Magpul CORE - Backcountry Hunter Course, Central Cascades, WA: Part 1

Published on May 23, 2017
Duration: 2:26

The Magpul CORE Backcountry Hunter Course focuses on developing precision shooting skills for hunters over two days. The curriculum emphasizes marksmanship fundamentals, proper rifle fit, optic setup, and establishing consistency. Students progress to shooting at distance, with the goal of building confidence to make responsible and ethical shots in real-world hunting scenarios, interpreting environmental conditions and their equipment's capabilities.

Quick Summary

The Magpul CORE Backcountry Hunter Course's Precision Hunter curriculum focuses on marksmanship fundamentals, proper rifle fit, and optic setup. Students learn to establish consistency and shoot at distance, building confidence to make responsible, ethical shots in real-world hunting scenarios by interpreting environmental conditions and their equipment's capabilities.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction to Backcountry Hunter Course
  2. 00:10Precision Hunter Curriculum Overview
  3. 00:26Practice Course Shooting Distances
  4. 00:44Day 1: Marksmanship Fundamentals & Rifle Fit
  5. 01:07Zeroing and Shooting at Distance
  6. 01:14Day 2: Drills and Confidence Building
  7. 01:31Goal: Confidence in Ethical Hunting Shots
  8. 01:49Live-Fire in Real Conditions
  9. 01:59Achieving Confidence for Long Shots

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary focus of the Magpul CORE Backcountry Hunter Course?

The course's initial two days are dedicated to the Precision Hunter curriculum, aiming to equip hunters with the skills to become familiar with their rifles, understand their capabilities and limitations, and make responsible, ethical shots on game.

What are the key marksmanship fundamentals covered in the Precision Hunter curriculum?

The curriculum emphasizes fundamentals of marksmanship, ensuring proper rifle fit to the student, and correct setup of optics, including eye relief and cheek piece height, to establish consistency and prepare for accurate shooting.

How does the Backcountry Hunter Course prepare students for real-world hunting scenarios?

Students practice shooting at distance and are taught to interpret environmental conditions and their own capabilities. The course culminates in live-fire exercises in real conditions, building confidence for ethical shots in the field.

What is the typical shooting distance for training evolutions in this course?

While students are encouraged to shoot as far as their equipment allows during practice, training evolutions generally keep students within 600 yards to ensure they are working within the capabilities of their equipment and themselves.

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