Precision Hunter - Stronghold Ranch California

Ace Rifles is excited to partner with the Stronghold Ranch in Whitmore, California to offer our Precision Hunter Class for 2026! We have 2 classes available and are limited to 8 people per class to keep a small instructor/spotter : student ration. 
 
We aim our Precision Hunter Shooting School at the hunters looking to extend their ethical range. If you would like to maximize the capabilities of you and your equipment or you want to be better prepared when that shot of a lifetime presents its self, we can give you the tools to make sure you are successful. We have worked hard over the years refining our process to make the art of long range hunting something everyone can learn no matter the experience or skill level. This class has easy to learn approach will move at the pace of the shooter. Over 2 days, we will take you from 100 to out past 800 yards so when that opportunity of a lifetime presents its self, you will have the ability and confidence to place that single bullet exactly where you want it. 
 
Class Dates: April 29th & 30th or May 1st & 2nd. May 3rd & 4th optional with enough interest. 
 
What you can plan to learn:
 
Proper rifle setup and ammo selection
Making sure you have a proper foundation and setup to be successful
Proper Rifle Maintenance
External Ballistics
What enviromental conditions matter and when they matter
Wind Reading and Terrain Analysis
How to gauge wind speed and look at the down range terrain to make those first shots count
Drop Data Gathering and Data Management
You know what your drops are on a range but how do we use that in the field?
Fundamentals and Positional Shooting
How to build a solid foundation and what to do when prone isn't an option
Shooting in real hunting scenarios
Shooter / Spotter Teamwork
How to work together and communicate when it comes time to take the shot
Long Range Hunting Ethics
Learning our strengths and our limitations of ourselves and our equipment. 
Knowing when it is and isnt ok to take a shot
 
Gear and Equipment
Rifle and Scope with adjustable turrets
Yardage turrets are not ideal as we will be gathering drop data in class. MOA or MIL turrets are much preferred. 
A bubble level mounted on the rifle/scope is preferred but we can do without. 
Minimum 150 rounds of ammo
All of the ammo needs to be the same. Not a mix of different types and grains or you wont get as much out of the class
Front and Rear support
Bipod/Tripod/Bags etc
We will spend a fair amount of time shooting in the prone position before we move on to shooting from positions such as sitting, kneeling, prone
Ear Muffs or Plugs
Electronic is preferred for better communication but not required
Anything you'd like to learn how to use in the field. If you use tripods, shooting sticks, trekking pole, a backpack, help setting up RF binos, Kestrels. We will tailor our class to help you maximize your ability with your own equipment. 
If you dont have a piece of gear you think you'll need or would like to try out, please reach out. We have plenty of gear to loan out and bring along. This class is to help you learn how to get the absolute most out of your system. Feel free to bring along binoculars or a spotting scope if you'd wish but we will have plenty of optics and tripods on hand for people to observe with during the class. 
 
We have full rifle systems available to rent for $100 per class plus ammo costs. Please RSVP if you need a rifle within 2 weeks of the class date so we can make any arrangements needed. 
 
Class Structure
Day 1:
We ask that you arrive by 1pm. We will go over everyones setups, make any tweaks if needed. We will do some classroom work going over safety items, fundamentals, rifle setup, basic ballistics. We'll then head to the range to start at 100 yards getting rifles sighted in and running some turret drills to ensure that everyones rifles are setup for success. We'll then move to start gathering our drop data from 100-800 yards. 
 
Day 2:
Start shooting at 7am. We'll be spending the day moving through different drills at distance. Working on different wind reading skills, speed and positional skills. How to deploy our rifles in real hunting scenarios. We will have some various challenges and courses to run each student through and maybe a little friendly competition. (Bring a stack of 1 dollar bills for side bets if youd like). 
 
Day 3 (Optional)
If you'd like to sick around for a couple hours first thing in the morning, we can focus on exactly what else you'd like to work on. We can also move down the road aways and shoot a different location and really stretch the distance just for fun even. 
 
Snacks and Drinks are included in the class along with lunch on day 2. We also have onsite lodging and all meals available as well for an additional fee. If you'd dont want to stay on site but would like to join us for breakfast and dinner, just let us know. 
 
Class Cost
Class Only: $2000.00
Class, 2 nights of lodging/meals (Day 1 dinner, Day 2 Breakfast and Dinner): $2250.00
 
Call or Text us for scheduling and payment info. Or Email: acerifles@yahoo.com
 
Brant: 775-346-0313
Sam: 530-520-5375