Learn to Shoot Long Range with Bergara!

Want to shoot long range and don’t know where to start? Bergara Academy offers two long range shooting schools in Montana and Wyoming to help you do just that! I recently joined Collin Russell and a number of guntubers at the Queen Mountain Ranch in Wyoming to experience it for myself.

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About the Bergara Academy

The Queen Mountain Ranch in Evanston, Wyoming is a new location for the Bergara Academy this year, which has been hosted entirely in Montana for a few years.

These classes start with the basics so you do not have to be an experienced shooter or hunter to attend.

One of the primary advantages of the Bergara Academy is that all the rifles and ammunition are provided.

These guns are zeroed and verified to ensure a good experience and to eliminate gun/ammunition problems during the school. Students use matching Bergara HMR Carbon rifle setups in 6.5 Creedmoor.

From Bergara:

Embark on an unparalleled shooting experience at the Bergara Academy, now with two premier locations. Our Belt Mountain Lodge near Great Falls, Montana and Queen Mountain Ranch in Evanston, Wyoming provide the perfect backdrops for refining your long-range shooting skills.

Our courses, conducted by seasoned professionals, offer hands-on, detailed instruction tailored to the unique preferences of your group. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes as you train on world-class ranges featuring animal silhouette targets strategically placed at distances exceeding 1,400 yards.

All-inclusive packages cover the use of Bergara rifles, ammunition, delicious meals, airport shuttle, and on-site lodging.

THE BERGARA ACADEMY WYOMING:

2-Day Beginner Western Hunter Course:

$2195 (Plus State Taxes)

This course teaches the student foundation fundamentals in successful rifle shooting at distances out to 1000 yards. Your class will include, but not limited to:

1. Firearms Safety/ In the field and at the bench
2. Bergara Rifle Design and Fundamental Function
3. Marksmanship, Introduction of Foundation Fundamentals
4. Scope Construction and Use of All Functions for Accuracy
5. Positional Shooting and Why it can Affect Your Shoot
6. Wind Effects on Bullet Flight
7. Ranging Distance with Electronics and Reticle Applications
8. Gun Cleaning and Its Effects on Accuracy
9. Basic Ballistics and Bullet Design
10. Understanding Mils/MOA
11. Range Estimation Utilizing Mils/MOA and Understanding the Difference
12. Understanding Electronic Devices and Apps for Success in the Field
13. Gun Handling/ Bolt Engagement in the Field
14. Engaging Targets out to 1000 yards/With Hunting Scenarios at Long Distance

Min Class size of 10 Students/ 2 Instructors, Private Classes are available for a slight higher fee and subject to date availability and class size.

Bergara’s Academy focuses on hunting scenarios and positions you may need to use in the field. Once students are comfortable behind the rifles, instructors help them reach further distances. Some of these shots are further than one would likely take, but can help build confidence for closer shots.

About the Media Event

Bergara invited a number of other guntubers to the Wyoming ranch to experience a modified version of the course.

It was great to meet everyone and to connect. (I’ll introduce you to Mountains, Mullets, Merica!, The Big Game Hunting Blog, Precision Rifle Network, and X-RING in a later video.)

We shot out to 2,700 yards with a variety of rifles including the Bergara Crest Carbon, HMR Carbon, MGMicro Lite, MGLite, Stoke, and Sierra.

All rifles had consistent hits at 1,000 yards from a variety of positions. The Sierra is one of my personal favorites as it offers a host of great features at an affordable price, including an M5 cut.

I was also very impressed with the MGMicro Lite — a compact truck gun that still shot consistently at 1,000 yards!

After a few others gathered data for me, I had a first round impact at one mile with the 7mm PRC MGLite.

Conclusion

I had a wonderful time at the Bergara Academy and met some wonderful new friends.

The Wyoming facility was impressive and the guns performed extraordinarily. If you are interested in learning more about distance shooting or want to try it for the first time, consider attending the Bergara Academy.