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WELCOME TO HIGH ALTITUDE SHOOTING IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNLIKE ANY OTHER.

Embark on an unparalleled shooting experience at the Bergara Academy, now with two premier locations. Our Belt Mountain Lodge near Great Falls, Montana and Queen Mountain Ranch in Evanston, Wyoming provide the perfect backdrops for refining your long-range shooting skills.

Our courses, conducted by seasoned professionals, offer hands-on, detailed instruction tailored to the unique preferences of your group. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes as you train on world-class ranges featuring animal silhouette targets strategically placed at distances exceeding 1,400 yards.

All-inclusive packages cover the use of Bergara rifles, ammunition, delicious meals, airport shuttle, and on-site lodging.

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THE BERGARA ACADEMY MONTANA:

3-Day Beginner Long Range Hunter Course:

$2195

This course teaches the student basic fundamentals in long rifle shooting at distances out to 1000 plus yards. Some of the topics taught will be:

  1. Firearms Safety
  2. Rifle Design and Construction
  3. Basic Marksmanship Fundamentals
  4. Scope Theory and Adjustments
  5. Positional Shooting
  6. Effects of Wind
  7. Range Estimation – working with rangefinders and electronics
  8. Care and Cleaning
  9. Basic Ballistics
  10. Understanding Mils vs. MOA
  11. Rapid Bolt Manipulation Drills
  12. Engaging Targets out to 1200 yards
  13. Shooting in realistic long range hunting situations
  14. Using and understanding ballistics apps

Max Class size of 8 Students/ 2-3 Instructors

2024 MT DATES:

SOLD OUT

Please email [email protected] to get on the 2025 waitlist.

3-Day Advanced Long Range Hunter Course:

$2195

*Must complete the 3-Day Beginner Long Range Hunter Course in order to take the advanced course.

Max Class size of 8 Students/ 2-3 Instructors

TO INQUIRE ABOUT AVAILABILITY EMAIL OR CALL 

[email protected]

406-781-9027

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Guests should plan to arrive the day before their class starts, after 3:00 PM, but before 5:00 pm (due to orientation) unless other arrangements have been made. They can plan to depart the evening after the last day of their shoot if desired, after 5:00 PM, but normally most will leave the next morning by 10:00 AM. Transportation to and from the airport will be provided by Bergara.

Cancellation Policy: We strongly recommend travel insurance for all of our students. If you have an unexpected circumstance that causes a cancellation of your trip, Bergara Academy will not refund your deposit or any money paid. A travel insurance policy is the solution. Most plans are a small fraction of the cost of your trip. We do not endorse any particular travel insurance company, but an option to consider is https://www.travelguard.com

WANT MORE?  

Bergara Academy MT attendees have the option of adding additional days to their stay to include fly-fishing or prairie dog shooting.   

Full day prairie dog shoots are +$500/day and include the rifles, ammunition, and transportation.  Fly fishing is +$700/day (2-person minimum) and includes a professional guide with a drift boat with all equipment and is conducted on the world-famous Missouri river. Fishing will include a shoreline lunch. Fishing licenses will need to be purchased upon arrival to the lodge.

Classes require a 50% deposit to reserve your spot and remaining balance due 30 days prior to arrival date.  

Dates and availability are subject to confirmation prior to booking.

DIRECTIONS TO MT LODGE

*Photos shown of Bergara Academy MT Lodge

BERGARA ACADEMY GEAR LIST:

Bergara Academy will provide the following gear & equipment:

-Wilderness HMR Carbon 6.5 Creedmoor with optic, suppressor, bipod & rifle case

-Ammunition & magazines

-1 Spotting scope & tripod (per two-man shooting teams)

-Binoculars

-Chronograph & Scope leveling tools (Advanced Course)

-Range finder

-Kestrel

-Torque & Allen wrenches for zeroing

-Shooting mats & tables

-Shooting sticks

-Rear shooting support

-Range Chairs

-Chamber safety flags

-Rifle logbook

-Clipboard & pencil

-Course binders

-Range & D.O.P.E. cards

-Water/Gatorade & food

-All necessary rifle & optic cleaning supplies

 

Students are encouraged to bring the following personal items:

-Personal safety glasses & hearing protection

-Sunscreen

-Day pack

-Note-taking material

-Sunglasses

-Hat

-Chapstick

-Warming layers for cool & windy days