Hunters Challenge – May 17th, 2026

40 slots available
May 17th
Smith Valley Nevada
Prize table based on placement, everyone gets something. We have great prizes from big name companies in the industry

DETAILS BELOW

$350.00

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The Hunters Challenge

3D Target and Silhouettes
May 17th

 Challenge fee is $350 with lunch included
 Limited to 40 competitors- 10 Shooters per squad
 Challenge limited to 30 Cal and under
 4 Stages/ Total of 40 rounds or less
 Location for meetup will be at the 260 Day Ln., Smith Valley NV 89430 at 0800
0830-safety brief
0845- zero confirmation
0900 Start
1400-1500 Estimated completion

This is challenge will simulate a variety of hunting conditions. Bring what you would hunt with!
What to bring (Suggested)
 Eye and ear protection
 Shooting Sticks
 Backpack
 Any cleaning equipment or tools needed for your rifle
 Shooting bags
 Range finders
 Weather meters
 Sunscreen/ hot weather clothing
 A minimum of 40 rounds for your rifle
 Bipods
We will have additional food and water and soft drinks available for purchase on location. There is
nothing nearby to buy things once you are on location.

There will be a prize table with an assortment of great products/items from big names in our industry. Every  shooter will go home with something.

Companies Involved in the Prize Table: Seekins Precision, Proof Research Barrel, Accutac Bipods, 5.11 Tactical,  Kryptek Outdoor Group, Mystery Ranch and much more

Instructors

Jim Erwin – Jim is a veteran of the U.S. Special Operations Forces, including service in the 2nd Ranger Battalion (75th Ranger Regiment) where he received the Distinguished Honor Graduate of the U.S. Army Sniper Course, as well as services as a 1st SFOD-D (Delta) Operator.

Mike Douglas – A self taught long range shooter with over a decade of experience in all aspects of long distance and extreme long distance shooting on a variety of platforms.

Dave Adams – Specializes in Kestrel ballistics, environmentals & wind calling. Dave is also a self taught long range shooter on a variety of platforms.

What Students Are Saying...

The real deal

Rated 5 out of 5
November 3, 2025

Ever sign up for a class with absolutely no idea if the instructor/class is a quality product? Well look no further…I just completed the long range class at “Shooting Performance Institute”. The pedigree of these instructors is legit. You will leave this class with enough knowledge to gnaw on for a decade to hone your craft…just singed up for another class.

Ruben Rojas

Highly recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5
August 10, 2025

Jim did a private shooting lesson for myself and my mom. He was so kind and patient and explained everything about beginner gun safety and operation so well. It was a wonderful mother-daughter bonding activity and we both will continue to take more lessons from him!

Jordann

Amazing results, best way to improve as a shooter

Rated 5 out of 5
May 30, 2025

I have taken multiple classes from Jim and every single time I have left a better shooter. It has honestly been the best investment in shooting I have made. Jim has the gift of being able to break down complex movements and processes into an understandable format and he gives you the necessary feedback to identify and fix what you’re doing wrong. Jim’s instruction also evolves with the times and he incorporates the most current concepts and processes. I think my only regret is that I didn’t take these classes sooner, dollar for dollar they are the best way to improve as a shooter and Jim is a phenomenal instructor with decades of experience and elite level training. Trust me, take the class.

Justin Stone

Highly Recommended!

Rated 5 out of 5
April 20, 2025

What an amazing class from Jim, Mike, and Dave. Took a full day long range class with a buddy and had the time of our lives. Had a blast (literally) and learned an immense amount of info that I couldn’t have gotten anywhere else. From setting up the rifle to YOU, all the way to learning how to shoot targets at an unknown distance…they covered it all. First time shooting past 100yds and we got all the way out to 1000yds with relative ease after Jim’s instruction. I cannot recommend this class enough.

Kelly Dow

What an amazing event and resource!

Rated 5 out of 5
September 8, 2024

Jim and the crew made me feel welcome and comfortable. I’ve been shooting a long time but the additional instruction and one on one attention is truly where this training shines. A high level professional and yet down to earth approach makes shootings and beginners welcome and creates a great learning environment. Bring the kids or the buddies to any of SPI’s events with confidence!!

Greg M

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