Long Range Rifle Fundamentals Course - Part 3 (1000 Yards) 18/19 July 2026

Google Directions for Mons Range Gate: 44°16'00.1"N 79°57'19.6"W
Questions? Head Coach: Coach Sammy craig@coachsammy.ca
Line Coaches: Coach Mike, Coach Phil
This course is about Wind, Wind Effects, Mirage, and Secondary effects. Wind is the big one. You can learn wind for years and still be learning, and this 2 day course will give you a good foundation. The difference between top shooters when all else is equal with equipment and skills, is the ability to read and call wind. Yes, you can use a Kestrel weather meter to give you a good bracket based on wind direction, target direction, and all the secondary effects, but it stills involves you making choices.
The aim of this course will be to further your ability to generate your elevation at longer distances, increase your understanding of the secondary effects on your projectile (aerodynamic jump, spin drift and Coriolis effect) learn Mirage 2, Wind 2+3, and where wind has the most effect on your projectile and how fickle wind can be. You will learn how to use Ballistic Solvers intermediate level (i.e. Kestrel or AB Quantum App) and calculate for target direction, wind direction, wind speed, secondary effects and learn about calibrating your muzzle MV and other calibrations to make your Ballistic solver extremely accurate.
(Attendance of Part 2 of this course is a requirement. If you feel you don’t need to do part 2 because of your experience, please email me).
What you will learn at the Course:
- Calibrating your MV at 1000 yards to accurize your Ballistic Solver
- Calibrating the Compass direction on your Kestrel and setting target direction by degrees or the wind clock.
- Secondary effects of Aerodynamic Jump, Spin Drift and Coriolis.
- The effect of bullet altitude, bullet weight, BC and recoil effects.
- The effect the of wind across the distance to your target and how to judge the effects on your bullet with whatever indications are available.
- Shoot a min. of 100 rounds, that are on target at distances of 600 to 1000 yards using firing solutions (developed with Kestrel or AB Quantum App) with mirage reading and wind calls.
What you Need to attend:
1. Your Experience:
- Have shot your rifle, scope, ammo combination numerous times, have tested ammo to choose the best for your rifle, and you must have your scope zeroed and centered, and be able to 5 shot shoot groups of 1 MOA or less at 100 yards.
- Know your scope, rifle specs, and how it all works.
- Know how to slip your turrets on your scope, and have the tools needed to do that.
- For safety reasons if your Rifle or Scope is non-functional on the course, you will be pulled from the course.
2. ORA Membership + Waiver
If you are NOT an ORA 2026 Member, you must register as a Guest,
and you must sign the Guest & Handload Ammo Waiver. Copy this link into your browser and sign every time you are a guest.
Link: https://waivers.targetscore.com/d/RGv5jeWGv8AJmt
ORA Guest fee is $45, and you must tick the Guest Fee box in Practiscore when paying and it adds the $45 Guest fee to your payment.
(ORA allows you to attend twice as Guest, and then you must Join ORA the cost ranges from $0 to $195. If you want to Join ORA sign up online at this link): https://ontariorifleassociation.ca/membership-types/
- Have a Ballistic Solver (Kestrel & AB Quantum App) with a Gun/Bullet profile created.
- Chamber Flag / ECI (Empty Chamber Indicator) must extend into chamber.
- Scope preferably 25 x magnification in FFP, w/ Christmas tree reticle, in MIL or MOA
- Rifle Magazine: box type 10 or 12 round removable mags or hunting rifle set up.
- 100 rounds of factory match ammo or safe Hand-Load ammo minimum.
- Bi-Pod approx. 10" height, plus extensions with Cant Control.
- Shooting Bag (used under Buttstock) preferably an Armageddon Schmedium
w/ heavy sand, or crushed glass fill. This is an inexpensive item, that will give you a
big improvement. Please buy one. If you have a Caldwell or some Amazon special
filled with beans etc., you will only reduce your ability to shoot accurate groups.
- Scope Level - either mechanical of electronic that attaches to Scope or Picatinny rail,
and shows you when rifle is level
- Tools - All tools to adjust and slip your scope turrets, scope mount, buttstock, and rifle
- Shooting mat
- Electronic Ears w/ Spare batteries. MANDATORY.
You must be able to hear Range Commands. For safety reasons anyone not hearing
or understanding range commands will be pulled from the event.
- Eye Protection MANDATORY.
- Sun Hat MANDATORY.
- Sunscreen MANDATORY.
- Water Minimum 5L, preferably w/ Electrolytes. MANDATORY.
You will be required to show your water. For Health and Safety reasons if you have
signs of Heat Related Illness you will be pulled from the Course.
- Snacks & lunch. There is nothing is available on site, and no time to leave the range.
- Appropriate clothing for the weather. We shoot rain or extreme heat.
DO NOT WEAR BLACK CLOTHING. Wear light coloured and loose fitting clothing.
- You may bring a Pop Up Tent to shelter under.
- Work Gloves for Targets
- Pens & Paper (Or device) for Notes
- Allergic to anything? If so, it’s mandatory to bring an EpiPen, Antihistamines,
Benadryl etc. There will not be any on site as we cannot administer medication.
Cost and Course Details:
- Course Cost is $400 (If a not an ORA Member + $45 ORA Guest fee)
- Read/watch course material sent to you in advance by email
- Attend a 90-minute Zoom meeting to cover course material
- 2 days shooting at CFB Borden
Course Schedule:
- Meet at 7.45 am at gate to Vimy Range (Do not be late), check in with Staff at gate. If gate is open proceed to the range, leave all equipment in car and find a staff member to receive further instructions.
Head Rifle Coach: Craig Samuel (aka Coach Sammy) is a:
- Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) - Registered Coach with the Professional Coaching Program
- Shooting Federation of Canada (SFC) – Shooting Instructor in ISSF (Olympic) shooting, Certified in Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun
- Coach Sammy competes in long range rifle, pistol and 3 gun matches of various disciplines and likes to shoot high scores. Precision and accuracy make Coach Sammy smile.
- SAFETY BRIEFING: For safety reasons If you are not present for the start of the Safety Briefing you will not be allowed to shoot.
- READ THIS PLEASE: If you are not certain you will attend this Course DO NOT REGISTER.
- REFUNDS: Refunds are available up until 45 days before the course, less an Admin fee of $25. Under no circumstances can any payments be transferred to a future event or used by someone else.
- DO NOT SPEED ON BASE. This is a training Base, and MPs will ticket and possibly escort you off the Base. Follow Speed limit signs.
50 km/h through centre of CFB Borden, 60 Km/h on Range Road, 15 Km/h on any range access road. Pass Marching Troops at a max of 15 km/h and less to be respectful.
- MATCH CANCELLATION BY MILITARY:
If the event is cancelled by the Military because they need the Range, then a full refund will be issued, if an alternate date does not suit you. This is not common and usually done well in advance due to CAF Range requirements.
- Because we shoot on a Military Range, Range Control can shut us down for a high Fire Index, Lightning or Storm Warning etc. This is out of our control, and there is no refund in that scenario. I have seen it happen only once in the last 10 years, but it’s part of shooting on a Military Range, and must be stated.