That usually depends - if the course requires that hardware, and you cannot participate in half of the course because the ranges exceed your platform's capability, was that a good use of your funds?LittleGun wrote:I would like to take a precision rifle class, prreferably in or near Houston.
I don't have a precision rifle. I have a simple AR-15 and a scope. I want to learn the principles of precision shooting, not so I can shoot a thousand yards, but to be a better shooter.
It seems that all the precision rifle clases require a rifle and scope that costs many thousands of dollars. I'll never have such a rifle and scope.
Is it naive of me to want to take a precision rifle class with a simple AR-15 and scope?
You don't need a $3k rifle to shoot out to 1k yards, but do not expect to do it with a typical COTS AR-15. Money isn't the issue here, it's fitness for a task. If you have a 308WIN or 300WM hunting rifle, you could probably reach out to 1000 yards with it if the glass was up to par and you could get the right rest built up for it.
The reason precision shooting is expensive, in my opinion, is a combination between demand and quality. There is a decent demand for it these days, so the prices may be a bit inflated - but you also have to realize fit and tolerances are big deals when you're shooting to 1000 yards. People regularly have their stock rifles' actions trued for that reason, along with a skim bed. Tolerances and consistency are key....those aren't necessarily cheap endeavors.
I have seen precision AR courses out there, perhaps you should look at a course more specific to your needs?