Intro to Long Range Rifle

Train under seasoned experts former US Army/FBI Sniper Team Chief Paul Smith and competitive shooter Dale Campo at this immersive two-day long-range precision course held at Frontline Defense in Warrenton, NC. The course hours operate from 8 AM to 4 PM, and this course builds shooter confidence from prone-only positions, with no reliance on benches or artificial rests.

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What you’ll learn:

• Precision rifle setup and 100-yard zeroing
• Wind calls, holdovers, and environmental effects
• Range estimation and ballistic data collection
• Long-range positional fundamentals
• Engaging steel targets from mid-range to 1,000 yards

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How it’s delivered:
Full days of hands-on field training, led by a sniper-qualified military veteran and a competitive shooter. Shooters work prone, learning to build solid positions and gather real-world DOPE.

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Where and what you’ll shoot:
All shooting is from the prone position on natural terrain. You’ll be engaging steel targets at varying distances out to 1,000 yards.

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Gear & prep:

• Precision rifle in .308, 6.5 Creedmoor, or similar (no .223, .50 cal, or .338 Lapua)
• Quality scope with external turrets
• 120 rounds of match-grade ammo (or rent rifle + ammo)
• Eye/ear protection, backpack, notebook, tools, cleaning gear
• Rain gear and enough food/snacks for both days

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Important: Rifles must be zeroed at 100 yards before class starts. Rentals available.

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Perfect for shooters ready to push their limits and gather real DOPE to 1,000 yards under expert mentorship.