Low Power Variable Optic Class (2 DAYS)

Prerequisite: Defensive Carbine I Class (8hrs) or equivalent carbine training (8-hours or more)
i.e. If the student has taken 8 hours of carbine training from another reputable training company/instructor, they don’t have to take our Carbine I class (or clinic) to attend this class. Our classes are NOT a prerequisite but training from a reputable company/instructor or competition experience is required.

Description

The Low Powered Variable Power Optics (LPVO) Class is a 2-day, 16-hour tactical firearms training with the purpose of exploiting the LPVO to its maximum capability. Shooters will be challenged by executing various courses of fire (COF) testing their ability to employ the LPVO from CQB to combat engagement distances out to 600 yards. Additionally, shooters will be trained to gain the most advantageous position to exploit the LPVO's unique capabilities. The culminating exercise will allow shooters to employ all of the knowledge and techniques taught by the instructors in a buddy-team fire and maneuver live-fire exercise, engaging targets from CQB to long range engagements.

This course is for shooters with carbine platforms equipped with an LPVO (1-6X through 1-10X) who want to know what it takes to get accurate first round impact on targets beyond 100 yards. It is also for those of you who have higher capability rifle platforms with optics of higher magnification. The fundamentals of precision accuracy will be presented.

//The culminating exercise is a 2-man live fire exercise that requires running and gunning //

Location

The Ranch
10700 S. IH 35
Dilley, TX 78017

Lodging is available on site. Please contact the range for more info and reservations or hotel recommendations at 702-682-3475 https://ranchtx.org/

Zeroing

Your rifle needs to be zeroed. A 50 yard zero is recommended. Your scope needs to be installed at correct eye relief and must be properly leveled.

Cost:

$575 (plus an additional Range fee of $20/student per day (total of $40), payable cash on the day of the course to the instructor)

Date/Time

Saturday & Sunday
May 03 & 04, 2025
FROM 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CDT (Local Time) - Each Day

Topics Covered

  • History and application of the LPVO

  • Zeros (25/300 meters, 50/200 yard, 100 yard, 36 yard)

  • Point of Aim (POI) / Point of Impact (POI) at different distances

  • Mechanical Offset

  • Proper mounting and eye relief

  • Fire & Maneuver techniques (Shoot, Move & Communicate)

  • Cover and Concealment

  • Elements of a stable shooting position

  • Usage of bipods, sandbags, and vices

  • Sling Management

  • Shot calling

  • Target feedback

  • Wind calls and adjustments

  • Holds

  • Understanding of Data of Previous Engagements (DOPE)

    DAY 1

  • Admin Brief

  • History of LPVO:

  • Zero considerations (100, 25, 50/200), What is your application?

  • Holds (CQB and past 200 yards)

  • Bullet weights and applications for it

  • Mounting the Optic

  • Reticles (MOA, MRAD, BDC)

  • Zero Confirmation

  • Combat Carbine Skills Inventory

  • Introduction to long range shooting

  • Barricade Shooting

    DAY 2

  • Continuation of long  range shooting

  • Unconventional Shooting Positions

  • Shooting behind cover (Barricades)

  • Introduction to buddy team movements

  • 2-man Team Culmination Live-Fire Exercise (LFX)

  • AAR

Equipment Needed

  • Rifle with Sling and Optic (shooter/rifle with optic/& ammunition should be capable of at least 4MOA accuracy or better.

  • 600 Rounds of quality ammunition (more is better). No armor piercing, No bimetal. Ammunition Requirements : No steel Core ammo, No M855, No M855A1

  • Rifle mat, rear bag, artificial support are all great ideas – bring them if you got them.

  • A lawn chair is also a great idea.

  • Bipods are optional and not required.

  • Empty chamber/open bolt indicator.

  • Your rifle needs to be zeroed. A 50 yard zero is recommended. Your scope needs to be installed at correct eye relief and must be properly leveled.

  • There are too many good optics on the market for us to be familiar with them all. Bring your scope's owner’s manual to class, especially if you think you may need help in adjusting your optic.

  • Throw levers are a good accessory to variable power optics.

  • Knee pads (optional, but recommended)

  • Water for hydration

  • Eye protection, hearing protection (electronic recommended) and baseball cap

Services

  • Lunch is not included - Please bring your own

  • It's highly recommended to bring a chair.

  • This is an outdoor range, so the only restrooms are Port-A-Johns.

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* This is a Specialty & High Risk Class and does not qualify for a discount*

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