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Intro to Long Range Rifle

$450

Two-day Course
8:00am - 4:00pm
Colorado Rifle Club

 

This two-day course is designed for a wide variety of experience levels, from the novice looking to strengthen fundamentals, to the hunter wanting to extend their ethical harvest distance, all the way to experienced shooters who seek to build upon and expand their knowledge level. 

  • Safety

  • Rifle, caliber, and optics selection

  • Fitting an ergonomic rifle, optics mounting, rifle break-in, cleaning, and maintenance

  • Rifle zeroing

  • Internal and External ballistics

  • Fundamentals of marksmanship

  • Recoil management

  • Shooting positions

  • Atmospheric and environmental conditions

  • Basic wind reading

  • Building D.O.P.E. out to distance

  • Target identification and ranging

Day one will primarily be spent in the classroom with range time in the afternoon. Day two will be spent entirely on the range. We will transition from the classroom to Colorado Rifle Club’s Long Distance Precision Rifle Range (LDPR) for practical application and live fire. Beginning with a zeroing session at 100 yards. Chronographs will be available if needed.

 Shooters are expected to understand and demonstrate safe operation of their firearm at all times and should have a good understanding of the function of their rifle and scope.

 Physical difficulty: Easy. Accommodations can be made for physical limitations. Please contact to discuss.

General range requirements:
Maximum muzzle velocity for all rifles is 3200 fps per CRC range rules. No steel core or armor piercing ammo. No pistol open carry or concealed carry. Eye and ear protection are required. CRC is a wildlife refuge, therefore all wildlife is protected. Absolutely no use of drugs or alcohol.

 Essential gear list for training day:

  • Safe functioning, centerfire rifle, .30 caliber or below, with recommended accuracy of 1 MOA or better (1 inch group at 100 yards). Detachable box magazine(s) recommended, but not required. 100 rounds of quality/match ammo for the weekend.

  • Riflescope with elevation and windage turrets capable of dialing or a detailed reticle capable of holdover to a minimum of 700 yards (1000 yards recommended), for the cartridge used. Red dot sights don’t satisfy this requirement.

  • Notebook, pens and pencils

  • Recommended to have a ballistic app on your phone (GeoBallistics, Hornady 4dof, Applied Ballistics, etc) or a Kestrel if you already have one.

  • Chamber flag/ empty chamber indicators are required at all times off of the firing line. Chamber flags will be provided as needed.

  • Support equipment: Bipod, Tripod, shooting bag/ support bag/ rear bag, shooting mat. While these are not required to participate, they are widely considered vital gear.

  • Durable closed toe shoes and long pants.

  • Food and drink: please bring your lunch, snacks and drinks.

Advanced Long Range Rifle

$500

Two-day Course
8:00am - 4:00pm
Colorado Rifle Club
 

**All participants are required to finish the "Intro to Long Range Rifle" course before signing up for this class. If you believe your skills are advanced enough to begin with this class, please contact us. The decision will be at the Trainer's discretion.**

This two-day course is intended for shooters who have completed the Intro to Long Range class. It represents the next phase in their training journey. Each session will be customized to meet the specific needs of its participants. The training will focus on the goals of the shooters, which may include longer distances, competition preparation, or hunting-specific skills.

  • Positional shooting – Everything from modified prone to standing
  • Deep dive into wind reading
  • Continuing to focus on recoil management in new positions
  • Farther distances – targets to 1 mile
  • Deep dive into ballistics
  • Milling targets
  • Intro to PRS/NRL Hunter competition (if wanted)
  • Mock competition stages (if wanted)
  • Mock hunting scenarios (if wanted)
  • Timed scenarios to focus on gear management
  • Challenges amongst students as well as trainers

We will start with Day 1 in the class, and make our way to the range in the afternoon. This will give us time to go over new information as well as answer any questions that you may have come across since the first class. Day 2 will be spent entirely at the range.

 Shooters are expected to come with rifles zeroed, or very close to zero with minimal adjustments needed. There will be a brief amount of time to confirm zero and chronograph if needed.

 

Physical Difficulty: Still mildly easy. Accommodations can always be made for physical limitations. If you are interested in trying any mock competition stages, there will be more movement than there was in the first class. Please contact to discuss any possible limitations or concerns.

 General range requirements:

Maximum muzzle velocity for all rifles is 3200 fps per CRC range rules. No steel core or armor piercing ammo. No pistol open carry or concealed carry. Eye and ear protection are required. CRC is a wildlife refuge, therefore all wildlife is protected. Absolutely no use of drugs or alcohol.

 

Essential gear list for training day:

  • Safe functioning, centerfire rifle, .30 caliber or below, with recommended accuracy of 1 MOA or better (1 inch group at 100 yards). Detachable box magazine(s) recommended, but not required. 100 rounds of quality/match ammo for the weekend.

  • Riflescope with elevation and windage turrets capable of dialing or a detailed reticle capable of holdover to a minimum of 700 yards.

  • Notebook, pens and pencils

  • Ballistic Solver. This may be an app, kestrel, range finder, binos, scope, or anything else that has a ballistic solver on it, and can provide you the correct information for long range shots.

  • Chamber flag/ empty chamber indicators are required at all times off of the firing line. Chamber flags will be provided as needed.

  • Support equipment: Bipod, Tripod, shooting bag/ support bag/ rear bag. While these are not required to participate, they will be much more essential for this class than the last. We will have gear than can be shared amongst shooters.

  • Durable closed toe shoes and long pants.

  • Food and drink: please bring your lunch, snacks and drinks.

 

 

 

NRL Hunter Match Prep

$450

Two-day Course
8:00am - 4:00pm
Colorado Rifle Club
 

NRL Hunter is an exciting and rapidly expanding series that connects hunting with rifle competition. Each stage is designed as a blind stage to simulate a hunting scenario. Are you curious about trying it out but unsure where to start? Do you want to enhance your knowledge and experience? Are you an experienced shooter in another field looking to transition? This course could be perfect for you! It offers a fantastic chance to test your marksmanship and develop your skills and confidence for the match. No prior match experience is necessary.


Disclaimer: not sanctioned by or affiliated with NRL Hunter.

What the training is:

The day will start with comprehensive match preparation in a classroom setting, covering topics like what to anticipate at an NRL Hunter match, an overview of rules and divisions, breakdown of matches and stages, rifle, caliber, and gear selection, "what's in my pack," and how to practice at home, along with an interactive Q&A session. A broad array of commonly used gear will be available for you to examine, including examples of Factory, Open Light, and Open Heavy rifles, range-finding binoculars, tripods, bipods, and various other shooting equipment.


We will transition from the classroom to the Long Distance Precision Rifle Range (LDPR) for practical application and live fire. Beginning with a brief session to confirm 100 yard zero, verify dope and chronograph – provided if needed. We will walk through practice stages built to closely emulate match conditions. Stages are blind, so you must find/identify your target(s), range the distance(s) and engage the target(s) in less than 4 minutes. Discussions will cover: time management, gear management, examples of what to look for on approach to the sighting position, Range Officer (R.O.) communication, navigating multiple shooting positions and examples of pitfalls to avoid.


Participants will have the opportunity to run through multiple live fire stages on the clock, where they will receive coaching and feedback. There will be additional blind stages where participants will test their newly acquired skills.


What the training is not:

This match preparation course is not designed for beginners or as an introductory rifle class. Participants should already have a solid foundation in shooting skills, as these will not be covered in this session. Shooters must be able to safely handle their firearms at all times and should be familiar with the operation of their rifle and scope, as well as have precise D.O.P.E. (scope elevation adjustments) for distances up to at least 700 yards. This is not the occasion to bring an untested rifle or a newly mounted scope that requires extensive time to zero, as the schedule is tight and such activities would detract from the planned training. If you are a seasoned and skilled NRL Hunter match shooter, this class may not be suitable for you, as it is aimed at those who are relatively new to NRL Hunter matches.


Rifle and general range requirements:
NRL Hunter has specific equipment rules based upon which Division you plan to compete in a match. This will be discussed in greater depth during the train up.

To view a complete list of Divisions as well as NRL Hunter rules. Please visit this link: https://nrlhunter.org/about/rules/

To accommodate a wide range of participants, we will not require students to meet specific NRL class rifle guidelines, with one adjustment: the maximum muzzle velocity for all rifles is set at 3200 fps according to CRC range regulations. Steel core or armor-piercing ammunition is prohibited. Open carry or concealed carry of pistols is not allowed. Eye and ear protection are mandatory. As CRC is a wildlife refuge, all wildlife is protected. The use of drugs or alcohol is strictly forbidden.


Essential gear list for training day:
  • Safe functioning, centerfire rifle, .30 caliber or below, with recommended accuracy of 1 MOA or better. Detachable box magazine(s) recommended. Participants will be shooting up to 8 rounds per stage. Bring 100 rounds for the day and any additional required for zero confirmation and Chronograph.
  • Riflescope with elevation turret or reticle capable of dialing or holdover to a minimum of 700 yards.
  • Chamber flag/ empty chamber indicators are required at all times off of the firing line. Chamber flags will be provided.
  • Backpack/daypack capable of carrying all of your shooting gear internally and/or attached to the outside. Shooters may carry their rifle and an optic in hand to begin a stage. All other gear must be stowed.
  • Optic(s) for locating and ranging targets. This may include a combination of binoculars, handheld or rifle mounted rangefinder, range finding binoculars, spotting scope, etc.
  • A fast method to access and record your D.O.P.E.  A wrist coach with preprinted D.O.P.E.. or rangefinder with internal ballistics are good examples. Attempting to manipulate a Kestrel or ballistics app on your phone are not ideal on the clock. Examples of preprinted D.O.P.E. cards will be provided.
  • Support equipment: Bipod, Tripod, shooting bag/support bag/rear bag. While these are not required to participate, they are widely considered essential gear.
  • Food and drink: please bring your lunch, snacks and drinks.

*There will be a selection of demo gear available for participants to test and share: Tripods with tac tables or RRS Anvil 30 ball heads, range finding binos, shooting bags in a variety of sizes and weights, positional pillows, etc.

 

 

Precision Rifle Hunting Tactics

Coming Soon

8:00am - 4:00pm
Colorado Rifle Club
 

This course is tailored specifically for rifle hunters and will consistently occur before the fall hunting seasons. It is crafted for those aiming to refine their equipment, practice hunting scenarios, and enhance their ethical shooting range.

More info to come shortly.

 

Reloading for Precision Rifle

$250

One-day Course
8:00am - 4:00pm
Colorado Rifle Club

 

If you're new to reloading, have the equipment but need guidance, or want to enhance your skills, this class is for you.

Reloading can be daunting for both new and experienced reloaders. Our one-day course equips you with the knowledge and skills to enhance your gear and components. You'll receive step-by-step guidance to produce consistent, high-quality ammunition for precision shooting. Learn the secrets to achieving top-notch accuracy, whether you have custom-built firearms or standard factory rifles. This course is perfect for beginners and those wanting to improve their reloading techniques.

 

What this training is:

This class is designed specifically for precision rifle reloading with a single stage or progressive press. 

What this training is NOT:

This class is not designed for any sort of bulk, pistol, or shotgun loading.

 

Discussion Topics:

  • Benefits of Handloading
    • Accuracy and Consistency
  • Safe Reloading Practices
  • Must have gear
    • Minimum essential gear to get started
  • Nice to have gear
  • Step-by-step reloading process from start to finish
  • Fundamentals of Reloading
    • Head space
    • Neck tension
    • Finding the Lands
    • COAL/BTO
  • Anatomy of a Cartridge
  • Equipment overview and set up
    • Properly setting up and adjusting gear such as resizing dies
  • Bullet, powder, primer, and brass selection
    • Selecting the proper components for your rifle and caliber
  • Gear selection
  • Case preparation with new and fired brass
    • Cleaning
    • Annealing
    • Resizing
    • Trimming
    • Expanding
  • Load development methods
    • OCW and Seating Depth Tests
    • Testing and Record keeping
    • Finding Nodes
    • Identifying pressure signs

* You'll have the chance to explore and try out various pieces of reloading equipment at our setup bench.

 

 

 

Precision Rifle Series (PRS) Training

 $250
 
One-day Course
8:00am - 4:00pm
Colorado Rifle Club

 

PRS (Precision Rifle Series) style shooting is a dynamic and challenging type of long-range rifle competition that involves hitting steel targets from varying distances and unconventional positions, often under a time limit. It emphasizes accuracy, problem-solving, and adaptability. 

Curious about trying PRS shooting or improving your skills? This course is ideal for you, offering a great opportunity to enhance your marksmanship and confidence, even if you have no prior match experience.

Disclaimer: not sanctioned by or affiliated with the Precision Rifle Series.

 

What the training is:

The day begins with match preparation and safety. We'll cover what to expect at a PRS match, including rules, stages, and how to choose your rifle, caliber, and gear. You'll also learn how to practice at home and participate in an interactive Q&A session. A variety of commonly used gear, such as tripods, bipods, and shooting bags, will be available for you to explore and use. Additionally, you'll have the chance to view and handle PRS-specific rifles.

We'll move from match preparation to hands-on practice and live shooting. We'll start by confirming your 100-yard zero and checking your dope and velocity. Chronographs will be provided, if needed. You'll go through practice stages that mimic real match conditions. We'll discuss time and gear management, navigating different shooting positions, and common mistakes to avoid.


Participants will have the opportunity to run through multiple live fire stages on the clock, where they will receive coaching and feedback. There will be additional stages where participants will test their newly acquired skills.


What the training is not:

This match preparation course is not designed for beginners or as an introductory rifle class. Participants should already have a solid foundation in shooting skills, as these will not be covered in this session. Shooters must be able to safely handle their firearms at all times and should be familiar with the operation of their rifle and scope, as well as have precise D.O.P.E. (scope elevation adjustments) for distances up to at least 800 yards. This is not the occasion to bring an untested rifle or a newly mounted scope that requires extensive time to zero, as the schedule is tight and such activities would detract from the planned training.

 

Essential gear list for training day:

  • Safe functioning, centerfire rifle, .30 caliber or below, with recommended accuracy of 1 MOA or better. Detachable box magazine(s) recommended. Participants will be shooting up to 10 rounds per stage. Bring 120 rounds for the day and any additional required for zero confirmation and Chronograph.
  • Riflescope with elevation turret or reticle capable of dialing or holdover to a minimum of 800 yards.
  • Chamber flag/ empty chamber indicators are required at all times off of the firing line. Chamber flags will be provided.
  • A method to access and record your D.O.P.E.  A wrist coach or rifle mounted dope card are good options. Extras will be available for use, if needed.
  • Support equipment: Bipod, Tripod, shooting bag/support bag/rear bag. While these are not required to participate, they are widely considered essential gear.
  • Food and drink: please bring your lunch, snacks and drinks.

*There will be a selection of demo gear available for participants to test and share: Tripods, bipods, shooting bags in a variety of sizes and weights, positional pillows, etc.

We follow the CRC range regulations. Steel core or armor-piercing ammunition is prohibited. Open carry or concealed carry of pistols is not allowed. Eye and ear protection are mandatory. As CRC is a wildlife refuge, all wildlife is protected. The use of drugs or alcohol is strictly forbidden.

All Classes include

  • Spotters

    The Trainers will help with spotting and provide corrections and guidance to shooters during your time at the range.

  • Individual Instruction

    The classes include shooters of varying abilities. The trainers will offer tailored instruction and coaching to each shooter, aligning with their skill level and objectives for the class.

  • Water

    All students will have water provided to them. We encourage everyone to maintain proper hydration throughout the day.

  • Demo Gear

    The instructors will supply a variety of equipment for participants to test and handle. The equipment will be tailored to the specific discipline the class focuses on. Additionally, there will be general long-range shooting gear available, including rifles, scopes, bipods, tripods, range-finding binoculars, and more.

  • Challenges

    Throughout the day, participants can take part in small challenges like engaging at targets from a specific distance or racing against an instructor in a speed contest. These activities provide them with opportunities to win prizes such as stickers, hats, or sweatshirts.