TCinVA
Amateur
There are keys to understanding how to use a VPO equipped platform: a thorough understanding of your equipment, being able to stabilize for a shot, and a quality shot process.
Our VPO class is heavy on coaching and technical information to help you know your equipment, find stability, and improve your shot process...and that's coaching is coming from world-class instructors like US Army Marksmanship Unit Hall of Famer, Ty Cooper.
Ammo is scarce, but this class is focused on giving you the maximum benefit for every cartridge you fire.
We don't do lightly supervised range time. Every class is focused on coaching so that you see a difference in your performance. Come find out the difference that coaching can make in your shooting!
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Equipment Requirements:
Rifle with Sling and Optic (shooter/rifle with optic/& ammunition should be capable of at least 4MOA accuracy or better from a supported position. Seriously, it would be ideal if you can group less than 2” no more than 4” at 100 yards or it will be a frustrating day for you.
At least 150 Rounds of quality ammunition (more is better). No armor piercing, No bimetal. Quality BTHPs are the way to go on this, make sure your ammunition is compatible with your barrel’s rate of twist for 5.56 caliber guns, 69gr and 77gr are recommended. Thirty calibers who want to ring steel are invited too. Max caliber permitted is .308/7.62 168gr or 175gr are recommended. If you don’t load your own quality ammunition, we suggest Black Hills or Federal Match or equivalent. In the current market whatever ammo you can get will be fine, but that ammunition's limitations will be a factor in how precise you can be.
Rifle mat, rear bag, artificial support are all great ideas – bring them if you got them.
While not a requirement – good quality spotting scopes will be invaluable. We will work in spotter/shooter pairs. Everyone will be required to spot either on your gun or on a spotting scope. A lawn chair is also a great idea.
Rugged dependable bipods (Harris or similar quality) will be invaluable.
Data book. It does not need to be fancy. Our favorite is a simple Write in the Rain 3”x5” or 5”x8” spiraled note pad.
Empty chamber/open bolt indicator.
Your rifle needs to be zeroed. A 100 yard zero is recommended. Your scope needs to be installed at correct eye relief and must be properly leveled. If you do not understand these terms and their importance, we recommend that you go to Elite Shooting Sports and see Rob Jensen before class. He can square you away.
Bring your scope's owner’s manual to class, especially if you think you may need help in adjusting your optic.
Optic/Scope recommendations – target turrets and MOA or MIL reticles will work best. Throw levers are a good accessory for most variable power optics.
There will be a lot of walking. You should be able to walk at least two thousand yards throughout the course of the day with all the equipment you intend to employ. Arrangements can be made to help with this requirement if necessary.
Ballistic rated eye and ear protection (electronic amplified is highly recommended), not mandatory but also highly recommended is a brimmed cap.
