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

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Class Size: 18 students

This course introduces students to the mindset, skillset, and equipment necessary to achieve precision and accuracy at long range. Students will become proficient at using a ballistics app to generate a shooting solution for any combination of rifles, ammo, and environmental conditions. Most importantly, students will master the fundamentals of marksmanship and their ability to maximize the capability of any weapons system. Students are expected to arrive prepared with their rifles, optics, ammo, and equipment set up according to the prerequisites listed below or opt for one of our complete rental packages that includes everything you need. If you do so, we guarantee each student will be able to effectively engage 12 - 24" targets out to 1000 yards and complete the 1000-yard Milk Jug Challenge in class. If you have any concerns about your equipment meeting these requirements, please contact us right away for assistance.  If time allows, students will have the opportunity to shoot 1200 yards, 1500 yards, and 1 mile after class on Saturday evening and even attempt our Milk Jug Challenges at these ranges for an additional fee of $20 per 10-shot attempt. 

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.

Past Student Reviews:

"I’ve always wanted to do the MJC but was hesitant about my abilities. This class walks you step by step, building your skillset and confidence, culminating in the 1000yd MJC. Come join the club!" - Doug, Saratoga Springs, UT 2020

"As a big game hunter, I took this class to learn how to extend my effective range. I loved that Bryce was able to help me maximize the capability of my existing equipment, match the correct ammunition to my rifle, and then adjust my turrets correctly for any distance and condition. I learned how to properly interact with the rifle and be confident in my shots by removing the “human elements” that cause inaccuracy. I feel like I am shooting at a whole different level." - Brock, Syracuse, UT 2020

'I grew up shooting firearms and always considered myself a good shot, but when it came to rifles with optics, I didn’t know much beyond point-and-shoot. LRSU's Introduction to Long Range Shooting class with Bryce changed all of that! I entered the class knowing very little and left being able to confidently adjust for distance and wind. By the end of the class, I had hit targets out to 1 mile! (1,760 yards)". - Kevin Moore, Salt Lake City, Utah 2020

"I'm new to long-range shooting, and this class helped me to better understand what equipment to buy and how to use it to achieve accuracy and precision. To hear that "ding" and consistently hit targets at 1000 yards, including the milk jug, is exhilarating. Now, precision shooting is fun rather than frustrating, and I can't wait to get out to practice. I definitely recommend Bryce's long-range precision shooting class. - Larry Landen, Highland, Utah 2020

“LRSU’s Intro to Long Range course taught me the fundamentals to greatly improve my accuracy and consistency. I had never shot past 300 yards and was able to make consistent hits at 1000-yard targets. This course gave me the confidence to expand my long-range shooting capability. 100%, I will be back for another class” - Chris Hart of Action Target, Provo, UT, 2020

"It's so cool to learn exactly how to shoot. I just went from a complete rookie to be hitting an 18" target at 1000 yards. This was the most fun I've had in a long, long time." - Wally, Provo, UT 2019

"Within 4 hours, we were hitting every 100 yards out to 1000 yards. 300, 400, and 500 yards seem like nothing now". - Jeff, Park City, UT 2019

"There wasn't a single part of the class where I wasn't having fun and learning something new. Hearing that "ding" at 1000 yards was so awesome, I'm still grinning". - Cade, Salt Lake City, UT 2019

Schedule:

Friday - Classroom Lecture, Setup & Zeroing 8:30 am to ~ 7 pm.

• 8:30 am - Check in at the main office & pay the $10 per day range fee to North Springs
• 9:00 am - Lecture begins
• 12:30 pm - 30-minute break for lunch (Please bring a sack lunch and plenty of snacks and drinks)
• ~ 5 pm to 7:00 pm - Zeroing & equipment setup at the 100-yard range. Once you confirm your zero, you can leave for the day.

Day 2 - Range Day 8:00 am to ~ 5 pm

• 8:00 am - Meet at the 100-yard range to shoot drills
• 10:30 - Move to the 1000-yard range, engage targets 200 - 1000 with your partner
• Midday - Lunch at your leisure (Please bring a sack lunch and plenty of snacks and drinks)
• 2:30 pm - 1000-yard Milk Jug Challenge
• ~ 4:30 pm - Class photo and recap. Formal instruction ends.
• 5:00 pm to dusk - Open range. Students are welcome to continue shooting and enjoying the range until dusk, including shooting out to 1 mile at the Barnes shed at no cost.  Our staff is generally on hand to officiate the 1200, 1500 yards, and 1 Mile Milk Jug Challenges for $20 per 10-shot attempt.  You must complete all 10 shots is under 10 minutes with no sighter shots.  Your first shot must be at a milk jug.  

Required Equipment:

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, and Seekins Precision.

Recommended Production Class Custom Rifles: Masterpiece Arms, Bad Rock, 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 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 are NOT ALLOWED at the range or in the class.  

 We recommend 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: Most students will use roughly 100 rounds during class. Those who stay after to shoot out to a mile or attempt the longer milk jug challenges will want 140-160 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, 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 - 509

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.   

7 - Rear bag. We'll have a variety of bags available to borrow and to purchase at class.  The most popular is the Armageddon Gear Schemium GameChanger standard or heavy fill.

8 - Download the Shooter Ballistics App ($9.99) - Apple iOSAndroid. - If the Shooter App is not available for your phone, download Applied Ballistics Quantum for $29.99 Apple iOS Android. 

9 - Adjustable Cheekpiece. Although not required, we very strongly recommend that every student's rifle have an adjustable cheekpiece installed. Of those who do not, 9/10 will after attending the class. 

• Add a Matthew's Fabrication Kydex Cheekpiece to your existing rifle - Use code LRSU10 for 10% OFF
• Contact us to upgrade your chassis to KRG Bravo $349 - $439,  MDT, Masterpiece Arms,  XLR, and more. 

10 - Drop Chart Holder (Recommended) - These small rifle-mounted drop charts put your drop data front and centre 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 $27 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 a liability waiver and, rental agreement.  Included in the DocuSign will be a class information sheet (schedule, discounted hotels, and a map to the range) and the required equipment checklist.  You can preview 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.