SPRs, Recces, and training courses...

**palisut** · 08-12-09, 21:53

So there seems to be a whole cottage industry revolving around SPR clones and other free-floated, match-grade barreled, telescopic sight equipped accurized ARs. ACOGs, "SPR" type optics, and other magnified sights seem to sell like hotcakes. Precision uppers built by folks like Noveske, Monte at Centurion Arms, Wes at MSTN, etc, are very popular and highly sought after.
My question is, where are folks training with these weapons? What training courses are tailored toward the use of the accurized 5.56 platform?
It seems like most "precision rifle" courses are mostly geared toward .308 (and up) bolt guns.
I have seen the AAR for Paul Howe's Urban Marksman course, posted by I.G., and it looks like this is a course that is fairly well suited to the platform.
What other courses are out there, that cater toward the strengths and TTPs associated with these rifles?
Thanks in advance for any input.

**kmrtnsn** · 08-12-09, 22:04

A couple of months ago I came across a web-page for a guy's recce rifle build (I think he might actually post here). I liked the way he built his rifle so much so that I decided to emulate it to a degree in my current built. That builder shot his at a EAG tactical carbine course and I intend to do similar with mine. Eventually I'd like to find something with some emphasis on 50-300 meter shooting to attend. Good luck.

http://home.comcast.net/~shooter2_indy/recon.html

**jackinfl** · 08-12-09, 22:17

www.longrangeinternational.com did a DMR course recently. I read an AAR on their site.

www.riflesonly.com does them too.

**NCPatrolAR** · 08-12-09, 22:33

I believe Jim Smith and/or Paul Howe teach SPR/DMR courses.

**Iraqgunz** · 08-13-09, 03:29

GPS Defense in Phoenix, AZ. Very good class and well worth the money.

**Gutshot John** · 08-13-09, 12:43

Originally Posted by jackinfl

www.longrangeinternational.com did a DMR course recently. I read an AAR on their site.

www.riflesonly.com does them too.

There's an AAR on m4carbine as well.

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=33271&page=2

Based on a sample of one, LRI puts on an excellent DMR class.

**Cold Zero** · 08-13-09, 19:04

http://www.stormmountain.com/media/training/cpec.pdf

**Pelican82** · 08-14-09, 23:15

Thank you for asking this question, because I am currently building a Recce.

**Razorhunter** · 08-17-09, 23:36

GPS Defense Sniper School does a number of courses, including a specific 5.56 SPR course.

http://www.sniperschool.com/

ETA:
Damn, just noticed IraqGunz's post above...