What to Do After Attending a Long Range Shooting Course

What to Do After Attending a Long Range Shooting Course

James Eagleman of Barbour Creek Long Range Shooting School gives you the run-down on how to keep your skills up after graduating from a long range shooting course.

Long range shooting is a perishable skill, and the best thing to do to keep from losing it is to get out there and practice, practice, practice. Keeping up with those fundamentals and your wind reading techniques will make all the difference once you’re out in the field.

What to Do After Attending a Long Range Shooting Course

Are you fresh from a long-range shooting course, such as the ones offered at Barbour Creek? Or perhaps you’ve recently attended another shooting school and learned the fundamentals.

Either way, you’re now equipped with essential skills like using ballistic solvers, operating ballistic rangefinders, shooting off a tripod, and mastering the intricacies of a scope like the TORIC 4-25X50 Eagleman.

But what’s next? In this video, we’ll dive into the critical steps you should take after completing your training to hone your skills and become a proficient long-range shooter.

Master the Fundamentals: Practice Makes Perfect

The first and most crucial step after attending any long-range shooting course is to practice—relentlessly. Repetition is key to cementing your newly acquired skills, especially when it comes to the basics.

Focus on your trigger squeeze, follow-through, and maintaining that all-important one-second hold after the shot. Don’t forget to check your level and parallax settings as well. These fundamentals are the backbone of accurate shooting and need to be second nature.

The Art of Wind Reading: A Skill Set You Can’t Overlook

One of the most challenging yet vital aspects of long-range shooting is mastering wind reading. Unlike other variables, such as station pressure, temperature, altitude, or spin drift, which are calculated for you by ballistic solvers, wind is the one factor that relies entirely on your judgment.

Whether it’s reading a mirage, gauging the rain angle, or understanding the wind’s effect on your shot, this skill will make or break your success as a shooter.

Remember, as we emphasize in our classes at Barber Creek, wind conditions can change every 3 to 6 seconds. Constant vigilance and practice are your allies here.

Utilizing Tools and Techniques: Go Beyond Basics

While wind meters can provide helpful insights, they’re not always the most reliable in every situation. Developing the ability to read environmental cues is far more beneficial in the long run.

Practice using tools like ballistic rangefinders and refine your ability to interpret data from various angles and distances. The goal is to make informed decisions on the fly, based on your surroundings and conditions.

Practice, Practice, Practice: The Path to Mastery

It’s worth repeating—practice is everything. The skills you learn in a controlled environment like Barbour Creek are only the beginning. To truly excel, you need to consistently apply these skills in real-world settings.

The more you practice, the more intuitive these techniques become, ultimately leading to improved accuracy and confidence in your shooting abilities.

Engage with the Community: Stay Connected and Keep Learning

Don’t let your journey end with the course. Engage with the shooting community, ask questions, and share your experiences. Consider subscribing to our channel for more tips and insights on long-range shooting.

Like this video if you found it helpful, and leave a comment with your thoughts or any questions you have. We also encourage you to visit our website Barbour Creek Long-Range Shooting School for more resources and information on upcoming courses.

Conclusion: Stay Sharp and Send It!

In summary, the key to mastering long-range shooting is continuous practice, especially in reading wind conditions and perfecting your shooting fundamentals. Use every opportunity to refine your skills and remember—the wind is unpredictable, but with consistent practice, you can learn to master it.

Keep an eye on the mirage, stay aware of the rain angle, and always be prepared for the shot. We look forward to seeing you back at Barbour Creek soon. Until then, remember to send it!

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We hope this video helps you improve your long range shooting skills. Remember, practice, practice and practice some more. Keeping up with those fundamentals and your wind reading techniques will make all the difference once you’re out in the field.

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