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L1/L2 Foundation / Advanced Ballistics and Wind Class

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Date & Time
Tuesday , April 25, 2023
Start - 8:00 AM
Thursday , April 27, 2023
End - 5:00 PM
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Location
Two Hats Ranch, Training Facility
16665 12 Mile Road
Big Rapids, MI 49307
United States
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Event Contact
Gunwerks LLC
+1 307-296-7300
[email protected]

Experience Overview

The L1 and L2 classes normally take four days to complete. Our combined L1 / L2 Foundation / Advanced Ballistics and Wind course extends the length of the training day and delivers four days of content in just three days. This is an intense schedule with long days, but it is efficient on the total duration, which allows you to get back to your work or vacation. The L1 Long Range Ballistics class has been further refined for 2023, but draws heritage to the original Long Range Hunting class curriculum we introduced in 2007. - You will learn how to select the components necessary to create a reliable long range shooting system which includes the rifle, scope, ammunition, and ballistic program. - You will build a solid foundation in the skills necessary to shoot accurately at long range. - You will learn how to true and utilize a ballistic program to get first round hits at varying distances, and learn about all the shooter and environmental factors that impact your lethal hit probability and decision making. Our L2 Advanced Ballistics and Wind class was refined in 2022 but draws heritage to the original Long Range Hunting class curriculum we introduced in 2007. - You will learn how to compensate for the effect of wind. How to determine its speed and direction, using a wind meter, mirage and/or environmental clues, then make the appropriate compensation. - You will learn about all the advanced external ballistic factors which affect your lethal hit probability including air density, shot inclination, spin drift, aerodynamic jump, Coriolis effect, and Evotos effect. - You will learn how to utilize a “smart” laser rangefinder to get a precise range and a shooting solution which accounts for all the advanced external ballistic factors and wind effects. The rifle and equipment fee is automatically included in the registration. Please do not bring your personal rifle for this course, we've got it covered! Check out our Shooting System Readiness Clinic if you are wanting to qualify your rifle.

Long Range University Overview

Long Range University exists for the specific purpose of helping you make quick ethical one shot kills in the field. The core of our content is contained in our L1, L2, and L3 classes which utilize a building block approach to provide education and training in every factor which impacts your lethal hit probability. Interwoven throughout all three classes is a training strategy which will improve your ability to function under pressure and significantly extend the range and conditions under which you can take an ethical shot. At Long Range University you will learn to recognize when the conditions are not suitable to ensure a lethal hit. 


You will use our Gunwerks Shooting systems during the L1 and L2 classes, however what you learn will apply to any long range shooting system. Using a Gunwerks rifle system and ammunition for this course facilitates and accelerates the learning process. This allows you to focus on the core class content and leave equipment concerns to the instructor. Put wear and tear on our rifle not yours.


In our L3 class we encourage you to bring your personal rifle regardless of manufacturer. This is where you really learn the capability and limits of your “system” which includes you and your marksmanship ability, your rifles capability, your ballistic program, and your ability to compensate for wind and other environmental conditions, all in a realistic mountain hunting environment.


Our Classes

  • L1 Long Range Ballistics

  • L2 Advanced Ballistics and Wind

  • L3 Mountain Shooting Application


Our L1, L2, and L3 classes must be taken in sequential order and provide a comprehensive learning experience. We also offer “Clinics'' which are a deep dive into a specific topic or weapon system. There are no prerequisite classes to attend any of our Clinics.


Our Standalone Clinics

  • Shooting System Readiness

  • Long Range Muzzle loader

  • Field Marksmanship


Our Hunting Experiences

The ultimate in training is live field application. For the next step in your journey to proficiency, we offer several different training / hunting experiences with Gunwerks vetted outfitters in different environments. From Barbary Sheep in the mountains of West Texas, to beginner friendly Antelope in New Mexico, to freezer filling Cow Elk in Oregon, all provide a fantastic experience and help you achieve the next level of capability in the field. 

Itinerary

Day 1

  • Note - Check in mid to late afternoon the day before your event. Dinner will be served.
  • Components of the Long Range Rifle System
  • Bench shooting fundamentals, Shooter spotter communication, Holding for wind
  • Building profile in the Revic Ballistic App
  • Lunch
  • Range - Zeroing and Bench shooting exercises
  • Ballistic app truing exercise, and trajectory validation out to 1000 yards, wrap up approximately 5:00 PM

Day 2

  • Internal ballistics, bore cleaning and Cold bore shot theory
  • External ballistics, Intro to BDC turrets, Wind Calculations and Prone shooting fundamentals
  • Lunch
  • Cold bore shot exercise, prone shooting exercises
  • Wind Compensation and use of BDC turrets exercise
  • Range - Practical shooting exercise, wrap up approximately 5:00 PM

Day 3

  • Terminal Ballistics
  • Range - Long Range Cold bore shot exercise, Wind compensation exercise
  • Lunch
  • Laser rangefinder functions
  • Range - Practical shooting exercise
  • Debrief

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Training Facility

Big Rapids, Michigan
Two Hats Ranch offers a home away from home where you can spend more time doing the things you love whether that’s hiking, biking, shooting, golfing, or hunting. In the winter you can snowmobile or just get cozy by the crackling fireplace. They don’t just offer a place to stay, but an experience you won’t soon forget.

Students will be using Gunwerks Shooting Systems for the training course. Shooting a provided system allows us to avoid any equipment or setup related distractions and offer a consistent teaching environment with a laser focus on the things that matter. You will utilize a Gunwerks Magnus LR Shooting System chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a suppressor and topped with Revic 5-25 scope.

We will need the final payment completed 30 days before the event start date to keep the registration valid. We'll send you and email to remind you!

No. However, note taking materials will be provided and you are welcome to take photographs of the Slides presentations..

Yes! Our curriculum is constantly evolving.

Required

  • Smartphone to run the Revic Ops ballistic app

  • Clothing suitable for training in any weather

  • Personal items

Optional

  • Personal wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses, or non-shattering prescription glasses

  • Personal hearing protection

  • Knee and elbow pads

Provided by Gunwerks

  • Gunwerks Magnus chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with Leupold Mk5 HD and Gunwerks 8IGHT Suppressor

  • Hornady Factory 6.5 Creedmoor 140 ELD-M Ammunition

  • Electronic ear protection

  • Eye protection

  • Revic spotting scope

  • Shooting mat, bags

Lodging:

Lodging is included in the price of this event. Two Hats requests that you complete this on-line waiver prior to arrival.

TWO HATS WAIVER

Travel Description:

Commercial Flights

Commercial flights are available into Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Two Hats Ranch is located 1 hour from the airport. If you plan to travel by commercial airlines please note the drive time to return to the airport on the final day of your class. Class will go until 4:00PM.

Private Jet Arrival

If you fly in by private airplane, there are 2 local aiports. Please note Roben-Hood (RQB) is closer, but has a shorter runway, Alternatively Mt. Pleasant Municipal Airport (MOP) can accommodate larger aircraft.

Roben-Hood Airport (RQB)
Big Rapids, MI (20 minutes from ranch)
Shuttle service available from Two Hats Ranch. Please contact them directly.
(231) 796-5600

Mt. Pleasant Municipal Airport (MOP)
Mt. Pleasant, MI (1 hour from ranch)
(989) 772-2965

Car Rentals:

Please make car rental plans with your flight arrangements. Gunwerks does not offer transportation to and from the facility for the course.

Lodge Directions:

Two Hats Ranch is located 1 hour's drive north of the airport in Grand Rapids.

General Policies

  • All applicants for our training courses must be US citizens not legally barred from possessing firearms. For non-US citizens interested in a training course, please call us directly (307) 296-7300

  • All event attendees must complete our liability and media waiver

Student Cancellation

Training/Competition:
If you cancel a training registration more than sixty (60) days prior to the earliest event date, your deposit will be refunded in full.  If you cancel a training registration less than sixty (60) days but more than thirty (30) days prior to the earliest event date, you can rebook the training or competition for an available alternate date.  If you cancel a training registration less than thirty (30) days prior to the earliest event date, all payments toward the class are forfeited and non-refundable.

Gunwerks Class Cancellation:
In rare circumstances, Gunwerks may need to cancel a class. If this occurs, you will be notified as soon as possible and given the option of either a full refund or a move to another course of the same value. Gunwerks reserves the right to change or amend these policies at any time.

Deposit/Final Payment Schedule

  • A deposit is required for reservation

  • Balance due 30 days prior to a training or competition event to maintain your reservation - don't worry, we'll remind you when it's time!