Getting ready for Percision Shooting school, any pointers?

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duncansuds

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I was able to secure a spot for the Milcun Shooting courses this year, and I was wondering if any of you have attended this school and woul have any pointers for me.

I am fairly new to percision shooting and not very experienced at long distances, I can shoot 300 yards very consistantly and have dabbled to 400, but was wondering if there is a certain distance I should strive for to maximize the schools impact on me....

Any info/comments or pointers would be greatly appreciated!
 
My suggestion would be to forget everything you think you know and become an information sponge to absorb everything Keith and Linda teach you. Distances don't matter. Getting it right at whatever distance does.
 
Yes, Luckily I dont know anything! But I definatley intend to use the course to teach me, not there to show someone what I already know....
I am looking forward to learning from world class instructors, kust hope its not over my head!
 
duncansuds said:
Yes, Luckily I dont know anything! But I definatley intend to use the course to teach me, not there to show someone what I already know....
I am looking forward to learning from world class instructors, kust hope its not over my head!
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Don't worry about that. They are good instructors and will most likely take you through everything right from the ground up. Suck it up as much as you can. It's not everyday you get world class shooters teaching you. Most of all enjoy!
 
#1 - Don't just listen to everything they say, watch everything they do! You can learn just as much doing both, and its quite inspiring!

#2 - Get in line first if lindas making lunch! thats also quite inspiring!

#3 - See if their selling any of their books... The secrets of mental marksmanship, The wind book for rifle shooters. (Both fantastic reads!!!)

Have fun! They won't make that difficult!
 
I have heard great things from them and have dealt with them on a few occasions .

They seem to be great teachers from what I have heard so basicaly try to take it all in and I am sure you will benifit a great deal from this.
 
shaolin555 said:
#1 - Don't just listen to everything they say, watch everything they do! You can learn just as much doing both, and its quite inspiring!

#2 - Get in line first if lindas making lunch! thats also quite inspiring!

#3 - See if their selling any of their books... The secrets of mental marksmanship, The wind book for rifle shooters. (Both fantastic reads!!!)

Have fun! They won't make that difficult!
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100% on all of this. I've been telling folks for years that you should pay atetntion all the time around these folks. You learn about shooting by osmosis around Keith and Linda. Even if he is talking about truck repairs or what they had for dinner last Friday, there is still something about shooting embedded in it at the subconscious level. Weird.
 
I took the five day long course two years back. Great people, money well spent. I shot with a .223 groundhog rifle originally with a Weaver T25 which I swapped out for a Weaver T16 by the second day of the course. The T25 had too much power, at least for me. Both scopes had target turrets which are a practical necessity, imo. You will enjoy the experience.
 
Here's what comes to mind:
1. Get the highest DEET concentration bug spray available (Deep Woods OFF or the stuff they sell on CF bases), and make sure you have no exposed skin on your arms or ankles. It's no fun rushing to get a shot off before the deer fly that just landed on your arm has a chance to bite you.
2. Make sure you have a rifle that you know shoots straight, i.e. one that has been breathed upon by a gunsmith, preferably with a quality aftermarket barrel like a Krieger or Shilen. That way you know your results are due to you and not your equipment. I went with a factory rifle and regretted it.
3. I went with 600 rounds of trickled reloads, which was about right since I had 50 left over at the end of the 5 day course.
4. Scopewise, they tend to recommend a high end Leupold ~16x, and that's about all you need for the ranges there, although some more magnification for the 1000m steel targets is nice.
5. Bring at least a 5" notebook for writing down lecture notes and DOPE. Take 15 minutes every night for reflection and write down what you learned that day.
6. Practice shooting without blinking when you fire, which is harder than it sounds.
7. Bring basic tools including the Allen wrench for slipping your scope turrets.
8. Buy a good set of electronic hearing protection, the kind that will let you listen to people talking while muffling gunfire. Comtacs or Sordins, for example.
 
If you don't listen to them, yer #### :eek: will fall off! :D

DrXenon said lots of wisdom! It's all good! Linda's venison is the truth! :) Welcome to learning lots and lots about shooting LR!

:cheers:

Barney
 
shaolin555 said:
also important, as keith would say "leave your low slung car at the house"
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I had no problems with my compact car! I was glad I had the diesel torque going up that one hill, though! Keith was discussing some grading with a contractor when I was there, but I didn't think it was necessary myself; the road was pretty good.

I saw pictures of police tour buses parked at the classroom structure; they should have benzo dispensers at the front gate for those poor drivers!
 
Thank you to all for replying, I appreciate the responses, specail thanks to you Dr. X.... Lots of practical advise!

P.S.
I am going to be using a 700 sps varmit in .308. (i know.....factory:mad:)
But I literally just picked it back up from the gunsmiths, he free floated the pipe, and bedded the action, installed a brake. He even got it back to me in 3 days! I am hoping after some load developement I can get it to the .5moa range....wishful thinking.... but it may be possible with a blend of hornady match 168 and varget, which will begin development on next days off. It was grouping .90 with s&b czech in 147gr..... put about 80rds of that through happily. Any load opinions? Combinations? ( I also picked up some 150 gr hornady and some benchmark powder)
 
Work up a good load for your rifle, get your kit set up and then listen, watch, learn. I had the best time on their course last summer. I learned to shoot, and a whole lot more, and buy their books on Wind Reading and Mental Marksmanship.

Prepare to be amazed!
 
The road has improved greatly over the years. On occasion have driven in with my Ford Focus without issues. The really interesting hill got blasted, and the sharp curve eliminated. Still hilly and winding, but much improved. Don't drive where there is a clump of grass; there is a reason that the riding mower didn't cut there.
On occasion the bugs can be rude, there are a lot of variables: season, weather, etc. They haven't been too bad the last couple of seasons. Of course, I live in the county. The bugs aren't any worse there than around my house.
Have clothing available for all conditions likely to be encountered. Just because it is raining isn't a reason to get off the ranges.
You are flying to the course; you will be allowed 5kg of amunition in your checked luggage. That is not enough. I presume you will be making arrangements to have ammunition available. Speak with Keith or Linda ahead of time.
Your rifle will be fine. It is important that you have a reliable scope. Predictable adjustments and maintenance of zero are very important. Don't worry about golly gee whiz equipment. It is about shooting, its not a fashion show.
 
It's really good to see all the positive feed back. I too agree with everyones comments and advice. I know Keith and Linda personally and they are a wealth of knowledge. I haven't seen instructors as inspiring and as enthused as they are. You will enjoy the course and you will see yourself improve each day at the range. Enjoy!!! Milcun ranges go back to 1000yrds. Hopefully you will have a chance to shoot that distance. It's a real confidence builder.
 
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