Pronghorn Hunt with Shooting System Readiness Clinic

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Pronghorn Hunt with Shooting System Readiness Clinic

LRU 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 Muzzleloader

  • 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. 

Experience Overview

Important Tag Information: 

Tags are not available to purchase from New Mexico Game and Fish until after July 1.

You will receive an e-mail with detailed directions on how to purchase the correct tag after July 1. 


This event combines one day of training with two days of pronghorn antelope hunting in Northern New Mexico. This is the first season, so you will be among the first hunters on the ranch for the season and will get the first crack at the best trophies. You will stay at the famed NRA Whittington Center. 


Your "Experience" will start with our Long Range University 1-day Shooting System Readiness Clinic. This 1-day clinic is your opportunity to gain confidence with your rifle and ensure it is ready for your hunt under the guidance of a Gunwerks instructor. You will confirm zero and validate your trajectory out to your maximum comfortable range. We will assist you in loading the data into your laser rangefinder if necessary and ensure everything is tracking correctly by shooting targets at different distances from your preferred shooting position/support. Throughout, we will be assisting you with perfecting your shooting technique. 

For the hunt, you will be partnered with one other hunter and a professional guide and hunt on ranches that are approximately an hour's drive from the Whittington Center. Gunwerks LRU instructors will assist with coaching on the hunts however we cannot guarantee we will have someone with every group of hunters. The hunting outfitter will provide meals and also offers meat processing and taxidermy services for an additional fee. You will also have to option to donate your meat to charity. 


We encourage you to bring your own rifle for this event. If you prefer, we do have a limited number of rental rifles available. Please select the appropriate option when registering.


This event is intended for hunters who are already competent shooters. If you are a beginning shooter or would like to have a full three days of training prior to your hunt, we encourage you to check out the third-season event. (October 4-8, 2023)


 

LRU 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 Muzzleloader

  • 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 into the Whittington center the afternoon of August 25th, dinner will be provided
  • Marksmanship fundamentals
  • Range - Zeroing and trajectory validation at long range
  • Lunch
  • Pairing with laser rangefinder, unknown distance shooting.
  • Hunt specific shooting exercises.
  • Brief hunt

Day 2

  • Guided antelope hunt

Day 3

  • Check out of Whittington center housing
  • Guided antelope hunt
  • Depart ranch

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Location

David Kelner

RATON, New Mexico
Located near beautiful Raton, New Mexico, the NRA Whittington Center is home to the nation’s premier hunting, shooting, and outdoor recreation facility. Founded in 1973, the Center offers ranges for every kind of shooting discipline, a shotgun center, a firearms museum, specialized firearms training, guided and unguided hunts, RV and tent camping, plus an adventure camp for younger shooters and wildlife adventurers. Our class is held at their new "Cooper Range" where we have access to 1,300 yards to shoot and give you the full Long Range Experience!

Gear

Required Gear 

  • Smartphone to run the Revic Ops ballistic app

  • Clothing suitable for training / hunting in any weather. Weather can vary from hot and sunny to cold and rainy. 

  • Sturdy Boots

  • Personal toiletries 

  • If not Rented - Rifle system, we can provide troubleshooting for Gunwerks system only

  • If not Rented - Shooting gear, including bipods and tripods

  • If not Rented - Minimum 60 rounds of ammunition (more if you like to shoot)

  • If not Rented - Rangefinder, we recommend the Revic BR4 (we'll help you set it up)

  • New Mexico Game and Fish Tag, License, and Stamp. They are not available until July 1, and we will send you an email with detailed instructions.

  • Cooler to transport your meat/trophy home or to a processor

Optional Gear

  • Hunting Pack

  • Knife

  • Binoculars

  • Note Taking Equipment

  • Wind Meter

  • Personal eye protection

  • Personal hearing protection

  • Knee and elbow pads

  • After hours beverages

  • Bug repellent

  • Sunscreen

Provided by Gunwerks, Whittington Center or the Outfitter

  • If Rented - Gunwerks Magnus chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with Leupold Mk5 HD and Gunwerks 6Plus Titanium Suppressor

  • If Rented - Hornady Factory 6.5 Creedmoor 140 ELD-M Ammunition

  • If Rented - BR-4 Laser Rangefinder

  • Ear protection

  • Eye protection

  • All meals, water, and basic non-alcoholic beverages


Travel

Lodging:

Lodging is included and will be provided at the Whittington Center. Check-in will be available after 2:00 PM on the day prior to your class at the Whittington Center. We will check out of the lodging on the morning of your second hunt day. If you are flying out on a later date, there is a Holiday Inn Express in Raton NM which is a few minutes away from the Whittington Center. Meals will be provided for the duration of your event. Dinner will be provided at 6:00 PM the night of your arrival. Please let Gunwerks know if you will not be attending dinner the night before class begins.

Travel Description:

If traveling by commercial airline, we recommend flying into:

Denver International Airport (DEN)
Approximately 3 1/3 hours from NRA Whittington Center

Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)
Approximately 3 hours from NRA Whittington Center

Private Flights:
Raton Municipal Airport
FBO Express Aviation
Only 5 minutes from NRA Whittington Center

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:

From Raton NM, Get on I-25 S from NM-72 E for 3 min (1.3 mi)

Follow I-25 S and US-64 W to Rd 1/Main Rd for 9 min (9.6 mi)

Turn right onto Rd 1/Main Rd, the destination will be on the left

Once you arrive at the NRA Whittington Center, the welcome crew at the gate will assign you to a room and give you a map of the Whittington Center and directions to your cabin.

Policies

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

Hunt:
If you cancel a hunting event (other than an African hunt) more than one hundred twenty (120) days from the start of the hunt, your deposit can be moved to another class (not refundable). If canceled less than one hundred twenty (120) days from the start of the hunt, 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 50% deposit is required for reservation

  • Balance due 120 days prior to a hunt event to maintain your reservation - don't worry, we'll remind you when it's time!

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Registrations are closed
Date & Time
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Start - 8:00 AM (US/Mountain)
Monday, August 28, 2023
End - 5:00 PM (US/Mountain) Add to Calendar
Location

NRA Whittington Center, David Kelner

34025 Hwy 64 West
P O Box 700
RATON, NM 87740
United States
575-445-3615
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Organizer

Gunwerks LLC

+1 307-296-7300
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