and then purchase at the class. If you want to purchase some options before class, we recommend the Medium Sand Sock Gear, Armageddon Gear Schemium GameChanger standard or heavy fill (Shooters 200 lbs+ or barrel chested) or Pint-Sized GameChanger standard or heavy fill, (lighter bodied shooters.)

8 - Download the Shooter Ballistics App ($9.99 Has a Blue and white Circular Target icon) - Apple iOSAndroid. - If the Shooter App is not available for your phone, download Applied Ballistics for $29.99 Apple iOS Android. We primarily teach the Shooter app because it is inexpensive and very user-friendly, but it may require that you pull bullet data from the internet. Applied Ballistics is not quite as intuitive but has the huge advantage of offering custom drag models for all popular bullets but that feature requires an additional in-app purchase of $ 9.99 for each caliber.

9 - Adjustable Cheekpiece. Although not required, we very strongly recommend that every student's rifle have an adjustable cheekpiece installed. Of the students who arrive without one, 9/10 will opt to install one or buy a chassis with a cheekpiece from us by the end of day 1.  

Options:

• Add a Matthew's Fabrication Kydex Cheekpiece to your existing rifle - Use code LRSU10 for 10% OFF
• Upgrade to chassis system from LRSU, like the KRG Bravo $349 - $439 MDT XRS, XLR, Masterpiece Arms, and more. Email info@longrangeshootersofutah.com

10 - Drop Chart Holder (Recommended) - These small rifle-mounted drop charts put your drop data front and center next to your optic, eliminating the need to break a position and consult your phone, notebook, or hand to see your D.O.P.E. Just $30 on our website

11 - Fix-It Sticks torque limiter & tool kit (Highly Recommended) - A quality inch/pound torque limiter and tools are necessary to properly mount your rifle scope in accordance with manufacturer specifications. Damage from improperly torqued rings is the #1 reason that scopes are returned to the manufacturer for repair.  Any serious rifleman should have one in their bag.  We will have them for sale at class for $124, or you can Buy Here ahead of time.  LRSU is the only dealer that carries this kit with a ratcheting t-handle in the kit.  Video - Fix-It Sticks tool kits

What happens after I register? 

You'll receive an email from DocuSign asking you to electronically sign an LRSU Liability Waiver.  Included in the DocuSign will be a class information sheet (schedule, discounted hotels, and map to the range), and the required equipment checklist.  Links to these two documents will be included in your order confirmation email, or you can download them below. 

Download - Required Equipment Checklist

Download - Course Info Sheet 

Download - Liability Waiver

Youth: Students under the age of 18 may attend but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Although we do not have a minimum age to participate, all participants must obey all safety rules, must be legally eligible to possess and use a firearm, and demonstrate the maturity necessary to do so safely. Please contact us before registering anyone under 14 years of age. 

Policies

Eligibility to Attend Courses

Participation in Long Range Shooters of Utah (“LRSU”) courses is limited to individuals who can lawfully possess and use firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws. By registering for any class, you affirm that you are a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (“green-card holder”) who is not prohibited from owning or handling firearms, ammunition, or related equipment. Non-U.S. citizens—including individuals on visas, work permits, or temporary residency—must contact LRSU before registering for any course. This requirement exists because certain instruction, equipment, or information may be subject to U.S. export control regulations (including, but not limited to, ITAR and EAR). LRSU reserves the right to review eligibility, request additional documentation, or decline participation to ensure compliance with all applicable laws. Attendees representing foreign governments, foreign law-enforcement/military units, or foreign defence organisations are not permitted without prior written approval. By completing your registration, you certify that you meet all legal eligibility requirements and will notify LRSU immediately if your status changes. Long Range Shooters of Utah courses are designed for civilian sport/hunting/competition use of commercially available rifles and optics and do not provide ITAR-controlled technical data or defense services.

Cancellation & Weather Policy
Cancellations must be made in writing to info@longrangeshootersofutah.com.
Please review the timelines below, as refunds and credits are strictly enforced:

60+ days before the course:
Full refund (minus transaction fees) or credit toward a future class within 12 months.
Students may reschedule only once.
31–59 days before the course:
Refund minus a $120 cancellation fee.
Inside 30 days of the course:
No refunds or credits will be issued for any reason.
If you are concerned about unforeseen circumstances, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance.

Weather Policy
Utah weather can be unpredictable and extreme. Students must come fully prepared with appropriate clothing, layers, gloves, hats, and rain gear.

Training will proceed in most conditions. If the weather becomes dangerous (e.g., lightning) and prevents us from completing at least 50% of the range-day curriculum:

LRSU may extend the course into the evening or into Sunday when feasible, or
Students will be permitted to attend the range-day portion of a future class at no additional cost.