Long range shooting

GhostsoftheGrass

GhostsoftheGrass

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I'm not sure where to put this thread but this seems the most fitting. I'm into long range shooting and I want to learn everything I can. Any of you guys come across any great videos that you learned alot? I've read alot of articles and books but I'd like to watch some now. I learn better when I visually see it. I've about been through every YouTube video as well. Just looking for an actual long range video on fundamentals. Thank you, gentleman!
 
Originally Posted By: GhostsoftheGrassI'm not sure where to put this thread but this seems the most fitting. I'm into long range shooting and I want to learn everything I can. Any of you guys come across any great videos that you learned alot? I've read alot of articles and books but I'd like to watch some now. I learn better when I visually see it. I've about been through every YouTube video as well. Just looking for an actual long range video on fundamentals. Thank you, gentleman!

One of the best things you could do now is to get with someone who actually is proficient when shooting at distance. Nothing like hands on help
 
Learn everything you possibly can about long distance shooting. Study every article, read up on all the bullets and ballistic coefficients and wind doping and drop and all the greatest and most accurate calibers and techniques. Learn everything that you possibly can learn.

Then go out there and try to hit a 500 yard prairie dog and wonder if you ever learned anything at all.

At least, that's how it works for me.
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Originally Posted By: xphunterDo you have the resources and the time to go to a shooting school?
Yes and no. I'd have to research to find the nearest one. I have never heard of any close by but that don't mean there isn't.
 
Originally Posted By: GhostsoftheGrassOriginally Posted By: xphunterDo you have the resources and the time to go to a shooting school?
Yes and no. I'd have to research to find the nearest one. I have never heard of any close by but that don't mean there isn't.


If you want to go west, go see Ernie.
If you want to go east, go see Brad.

You will not be disappointed either way.
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I would get out in the field and start shooting, but I'm a very hands on learner. I don't care anything about this new "ELR" trend, but I enjoy shooting out to 1100 yards, which is all I have access to. That places costs a little money, but I've got a great 600 yard steel range that's free.

I spent a lot of time with a fella up north learning how to improve my groups at long range when they plateaud. Turns out that mirage is one tricky rascal, but I've learned a few things about minimizing it's damage.

Practice, practice, practice- and of course find a mentor like the others have suggested.
 
Originally Posted By: xphunterIf you want to make your way to Gillette, WY I could help you with your goals.
Just might have to take you up on this, good sir!
 
Originally Posted By: GhostsoftheGrassOriginally Posted By: xphunterIf you want to make your way to Gillette, WY I could help you with your goals.
Just might have to take you up on this, good sir!

I sure wish I lived close enough to go visit Ernie.
I'd pester the crap outta him until he ran me off.
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Originally Posted By: Buster HindendErnie can I come too ? Originally Posted By: fw707Originally Posted By: GhostsoftheGrassOriginally Posted By: xphunterIf you want to make your way to Gillette, WY I could help you with your goals.
Just might have to take you up on this, good sir!

I sure wish I lived close enough to go visit Ernie.
I'd pester the crap outta him until he ran me off.
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Just as long as you guys swing through Rapid and let me tag along.
 
Originally Posted By: pahntr760Originally Posted By: Buster HindendErnie can I come too ? Originally Posted By: fw707Originally Posted By: GhostsoftheGrassOriginally Posted By: xphunterIf you want to make your way to Gillette, WY I could help you with your goals.
Just might have to take you up on this, good sir!

I sure wish I lived close enough to go visit Ernie.
I'd pester the crap outta him until he ran me off.
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Just as long as you guys swing through Rapid and let me tag along.
It would be somewhat on the way. My bachelor party was in Rapid/Mead area n I promised myself I'd never go back..lol. Havta be a quick pick up n go!
 
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Originally Posted By: pahntr760Originally Posted By: Buster HindendErnie can I come too ? Originally Posted By: fw707Originally Posted By: GhostsoftheGrassOriginally Posted By: xphunterIf you want to make your way to Gillette, WY I could help you with your goals.
Just might have to take you up on this, good sir!

I sure wish I lived close enough to go visit Ernie.
I'd pester the crap outta him until he ran me off.
thumbup1.gif


Just as long as you guys swing through Rapid and let me tag along.

Well,
I"d give my left cojone to spend a couple of days shooting with guys like Ernie and Brad.
 
If ya can't go see Ernie, best bet, find a range where they shoot Longrange competition, not bench rest, and ask if you can set up behind a shooter with your spotting scope. Watch the wind and mirage and watch what he does and watch the bullets. Pretty soon you'll be calling his shots.
 
Originally Posted By: Rich1If ya can't go see Ernie, best bet, find a range where they shoot Longrange competition, not bench rest, and ask if you can set up behind a shooter with your spotting scope. Watch the wind and mirage and watch what he does and watch the bullets. Pretty soon you'll be calling his shots.
That would be cool to witness
 
Originally Posted By: fw707Originally Posted By: pahntr760Originally Posted By: Buster HindendErnie can I come too ? Originally Posted By: fw707Originally Posted By: GhostsoftheGrassOriginally Posted By: xphunterIf you want to make your way to Gillette, WY I could help you with your goals.
Just might have to take you up on this, good sir!

I sure wish I lived close enough to go visit Ernie.
I'd pester the crap outta him until he ran me off.
thumbup1.gif


Just as long as you guys swing through Rapid and let me tag along.

Well,
I"d give my left cojone to spend a couple of days shooting with guys like Ernie and Brad.

You're being modest, Jeff. If be honored to spend some range time with you guys. If be completely outclassed, but it would be great fun.
 
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