SMA Intro Mountain Marksmanship 1

This one-day course is designed for all walks of shooters looking to begin their journey into long-range shooting. In this level 1 class students will learn the fundamentals of long-range marksmanship and develop practice techniques to extend their effective range on long-range targets. 

Topics will include:

• Selecting components and electronics for successful long-range shooting
• Optics- First Focal plane, 2nd Focal Plane, MOA, Mil
• Proper Scope leveling and the importance of a bubble level on your rifle
• Max effective range and terminal performance on game
• Proper marksmanship techniques- trigger press, breathing, and followthrough
• Internal and external ballistics
• Using a Ballistics solver
• G1 and G7 Ballistic profiles
• Barrel twist rate and bullet stabilization
• Factory ammunition vs hand loaded ammunition
• Introductory wind reading techniques
• Techniques to true velocity and BC

Time Frame:

• 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Location will be given on completion of registration.

Required Gear:

• Rifle (1MOA or Better)
• Scope with exposed turrets
• Bubble level
• Rangefinder
• Ballistic Calculator (optional)
• Bipod
• Rear Support bag (optional)
• Shooting Mat (optional)
• 100 rounds of ammunition
• Ear Protection
• Pen and Paper for notes
• Lunch

*School Rifles are offered at the $200.00 price point. The extra $215.00 is to cover the cost of ammunition. Limited rifles available.

*10% off to all current SMA Custom Rifle owners.