Long Range 1

Long-Range 1 is the first full-day progression course in Vortex Edge’s Total Shooter Program, built to take shooters beyond basic setup and into real long-range application. This course focuses on establishing a solid, repeatable process - covering rifle and optic setup, marksmanship fundamentals, and the collection of accurate ballistic data that holds up at distance.

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Training is delivered through a combination of structured instruction and hands-on range work, with a strong emphasis on understanding _why_ each step matters. Shooters will work through shot group analysis, ballistic software application, chronograph use, and data validation, building a personalized DOPE profile that can be relied on outside the course. The goal is not just to hit targets, but to develop a system you can replicate under different conditions.

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The course takes place on an outdoor range in Wisconsin, with engagements from 100 to 1,000 yards, primarily from the prone position. This environment introduces real-world variables while still maintaining a controlled learning structure.

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Key features include:

• Rifle and optic system setup and optimization
• Core marksmanship fundamentals applied at distance
• Shot group analysis and consistency tracking
• Ballistic software integration and validation
• Chronograph use and velocity data collection
• DOPE building and individualized data gathering
• Engagements from 100 to 1,000 yards (prone shooting)

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Students are expected to arrive with a rifle capable of 1 MOA or better, a magnified optic with an exposed elevation turret, a bipod, match-grade ammunition, and proper range attire.

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This course is best suited for shooters who already understand basic rifle handling and want to build a reliable long-range process. It sets the foundation for advancing into Long-Range 2 and 3, where more complex drills, positional work, and equipment manipulation come into play.