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L2 Advanced Ballistics and Wind Class

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Date & Time
Wednesday , June 21, 2023
Start - 9:00 AM
Thursday , June 22, 2023
End - 4:00 PM
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Location
Gunwerks LLC, Training Headquarters
899 Ln 37
Burlington, WY 82411
United States
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Event Contact
Gunwerks LLC
+1 307-296-7300
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Experience Overview

 Our L2 Advanced Ballistics and Wind class was refined in 2022 but draws heritage to the original Long Range Hunting class curriculum we introduced in 2007.

  • You will learn how to compensate for the effect of wind. How to determine its speed and direction, using a wind meter, mirage and/or environmental clues, then make the appropriate compensation.

  • You will learn about all the advanced external ballistic factors which affect your lethal hit probability including air density, shot inclination, spin drift, aerodynamic jump, Coriolis effect, and Evotos effect.

  • You will learn how to utilize a “smart” laser rangefinder to get a precise range and a shooting solution which accounts for all the advanced external ballistic factors and wind effects.

The rifle and equipment fee is automatically included in the registration. Please do not bring your personal rifle for this course, we've got it covered! Check out our Shooting System Readiness Clinic if you are wanting to qualify your rifle. For your convenience this Clinic is offered the day after most of our L2 Classes.

Long Range University Overview

Long Range University exists for the specific purpose of helping you make quick ethical one shot kills in the field. The core of our content is contained in our L1, L2, and L3 classes which utilize a building block approach to provide education and training in every factor which impacts your lethal hit probability. Interwoven throughout all three classes is a training strategy which will improve your ability to function under pressure and significantly extend the range and conditions under which you can take an ethical shot. At Long Range University you will learn to recognize when the conditions are not suitable to ensure a lethal hit. 


You will use our Gunwerks Shooting systems during the L1 and L2 classes, however what you learn will apply to any long range shooting system. Using a Gunwerks rifle system and ammunition for this course facilitates and accelerates the learning process. This allows you to focus on the core class content and leave equipment concerns to the instructor. Put wear and tear on our rifle not yours.


In our L3 class we encourage you to bring your personal rifle regardless of manufacturer. This is where you really learn the capability and limits of your “system” which includes you and your marksmanship ability, your rifles capability, your ballistic program, and your ability to compensate for wind and other environmental conditions, all in a realistic mountain hunting environment.


Our Classes

  • L1 Long Range Ballistics

  • L2 Advanced Ballistics and Wind

  • L3 Mountain Shooting Application


Our L1, L2, and L3 classes must be taken in sequential order and provide a comprehensive learning experience. We also offer “Clinics'' which are a deep dive into a specific topic or weapon system. There are no prerequisite classes to attend any of our Clinics.


Our Standalone Clinics

  • Shooting System Readiness

  • Long Range Muzzleloader

  • Field Marksmanship


Our Hunting Experiences

The ultimate in training is live field application. For the next step in your journey to proficiency, we offer several different training / hunting experiences with Gunwerks vetted outfitters in different environments. From Barbary Sheep in the mountains of West Texas, to beginner friendly Antelope in New Mexico, to freezer filling Cow Elk in Oregon, all provide a fantastic experience and help you achieve the next level of capability in the field. 

Itinerary

Day 1

  • Arrival - Please do not arrive at our range facility before 8:30 AM
  • Wind reading and compensation, Prone shooting fundamentals
  • Range - Wind reading exercise, Prone shooting exercise
  • Lunch
  • Range - Wind shooting exercise
  • Advanced internal and external ballistics
  • Debrief

Day 2

  • Range - Cold bore shot, Wind shooting exercise
  • Terminal ballistics
  • Lunch
  • Laser rangefinder function and utilization
  • Range - Practical shooting exercise
  • Range - Practical shooting exercise
  • Debrief

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Training Headquarters

Burlington, Wyoming
Gunwerks Training Headquarters was developed and constructed in 2013 on a 250-acre parcel that was designed specifically to facilitate an immersive training experience. The range features a known distance set of steel targets out to 1,000 yards and an array of practical targets for multiple shooting exercises. The heated and air-conditioned classroom with full amenities enables quick transition with a few short steps from classroom to shooting drills in our covered shooting bays.

The facility is located in Burlington, WY approximately 45 minutes East of Cody. Students are responsible for transportation to and from the Gunwerks Training Headquarters. Please arrive no earlier than 30 minutes before scheduled class start.

Generally not. After class wraps up at 4:00 PM, the instructors are busy prepping the range for the next day. The Shooting System Readiness Clinic, which is scheduled on most Fridays following a Level 2 class, is designed to thoroughly test and confirm your equipment.

Gunwerks will provide a catered lunch. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions ahead of time, so we can facilitate meals for you.

No, we require the L101 LR Ballistic Fundamentals course prior to this course. For scheduling convenience, they are offered back to back.

Students will be using Gunwerks Shooting Systems for the training course. Shooting a provided system allows us to avoid any equipment or setup related distractions and offer a consistent teaching environment with a laser focus on the things that matter. You will utilize a Gunwerks Magnus LR Shooting System chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a suppressor and topped with Revic 5-25 scope.

Class starts at 9:00 AM and wraps up about 4:00 PM. Please do not arrive before 8:30 AM

Call your sales representative for details and restrictions.

No. However, note taking materials will be provided and you are welcome to take photographs of the Slides presentations..

Yes! Our curriculum is constantly evolving.

Required

  • Smartphone to run the Revic Ops ballistic app

  • Clothing suitable for training in any weather

  • Personal items

Optional

  • Personal Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses

  • Personal hearing protection

  • Knee and elbow pads

Provided by Gunwerks

  • Gunwerks Magnus chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with Leupold Mk5 HD and Gunwerks 8IGHT suppressor

  • Hornady Factory 6.5 Creedmoor 140 ELD-M Ammunition

  • Electronic ear protection

  • Eye protection

  • Revic spotting scope

  • Shooting mat, bags

  • Shooting bipod and tripod

  • Cleaning equipment

Lodging:

Your destination City is Cody, Wyoming. We recommend early booking for Cody Lodging. As a primary corridor for Yellowstone Park Tourism, summertime hotels book up early! 

We recommend the following hotels and campgrounds. Mention that you are attending Gunwerks Long Range University to obtain a corporate discount:

$$$ The Cody - (307) 587-5915
$$$ Best Western Premier Ivy Inn & Suites - (307) 587-2572
$$  The Holiday Inn - (307) 587-3654
$    Cody Legacy Inn and Suites - (307) 587-6472
$    KOA Campground - (307) 587-2369

$$$ The Chamberlin Inn Book online and enter the promo code GUNWERKS for a 15% discount

Travel Description:

If you plan to travel by commercial airline please note the drive time to return to the airport on the final day of your class. The class will end at 4:00 PM.

Commercial or Private Jet Arrival:
Yellowstone Regional Airport (YRA) in Cody, WY
Phone: (307) 587-5096
Approximately 45 min from range (Burlington, WY)

Private Jet Arrival:
FBO - Choice Aviation Cody, WY
Phone: (307) 587-6292
Approximately 45 min from range (Burlington, WY)

Alternate Commercial Arrival:
Billings Logan International Airport (BIL)
Phone: (406) 247-8609
Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes from the range (Burlington, WY)

Car Rentals:

Please make car rental plans with your flight arrangements, Gunwerks does not offer transportation to and from the facility for the course.
Our shooting facility is in Burlington, Wyoming. Plan on a daily 45 minute drive from your Cody hotel.

General Policies

  • All applicants for our training courses must be US citizens not legally barred from possessing firearms. For non-US citizens interested in a training course, please call us directly (307) 296-7300

  • All event attendees must complete our liability and media waiver

Student Cancellation

Training/Competition:
If you cancel a training registration more than sixty (60) days prior to the earliest event date, your deposit will be refunded in full.  If you cancel a training registration less than sixty (60) days but more than thirty (30) days prior to the earliest event date, you can rebook the training or competition for an available alternate date.  If you cancel a training registration less than thirty (30) days prior to the earliest event date, all payments toward the class are forfeited and non-refundable.

Gunwerks Class Cancellation:
In rare circumstances, Gunwerks may need to cancel a class. If this occurs, you will be notified as soon as possible and given the option of either a full refund or a move to another course of the same value. Gunwerks reserves the right to change or amend these policies at any time.

Deposit/Final Payment Schedule

  • A deposit is required for reservation

  • Balance due 30 days prior to a training or competition event to maintain your reservation - don't worry, we'll remind you when it's time!

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