2015 Long Range Hunting Shooting School with Non-Typical Outfitters
Another situation was set up to demonstrate the actual effects of high angle shooting at various ranges when encountering game sized targets. It was interesting to see the practical effects and issues with high angle shooting. Shooters left this course with a much better understanding of what is really needed for these shots at various distances.
At the end of each day we were treated to a great meal that made it difficult to stay awake very late into the evening. Hot showers are available for shooters and that usually made for an early evening for the students.
The third and last day presented the shooters with a chance to try their skills and gear out on horseback. Now I'm not a big fan of horses and had mentioned this to Robb and his crew. They did manage to find a ride for me that made it comfortable to ride up and down the mountains. I actually enjoyed the horse ride for the first time in my life! We were having such a great time we spent too much time afield to get back to camp and participate in the other exercise. It was a timed event planned for all the students that involved putting all the skills learned to use on targets at unknown distances and extreme angles. I'm sorry I missed that one.
At the end of this course, I can say it is absolutely some of the best training offered for the hunter/shooter I've ever encountered. Knowing what your capabilities AND limitations are will make that longer shot you may be presented with a real possibility, and you'll have the confidence to make the decision to shoot or not shoot. It's one thing to hit steel at longer ranges with several shots, walking into the steel target. It's totally something else to be trained, practiced and confident to do the same with your first shot on an animal that likely won't allow you additional tries to get on target.
I think this training would be of particular benefit for many shooters and hunters, especially someone with a big and expensive hunt on their calendar. If you are spending a lot of money on a great and promising hunt, not to mention travel expenses, licenses and gear, investing in training that improves your skill set will make that one first shot your best shot possible.
This course would also be ideal for a shooter who wants to not only improve their long range capabilities, but also their fieldcraft. The fieldcraft learned here will give the shooter the best chance of making longer shots ethically. Long range hunting is many things to many people. I think long range hunting is really where the hunter is assured of placing an ethical shot with 100% certainty. This course allows the hunter/shooter to find out what that range is for them.
The class was enjoyed by all. Everyone was challenged to limits that tested both shooters and gear. The accommodations, food, staff and location made for a truly enjoyable and educational experience that can benefit any hunter.
I want to emphasize that your best opportunity to take away the most that you can from this class is to bring and shoot your hunting rifle, ammo and gear. This course is geared to teaching practical applications for your next hunt. Come prepared to work out your rifle, scope, gear and yourself to their maximum capabilities and you won't be disappointed.
Mike Trenholm is an avid hunter, shooter and pilot. He is a retired law enforcement officer pilot with near 40 years of military and police experience including over 30 years as a police firearms and marksmanship instructor. Currently semi retired, Mike enjoys hunting all over the world with his wife and German Shorthair pointers. He also still spends a lot of time both conducting and receiving firearms training on both long guns and pistols. He works part-time as Pro Staff for a German rifle maker and Swedish ammunition manufacturer. Spending as much time as possible flying his Super Cub and enjoying the view from above in a much more leisurely manner is another way he enjoys spending his time
At the end of each day we were treated to a great meal that made it difficult to stay awake very late into the evening. Hot showers are available for shooters and that usually made for an early evening for the students.
The third and last day presented the shooters with a chance to try their skills and gear out on horseback. Now I'm not a big fan of horses and had mentioned this to Robb and his crew. They did manage to find a ride for me that made it comfortable to ride up and down the mountains. I actually enjoyed the horse ride for the first time in my life! We were having such a great time we spent too much time afield to get back to camp and participate in the other exercise. It was a timed event planned for all the students that involved putting all the skills learned to use on targets at unknown distances and extreme angles. I'm sorry I missed that one.
At the end of this course, I can say it is absolutely some of the best training offered for the hunter/shooter I've ever encountered. Knowing what your capabilities AND limitations are will make that longer shot you may be presented with a real possibility, and you'll have the confidence to make the decision to shoot or not shoot. It's one thing to hit steel at longer ranges with several shots, walking into the steel target. It's totally something else to be trained, practiced and confident to do the same with your first shot on an animal that likely won't allow you additional tries to get on target.
I think this training would be of particular benefit for many shooters and hunters, especially someone with a big and expensive hunt on their calendar. If you are spending a lot of money on a great and promising hunt, not to mention travel expenses, licenses and gear, investing in training that improves your skill set will make that one first shot your best shot possible.
This course would also be ideal for a shooter who wants to not only improve their long range capabilities, but also their fieldcraft. The fieldcraft learned here will give the shooter the best chance of making longer shots ethically. Long range hunting is many things to many people. I think long range hunting is really where the hunter is assured of placing an ethical shot with 100% certainty. This course allows the hunter/shooter to find out what that range is for them.
The class was enjoyed by all. Everyone was challenged to limits that tested both shooters and gear. The accommodations, food, staff and location made for a truly enjoyable and educational experience that can benefit any hunter.
I want to emphasize that your best opportunity to take away the most that you can from this class is to bring and shoot your hunting rifle, ammo and gear. This course is geared to teaching practical applications for your next hunt. Come prepared to work out your rifle, scope, gear and yourself to their maximum capabilities and you won't be disappointed.
Mike Trenholm is an avid hunter, shooter and pilot. He is a retired law enforcement officer pilot with near 40 years of military and police experience including over 30 years as a police firearms and marksmanship instructor. Currently semi retired, Mike enjoys hunting all over the world with his wife and German Shorthair pointers. He also still spends a lot of time both conducting and receiving firearms training on both long guns and pistols. He works part-time as Pro Staff for a German rifle maker and Swedish ammunition manufacturer. Spending as much time as possible flying his Super Cub and enjoying the view from above in a much more leisurely manner is another way he enjoys spending his time
