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HIGH ANGLE RIFLE TRAINING (HART)
HART is the next step in the precision rifle series that stretches the reach of the of the shooter with their rifle.
WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO IN THE CLASS
HART is the next step in the precision rifle series that stretches the reach of the of the shooter with their rifle. YOU MUST BE PHYSICALLY FIT AND CAPABLE to hike at high altitude for extended periods of time carrying your own rifle, ammo, gear, and water for the day.
Most packs weigh at minimum 35 pounds fully loaded. Be prepared for a physically taxing course. HART class includes flat range work from pristine positions for the first two days of the class, then places students in field expedient and practical shooting positions at intermediate and extended distances for 2 more days.
In addition to flat range data, students will experience and gain data from altitude while engaging targets at extreme angles with heavy and ever changing wind. Students must ensure their rifle is in sound working order with the ammunition they intend to bring (NO MAGNUMS). Students SHOULD come to class with a 100 yard zero already established in the rifle with the same ammunition and load they intend to shoot in the class.
Students must also bring all necessary tools and wrenches to ensure their bases, rings, and scope are properly mounted and torqued daily. Students MUST also bring their manual for their scope and ARE REQUIRED to read their manual twice PRIOR to coming to class.
Rifle packs that allow for hands free climbing are recommended. Mid-Range Rifle Course is recommended as a prerequisite.
WHAT YOU NEED TO
BRING TO THE CLASS
Rifle with sling
4-6 Magazines or more
Ammunition- NON FRANGIBLE
Eyes (one set of clear)
Ears
Knees
Elbows
Hat with brim
Magazine pouch
Range bag
Sunscreen
Rain gear
Solid footwear
Note taking material
Cleaning Gear
Special Tools-torx, hex, etc.
Manual for firearm, optic, etc.
NOMINAL 500 rounds
NO GREEN TIPS, MAGNUMS, TRACERS.
NO STEEL CORE, .338s, OR ZIP GUNS
As a friendly reminder when traveling with suppressors and SBRs…in case you get pulled over etc. You are required to have the appropriate documentation with you.
All Tuitions for Courses and Tutorials are to be paid in full at the time of registration.
Please be sure of the class you want. There are NO REFUNDS and NO TRANSFERS.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
CLINT SMITH
Clint Smith, President, and Director of Thunder Ranch® is a Marine Corps veteran of two infantry and Combined Action Platoon tours in Vietnam. His experience includes seven years as a police officer during which he served as head of the Firearms Training Division as well as being a S.W.A.T. member and precision rifleman.
He left law enforcement to serve as Operations Officer for the American Pistol Institute where he was Dean of instruction and was instrumental in range and curriculum development for A.P
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
CLINT SMITH
Clint Smith, President, and Director of Thunder Ranch® is a Marine Corps veteran of two infantry and Combined Action Platoon tours in Vietnam. His experience includes seven years as a police officer during which he served as head of the Firearms Training Division as well as being a S.W.A.T. member and precision rifleman.
He left law enforcement to serve as Operations Officer for the American Pistol Institute where he was Dean of instruction and was instrumental in range and curriculum development for A.P
