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The Precision Field Rifle -
Hunter/Sniper 1st Dimension is comprised of 24 hours of training and held on
two weekday evening (classroom - 4 hours/range 4hours) and 1 weekend, 2 days (8
hours each day) for Saturday and Sunday.
Level-I is based on proven methods,
information, skills and techniques taken from various sources such as Army,
Marine Corp, SEAL, Law Enforcement and Civilian Precision Marksmanship Training
sources have been utilized, along with our own experiences in combat, have been
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Prerequisite for Level-I 1st Dimension Precision Field Rifle -
Hunter/Sniper, Required Equipment* and Clearance **
* 308 caliber (7.62 NATO) precision type bolt action or gas
operated rifle, mil-dot long range telescopic sight, match grade ammo, all of
which are capable of 1 MOA accuracy. Additional equipment may include; range
and field cleaning gear, spotting scope, binoculars, shooting mat or drag bag,
knee and elbow pads, protective ear, eye and head gear, snap caps, chamber
block, pen/pencil, highlighter, magic marker and notebook, old bathing towel,
shooting bags, stand, bipod or similar support, butt bag.
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In addition to TacTrain student credentials, each student enrolling in the PRS
program must have the approval of the Master Chief
Instructor.
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Level-I 1st Dimension Precision
Field Rifle - Hunter/Sniper starts with the first evening with a 4 hour
classroom study of Gun Safety, PFR (Precision Field Rifle) Purpose, Weapon
Familiarization, Telescopic Sight Familiarization, Ammunition Familiarization,
Bullet Trajectory, Effect of the Environment on Bullet Performance (wind,
barometric pressure, ambient temperature, humidity), Mil-Dot Reticle, MOA
(minute-of-angle), Scope Turret Adjustments, Come-Up and Come-Over Charts,
Trajectory Charts, Chronographs and Muzzle Velocity, Up/Down Shooting Angles,
Charts & Records (range, shot, military sketch), SWS (Sniper Weapon System)
Care and Maintenance, Position Shooting (standing, kneeling, sitting, prone),
Fundamentals (hold, butt-pocket, spot-weld, sight alignment, grip, aiming,
trigger control, breathing, follow-through, bolt manipulation), and more.
Following the classroom we will be on the
square range the second evening for 4 more hours shooting to include, zero
methds, basic marksmanship fundamentals, chronograph, position shooting and
more.
During the 1st full day (Saturday) of
field range sessions, students will attain confirm rifle zeros for 200, 300,
400, 500 yards and more, build come-up and come-over charts, learn their optic
and ammunition system as well as build skills of marksmanship fundamentals and
position shooting reviewed in the classroom, and expereince how bullet flight
is effected under real field conditions.
In
the field during the 2nd day (Sunday), students will build skills to hit
targets out to 600 yards (sometimes further), while adjusting the environmental
conditions such as distance, wind, slope and much more.....
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Students should be familiar with their
precision field rifle, SWS (Sniper Weapon System), safety, action operation,
scope turret adjustments and value, and factory recommended torque on
receiver/stock screws. Assure that the telescopic sight is properly mounted
with proper torque on ring and base screws. Students should spend time studying
the manual for both weapon, sight and ammunition. Students should gather
required equipment gear and be familiar with operation and check for proper
function and operation.
Also students should know and commit to
memory the following GUN SAFETY HANDLING RULES:
1. All GUNS are always LOADED
2.
NEVER let the MUZZLE cover anything YOU are not willing to DESTROY
3.
KEEP your FINGER(s) OFF the trigger until your sights are on target
4.
KNOW your TARGET, what is beyond, on both sides, above, below, in front and
behind.
5. CONTROL your weapons, THEY are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
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- Safe and functional SWS (Sniper Weapon
System), minimum trigger pull 2.5#.
- Drag bag or carry case for SWS and other
field equipment.
- Rifle sling.
- Spotting Scope and stand.
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Shooting mat (or blanket, cloth, something to lay on while shooting prone).
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Rifle rest for prone position (this can be a backpack, go-bag, shooting bag,
sand bags, bipod or almost anything to rest the forearm of the rifle to steady
for shooting).
- Cleaning equipment including a one piece cleaning rod, swag,
brushes, chamber guide, etc.
- 280 rounds of factory or handload match
ammunition (factory or equivalent would be Federal Gold Metal Match with Sierra
168 grain match BTHP).
- Camouflage clothing, gloves and head cover
(surplus BDU's work well).
- Safe and functional Eye and Ear
protection.
- Clothing for the season (students will be out in the elements
and should dress to prevent getting cold while remaining in a still shooting
position for long periods on the ground as well as getting overheated from the
warm afternoons).
- Backpack to carry snacks, drinks and other items for field
training.
- Pencil, Pen, Highlighter, Magic Marker and Notebook.
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Old bathing towel (this will be used to soak and cool the barrel).
Optional Equipment:
- 2 each 308 caliber snap
caps.
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Chamber block.
- Shooting recoil pad (typically these are small pads which
strap over the shooting shoulder to reduce felt recoil from repeated firing
while on the range).
- Butt bag.
- Rifle bipod (typical is a Harris Bipod,
Parker or equivalent).
- Binoculars. |
