11-01-2017, 12:19 PM
I've been looking to do a course and finally found one close enough. Just wondering if I would need a 20moa scope mount to make it to 800yards. Scope is a Lupy VX6 3-18x. Rifle is 16" Grendel.
http://educateequiptrain.com/product/int...ange-rifle
Its a two day course taught by US Army/FBI/Special Reaction Team Sniper Chief Paul Smith.
Here is a copy/paste from the site for people that don't want to follow the link.
DESCRIPTION
COURSE INFO
Duration: 2 Day, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
TOPICS COVERED
Safety
Equipment selection and maintenance
Marksmanship fundamentals
Zeroing
Body positions
Range estimation
Reading Wind
Holdovers
Positional Shooting
Data entry out to 1,000 yards
GEAR REQUIREMENTS
Hearing and eye protection
Pencil/pen and notepad
Data entry book (available for purchase from Frontline Defense)
Calculator
Rifle*:
.300, .308, 6.5, etc. [NO .223/5.56 (unless its at least a 20″ barrel) .50 cal, or .338 Lapua]
Rifle must be able to shoot groups at least 1 MOA at 100 yards
Rifle should be bull barrel
AR10 style rifles are allowed
YOUR RIFLE NEEDS TO BE ZEROED AT 100YDS AHEAD OF TIME.
Rental rifles are already zeroed. We will confirm all rifle zeros at the range
Scope:
Mil-Dot reticle or MOA reticle with external adjustable knobs for elevation and windage.
Scope must be capable of MOA adjustments to 800 yards (example: 40 MOA for 1,000 yards on a .308 and 12 Mils for 1,000yds on a .308); a 20 MOA riser may be necessary
You will have an opportunity to view a variety of scope makes and models during the course
Bipod [recommend 6″-9″, 9″-12″ is too tall] and rear support bag. GA Precision or Tab Gear Style. Not a bench rest rear bag. We have some if you dont.
Cleaning kit, oil with patches and rags
Tools for your optics and rifle, in case adjustments are needed
Owner Manual for your scope
Pants [NO shorts]
Comfortable footwear for rough terrain
Rain gear
Hat
Backpack for gear, water [provided] and food [you must provide your own lunch/snacks]
160 rounds of quality long-range ammunition: For the .308, 175gr is preferred over the 168gr. Ammo should be BTHP or match grade [NO Core-Lokt hunting ammo; know your bullet drop and velocity. Having data cards or a phone app or Kestrel is recommended.
Shooting mat [optional; we can provide one for use if needed, free of charge]
http://educateequiptrain.com/product/int...ange-rifle
Its a two day course taught by US Army/FBI/Special Reaction Team Sniper Chief Paul Smith.
Here is a copy/paste from the site for people that don't want to follow the link.
DESCRIPTION
COURSE INFO
Duration: 2 Day, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
TOPICS COVERED
Safety
Equipment selection and maintenance
Marksmanship fundamentals
Zeroing
Body positions
Range estimation
Reading Wind
Holdovers
Positional Shooting
Data entry out to 1,000 yards
GEAR REQUIREMENTS
Hearing and eye protection
Pencil/pen and notepad
Data entry book (available for purchase from Frontline Defense)
Calculator
Rifle*:
.300, .308, 6.5, etc. [NO .223/5.56 (unless its at least a 20″ barrel) .50 cal, or .338 Lapua]
Rifle must be able to shoot groups at least 1 MOA at 100 yards
Rifle should be bull barrel
AR10 style rifles are allowed
YOUR RIFLE NEEDS TO BE ZEROED AT 100YDS AHEAD OF TIME.
Rental rifles are already zeroed. We will confirm all rifle zeros at the range
Scope:
Mil-Dot reticle or MOA reticle with external adjustable knobs for elevation and windage.
Scope must be capable of MOA adjustments to 800 yards (example: 40 MOA for 1,000 yards on a .308 and 12 Mils for 1,000yds on a .308); a 20 MOA riser may be necessary
You will have an opportunity to view a variety of scope makes and models during the course
Bipod [recommend 6″-9″, 9″-12″ is too tall] and rear support bag. GA Precision or Tab Gear Style. Not a bench rest rear bag. We have some if you dont.
Cleaning kit, oil with patches and rags
Tools for your optics and rifle, in case adjustments are needed
Owner Manual for your scope
Pants [NO shorts]
Comfortable footwear for rough terrain
Rain gear
Hat
Backpack for gear, water [provided] and food [you must provide your own lunch/snacks]
160 rounds of quality long-range ammunition: For the .308, 175gr is preferred over the 168gr. Ammo should be BTHP or match grade [NO Core-Lokt hunting ammo; know your bullet drop and velocity. Having data cards or a phone app or Kestrel is recommended.
Shooting mat [optional; we can provide one for use if needed, free of charge]