This two-day advanced course from _Sidewinder Concepts_ is designed for shooters ready to elevate their skills beyond basic long-range fundamentals. If you're confident behind your rifle but want to push performance further—under stress, across platforms, and without relying on tech—this course delivers.
You'll sharpen both digital and analog skills, gaining a deeper understanding of external ballistics, environmental influences, and dope card utilization. While ballistic calculators like Kestrel or AB apps are covered, emphasis is placed on manual methods—prepping you for real-world scenarios where batteries die, weather shifts fast, and precision is non-negotiable.
Expect field-based problem-solving challenges, positional shooting from tripods and barricades, and high-tempo drills designed to build speed, adaptability, and confidence. You'll also touch on competitive shooting principles and spotting techniques to support teammates in dynamic conditions.
What You'll Learn:
- Applied ballistics and ballistic calculator usage (focus on AB app)
- Wind reading and environmental assessment
- Tripod and barricade shooting fundamentals
- Rapid Engagement Techniques (RET)
- Dope card creation and analog application
- Real-time field problem-solving under stress
- Gear optimization and team spotting roles
Course Requirements:
- Bolt gun or gas gun (1.5 MOA or better; 6 ARC+ calibers)
- 300+ rounds of match-grade ammo (same brand/grain)
- Optic with ≥10x magnification and Mil/MRAD or MOA reticle
- Kestrel or Applied Ballistics app
- Tripod, bipod, mags, tools, IFAK, and note-taking kit
Terrain & Targets:
Engage across natural terrain with unknown-distance setups, shooting from multiple positions, including barricades, tripods, and prone. Expect steel and reactive targets with timed drills and performance-based feedback.
It is ideal for shooters ready to test their fundamentals under pressure. Spaces are limited—reserve your slot early.
