Scoped Carbine by Ridgeline Defense

Course Description

Ridgeline’s Scoped Carbine course has set the standard by which all others within the industry are judged. A cadre favorite to shoot and to teach, Scoped Carbine uniquely allows for a blend of basic rifle marksmanship, CQC -style shooting, individual movement techniques and Ridgeline’s “Gunfight Math” into a one-day course that leaves the student supremely confident in the abilities of themselves and their rifles.

Students will progressively be introduced to subjects such as ballistic theory, wind reading and alternate shooting positions. Students will engage targets while both stationary and on the move. Utilizing paper and steel target arrays shooters will be challenged to engage multiple targets from varying positions and at distances out to 500 yards while still performing fundamental tasks at a high level of competence.

Subjects Covered:

Equipment selections
Rifle setup
Weapons handling
Fundamentals of marksmanship
“Shooter solution” development
Zeroing
Multiple target engagements
Rapid target engagement at distance
Find, range, and engage techniques
Alternate shooting positions – Organic/non-organic, environmental considerations
Data collection 100-500 yards
Introduction to ballistic theory
Introduction to wind reading

Student Requirements

SAFETY:

Eye Protection
Ear Protection

FIREARM REQUIREMENTS:

500Rounds of Match Grade Ammo
Special Purpose Rifle or Match Grade Carbine
(Capable of 2 MOA or Better / .223 Minimum Caliber)
Rifle Scope with External Elevation and Windage Adjustments
(8X Minimum / Mil Based Reticle Preferred)
(Recommend equipped with off-set RDS)
Bipod (Harris BRM-S 9″-13″ or Similar)
2 Point Sling
(Recommend Ridgeline Hog Leash Sling)
(4) Magazines
(Recommend (1) 20 Round and (3) 30 Round)

INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT:

Belt
Magazine Carriers
Barricade bag (recommend Shmedium Waxed Game Changer)
Laser Range Finder
Smart Phone or Ballistic Solver
Athletic/Outdoor Footwear
Weather Appropriate Clothing/Gloves (Cold/Rain/Mud)
Knee Pads
Note Taking Material

The Following Items are ALLOWED and/or RECOMMENDED

SUPPORT GEAR:

Shooting Mat
Chest Rig for Additional Magazines
Gun Cleaning Kit
Gun/Optic Tools
Batteries for Scope/Off-set RDS
Batteries for Ear Pro
Anti-Fog for Eye Pro

NICE TO HAVES:

Sun Block
Chapstick
Insect Repellent
Handwarmers
Cooler with drinks
Lunch/Snacks
Camp Chair/Stool