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Training Courses Sniper's Hide Black Bear Training: Pre Major Land Cup

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    October 16th & 17th 2024

    Cost: $1000

    Black Bear Facility Gladstone Virginia

    Major Land Cup Pre Match Train Up
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    Wednesday & Thursday Prior to the Event Weekend

    Sniper's Hide Training @ Black Bear Prior to the Maj Land Cup. We will conduct 2 days of precision rifle training at the Black Bear facility in Gladstone VA. We will look at 2 days of Fundamentals and Tripod / Alternate Position as well as the Kraft Quick Wind.

    This course is not a beginners course as we will require you have data for your rifle prior to attending. Please have data to at least 1000 yards to be effective in this class. They do not have a full Known Distance Course so any data will have to be trued using alternate means.

    Gear List should be all equipment needed to shoot a Precision Rifle Competition.

    Precision Rifle 6mm to 33x
    Scopes capable of 1000 yard adjustment and a minimum of 10x
    Rear Bag
    Bipod
    Front Rest Bag
    Tripod
    Laser Range Finder
    Data Management
    Pack and Ammo

    We will cap students at 20 given the nature of the competition

    Details Contact: [email protected]


    Precision Rifle Payment Page
     
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    PlinkIt said:
    Sent an email
    I'm not seeing how to select black bear when doing the payment....
    Wanted to make sure there is still an opening.
    Thanks and looking forward to this one
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    I just did the 2 day class payment, and sent an email to let him know what it was for. I wanted to make sure I reserved a spot.
     
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    TheOE800 said:
    Tempting me, not sure I can swing this and Ohio…
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    doubt you'll have a bad class at either...
    Think someone mentioned having fun with movers at the Ohio class.
    Black bear is the highest angle & distance collection I've heard of on the east cost though.
    For me it's really wanting to see that specific range as well as get a fresh list of what I'm screwing up at the same time lol

    I think several of the same group were going to Ohio that went to Mifflin so frank should be able to set aside some time for whatever yall wanted vs being stuck on day one setup forever
     
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    PlinkIt said:
    doubt you'll have a bad class at either...
    Think someone mentioned having fun with movers at the Ohio class.
    Black bear is the highest angle & distance collection I've heard of on the east cost though.
    For me it's really wanting to see that specific range as well as get a fresh list of what I'm screwing up at the same time lol

    I think several of the same group were going to Ohio that went to Mifflin so frank should be able to set aside some time for whatever yall wanted vs being stuck on day one setup forever
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    They had these all-terrain movers at the match last year. Only used for pistol targets but they were fun.
    Shown here hiding around the corner from the stage. Pretty fast and programed for number of hits & zone to stop them.
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    #13
    Honestly if you took Mifflin even Ohio in the past Black Bear will be unique to both venues, but as noted the mover in Ohio makes that different

    I can’t guarantee a mover or access at Black Bear, but for sure we have the distance and angles, so if you want to bring two rifles by all means bring both and we’ll push em as far as they will let us
     
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    PlinkIt said:
    doubt you'll have a bad class at either...
    Think someone mentioned having fun with movers at the Ohio class.
    Black bear is the highest angle & distance collection I've heard of on the east cost though.
    For me it's really wanting to see that specific range as well as get a fresh list of what I'm screwing up at the same time lol

    I think several of the same group were going to Ohio that went to Mifflin so frank should be able to set aside some time for whatever yall wanted vs being stuck on day one setup forever
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    Have fun, Tommy. I’m heading to OH this year for a number of reasons all of which I bugged the shit out of @Lowlight with in PMs. Hey, I did apologize afterward. lol

    Can’t go wrong either way.

    Since I’m already in OH I might detour to Thunder Valley after but also have a quail/deer hunt in GA later in Oct so…maybe just come home.

    Look forward to your report on BB.

    Cheers
     
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    Baron23 said:
    Have fun, Tommy.
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    Calling me Tommy?...
    I'm Derrick, niks bar mate from the first Mifflin class.
    Baron23 said:
    I’m heading to OH this year for a number of reasons all of which I bugged the shit out of @Lowlight with in PMs. Hey, I did apologize afterward. lol
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    I'm sure frank will have more time to "lay there and talk about it" at Mifflin ;) lol
    Baron23 said:
    Can’t go wrong either way.

    Since I’m already in OH I might detour to Thunder Valley after but also have a quail/deer hunt in GA later in Oct so…maybe just come home.
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    Yea I don't think it's a bad choice to be had there.
    I'm guessing they will have more time at the normal KD ranges like Mifflin and Ohio to really sort things out and work on us a little better as well vs BB being more of an event specific thing....

    Sounds like you've got some nice plans worked out for the year already!

    Baron23 said:
    Look forward to your report on BB
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    I'm looking forward to spending some time at this one so I'll take pics / videos / notes and try to show it off a little for sure.
    Wonder if I'm allowed to run my drone there.... could get some nice video on it I bet.

    If I knew someone else who didn't mind coming in last I think id try the whole match, but I hate to hold someone else back lol
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    Cheers
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    Cheers to you too!
    Hope you keeping GB straight as well
     
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    357Max said:
    They had these all-terrain movers at the match last year. Only used for pistol targets but they were fun.
    Shown here hiding around the corner from the stage. Pretty fast and programed for number of hits & zone to stop them.
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    I saw a video of this and those look like fun!

    I don't even want to know what that thing costs though lol
     
    #21
    Only bad thing I've seen about this range is that it's further than I want to drive each day, but finding lodging in any close proximity seems hit / miss

    If anyone put together a group staying somewhere specific feel free to shoot me a message/ thanks
     
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    The cool part, I have Chris coming so like I said, if you want to come, get a nice 2 day train up, stop in, even last minute.

    I’ll start the day at 9 AM cuz some may need to drive in, but we’ll stay til whenever as we are just at the bottom of the hill.

    We set, look forward to seeing ya there.
     
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    PlinkIt said:
    Calling me Tommy?...
    I'm Derrick, niks bar mate from the first Mifflin class.

    I'm sure frank will have more time to "lay there and talk about it" at Mifflin ;) lol

    Yea I don't think it's a bad choice to be had there.
    I'm guessing they will have more time at the normal KD ranges like Mifflin and Ohio to really sort things out and work on us a little better as well vs BB being more of an event specific thing....

    Sounds like you've got some nice plans worked out for the year already!


    I'm looking forward to spending some time at this one so I'll take pics / videos / notes and try to show it off a little for sure.
    Wonder if I'm allowed to run my drone there.... could get some nice video on it I bet.

    If I knew someone else who didn't mind coming in last I think id try the whole match, but I hate to hold someone else back lol

    Cheers to you too!
    Hope you keeping GB straight as well
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    Yo Baby!!

    How have you been? I hope you have a complete blast. Shoot them slow and smooth. Miss drinking with you
     
    #26
    Great class (as always). Shot with Gant, Derrick, and Jamie. As always fundamentals were checked, and then it was a “let’s do this”, and was very relaxed and informative. We covered a lot of positional shooting. Wind was changing constantly, and had some 14 mph gusts, but worked with a lot of 10-12mph switchy winds. We shot most targets 600-1000, but ended today at 1900 yards. You guys really missed out on this class. We were able to shoot military movers, meaning they change direction and fall on impact. I shot about 225 rounds over 2 days. And Jamie and I took advantage of an amazing stew, cornbread and brownies Laura made tonight. Can’t wait to do it again next year.

    Thank you Frank and Laura
     
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    Nik H said:
    Yo Baby!!

    How have you been? I hope you have a complete blast. Shoot them slow and smooth. Miss drinking with you
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    I'm good! Hope you are too!
    Thanks, and it was a good event / range to try out for sure! I think I'll be forced to join here as 2.5hours is worth a day trip a few times a year to have views / shoots like that! Everybody we met prepping for the event seemed like good people. You gotta come try this one out some time. Besides I still owe you a couple drinks I'm pretty sure lol

    RG0099 said:
    Great class (as always). Shot with Gant, Derrick, and Jamie. As always fundamentals were checked, and then it was a “let’s do this”, and was very relaxed and informative. We covered a lot of positional shooting. Wind was changing constantly, and had some 14 mph gusts, but worked with a lot of 10-12mph switchy winds. We shot most targets 600-1000, but ended today at 1900 yards. You guys really missed out on this class. We were able to shoot military movers, meaning they change direction and fall on impact. I shot about 225 rounds over 2 days. And Jamie and I took advantage of an amazing stew, cornbread and brownies Laura made tonight. Can’t wait to do it again next year.

    Thank you Frank and Laura
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    ^That pretty much sums it up
    it was just the four of us with Frank and Laura so it was much more informal and to the point it seemed.
    Frank ran though his info and got straight to seeing if anyone had issues. But that went pretty fast with just four and no major equipment issues as everyone showed up with mostly squared away stuff. Mostly ammo / truing issues after some minimal zero adjustments.

    Those movers were absolutely the coolest / funniest / thing I've ever seen for a target!
    These things could be programmed to run different paths / have various reactions to taking fire. There was a small army of them! They talked / screamed random stuff in reaction. That stage alone would have been worth shooting the match.
    I don't want to post pics / video of anything as it might spoil some of the competition this weekend for someone but I'd love to see some folks blind reaction to that stage when it comes up!

    I have got to find someone to partner up with and shoot this whole match next year though. This thing looks like it's going to be fun as hell as long as you don't mind the hiking around the mountain. (We got to drive during training / prepare for scratches and some slight tire spinning without 4x4 though)

    If they get it sorted to use the bunk house on site for training and the comp that would really be an epic event to make a full week stay out of!

    On a side note I finally found my wallet while I was unpacking my Santa sack! Lol
    Enjoyed the hell out of it guys (and girl), and hope to see yall again soon
     
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    PlinkIt said:
    I'm good! Hope you are too!
    Thanks, and it was a good event / range to try out for sure! I think I'll be forced to join here as 2.5hours is worth a day trip a few times a year to have views / shoots like that! Everybody we met prepping for the event seemed like good people. You gotta come try this one out some time. Besides I still owe you a couple drinks I'm pretty sure lol


    ^That pretty much sums it up
    it was just the four of us with Frank and Laura so it was much more informal and to the point it seemed.
    Frank ran though his info and got straight to seeing if anyone had issues. But that went pretty fast with just four and no major equipment issues as everyone showed up with mostly squared away stuff. Mostly ammo / truing issues after some minimal zero adjustments.

    Those movers were absolutely the coolest / funniest / thing I've ever seen for a target!
    These things could be programmed to run different paths / have various reactions to taking fire. There was a small army of them! They talked / screamed random stuff in reaction. That stage alone would have been worth shooting the match.
    I don't want to post pics / video of anything as it might spoil some of the competition this weekend for someone but I'd love to see some folks blind reaction to that stage when it comes up!

    I have got to find someone to partner up with and shoot this whole match next year though. This thing looks like it's going to be fun as hell as long as you don't mind the hiking around the mountain. (We got to drive during training / prepare for scratches and some slight tire spinning without 4x4 though)

    If they get it sorted to use the bunk house on site for training and the comp that would really be an epic event to make a full week stay out of!

    On a side note I finally found my wallet while I was unpacking my Santa sack! Lol
    Enjoyed the hell out of it guys (and girl), and hope to see yall again soon
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    Great shooting with you Derrick. Glad to hear you found your wallet dude.
     
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    Sparky said:
    No. Just a couple of Frank. I was busy Saturday and Sunday plus sick. I was not feeling taking pictures. Plus I was using my phone to time the stages. 😢 I usually do take pictures.
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    Sick...rag weed again? Hope you're better soon, hon.

    Thanks for the reply
     
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    I am not 90% we got in on Monday morning around 1am and I slept 95% of Monday and 65% of Tuesday. Woke up Wednesday and I was like okay. Made breakfast for both of us. And today I was like LETS GET THE DAY STARTED!
     
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    And I don’t know what it was. I thick it was just a different environment. We slept well, went to bed around 9-10 give or take. I ate three times a day… I drank water. I just got BAD congestion in my chest and nose. I was miserable. 😢 felt like a villain in the damn air plane no masks I felt like everyone wanted to murder me, my feelers were ready to rip anyone’s head off anytime I coughed.
     
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    RG0099 said:
    Damn dude, I hope that’s your neighbors hot rod
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    Nope, that was my truck. Started from a branch falling on high voltage line. Also sent surge into house & blew oil furnace, whole house humidifier, & 12 light bulbs. Power is back on now.

    Thank God this didn’t happen last weekend while we were at Black Bear.
     
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