Rock Springs Ranch L1/L2 Foundation / Advanced Ballistics and Wind Class
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Rock Springs Ranch L1/L2 Foundation / Advanced Ballistics and Wind Class
Experience Overview
The L1 and L2 courses normally take four days to complete. Our combined L1 / L2 Foundation / Advanced Ballistics and Wind Class extends the length of the training day and delivers four days of content in just three days. This is an intense schedule with long days, but it is efficient on the total duration, which allows you to get back to your work or vacation. This event is a complete package which includes all meals and lodging provided by Frontera Hunting at the Rock Springs Ranch in Central California.
If you would like to add a couple days of hog hunting after the class contact Frontera Hunting. You will need your personal rifle or make arrangements to borrow a rifle from Frontera Hunting. Unfortunately the Gunwerks rifle you rent for the class will not be available to utilize after the class.
The L1 Long Range Ballistics class has been further refined for 2023, but draws heritage to the original Long Range Hunting class curriculum we introduced in 2007.
- You will learn how to select the components necessary to create a reliable long range shooting system which includes the rifle, scope, ammunition, and ballistic program.
- You will build a solid foundation in the skills necessary to shoot accurately at long range.
- You will learn how to true and utilize a ballistic program to get first round hits at varying distances, and learn about all the shooter and environmental factors that impact your lethal hit probability and decision making.
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 Eotvos 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! There are no prerequisites to attending this course. Complete beginners to lifelong shooters and everyone in between will build a solid foundation in long-range shooting and ballistics during the three days of this course.
Itinerary
Day 0
- Note - Check in mid to late afternoon the day before before your event. Dinner will be served.
Day 1
- Components of the Long Range Rifle System
- Bench shooting fundamentals, Shooter spotter communication, Holding for wind
- Building profile in the Revic Ballistic App
- Range - Zeroing and Bench shooting exercises
- Ballistic app truing exercise, and trajectory validation out to 1000 yards, wrap up approximately 5:00 PM
Day 2
- Internal ballistics, bore cleaning and Cold bore shot theory
- External ballistics, Intro to BDC turrets, Wind Calculations and Prone shooting fundamentals
- Cold bore shot exercise, prone shooting exercises
- Wind Compensation and use of BDC turrets exercise
- Range - Practical shooting exercise, wrap up approximately 5:00 PM
Day 3
- Terminal Ballistics
- Range - Long Range Cold bore shot exercise, Wind compensation exercise
- Laser rangefinder functions
- Range - Practical shooting exercise
- Debrief, Depart Ranch approximately 4 pm
Location
Training Facility
Paicines, California
Gear
Required
Smartphone to run the Revic Ops ballistic app
Clothing suitable for training in any weather, California is cold and rainy this time of year.
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 Revic 5-25 scope and Gunwerks 8IGHT Suppressor
Federal Factory 6.5 Creedmoor Ammunition
Electronic ear protection
Eye protection
Revic spotting scope
Shooting mat, bags
Travel
Lodging:
Rooms are private single occupancy. Due to a limited supply of rooms, if you are bringing a non-shooting guest you will have to share your room with them. All meals will be catered by the host company Frontera Hunting. If you have any dietary restrictions please reach out to Clay Avila [email protected]
Travel Description:
If you are flying we recommend you fly into San Jose and rent a car. San Jose is approximately 3 hrs drive time from the ranch. On the final day of class you will depart the class between 3 and 4 pm so take the drive time into account when you book your return flight.
Lodge Directions:
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!