Long Range Scoped AR

What You Will Learn

Thunder Ranch’s Long Range Scoped AR course is designed to push the boundaries of what modern semi-auto AR platforms can achieve in precision shooting. This course will expose you to the capabilities and constraints of your rifle, ensuring you leave with the skills and knowledge to engage threats from close quarters to extended ranges up to 700 yards.

You’ll explore the practical application of extended-range marksmanship with an AR, traditionally a role for bolt-action rifles. The course addresses critical elements for rapid engagement of targets at different distances.

This is not a basic marksmanship course, though new shooters are welcomed; it’s a dynamic, problem-solving class where you’ll shoot, move, and engage multiple threats under tight time constraints. The training includes runs on the Punisher, focusing on shooting from various positions, dialing, and using hold-offs.

The course primarily focuses on AR-style rifles in 5.56. Other acceptable platforms include AKs and SCARs with magnified optics. Ideal optics range from low to mid-power (1-8, 2.5-10, 3-15, etc.), though Red Dots with magnifiers can be used with limitations. High-quality optics with MIL-based reticles and premium ammunition are recommended, along with bipods and slings. 20-round magazines may offer advantages at times.

Prepare for a challenging course which will test your equipment and push your personal limits, making you a more capable and confident marksman.

What to Bring

• Rifle with sling

• 4-6 magazines (or more)

• Non-Frangible ammunition (400 – 600 rounds recommended)

  • Heavier grain match style projectiles recommended

  • Frangible not needed

• Eye protection (at least one set of clear lenses)

• Hearing protection

• Knee and elbow pads

• Magazine pouch

• Hat with a brim

• Magazine pouch

• Range bag

• Sunscreen

• Rain gear

• Durable footwear

• Materials for note-taking

• Cleaning gear

• Special tools (e.g., Torx, hex)

• Manuals for firearm, optics, etc.

  
  

Ammunition Requirements

• No green tips, magnums, tracers.

• No steel core, .338 caliber, or zip guns.

  
  

Travel Reminder

When traveling with suppressors and short-barreled rifles (SBRs), ensure you carry the appropriate documentation at all times, especially in case of police stops.

Registration and Payments

All course fees must be paid in full at the time of registration.

Please choose your class carefully. No refunds and no transfers are available.