1.0Bergara USAhttps://www.bergara.online/usrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="sn8BGJAXB5"><a href="https://www.bergara.online/us/the-bergara-academy-montana-2/">The Bergara Academy – Montana</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.bergara.online/us/the-bergara-academy-montana-2/embed/#?secret=sn8BGJAXB5" width="600" height="338" title="“The Bergara Academy – Montana” — Bergara USA" data-secret="sn8BGJAXB5" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); /* ]]> */ </script> https://www.bergara.online/us/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/10/BergaraAcademy-MT-TYCover.jpg19201080[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” css=”.vc_custom_1730140135571{background-image: url(https://www.bergara.online/us/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/10/DJI_20240622225223_0009_D-1.png?id=26370) !important;}”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”26378″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] WELCOME TO HIGH ALTITUDE SHOOTING IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNLIKE ANY OTHER. Welcome to the Bergara Academy at Belt Mountain Lodge in Great Falls, Montana—our original location and the birthplace of an unforgettable shooting experience. Here, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Montana’s rugged landscapes, you’ll find more than just a shooting school. This is a place where a family atmosphere meets world-class training, designed to elevate your long-range shooting skills to new heights. Our all-inclusive packages ensure you have everything you need. We provide shuttle service, cozy lodging, and delicious meals, allowing you to focus entirely on your training. Plus, you’ll have access to our top-of-the-line Bergara rifles and ammunition, ensuring you’re equipped with the best tools for the job. And that’s not all. As a Bergara Academy attendee, you’ll receive special discounts on Bergara rifles and other premier brands used during your training. Come to Montana, where tradition meets excellence, and where the scenery is as impressive as your progress. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/7g_fQEpxvK4″ el_width=”60″ align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] THE BERGARA ACADEMY MONTANA: 3-Day Beginner Long Range Hunter Course: $2395 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: Firearms Safety Rifle Design and Construction Basic Marksmanship Fundamentals Scope Theory and Adjustments Positional Shooting Effects of Wind Range Estimation – working with rangefinders and electronics Care and Cleaning Basic Ballistics Understanding Mils vs. MOA Rapid Bolt Manipulation Drills Engaging Targets out to 1200 yards Shooting in realistic long range hunting situations Using and understanding ballistics apps Max Class size of 8 Students/ 2-3 Instructors 2026 MT DATES: June 8-10 (Sold Out) June 15-17 (Sold Out) June 23-25 (Sold Out) July 13-15 (Sold Out) July 20-22 (Sold Out) 3-Day Advanced Long Range Hunter Course: $2395 2026 MT DATES: July 27-29 (Sold Out)   *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  shootstraighttv@gmail.com 406-781-9027[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”26372″ img_size=”1900×300″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Guests should plan to arrive the day before their class starts, after 3:00 PM MT, but before 5:00 pm MT (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 MT, but normally most will leave the next morning by 10:00 AM MT. Transportation to and from Great Falls International Airport 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, transportation, and lunch.  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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”26373″ img_size=”1900×300″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 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   [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”26374″ img_size=”1900×300″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] INSTRUCTORS: Chad Schearer  Chad is the on-site manager and lead instructor for Bergara Academy in Belt, MT.  Chad has been with the parent company of Bergara for over 27 years and has been with Bergara as Director of Advertising and Media Relations from the start.  He has a wealth of information and loves sharing it with the Bergara Academy students.  During the class Chad and the crew focus on the latest gear and technology to help shooters attain and understand principles and disciplines to make them better shooters.  Chad is also a certified NRA instructor. Chad grew up hunting and fishing in the mountains of Montana. He has been an outfitter and guide for the last 30-plus years. Chad has a passion for calling in elk and has won every major elk calling competition in the United States and is a World Champion, along with being a 2-time Eastern US champion.  Chad has hunted on 5 continents and extensively around the world. Besides hunting, Chad is an advocate for wildlife conservation and is on the board of directors for the Mule Deer Foundation and past chairman. Chad is also a life member of the NRA. Chad and his family host the award-winning television show Shoot Straight. Marsha Schearer Marsha is the logistics coordinator, booking specialist, and head chef for the Bergara Academy in Belt, MT. Marsha loves the mountains of Montana but grew up in the hills of Tennessee. She jokes she was hunting for a husband, and now she hunts with her husband.  She has been a licensed Montana Guide for over 25 years.