Cartridge Selection Class | In-Person Classroom / Webinar
Cartridge Selection Class Location: 2103 Sheridan Ave, Cody, WY 82414 Time: 6:00 PM Format: Non-live fire classroom instruction Online Option: Live webinar available for remote participants (will be emailed link upon registration) Course Overview This comprehensive classroom course provides students with an in-depth understanding of cartridge selection for various precision shooting disciplines. Students will learn how to evaluate cartridges based on ballistic performance, recoil management, barrel life, ammunition availability, and application-specific requirements. The course covers optimal cartridge choices for Precision Rifle Series (PRS) competition, NRL Hunter events, Extreme Long Range (ELR) shooting, and precision hunting scenarios. Training Objectives Upon completion of this course, students will: Understand key factors that define cartridge performance for precision shootingLearn the relationship between ballistic coefficient, velocity, and wind driftUnderstand recoil management and its impact on shooting performanceLearn barrel life considerations and cost-per-round economicsUnderstand cartridge selection criteria for PRS, NRL Hunter, and ELR competitionLearn cartridge selection for precision hunting applicationsUnderstand wildcats vs. factory cartridgesMake informed decisions about cartridge selection for their shooting goals Course Content Highlights Fundamentals of Cartridge Performance Ballistic coefficient and muzzle velocityWind drift and time of flightRecoil energy and spotting impactsBarrel life and cost implications Competition Cartridge Selection PRS: 6mm Creedmoor, 6mm GT, 6.5 Creedmoor, wildcatsNRL Hunter: weight-conscious choices for hunting scenariosELR: magnum cartridges for extreme distance Hunting Applications Cartridge selection by game size (varmints to large game)Terminal performance and ethical considerationsBalancing ballistics with practical field requirements Practical Considerations Factory vs. wildcat cartridgesTotal cost of ownership analysisComponent availability and ammunition logisticsBuilding a multi-rifle battery Who Should Attend This course is ideal for any shooter planning to build or purchase a precision rifle and needs guidance on cartridge selection. Whether you're a competition shooter trying to decide between 6mm options, a hunter upgrading to a long-range capable cartridge, an aspiring ELR shooter, or someone building their first precision rifle, this course provides the framework for matching cartridge to application. Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of firearms and ammunition components helpful but not required. What to Bring Bring a notebook and any questions you have about precision rifle systems. This is a classroom-based, non-live fire event. Questions? Contact info@thecadretraining.com for additional information about this course, pricing, or registration details.