PRECISION
RIFLE 1 - SHOOTING CLASS
STUDENT
TESTIMONIALS
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August 2008
I went to Colorado from Washington State
for Wards class. This is a great class in some beautiful country.
Ward goes over everything in great detail and has lots of
patience and works with you until you understand every aspect
in detail that you need to know. I got every thing out of
this class that I went there for and lots more. Ward really
goes way out of his way to make sure you get your moneys worth.
I had a great time.
Bobbie Whitmire
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18 May 2008
Hi Ward,
Both Blair and I can not thank you enough for the effort,
patience, and hospitality you and Joyce put forth for the
time we were in Estes. The class surpassed our expectations
and we truly enjoyed every part of the class.
We are looking forward to future trips to Estes.
Thanks again,
Ron
Ward,
We had an awesome time and really look
forward to seeing and shooting with you again as soon as possible.
Take care,
Blair
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Author Topic: precision shooting
from a pro.
Ron
Member # 2801
Rate Member posted April 24,
2005 19:36
Hello all, I just wanted to share a little from the long distance
shooting training that I had this weekend. I and a group of
5 guys secured the services of snipertools.com this is a professional
markmanship instructor that has all the tools to teach avid
shooters who want long distance accuracy and consistancy.
I believe that he goes by "W" on this site and my
hat is off to him. He had the patience to help all of us on
a individual basis and show me things that make me more hungry
to shoot better. If you are looking to improve your hunting
with longer shots and more confidence, or some tactical ops
to improve yourself, get in touch with "W" at snipertools.com.
Thanks again -Ron
Follow up email 26 June 2005
Hey Ward, just a few new things
here, I have been shooting pretty well, I have won 3 tactical
matches in a row, placed 2nd last month at our 1000 yard match,
and first last week at our club 1000 yard match, went to sacramento
today and shot a 600 yard match, won my relay and lost on
the shoot off. not too bad tho, I have been shooting alot
lately. I have a new project going, its a .25 wssm necked
up to 6.5. I got a B.A.T. action and broughton switch barrels
ordered, just working on a stock right now it should be a
great shooter. The people shooting these are doing really
well. whats new with you? take care. Ron
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CJ
Member # 2870
I just wanted to give some recognition
to Ward over at www.snipertools.com for putting on a great
class last weekend. There were some cancellations so it ended
up being a very intimate class with some great one on one
work that covered many of the basics of precision shooting.
We worked on the rifle and it’s
components and how they interact to enhance, or sometimes
detract, from accuracy. He showed how to tune a rifle before
shooting and talked about the internal ballistics and how
to work up a load to fit with a specific rifle. We covered
ranging, mil-dots, mil-dot master, doing the math manually.
We worked with reading the wind, different tell tails, mirage
reading, laser range finding, reading trace.
One of the most beneficial components
was getting comfortable with the met readings and dialing
in the ballistics real time for each range session. We worked
with the Kestrell-4000 in combination with Exball on a PDA
and fed in information from choreographed loads to get VERY
accurate dope. By generating a range card from the PDA I was
on target with first shots every time, it was a great approach
to a positive leaning experience. We also used the ACI to
work with angled shooting and ran the math manually and through
the PDA for angled shooting solutions that were right on the
target every time.
The class finished up with some
exercises in multiple target acquisition at variable ranges
using mil-dot holds and firing under exercise induced body
stress and time constraints. It was a great set of exercises
and really helped to sink some of the information in on a
deep level. Anyway, it was a great class that gave me the
foundation that I was looking for and was taught by someone
who knows his stuff and is willing to share. When he comes
up with an other class definitely look into it.
Cheers, CJ
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DV
Member # 3872
Mr. Ward : Precision Shooting
1. This was just what I needed after many years of not shooting.
Your class information an instruction is tope of the line.
The depth you took to get the info across is out standing
from optics to shooting the follow through of each shot, as
well as safety. Scopes, the info on the PDA/EXBAL will make
all the difference in Precision shooting. Weapons maintenance,
checking all TQ points as well inch/pounds settings. I really
can not say enough .I do recommend this class highly it is
a 10 THANK YOU WARD.
DV PACIFIC NORTHWEST.
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Hi Ward,
Thanks for the great feedback!
We figured things went well when we asked our son how did
the class go and he had a big grin on his face as he related
the days events to us. He told us it was very challenging
but he felt he did well and all of the information you
taught him on Friday seem to gel in the practical exercises.
He couldn't stop talking about the class all weekend and I
know he's looking forward to the next session at the other
range for long range shooting. I'll need to send him there
with a check for the Cosine angle indicator; I remember it
was $70 something? I'll be sure to have him log onto the website
you mentioned and give his input.
Thanks Again,
D. C.
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Asp
Member # 3947
Rate Member posted September
06, 2004 22:45
I also have had the pleasure
of going through Ward's precision shooting course and I was
truly impressed. Ward is an excellent teacher and his course
is second to none. I was suprised to learn so much in only
two days. Not only did he instruct me on proper shooting techniques,
but he also took the time to explain everything that contributes
to a rifle's accuracy. By the second day I was able to shoot
out to ranges that I never attempted before! I urge everyone
who is interested in learning more about the physics of ballistics
and how it contributes to superior marksmenship to sign up.
Thank you Ward for everything!
Ryan
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I had the pleasure of taking
Precision Shooting 1 from W, owner of Snipertools. This class
was just what I needed. Precision 1 is geared towards those
of us who need to get the basics under our belts. If you have
never had the chance to get formal training in the basics
of precision shooting, I would highly recommend this class.
With all of the great rifle training institutions around the
country, it was nice to find a highly skilled instructor here
in the Los Angeles area. I want to thank Ward for a great
class.
Eric
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Fitz
Member # 4286
I just want to pass along what
a wonderful experience W's Precision Shooting 1 course was.
I had the luxury of having my wife pay for a private session
with W for my Christmas present. I can't possibly say anything
better about the class than it is absolutely the best money
I have EVER spent on this hobby.
The instruction was first rate.
The facilities were excellent. The pace was perfect (however,
I was by myself). Most importantly W's ability to teach at
a level this newbe could understand. Despite some tough wind
(12-15mph full value), a bad trigger (5+ pounds), and some
parallax problems I managed to see my overall ability increase
10-fold in two days.
Also, the introduction to Sniper
Design Co's Angle Cosign Indicator and Perry-Systems Exbal
Pocket PC software was absolutely incredible. I never would
have thought that precision marksmanship would be so technologically
advanced.
You can find info on the course
at-
Sniper Tools Design Co.
I would like to pass on a personal
"thank you" to Desert Frog and Timberwolf for recommending
the class. I look forward to shooting with you guys as soon
as I get my rifle squared away.
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--Great, Great class! Thanks
again for teaching me; I appreciate that
you took me from "never shot a rifle" to now having
a strong reference
point on how to shoot! Obviously, I think it's an A+ class!
-Mel
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October
7, 2005
Ward
W. Brien
P.O. Box 5046
Chatsworth, CA. 91313-5046
Frank
C Mrosek
Rialto, CA.
Dear
Ward
Just
a few thoughts on the Class I just completed with you last
weekend. You asked me how the class compared to the one at
" ". First let me explain about my journey to this
point of shooting.
I
grew up around firearms but did not really fully understand
the skills needed to become a proficient shooter. I knew which
end the bullet came out, the basic safety rules, and some
idea of trajectory. I went into the Army in 1965 where I received
the basic firearms training. After that I was in a state side
assignment for 3 years and never fired my Military rifle again.
When I got out of the army I was married, had kids and did
not shoot much until I moved to Big Bear Lake. Then I did
mostly trap shooting and a feeble attempt at hand gunning.
In
the late 80's, I became interested in hunting, bought some
rifles, went to the range zeroed them and off I went. My experiences
could be a best seller. They were less then fulfilling you
might say.
About
1997 I was invited to " " for a one-day free submachine
gun course. It was very informative but was a sales pitch
to join. Later I signed up for a practical Rifle class that
was very informative and it did increase my ability to rapidly
engage targets out to 200 yards.
A
few years ago the opportunity to join " " as a Gold
member was offered to me, so I became one. Until last February
I took many different classes but then because of changes
to the prerequisites for the Precision Rifle One class. I
made up my mind to meet those prerequisites and set that as
my goal.
To
advance to the Precision Rifle course I would have to shoot
at the Distinguished Graduate level, that was a score of 90%
or better on the skill test. The skill test is given on the
last day after an exhausting period of training. The skill
test involves engaging targets out to 200 yards under time
constraints from three ready positions; this includes dedicated
failure to stop shots to the ocular cranial cavity, and small
target engagement.
It was not an easy task for me; the pressure of trying to
pass the skill test was enormous. It was a great accomplishment
to for me to become a Distinguished Graduate.
After
that I went to my first Precision rifle class with my hunting
rifle. It had a malfunction, which forced me to switch to
a school gun; it was a Savage with a 40mm MK IV Leupold Scope
with M3 turrets. The first class was full of formulas and
drills just as I was close to completing that class I hurt
my foot and could not continue.
Well
I was hooked, I went home and started researching what I needed
to move to the next level. I bought my Remington 700 and scope,
found your web site and bought your precision rifle book at
that time. We talked and I decided to attend your class.
The
week before your class I once again attended a precision rifle
class at " ." They changed the curriculum and improved
the course for a beginning precision rifleman, I learned more.
It was that progression that is the background for "my"
opinions towards your class. Please remember that I am a hands
on person, it is hard for me to put what I read into practice.
For
me, if I had not taken the classes at " " your class
may have been a bit overwhelming. You covered a lot of valuable
information, that if not for the previous training, it would
not have been as clear to me. For me your course was a valuable
adjunct to my training. My prior training opened my eyes,
you enlightened me. I now consider you, with your permission,
a mentor.
I
personally learned what true precision shooting is. I learned
more fine points and the reasoning behind true precision shooting.
I increased my skills enormously with your teachings.
To
endorse your class to someone that wants to be a true precision
rifleman I would have to say "most people don't know
what they don't know"! "Take a class with the best
and learn what you don't know"!
Since
last weekend I have lapped my scope rings, ordered a Shilen
Trigger and a Tubbs firing pin. You have created a monster!
I
would also like to extend to you an offer to attend a four-day
course at " " free of charge except for a background
check. If interested let me know and I'll send you the information.
Thank
you again for sharing your knowledge with Jeff and I.
Yours
truly,
Frank C Mrosek
