$350.00
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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.
Great course given by an excellent teacher. The classroom work breaking down the mechanics of good shooting was enlightening. Jim’s approach is down to earth and accessible. He has great deal of patience and can point out what needs to be worked on. We were able to do some movement drills to experience what its like to shoot in a fluid environment. I never get the chance to do that and look forward to going to train at his school in Nevada.
Jim’s teaching style is such that as a student I understood his methods, embraced his mindset and profited immensely from his professionalism. Jim’s Defensive Pistol training was a great first step in becoming an engaged, aware defender of my own & my family’s safety. I am looking forward to taking the next step in Jim’s program as soon as possible. Thank you Shooting Performance Institute!
I took the September 2021 training at the Police Science Institute in Fresno, CA and thought the level of instruction was time well spent. As someone who has mostly shot static targets on the range, this class taught me so much more about how to handle firearms outside of that environment. Techniques like holster management, shot accuracy under stress and practicing live fire exercises while moving on the range. Not something you get to do often on an indoor public range.
Jim mixes the training with real world examples and his experiences that make the class so much more interesting than watching videos or just reading about it. I also appreciated the attention to safety when we were shooting on the range.
Take the class – well worth your investment in time.
Back with Jim for Tac Pistol 7/18: The class was great. Jim’s back ground makes him unique. HIs down to earth style, his self humor, and his ability to teach make him a more unique person. He seamlessly transitioned from students who struggled to hit the card board the target was on to those kept their hits inside the circles. He told us what to do then demonstrated the drill/scenarios for visual learning. Instructor Jim was able to adjust each drill and scenario to challenge each students different abilities. He fixed my long term problem, with an ocular shift, to pick up the sights quicker. Jim taught everyone in the class to be a better shooter. At the end of class, he debriefed everyone one and asked if there were any unanswered questions. All questions answered. Tac Pistol was a top notch experience. Thanks Jim
I took this class over the weekend and I would recommend it to anyone. I’m looking forward to taking it again. My favorite part was running the courses Jim built. Of course this was after Jim fixed some of my mechanics like grip etc.
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