This 4-day full course is designed to develop skills for the candidates who wish to learn Long Range Shooting procedures and tactics.
Course description
The 4-day full course is designed to develop sniper skills for the candidates who uses sniper rifle in their duties (soldiers, police officers, contractors in risk areas) and others (sport shooters in competitions eg FinnSniper, hunters). Candidates will learn how sniper rifles work, the basics of rifle optics, composition of ammunition and diffrent calibers, the basics of ballistics (internal, external, terminal), they will learn how to properly position the riflescope and zero the weapon at the desired distance.
Candidates will learn also methods of measuring distances, improving observation, alternative firing positions, long range shooting, making sniper data book/ballistic charts and sniper/observer duties. The knowledge gained will improve target recognition and distance determination and accuracy of long-range shooting.
Skill prerequisites and Requirements
Basic knowledge of handling a bolt action rifle is not mandatory, but we recommend it. For weapon-related courses, participants are simply asked to sign a clean criminal record statement — there is no need to provide an official certificate.
Logistic information
In this PDF document, you can find all necessary logistical information about possible accommodations, transportation, and locations (Lynx office and Lynx Camp).
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Price
from 999,00€ (VAT Included)
Duration
4 days
Next free term
14 October 2026 
17 October 2026
Topics
- Safety rules
- Operation of bolt action and semi-automatic sniper rifle
- Disassembly, assembly, and cleaning
- Rifle scope basics
- Composition of ammunition, calibers
- Ballistics
- Proper installation of rifle scope
- Shooting position (lying), fundamentals of marksmanship
- Weapon firing (zeroing 100m)
- Shooting (15 m to 150 m)
- Distance measurement (Mild dot technique, laser range finder)
- Observation
- Alternative shooting positions (standing, kneeling, sitting, using backrest)
- Long-range shooting (up to 400m)
- Ballistic charts / Sniper data (log) book
- Sniper/observer duties
- Camouflage
- Setting up observation points and observation
- Making a sketch, distance measuring distances, keeping an observation log
- Different shooting positions and shooting (multiple target engagement)
- Orientation and route planning
- Different shooting positions and shooting (coordinated shots)
- Effect on shots due to rifle cant
- Setting up the shooting position in urban and rural environments
- Shooting on an incline
- Long-range shooting (up to 600m)
Methods
The course will be taught using theoretical and practical exercises.
Gear
Participants should wear clothing appropriate for the climate and conditions.
Weapons: Included in the price – bolt-action rifles Tikka T3x tactical in Akila Chassis.
Ammunition: Included in price (app. 150 rounds – 308 WIN).
Please reserve the course
- Without accommodation – Includes lunch at the shooting range.
- Accommodation at Lynx Camp – Stay in air-conditioned military living containers, including breakfast and lunch. Check-in the day before the course starts. Check-out during lunch on the last day of the course.
Book your training now
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| 14 October 2026 |
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17 October 2026 | AVAILABLE |
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