Sniper 1
Class Overview
Sniper I is designed for new precision rifle shooters and for those who have not had any formal training. We cover all the basics of the Sniper rifle including the use of optics, ranging, estimation of wind and distance and equipment selection.
Subjects
- Introduction to Sniper rifle
- Rifle set up
- Selection/care and cleaning of rifle and optics
- Basic tenets of the precision rifle
- Ballistics – Internal/external
- Use of elevation/windage/parallax turrets
- Intro to ballistic apps
- Zeroing at 100 yards
- Ranging from the reticle
- Mil dot or MOA scope
- Establishment of come ups and come downs to 1,000 yards
- ITTS speed dialing
- Calculation of holds
- Shooter/spotter coordination dialogue
Equipment
- Rifle of .223 or greater caliber with a sling*
- Bipod (optional, but recommended).
- Optics – Make sure you have quality, reliable optics that are properly mounted to your rifle prior to attending the class.
- Scope manual and any tools needed for adjustment of scope and any tools for the mounting of scope rings.
- Notebook and pencils for rifle data and class notes.
- Locate the following info and write it down in your notebook BEFORE arriving at class:
- Barrel twist rate (You can find it stamped somewhere on your barrel and it will be written as 1/10 or 1:10 for a 1 in 10 twist rate for example). Otherwise just Google it specific to your rifle)
- Ammo brand and details (all of the following ammo details can be found on the ammo box or manufacturer’s website, it’s common info):
- Muzzle velocity
- Caliber (308, 6.5 Creekmore, 300WM etc)
- Bullet weight (168g, 147 eld, 250g etc)
- BC (Ballistic coefficient)
- Download and log into these 2 apps to your phone BEFORE arriving at class: Hornady 4DOF Ballistic Calculator and Ballistic Arc
- Big enough rucksack (backpack) to use as a rifle rest… (Please make sure to bring a bunch of old clothing to stuff in your pack as you will be using it as a platform to shoot from).
- Tube socks or long socks and big bag of uncooked white rice or a large container of airsoft BB’s. Enough rice to fill 2 large socks. Don’t fill the socks.
- Shooting mat (we will provide if you don’t have one)
- Knee and elbow pads (optional)
- Binoculars (optional)
- Spotting scope (optional)
- Rifle tripod with mount (optional)
- Cleaning kit (optional)
- 100 rounds of ammunition (we recommend that 20-40 rounds of this is “match grade” ammunition, but if you can’t find that much match grade then you can use standard ball ammo and you will still be able to fully participate in class.)
*For sniper rifle rentals please email us at admin@internationaltactical.com to confirm they are available as we have a limited supply
Class Details
Class Tuition:
From: $550.00
Prerequisites:
If you have not completed the prerequisite class with ITTS, but you have prior formal training that was recent and comprable in both subject matter and duration, contact us to discuss your candidacy for this class. Your prior training will need to have been from a qualified and verifiable source that meets our school’s standards.
LEO & Military may be exempt from this prerequisite. Contact us to discuss.
Day & Times:
This is a 2-day class:
Sat 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sun 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location:
Booking
LOOKS LIKE THIS CLASS IS EITHER FULL OR NOT CURRENTLY ON OUR SCHEDULE.
BUT WE CAN EMAIL YOU WHEN IT COMES BACK!
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2) Choose a date
3) Enter number of rentals
4) Click “ADD BOOKING”
NOTE: Before booking this class, please make sure to view our policies for Age Limits, Refunds and Rescheduling, as well as our other Policies, which will be strictly adhered to.
No need to pay now for the rental! Simply indicate how many rentals are needed and pay for the rental on the day of your class.
All rentals come with ammo and all other associated equipment. We will have everything ready for you at your class.
