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Get ready to unleash your inner marksman in the ultimate test of skill, precision, and adventure—welcome to The Hunters Challenge! Picture this: you’re deep in the rugged, wind-swept hills of rural Nevada, where the wild terrain becomes your battlefield. This isn’t just any shooting comp—it’s a heart-pounding, adrenaline-fueled showdown that mimics the thrill of a real hunt, pushing you to your limits with your trusty hunting rifle in hand!
Strap on your hunting pack, grab your range finder, bipod, and all the gear you’d take into the backcountry—because here, it’s all about authenticity. You’ll tackle four epic stages, firing a total of 36 rounds against silhouette targets with steel plates at their vitals, at unpredictable, varied distances. The clock is ticking, the wind is whispering secrets (or howling challenges), and every shot counts as you dial in your dope and squeeze the trigger. Miss? That’s the hunt talking—adapt or get left in the dust!
But hold on, thrill-seekers—the real rush hits at one of those stages with the bonus target lurking beyond 1,000 yards! That’s right, a long-range beast that dares you to prove your mastery over gravity, wind, and sheer distance. Nail it, and you’re a legend; whiff it, and it’s fuel for the next round of glory.
Whether you’re a seasoned hunter chasing bragging rights or a sharp-shooter hungry for that next-level rush, The Hunters Challenge is where legends are forged under the Nevada sun. Gear up, lock and load—adventure awaits! Who’s ready to claim the crown?
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 36 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: Dark Storm Industries, Proof Research Barrel, Accutac Bipods, 5.11 Tactical, PWS, Mystery Ranch and much more
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.
I am utterly speechless as to how much more prolific I became with a firearm in a matter of a couple hours. Not only did he teach me techniques; but explained the practical purpose and how they related to real life situations. Not only did he explain it but he explained it in a manner I could understand. Jim watches you throughout the training session and turns every movement and action into a teaching session. I am extremely fortunate to have been introduced to Jim and Shooting Performance Institute. I would recommend him to all my family and friends.
While I have shot for years and considered myself a pretty proficient shooter, the difference that Jim Erwin made within hours was astounding.
Albert Einstein is quoted with saying: “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” This is embodied in Jim instruction. Not only is Jim able to express what he is trying to help the shooter accomplish, but his explanations are clear and understandable. The coaching, the drills, and the insights, are all top-notch and I consider myself fortunate to have run across Jim and the Shooting Performance Institute.
There simply is not enough space to say what an AMAZING trainer Jim is. He has trained myself & my 13 Year Old Son. We have attended Private Training Sessions as well as Group Classes. Jim absolutely will never disappoint you! But it doesn’t stop there… He genuinely cares about your individual success as when you enter the world you are a part of Team Kraken and HIS reputation. He is always willing to answer the phone after the fact to make sure you are on the right track. In a world filled with choices, I wholeheartedly believe you should train with someone who has done it and was one of the elite, that’s Jim. My son and I have never finished a training with Jim that didn’t include booking our next time slot.
I recently took my CCW class with Jim. I was extremely nervous for more than one reason. One I was not able to practice as much as I would have liked and two I never was very good at testing in school. When I first got to the class and met Jim I was immediately reassured that he was going to be a incredible teacher. The way he went over everything he expected so that there was no unknown and he answered all questions that anyone asked with no judgement. I know in the one day that I spent in the class I leaned more then I thought I would including proper placement of you hands, feet and body when shooting and why they should be that way. He made sure that we all understood and would be completely prepared if we were every in a situation that we had to use out firearm to defend ourselves. When we were testing at the range he was very supportive and encouraging, he made me feel that there was nothing to be nervous about. I would recommend this class to anyone that I know wishing to get there CCW. I know I will be taking additional training from Jim to better myself when using any firearm.
I feel fortunate that I found the long range class Jim offered as he was able to fix in a few hours what i had been fighting with for close to a year. During the zero phase of day 1 he had me shooting 1 MOA shot groups which had been eluding me for a VERY long time. That right there made the class worth while, but Jim was not done. On day 2, shooting at distances Jim was driven to ensure I had a valid hit on each target out to 1,000 yds. I was also fortunate to repeat the process (zero and distances) with a different batch of ammunition on day 2 and Jim was motivated throughout.
I am looking forward to practicing the skills i learned during the class and taking additional classes that Jim offers.
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