Kansas, L1/L2 Foundation / Advanced Ballistics and Wind Class
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Kansas, L1/L2 Foundation / Advanced Ballistics and Wind Class
Long Range University Overview
The Buffalo Nickel is a 5-star resort located in southwest Kansas. They have a state of the art range which is a perfect venue for our long range classes.
The Buffalo Nickel
The L1 and L2 courses normally take four days to complete. Our combined L1 / L2 Foundation / Advanced Ballistics and Wind Class extends the length of the training day and delivers four days of content in just three days. This is an intense schedule with long days, but this "Total Immersion" concept quickly enhances your skills and expertise.
The L1 Long Range Ballistics class has been further refined for 2025, but draws heritage to the original Long Range Hunting class curriculum we introduced in 2007.
- You will learn how to select the components necessary to create a reliable long range shooting system which includes the rifle, scope, ammunition, and ballistic program.
- You will build a solid foundation in the skills necessary to shoot accurately at long range.
- You will learn how to true and utilize a ballistic program to get first round hits at varying distances, and learn about all the shooter and environmental factors that impact your lethal hit probability and decision making.
Our L2 Advanced Ballistics and Wind class was refined in 2022 but draws heritage to the original Long Range Hunting class curriculum we introduced in 2007.
- You will learn how to compensate for the effect of wind. How to determine its speed and direction, using a wind meter, mirage and/or environmental clues, then make the appropriate compensation.
- You will learn about all the advanced external ballistic factors which affect your lethal hit probability including air density, shot inclination, spin drift, aerodynamic jump, Coriolis effect, and Evotos effect.
- You will learn how to utilize a “smart” laser rangefinder to get a precise range and a shooting solution which accounts for all the advanced external ballistic factors and wind effects.
The rifle and equipment fee is automatically included in the registration. Please do not bring your personal rifle for this course, we've got it covered! There are no prerequisites to attending this course. Complete beginners to lifelong shooters and everyone in between will build a solid foundation in long-range shooting and ballistics during the three days of this course.
Experience Overview
The Buffalo Nickel is a 5-star resort located in southwest Kansas. They have a state of the art range which is a perfect venue for our long range classes.
The Buffalo Nickel
The L1 and L2 courses normally take four days to complete. Our combined L1 / L2 Foundation / Advanced Ballistics and Wind Class extends the length of the training day and delivers four days of content in just three days. This is an intense schedule with long days, but this "Total Immersion" concept quickly enhances your skills and expertise.
The L1 Long Range Ballistics class has been further refined for 2023, but draws heritage to the original Long Range Hunting class curriculum we introduced in 2007.
- You will learn how to select the components necessary to create a reliable long range shooting system which includes the rifle, scope, ammunition, and ballistic program.
- You will build a solid foundation in the skills necessary to shoot accurately at long range.
- You will learn how to true and utilize a ballistic program to get first round hits at varying distances, and learn about all the shooter and environmental factors that impact your lethal hit probability and decision making.
Our L2 Advanced Ballistics and Wind class was refined in 2022 but draws heritage to the original Long Range Hunting class curriculum we introduced in 2007.
- You will learn how to compensate for the effect of wind. How to determine its speed and direction, using a wind meter, mirage and/or environmental clues, then make the appropriate compensation.
- You will learn about all the advanced external ballistic factors which affect your lethal hit probability including air density, shot inclination, spin drift, aerodynamic jump, Coriolis effect, and Evotos effect.
- You will learn how to utilize a “smart” laser rangefinder to get a precise range and a shooting solution which accounts for all the advanced external ballistic factors and wind effects.
The rifle and equipment fee is automatically included in the registration. Please do not bring your personal rifle for this course, we've got it covered! There are no prerequisites to attending this course. Complete beginners to lifelong shooters and everyone in between will build a solid foundation in long-range shooting and ballistics during the three days of this course.
Itinerary
Day 1
- Components of the Long Range Rifle System
- Bench shooting fundamentals, Shooter spotter communication, Holding for wind
- Building profile in the Revic Ballistic App
- Lunch
- Range - Zeroing and Bench shooting exercises
- Ballistic app truing exercise, and trajectory validation out to 1000 yards, wrap up approximately 5:00 PM
Day 2
- Internal ballistics, bore cleaning and Cold bore shot theory
- External ballistics, Intro to BDC turrets, Wind Calculations and Prone shooting fundamentals
- Lunch
- Cold bore shot exercise, prone shooting exercises
- Wind Compensation and use of BDC turrets exercise
- Range - Practical shooting exercise, wrap up approximately 5:00 PM
Day 3
- Laser Rangefinder operation
- Range - Long Range Cold bore shot exercise, Wind compensation exercise
- Lunch
- Terminal Ballistics
- Range - Practical shooting exercise
- Debrief
Location
Buffalo Nickel, Training Facility
Greensburg, Kansas
Gear
Required
Smartphone to run the Revic Ops ballistic app
Clothing suitable for training in any weather.
Personal items
Optional
Personal wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses, or non-shattering prescription glasses
Personal hearing protection
Knee and elbow pads
Provided by Gunwerks
Gunwerks Magnus chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with Revic 5-25 Scope and Gunwerks 8IGHT Suppressor
Federal Factory Match 6.5 Creedmoor Ammunition
Electronic ear protection
Eye protection
Revic spotting scope
Shooting mat, bags
Travel
Lodging:
Food and lodging is included with this event. Please check in the afternoon or evening before your class and dinner will be served. You will check out on the final day of class and depart the lodge when class concludes between 3pm and 4pm. If you wish to add an additional night to your stay please contact the Buffalo Nickel directly at (620) 203-2106. The Buffalo Nickel has eight rooms which are double occupancy with queen beds. You will likely have to share a room so it is a perfect venue to attend with a friend.
Travel Description:
The Buffalo Nickel is located 100 miles west of Wichita Kansas. The Dwight D Eisenhower airport in Wichita is the closest major airport. There are also several regional airports and airstrips available.
Policies
General Policies
All applicants for our training courses must be US citizens not legally barred from possessing firearms. For non-US citizens interested in a training course, please call us directly (307) 296-7300
All event attendees must complete our liability and media waiver
Student Cancellation
Training/Competition:
If you cancel a training registration more than sixty (60) days prior to the earliest event date, your deposit will be refunded in full. If you cancel a training registration less than sixty (60) days but more than thirty (30) days prior to the earliest event date, you can rebook the training or competition for an available alternate date. If you cancel a training registration less than thirty (30) days prior to the earliest event date, all payments toward the class are forfeited and non-refundable.
Gunwerks Class Cancellation:
In rare circumstances, Gunwerks may need to cancel a class. If this occurs, you will be notified as soon as possible and given the option of either a full refund or a move to another course of the same value. Gunwerks reserves the right to change or amend these policies at any time.
Deposit/Final Payment Schedule
A deposit is required for reservation
Balance due 30 days prior to a training or competition event to maintain your reservation - don't worry, we'll remind you when it's time!