Long range
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First, you need to fill out your profile so people know where your at. Secound, just xome in here and startbasking questions you cant find on google. Thats a good starting spot. Let everyone know what kind of longrange stuff you want to do 22LR,223,308,50bmg. 300yards or 600. Or longer. Whats your budget? What ranges are around you? Do you reload?
Few ways,
You can try to find a long distance rifle range around your area and see if they offer classes. Also as above fill in your profile and maybe someone will ping you for some range time.
In the interim, head down to training and order MCRP 3-01A, Rifle Marksmanship. It is a Marine training manual but you can still get credit for doing it and it will look good on your eval (well rounded). Dont see many 8483's getting out of the OR or CSSD.
MCRP 3-01A, RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP Reference
The manual is focused on the M16 but has the basics like position, wind calls, breathing, site picture. All are crucial when making long distance shots.
Rifle and caliber can come later.
Hopefully you can find a mentor.
You can try to find a long distance rifle range around your area and see if they offer classes. Also as above fill in your profile and maybe someone will ping you for some range time.
In the interim, head down to training and order MCRP 3-01A, Rifle Marksmanship. It is a Marine training manual but you can still get credit for doing it and it will look good on your eval (well rounded). Dont see many 8483's getting out of the OR or CSSD.
MCRP 3-01A, RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP Reference
The manual is focused on the M16 but has the basics like position, wind calls, breathing, site picture. All are crucial when making long distance shots.
Rifle and caliber can come later.
Hopefully you can find a mentor.
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Almost all of my shooting hobbies have been learned through online forums like this one - even before I joined the Marine Corps. I spend a lot of my free time on this site and others just reading. I read 200 posts to every one I make - and there is so much information to be absorbed it's outrageous. Start with the stickied posts at the top of the sub forums, and go through them - they are there for the reason you asked. Then, realize that you don't need a $2,000 rifle with a $2,500 optic to get started. I feel like there's a lot of people on this forum who are able to spend the same amount of money just on shooting sports every month that I bring in after taxes.... Nothing wrong with that - just jealous 
... Then, when you have a question, SEARCH. Not just here, but Google has a TON of answers to the basic - and even more technical questions. Most of the links Google returns lead you right here to the Hide.
Finding someone to teach you is another matter. Really, if that's what you're looking for - join a club. If you want someone to coach you, it will usually require you paying good money to go to a class. There are a lot of good ones out there, and if you're very new to rifle shooting - they may be a good way to ensure that you don't start to teach yourself a bad habit which will be much more difficult to un-learn. Some people at the club may be willing to help you out, but may not give you all of the instruction that you're looking for. Most guys out there probably are just there to test out their newest load and equipment, and not everyone knows exactly what they're talking about either.
I would spend as much free time as you can reading and shooting. Get a rifle, and perfect the basics. All of the long range stuff will come much easier if you already have the basics down. Again - check the stickies, search, and then just read. Then go out and shoot!
... Then, when you have a question, SEARCH. Not just here, but Google has a TON of answers to the basic - and even more technical questions. Most of the links Google returns lead you right here to the Hide. Finding someone to teach you is another matter. Really, if that's what you're looking for - join a club. If you want someone to coach you, it will usually require you paying good money to go to a class. There are a lot of good ones out there, and if you're very new to rifle shooting - they may be a good way to ensure that you don't start to teach yourself a bad habit which will be much more difficult to un-learn. Some people at the club may be willing to help you out, but may not give you all of the instruction that you're looking for. Most guys out there probably are just there to test out their newest load and equipment, and not everyone knows exactly what they're talking about either.
I would spend as much free time as you can reading and shooting. Get a rifle, and perfect the basics. All of the long range stuff will come much easier if you already have the basics down. Again - check the stickies, search, and then just read. Then go out and shoot!
For very basics... (this one's free) check out the National Shooting Sport Foundation channel on youtube. Specifically the long range video's posted by Ryan Cleckner. Dude explains things very well. (Then just follow the links to videos posted by others but beware not all video's demand the same kind of credibility)
Then next (this one costs some up front) check out Precision and Accuracy for Long Range written by Brian Litz. Some info might be a little over the head at first but there's some very good pointer's I wish I had of had up front to save time and money in ammo. But if nothing else it will tell you what factors matters when, how much and under what circumstances.
Rest is above like everyone about said above just keep reading. You may hear the term buy one cry once but if the best you buy doesn't allow you to afford the ammo to get the practice needed you may be better suited stepping down to the next best you can afford.
Then next (this one costs some up front) check out Precision and Accuracy for Long Range written by Brian Litz. Some info might be a little over the head at first but there's some very good pointer's I wish I had of had up front to save time and money in ammo. But if nothing else it will tell you what factors matters when, how much and under what circumstances.
Rest is above like everyone about said above just keep reading. You may hear the term buy one cry once but if the best you buy doesn't allow you to afford the ammo to get the practice needed you may be better suited stepping down to the next best you can afford.
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Thats an assine general statement. There hasnt even been a cailber established yet.
ISSUU - NRA Range Distance Guide by National Rifle Association - Competitive Shooting
P.S. you misspelled "asinine"
P.S. you misspelled "asinine"
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First things first. Do you know how to shoot at all?
Well?
If not, a good place to start is with a local Appleseed event. Project Appleseed Home
They teach basic skills with rifles. Many can loan you a rifle if you need one, but the rifles they use are pretty cheap. And every year, they have a deal with a manufacturer to provide suitable rifles for under $300.
Once you have the basics down, you can start stretching the range. Even with your Appleseed .22 Shooting .22 at 100+ yards is like shooting centerfire at longer ranges.
Then you can move up from there, as you will have a better idea of what you want and need. Realizing that wants normally far outstrip your actual NEEDS.
There are a number of long range rifle courses around the country. The courses will discuss equipment.
Some even have rental rifles, so you can get a better understanding of what you want. K&M is one that will supply a rifle and ammunition (at a cost). Basic Long Range Precision Rifle Course | K&M Precision Rifle Training LLC
Dan Newberry's Bang Steel course (SW Virginia) can be shot with a low cost hunting rifle from Walmart with a basic scope. Not optimal, but doable. BangSteel Long Range Shooting School
My wife and I did this course and had a great time and learned a lot.
Well?
If not, a good place to start is with a local Appleseed event. Project Appleseed Home
They teach basic skills with rifles. Many can loan you a rifle if you need one, but the rifles they use are pretty cheap. And every year, they have a deal with a manufacturer to provide suitable rifles for under $300.
Once you have the basics down, you can start stretching the range. Even with your Appleseed .22 Shooting .22 at 100+ yards is like shooting centerfire at longer ranges.
Then you can move up from there, as you will have a better idea of what you want and need. Realizing that wants normally far outstrip your actual NEEDS.
There are a number of long range rifle courses around the country. The courses will discuss equipment.
Some even have rental rifles, so you can get a better understanding of what you want. K&M is one that will supply a rifle and ammunition (at a cost). Basic Long Range Precision Rifle Course | K&M Precision Rifle Training LLC
Dan Newberry's Bang Steel course (SW Virginia) can be shot with a low cost hunting rifle from Walmart with a basic scope. Not optimal, but doable. BangSteel Long Range Shooting School
My wife and I did this course and had a great time and learned a lot.
Thats not the be all, end all guide. Relatively speaking 400-600 yards for 22LR is long range for that caliber, relatively speaking.
