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L101/L201 Foundation and Advanced Ballistics

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Date & Time
Friday , April 29, 2022
Start - 8:00 AM
Sunday , May 1, 2022
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
307-296-7300
info@gunwerks.com

Experience Overview

The L101 and L201 courses take four days to complete. Our combined L101 / L201 Foundation and Advanced Ballistics 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 main focus of the L101 LR Ballistics Foundation course curriculum is to teach our clients the core knowledge and techniques to select and set up a long-range shooting system. This course focuses particularly on external ballistics and the necessary skills to create and use a trued ballistic profile. This course is designed to apply to any and all shooting equipment, not just the specialized Gunwerks systems that are exclusively used during shooting exercises. The main focus of the L201 Advanced LR Ballistics course curriculum is to teach our clients the core knowledge and techniques to make the shot in field conditions. This course focuses particularly on range and wind measurements, advanced external ballistics corrections, and the equipment and techniques required. Students will be introduced to terminal ballistics and cartridge/bullet selection theory. This course is designed to apply to any and all shooting equipment, not just the specialized Gunwerks systems that are exclusively used during shooting exercises. All shooting equipment is provided by Gunwerks. Using Gunwerks rifle systems and ammunition for this course facilitates and accelerates the learning process. This allows the student to focus on the core class content and leave equipment concerns to the instructor. 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 the L103 Equipment Readiness course if you are wanting to qualify your rifle. There are no prerequisites to attending this course. Complete beginners to lifelong shooters and everyone in between will build a solid foundation in long-range shooting and ballistics during the two days of this course.

Long Range University Overview

Long Range University
Our course curriculum is always evolving! Over the past couple of years, we have developed a new organization of training content, facilitating a more focused and progressive learning experience. Now our courses are organized into two parallel tracks, Ballistic Science and Marksmanship Skills, culminating in our Advanced training courses.

 
Ballistic Science

The core Long Range University curriculum is contained in our Ballistic Science track. We place a heavy emphasis on the science of long-range shooting. Generally, you will spend time in the classroom introducing concepts, followed by range demonstration and exercise to solidify complex topics.

Marksmanship Skills

The second track is our Marksmanship Skills track where we place a heavy focus on developing shooting skills. Light on the classroom, these courses spend most of the time teaching practical applications on the range.

Advanced Training

When you are ready to test your skills, we offer several advanced courses to challenge you and your equipment in calculated conditions to refine your experience and capabilities.  From mountain shooting venues to pronghorn hunting in New Mexico to a precision rifle competition, we can offer you the opportunity to achieve the next level.

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 Leupold Mk5 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.

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!

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