The Adaptable Hunter: Modern Tripods & Safari Sticks

This course is written for: Hunters building real-world field skills. There are no additional prerequisites listed for this course.

1. 01Support System Fundamentals: Master the mechanical advantages and design differences of Arca-rail tripods and classic African safari sticks.
2. 02Ergonomic Field Efficiency: Learn low-impact deployment methods to set up your shooting platform silently and quickly without unnecessary physical strain.
3. 03Advanced Positional Stability: Build stable shooting positions from the standing and kneeling configurations using your body's natural geometry.
4. 04Live-Fire Field Application: Conduct real-time target acquisition and engagement drills on reactive targets from 50 out to 200 yards.
5. 05Module 1: Anatomy of Stability — Introduction to modern tripods, Arca-rail systems, and traditional safari sticks; the physics of stability: managing center of gravity and rifle balance points; adapting traditional rifle stocks to tactical tripod heads via the Hog Saddle.
6. 06Module 2: Stealth Deployment Dynamics — Safe rifle handling while managing secondary field gear; techniques for completely silent setups in dense brush or open savanna; efficiency drills: transitioning seamlessly from hiking to an anchored shooting stance.
7. 07Module 3: Positional Mastery (Standing & Kneeling) — The Standing Tripod: locking an Arca chassis or clamped stock into the tripod head to maximize height and mobility; The Kneeling Safari Stick: dropping your center of gravity using multiple tripods for rapid, high-stability shots; The Standing Safari Stick: walk back method for quick deployment on the classic two-legged safari sticks; leveraging natural terrain and body mechanics to steady your crosshairs.
8. 08Module 4: Live-Fire Application (Out to 200 Yards) — Confirming zeros and identifying point-of-impact variations when shooting from field rests; positional live-fire drills at varying realistic distances; final field evaluation course: engaging targets up to 200 yards under simulated timed scenarios.

• Rifle equipped with a bipod (Optional: You may bring your own personal tripod or safari sticks if you want to master your specific gear)
• Ammunition: 40 rounds minimum for your personal rifle (Note: All rimfire ammunition for the school's training rifles is entirely provided)
• Two magazines for your rifle (if applicable)
• Eye and ear protection (Mandatory)
• Shooting mat
• Data log book
• Suppressor (Highly recommended for communication clarity, but optional)
• Knee and elbow pads (Optional)
• Spotting scope or binoculars (Optional)

40 rounds minimum for your personal rifle. All rimfire ammunition for the school's training rifles is entirely provided.

Private: 1-on-1 or 2-person formats

• All school rifles and rimfire ammunition are included in the tuition cost.
• Tripod Platform Rifle: A Bergara B-14 chambered in .22 Rimfire. It features a classic Remington 700 footprint and is mounted in an MPA (Masterpiece Arms) chassis rifle system equipped with an Arca rail for direct tripod mounting.
• Hunting Sticks Rifle: A Bergara B-14 chambered in .17 HMR. This rifle also utilizes the Remington 700 footprint and is optimized for the hunting sticks portion of the class.
• Arca Rail Mounts: For rifles equipped with integrated chassis rails.
• Hog Saddle Mounts: A universal clamping system for traditional wood or composite hunting stocks.

• Course Pricing & Formats — 1-on-1 Private Instruction: $500 (4-Hour Duration). 2-Person Private Instruction: $900 total (7-Hour Duration).
• Both training rifles perfectly replicate the exact size, weight, and trigger feel of a full-sized centerfire Remington 700 rifle, ensuring 100% skill transfer to your personal big-game hunting rifle.
• Bring Your Own Rifle (BYOR): Students are highly encouraged to bring their personal hunting rifles to practice with during the course.