What You Actually Need to Start Long Range Shooting

Before you head out, identify the getting started gear that is truly worth the investment for your long range shooting journey. As part of the Quest to a Mile series, this episode focuses on the essential outdoor equipment you need to begin your progression. We cut through the noise to discuss what is actually functional versus what is just marketing fluff. Proper gear evaluation is a fundamental skill for anyone serious about their performance in the field. By focusing on reliable tools that serve a specific purpose, you can build a capable kit without wasting resources on unnecessary accessories. Subscribe to Lupo Outdoors for weekly equipment breakdowns, and tell us in the comments what piece of gear you consider essential for your own kit. We use our .223 trainer as an example while building the foundation for the continuing journey toward a one-mile target attempt. Start with the basics, learn your equipment, and add gear as your skills and needs grow. Coming next: what you’ll need soon—and what can wait. Subscribe to Lupo Outdoors and follow Quest to a Mile: https://www.youtube.com/@lupooutdoors Visit Lupo Outdoors: https://www.lupooutdoors.com Listen to The Outdoor Adventure Hour for more outdoor education and equipment discussion. Some equipment featured has been provided by manufacturers for review. Our opinions remain independent. Need Now: Arken Optics EP5 GEN2 7-35x56 FFP: https://link.amazon/B05828phe Arken Optics Rigid Precision Scope Mount, 20 MOA Cantilever for 34 mm: https://link.amazon/B08rhzE9I Walker Hearing protection: https://link.amazon/B02toEeLr https://link.amazon/A0dhGoomZ https://link.amazon/B0acspUYY Shooting Glasses Hunting Safety Sunglasses Eye Protection Goggles: https://link.amazon/B02N6ZbRx Stable front support: https://link.amazon/B00quYvmX https://link.amazon/B04NyIwM6 https://link.amazon/B0fT9Nlxc https://link.amazon/B0jcUr7Fj https://link.amazon/B0dzEFvTM Front & Rear support: https://link.amazon/B015uVyrf Notebook and pen: https://link.amazon/B03txjtsB G.P.S. Bags Rolling Range bags: https://link.amazon/B03HqdaAO https://link.amazon/B07u2BAYf Emergency Trauma Kit: https://link.amazon/B06wp9Co8 Scope Leveling kit: https://link.amazon/B01jqtPJX Need Soon: Anti Cant Scope Level: https://link.amazon/B00N7IKNJ https://link.amazon/B0jfuSLxw rangefinder: Vortex Fury HD 5000 AB: https://link.amazon/B0cuFQjd1 Weather and ballistic information: https://link.amazon/B0cYnzNHn Chronograph: https://link.amazon/B0gRLxmcp Fix It Sticks Long Range Tools: https://link.amazon/A0hs0wd4X Shooting Matt: https://link.amazon/B0fGVFqMZ NEED LATER: Advanced Kestrel accessories: https://link.amazon/B0ebWoFyO https://link.amazon/B08WFlJtO Dedicated observation equipment: https://link.amazon/B0dHZ6SRo https://link.amazon/B0e8eRUtU Caldwell Fire Control Rest; https://link.amazon/B05Fl09gT https://link.amazon/B00TDXeHD https://link.amazon/B08fPoXXQ Reloading equipment: Watch the review with more Links! Annealing equipment: https://link.amazon/B07PYaCIt https://link.amazon/B07sqImMo https://link.amazon/B0dQv4tip The Shooter’s Tent: https://link.amazon/B0aWuqLWb Intro music: “Five Armies” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music excerpted... Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.