Scoped mid-range carbine class
So many people think you need a huge scope and a bolt action to make shots beyond 100 yards - and that just is NOT true!
Recce carbine classes are all the rage these days. Patriot Training has had one since we were founded. In Expert Rifleman the focus on the effective use of the AR15 rifle/carbine, using a magnified optic such as an LPVO (Low Power Variable Optic), fixed magnification scope (ACOG, etc.), or similar and bulk ammunition. This class is designed to bridge the gap between a typical sniper class and a typical short range tactical carbine class.
In Expert Rifleman, we will cover advanced practical marksmanship: 50 to 300+ yards, shooting positions - standing, kneeling, sitting, prone, and variations - each from 100+ yards in a dynamic environment, shooting and moving from distance, range estimations and use of holdovers, tactical team movement at mid range, and more!
Prerequisites: None
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Skill Level
All Levels
Prerequisites
None
Round Count
500
Gear List
REQUIRED MATERIALS
A scoped semi-automatic, magazine fed rifle in an intermediate or battle rifle cartridge.
AR-Platform rifle strongly suggested, preferably chambered in .223/5.56. Preferably with 14.5" / 16" / 18" / 20" barrel.
- .223 / 5.56 mm preferred.
Optic: 4x or greater magnification.
- The IDEAL optic for an AR platform is a low power variable optic (LPVO). 1-4x, 1-6x, 1-8x, etc.
- Low power fixed scopes (ACOG, Prism, etc.) are also good choices. 3x, 4x, 5x, etc.
- Red dot + magnifier is also an acceptable choice. 5x, etc.
- MPVO (Mid-power variable optic) such as 2-10x or similar is perfectly fine.
OTHER MATERIALS
- 4+ magazines, minimum. Please prep mags ahead of class. (a handful of AR-15 loaner magazines will be available)
- 500 rounds of ammo, minimum - same brand / same type. 600+ rounds is ideal.
- If you wear prescription lenses / glasses - BRING THEM!
- Eye protection & ear protection.
- Creature comforts: sunscreen, bug spray, ball cap, etc.
- A sling to carry your rifle with.
- Bipod OK - we are not going to use a bipod. You'll want to take it off before Day 2, guaranteed.
A BACKPACK to rest your rifle on and carry gear with. Put this in your backpack / rucksack:
- food
- water
- Notepad & pen
- Shemagh or hand towel.
- Sight Adjustment Tools for your gun
- Batteries for your optic
- Extra ammo.
OPTIONAL
- Sunscreen, bug spray, etc.
- Lawn chair
- A chest rig or battle belt may help hold magazines (optional).
- Rear bag
- Shemagh
- Shooting bag for a rest
DO NOT BRING
- No green tip or armor piercing ammo. We will be shooting steel targets.
- DO NOT bring steel cased ammo for your AR-15. You will hate yourself. You have been warned.
- Hand-loaded ammunition is not permitted in class. Bring quality factory brass cased ammo.
- DO NOT BRING A BOLT ACTION RIFLE TO THIS CLASS.
- AK / SKS strongly discouraged.
- AR Pistol / SBR moderately discouraged.
