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PRECISION RIFLE COURSE

Precision rifle long-range shooting with our 5-Day Precision Rifle Course – Levels I, II & III, designed for shooters serious about refining their marksmanship. Participants will explore the history of the scoped rifle, learn how to properly select and maintain their equipment, and build a strong foundation in precision rifle fundamentals. Core topics include ballistic theory, scope manipulation using MIL or MOA, range estimation, wind reading, and target engagement out to 1,000 yards. Students will apply techniques through unsupported and tripod-supported shooting, alternate positions, and optional night shoots—culminating in an Open Range Day with targets reaching 1,200 yards.

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5-Day
Precision Rifle Course 

Course Topics & Skills Covered

  • History of the Scoped Rifle and Modern Advancements

  • Choosing the correct rifle, optic, mount, cartridge, bullet, suppressor, break, etc.

  • Weapons Care, Cleaning, and Maintenance

  • Fundamentals of Precision Rifle Marksmanship

  • Rifle and Scope Manipulation with the use of mils and/or minutes of angle (MOA)

  • Range Estimation Techniques (RET) & Unknown Distance (UKD) Target Engagement

  • Known Distance (KD) Target Engagement out to 1,000 yards

  • LASER Range Finder (LRF), Ballistic Calculator (Kestrel) and chronograph application

  • Reading, Understanding, and Calling Wind

  • Unsupported and Tripod-Supported Shooting Positions

  • Internal, External, and Terminal Ballistics

  • Alternate Shooting Positions (engaging targets from barricades)

  • Rapid Target Engagement (RTE) techniques and drills

  • Optional Night Shoot. Shoot your own optic or demo some of ours

  • Open Range (two hours) on Day 5 and engage targets out to 1,200 yards!

Equipment Requirements:

  • Bolt-action (preferred) or semi-automatic rifle and two, 10-round (min) Magazines

  • Magnified Rifle Optic, w/ mount or rings, level and a bipod

  • 600 rounds of match-grade ammunition (22 ARC-30 cal magnum)

  • Weather-appropriate clothing for day/night & changing weather conditions

  • Have attended a TDG, Inc. Level I course w/in three years (MIL, Gov, LE, Pro waiver)

  • Optional; Bring an extra rifle, pistol, ammo for after-hours range time

Course dates:
Convene - August 17, 2026 @ 0800
Graduate - August 21, 2026 @ 1700


Course Location:

PIGG River Precision Shooting Complex
5000 Virgil H Goode Hwy
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
GPS Location- 36.865899 - 79.8671830

Course Tuition:
$2,500 (payable via check, Zelle, PayPal, Venmo)

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Airports:

  • Roanoke-Blacksburg, VA (ROA) 39 miles / 45 mins

  • Greensboro, NC (GSO) 64 miles / 1 hour 5 mins

  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO) 160 miles / 2 hours / 40 mins​

  • Richmond (RIC) and is 176 miles / 3 hours 30 mins

Lodging:

  • The Claiborne B&B           

  • Baymont by Windham        

  • Holiday Inn Express

  • SpringHill Suites Roanoke      

  • Courtyard Roanoke Airport

  • Hilton Garden Inn Roanoke      

  • Hampton Inn Martinsville

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