We offer a wide range of courses
Courses for the Beginning Shooter to the Intermediate
We have something for everyone with courses focused in fundaments, advanced long range courses, hunting specific long range courses, and competition oriented classes. If you don’t see something that fits what you are looking for please reach out to us as we hold several “specialized” classes a year. We can also tailor a course to your liking, or have you out for a private lesson.
- Fundamentals of Long Range Shooting - 2 Day Course
- Make it to a Mile - 1 & 2 Day Courses
- Long Range Hunter Course - 2 Day Course
- Mountain Rifleman - 2 Day Course
- Long Range Skills Clinic - 1 Day Course
- Intro to competition shooting - 1 Day Course
- Private events and classes
Fundamentals of Long Range Shooting
- 2 day course
This is our bread and butter course that is designed for the novice to intermediateshooter. This course covers everything you need to start your journey into long range and precision shooting.
Topics that will be covered:
- Fundamentals of marksmanship
- Rifle set up
- Scope overview
- Into to reticle utilization
- Bore sighting
- Proper rifle zeroing
- Mils/ MOA, the deference between them and how to utilize them
- Positional shooting fundamentals- Ballistic data/ Rifle Data
- Building a DOPE chart, setting up a ballistic computer.
- Into to wind calling and atmospheric conditions
- Spotting and shot corrections
You'll have the opportunity to shoot at distances exceeding 1000 yards. In all of our classes last year, participants successfully made shots out to 1000 yards on the very first day!
Round Count: Expect to fire approximately 140 rounds over the weekend. (Feel free to shoot more or less as your skills develop!)
.Equipment Rentals: Don’t have a rifle? No problem! We offer high-end custom rifles and ammunition available for rent.
Advanced Long Range Shooting
- 2 day course
As long-range shooters, we all have milestones we strive to achieve. We begin at 100 yards, many progress to 300 yards, and then we set our sights on that exhilarating 1000-yard impact. But what comes next? This is your opportunity to conquer the elusive 1-mile target (1760 yards) during our 1 & 2 day course dedicated to true long-range shooting.
Our Extreme Long Range (ELR) firing line will be fully set up for this challenge! Who Is This Class For? This course is designed for shooters eager to push their rifles and ammunition to the limit. We’ve structured it as a two-day experience, welcoming shooters of all skill levels to participate without feeling overwhelmed.
Rifle Requirements:
To reach these extended distances, your rifle must have a minimum 20 MOA rail. Additionally, you’ll need a modern scope with the following features:
Adjustable magnification
Dialable elevation and wind adjustments
Parallax adjustments
Rifle Level
A magnification of 15x or greater is essential, with a 5-25x scope being ideal for this course.
Caliber Limit:
We will set a caliber limit of .338 Cal or smaller.
Round Count:
Expect to fire approximately 60-80 rounds during the course (1 Day), 120 for the 2 day.
Spotting Gear:
While spotting gear is highly recommended, it is not required for participation.Course Outline
Day 1:Zero CheckData Confirmation OverviewTrueing Ballistics Data Confirmation (up to 1000 yards)Shot Correction DrillsShooter/Spotter Communication
Day 2: Zero CheckWind CallingExternal Ballistic Factors for Extended DistancesShooting from 100 to 1760 Yards
Long Range Hunters Course
- 2 day course
With the advancement of rifle and bullet technology over the last decade, the possibility of taking longer ethical shots while hunting is becoming more and more popular these day. We firmly believe that if you have time to set up in a good position, take note of your surrounding conditions and can make an educated wind call, hunting at extended ranges is ethical. This course is specifically designed with the hunter in mind. This course will be primarily animal silhouettes at distances out to 800 yards or more.
You will be presented “hunting” like challenges and scenarios.
Topics that will be covered:
- Fundamentals of marksmanship
- Rifle set up
- Zeroing and whether to do a “hunters zero” or a
true 100 yard zero
- Ballistic calculator set up
- Into to wind calling
- Gear utilazation
- Unknown distance
- Multiple target engagements (think needing to put a second shot on an animal that ran)
- Building shooting positions using your gear and then environment
Required gear:
- Rifle capable of shooting 1 1/2 MOA or better
- 120 rounds of Match grade ammo (all the same type and grain
- Bipod
- Hunting gear (bring your pack, spotting gear, shooting sticks, whatever you take to the field with you)
- A rear shooting bag
Cost covers all range fees, course materials, and WCLR swag.
M- 2 day course
Shooting in mountain environments brings a unique set of challenges. You can find your self shooting high angles both up and down mountainsides, shooting across canyons, or dealing with highly complex wind scenarios with changing thermals and unique terrain features. As a hunter it's rare to get to shoot in the type of environment we may be hunting in with similar conditions. This course is designed to change that. Depending on the range used we will be at 4000 to 6500 feet of elevation in true back country terrain.
Topics that will be covered:
- High angle shooting
- Reading terrain
- Wind calling
- Thermals
- Positional shooting on natural features
- External ballistic changes
Required Gear:
- Rifle capable of shooting 1 MOA or better
- Adjustable power scope
- 60-80 rounds of match grade ammo
- Bipod
- A tripod is highly recommended
This is a physically intensive course. You will be hiking up and down hills and mountain sides for the duration of this course. You will need to be self sufficient with packing all your gear, food and water for this day.
Long Range Skills Clinic
- 1 day course
This is an opportunity for the new to intermediate shooter to come out for a day and get to shoot long range. This course is a great introduction into the long rangeshooting community and a chance for a shooter to get their feet in the water.
Topics cover are:
- Fundamentals of marksmanship
- Intro to positional shooting
- Basic scope overview
- Intro to ballistics
- Overview of setting up a ballistic calculator
- Spotting and shot corrections
Required gear:
- Rifle capable of shooting 1 1/2 MOA or better
- Adjustable power scope
- BiPod
- 60-80 rounds of match grade ammunition ( it needs to be the same kind and grain)
- A shooting mat is highly recommended.
We have a variety of targets from 100 yards to at least 1000 yards at these clinics. This is a laid back environment meant to be a fun day out at the range while getting to shoot a bunch and learn a thing or two. Tuition covers all range fees, course materials, and a custom shooting bag.
Intro to Competition Shooting
- 1 day course
PRS shooting is a blast to compete in, but it can be extremely intimidating to startshooting with no prior experience. This course is everything you need to go and shoot your first PRS or NRL match.
Topics that will be covered:
- Positional and prop shooting fundamentals
- Reducing your wobble zone
- Hold overs
- Target tracking
- Wind calls
- Stage strategy
- Gear needs and recommendations.
Equipment needed:
- Rifle capable of shooting 1MOA or better
- 80- 100 rounds of match grade ammo
- Bipod
- Shooting bag ( Gamechanger or fortune cookie type bag is highly recommended. We can supply you with one if needed)
- Spotting gear is highly recommended
We will have a bunch of different props that you would typically find and a PRS event (tank taps, barrels, PRS barricade, cattle gate, along with a few others). Ranges will be between 250 to 850 yards. We will have multiple stations and mock stages set up and couch you through all of it. You will leave the class with an understanding of how a PRS match runs and you will be ready to tackle your first event. Tuition includes all range fees, course material, and WCLR swag.
Private Events and Classes
Whether you have a group of friends, a club, or are a private origination we would love to have you out for a private clinic or course. We can do any of the already outlined courses we have here at WCLR, or if you are looking for something tailored to your group we can arrange that as well. For a private class or clinic we need you to have a group of 5 shooters minimum and we generally like to cap it at 12 shooters maximum.
Before the course we will have a consultation with you and we will set the course up to your liking . All you have to do is bring your shooters, their rifles, their shooting gear and we will take care of the rest.
