Description
K&M’s Long Range Hunting Courses are designed specifically for you or your group. This private course provides a great opportunity to tailor a class to your specific needs and is perfect for corporate or family groups desiring privacy. Numerous long-range hunters choose to take our Basic Long Range Precision Course (similar curriculum) if their equipment meets the accuracy/ballistics standards. Often an individual’s hunting rifle/scope combination, caliber, and bullet selection may regulate the practical distance possible. Based on your goals and equipment our instructors will tailor their instruction to improve your shooting and/or hunting skills in realistic situations from 100 to 1200 yards (200-600 is most common). Throughout your course, our staff will coach, teach, and mentor you, culminating your training with simulations of the pressures and environments you may encounter on a variety of hunts throughout the world.
We conduct fast-paced courses (8+ hour days) that are designed for novice and seasoned shooters alike. Based on your needs and goals, we can provide a variety of services during the course including options such as full equipment purchase or proper equipment setup. Your course will be customized, beginning with safety and rapidly transitioning into equipment comprehension, fundamentals of advanced marksmanship, ballistics, wind reading, range estimation, alternate positions, moving targets, and target engagements from 200 -1200 yards. Private courses will utilize the entire K&M complex, fully taking advantage of the 12-plus ranges on site. Students that complete the course will have proficiency in firearm safety, firearm handling under stress conditions, advanced marksmanship fundamentals, and a combined knowledge of their personal capabilities with their equipment. Students will leave with systematic training methods for future progression designed for the most ethical and extreme hunts.
K&M utilizes combat-proven and competitively accomplished cadre. The diversification of our instructors provides a broad perspective and the best talent available from Special Operations, Law Enforcement, Military Sniper Instructors, Veteran LR hunters, and the highest-ranked Civilian PRS Competitors. This unique blend of expertise and experience, combined with a dedicated and purpose-built facility, is simply unrivaled. It allows us to offer the most efficient and professional training available. See the About Us page for more information on K&M instructors and/or the Shooting Complex page for more information.
Key Topics Covered
Based on your equipment, your goals and the hunts you are preparing for our instruction will include the following topics:
- Safety
- Equipment set-up, selection, and care
- Cold bore data and zeroing of the weapon system
- Employing the milliradian reticule for range estimation
- Understanding MOA and milliradian adjustments or BDC reticle use
- Building your position, basic fundamentals of marksmanship, trigger control, recoil management confirmation
- Positional shooting, prone, standing, kneeling, sitting with use of natural obstacles
- Engagement of moving targets
- Snap and multiple target training
- Practical hunting stress shoot exercises
- Shot placement
- Data gathering from 100-1200 yards (200-600 is most common)
- Internal, external and terminal ballistics
- Understanding of environmental effects on external ballistics
- Building your position, advanced fundamentals of marksmanship, trigger control, recoil management
- Advanced wind reading
- Long range hunting ethics
Number of Training Days Selection Guide
K&M Staff will assist in selecting the to appropriate number of training days when you contact us for available dates.
Consider One Day If:
- You have had some long range training or experience in the past, your equipment is set-up and you would like to quickly learn to maximize it’s long range capabilities (there is little to no time for formal classroom time in one day).
- You are preparing for another hunt and need a refresher.
Consider Two Days If:
- You are completely new to long range hunting (you require formal classroom time).
- You may require us to properly set up your equipment.
- You want a thorough, private, hands-on, start to finish experience to prepare you for your next hunt.
- 1/2 to 1 day of simulations of the pressures and environments that may be encountered on a variety of hunts (obstacles, movers, common scenarios, etc.)
Consider Three Days If:
- You are completely new to long range hunting (you require formal classroom time).
- You may require us to properly set up your equipment.
- You want a thorough, private, hands-on, start to finish experience to prepare you for your next hunt.
- You desire more advanced curriculum.
- Maximizes simulations (1-2 days) of the pressures and environments that may be encountered on a variety of hunts (obstacles, movers, common scenarios, etc.)
Lodging
K&M private training includes lodging in one of the K&M Lodges or Cabins depending on the number of students. With no travel time, these exceptionally clean and well-appointed accommodations are in the heart of the K&M Shooting Complex. With luxuries that surpass local hotels, everything you need will be right at your fingertips. Additional information, photos, and video tours of K&M lodging and amenities can be found at the link below.
Meals
Meals are not included in course pricing. Students have numerous onsite options for meal preparation depending on lodging assignment. K&M Lodges have full kitchens and Cabins include kitchenettes. A large charcoal grill and smoker is also available. A variety of restaurants are located between 15 and 45 minutes away from the complex for off site dinners. Groups with more than a few students may choose to arrange their meals using our catering partner at the link below.
Recommended Equipment List
- 308, 6.5mm, 6mm or similar caliber precision rifle capable of one minute of angle accuracy ***
- Match ammunition (minimum 100-125 rounds per day)
- Quality scope with adjustable turrets and MIL or MOA reticle
- Bipod
- Rental suppressors for personal rifles are available (6.5 caliber or smaller and threaded 5/8-24)
- Rear Bag
- Cleaning kit
- Pen, pencil, highlighter
- Rifle data book or notebook
- Calculator
- Eye and ear protection
- Comfortable yet durable clothing (pants and long sleeved shirt recommended)
- Durable footwear
- Water
- Food/Lunch to snack on throughout the day
- Backpack
- Shooting Mat (if desired)
- Sunscreen/bug repellent
*** It is important that the equipment (rifle, scope, ammunition) that you are using for our events consistently meet the accuracy and adjustability requirements. Our events/courses are very fast-paced and we don’t want you or others slowed or potentially limited by the wrong equipment. If you have any doubts or just want to check with us please contact us. Once the event begins it is impossible to fix any deficiencies, especially if all of our house guns are rented out. Custom GA Precision Rifles are available for rental for those attending our events. Match ammunition is also available for purchase. Please reserve house guns and ammunition during registration as quantities are limited.
K&M House Gun Rental
K&M house gun rentals are available to ensure that you have the best course experience possible. Custom-built by GA Precision and fully outfitted with the gear we use and recommend, our house rifles are the perfect build for your precision rifle course. Students with lighter hunting guns or heavier calibers that typically will not maintain the accuracy requirements for a course find that the K&M house rifle is the perfect solution. Students that are in the market for a new custom rifle can “try before you buy”!
K&M House Rifle Build Specs
- GA Precision 6.5 Creedmoor
- Impact 737R – Right-Handed Action
- Trigger Tech Special @ 2.0 lbs
- 26 Inch MTU Contour, Stainless Bartlein Barrel
- SilencerCo Scythe-Ti Supressor- Armageddon Gear Mirage Cover
- Manners PRS-TCS Tune-able Competition Stock
- Kahles K525i 5-25x56i or K6-24x56i (w/ K&M’s/Shannon’s SKMR 3/4 reticles) scopes
- All equipment required for course is included with a house gun rental (bags, magazines, bi-pod etc.)
K&M’s Full Service Pro Shop
FROM THE RIFLE BUILD TO THE FUNDAMENTALS
K&M is your partner in the pursuit of long range excellence
We have everything you need! With custom GA Precision gunsmithing, K&M will build your ultimate Long-Range Rifle. Contact us to complete a build or check the Pro Shop link for current ready-to-ship rifles. We are proud to partner with the top brands in our industry to bring our clients the best gear possible. It is the gear we use; helped develop and completely stand behind! Browse the K&M Pro-Shop to stock up on needed gear or we can assist you when you arrive at the facility!
Course Notes:
- Lodging is included in the pricing of the course.
- Your course size will dictate the instructor to student ratio. Private courses will never exceed a 1:4 ratio.
- ***READ THIS PLEASE*** All course and lodging payments are not refundable and under no circumstances can be transferred to a future course or change dates. Shooters should not register unless they commit to attend the training.
- Custom GA Precision rifles w/ Kahles 6-24x56i or 5-25×56 scopes (w/ K&M’s/Shannon’s SKMR 3-4 reticles) are available for rental for those attending our courses. All equipment required for course is included house gun rental.
- Match ammunition is also available for purchase when choosing to rent a house gun.
- All classes start at 7:30 am CST. K&M on site lodging opens at 4pm the night before the course start date.
- Gratuities, food, rifle rental, ammunition and transportation to and from K&M are not included.
