L3 Mountain Shooting Application Class
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L3 Mountain Shooting Application Class
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.
Experience Overview
The L3 Mountain Shooting Application Class was introduced in 2021, and we revamped it in 2022 by increasing it from a two-day to a three-day class. In our L3 class you will transition from the comfortable learning environment to a realistic training environment.
You will learn how to apply your wind compensation skills in a complex mountain environment where wind velocity profile and vertical wind become significant factors in your lethal hit probability.
You will learn shooting positions specific to shooting at the steep angles of a mountain environment, and how the inclination of the shot affects the trajectory of the bullet.
You will shoot multiple different scenarios which are designed to help you learn to recognize what combination of conditions allow you to take a shot with a high lethal hit probability
Prerequisite Classes. L1 and L2. This is an advanced class and without the foundation of advanced ballistics knowledge and wind compensation taught in our L1 and L2 classes, even advanced students will struggle and take away from the learning experience of the other students.
Itinerary
Day 1
- Arrival - Please do not arrive before 7:45 in the morning.
- Advanced wind compensation, Revic Ballistic App
- Caravan to Sheep Mountain
- Range - Zero and trajectory validation exercise
- Lunch
- Range - Wind shooting exercise, Spotter walk-on exercise
- Caravan to Cody, Debrief
Day 2
- Inclination compensation and shooting techniques
- Break, Caravan to Sheep Mountain
- Range - Long range cold bore shot, Uphill shooting exercise
- Lunch
- Range - Downhill shooting exercise, Mountain wind shooting exercise
- Caravan to Cody, Debrief
Day 3
- Failed technology techniques
- Caravan to Sheep Mountain
- Shooting scenarios
- Lunch
- Shooting Scenarios
- Caravan to Cody, Debrief
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Location
Sheep Mountain Range
Cody, Wyoming
If your course requires access to the upper platforms, we use brand new Jeep Wrangler 4X4 vehicles to transport people and equipment to the ultra-rugged shooting stations. For most of the courses and competitions we hold at this location, we prefer the students to use their equipment as an opportunity to gain confidence while stress testing personal gear. The Jeeps are setup with bed caps and truck vaults to safely store your equipment while traveling.
Some courses will be based solely on the lower deck. Students will be allowed to drive their vehicles to the site.
We hope you enjoy shooting the Sheep Mountain Range as much as we do!
Gear
Provided by Gunwerks
Revic Spotting Scope
Hearing protection
Chronograph if needed
Shooting mats, tripods
Gunwerks Custom Tripod Sling
Student provides
Hunting backpack containing what you would normally carry on a hunt
We will use it as a shooting aid so put some extra clothing etc inside to fill it up
Long-range rifle system
Minimum of 120 rounds of ammunition (more if you like to shoot a lot)
Laser range finder
Bipod
Rifle sling
Rear shooting bag
Wind reading device
Sunscreen and protective headwear
Backpack for carrying your gear
Smartphone for running Ballistic App
Sturdy hiking boots
Rain Gear
Warm clothing and rain gear as it can rain or snow at Sheep Mountain any time of the year
Sturdy belt for use with out tripod sling
Travel
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:
$$$ The Cody - (307) 587-5915
$$$ 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 For a 15% discount book online and use the promo code GUNWERKS
Travel Description:
If you plan to travel by commercial airlines please note the drive time to return to the airport on the final day of your class. Class will go until 4:00PM.
Commercial 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:
Our shooting facility is in Burlington, Wyoming. Plan on a daily 45 minute drive from your Cody hotel.
Policies
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!