Training Courses South-Central PA 1-DAY Intro Course - 7/20/24 - ONLY $295

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This course is proudly sponsored by Champion Targets as they have provided enough steel for each 100 yard increment!


NO PREREQUISITE! – Long-range experience is not required for this course as it is intended for beginners, however, experience with your rifle and optic is mandatory.

Recommended Skill Level
  • 10 hours of RECENT (within 6 months) range time is recommended for this course at a minimum.
  • Range time can be on your own, under professional instruction or a combination of the two.
  • Firearms function will NOT be covered.

A student taking this course is expected:
  • To already have safe firearms handling skills
  • To understand how to load their firearm
  • To understand how to unload their firearm
  • To understand how to zero in under 20 rounds of ammo
  • To understand the cycling process of their firearm
In this course we cover:
  • FIREARMS SAFETY
  • Advanced Marksmanship Fundamentals
  • Wind Reading
  • Bullet Flight Characteristics (drift and trajectory)
  • Using a Chronograph
  • Making a D.O.P.E Log
  • Understanding Scope Reticles and MOA
  • Selecting and Troubleshooting Equipment
  • Using Ballistic Calculations Software
  • Challenge Courses of Fire With Prizes from our Sponsors!
  • 5 hour – Long Range Fire Session

Materials Necessary:


  • Scoped centerfire rifle with high magnification (10x or higher) optic, caliber .223 or higher *.223 must have a bullet weight of 75 grains or heavier.
  • .50 BMG now OK!
  • 150 rounds of match ammo that can hold a group of at least 1.5″ at 100 yards. 250 rounds recommended – Ammo must all be the same make and loading – handloads are welcomed.
  • NO TRACERS or INCENDIARY AMMUNITION
  • Owners manual for scope
  • Bipod or rest that is over 9″ tall
  • Rear bag or sand sock (sock filled with rice about the size of a softball will do)
  • Lodging the night before (if you live more than 2-hours away). Both the Burnham, PA Super 8 and Burnham, PA Comfort Inn are clean, affordable and less than 10 minutes from the range. The Waterside Campground is approx 20 minutes from the range should you wish to camp.
  • A limited number of loaner rifles are available with advanced notice. Low Cost Match-Grade ammunition will be available and no outside ammo is permitted. A typical student will spend $150- $250 in ammunition for the day. If you are borrowing a rifle we will email you after registration with available options.
  • Bagged Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Chair
  • Recommended: Smartphone (We’ll Recommend Ballistic Software)
  • Recommended: Spotting scope or Binoculars 20x or greater
  • Recommended: Backup Rifle and/or Optic

It’s essential that shooters considering this course are already proficient at 100 yards.

Each Student must be checked into their hotel room before 11pm the night before.


Traffic is too unpredictable to leave the day of.


Open to ages 12+
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