by FTW SAAM | Testimonials
I have now attended both SAAM Precision Level I and SAAM Precision Level II and cannot begin to describe the improvement I have seen in my shooting ability. I consider SAAM to be the single best investment any one hunter can make to increase his or her odds of success. When we spotted this Antelope, my guide didn’t feel we could close the range without spooking him. He asked me if I felt comfortable making a 365 yard shot and SAAM training gave me the confidence to say ‘YES’…the buck dropped in his tracks! I know I could not have confidently executed that shot without the knowledge of the effects of wind, elevation, angle, and temperature on my bullet’s trajectory, which I gained through SAAM training. – Darryl Williams
by FTW SAAM | Testimonials
My SAAM training at FTW made the difference for me. We saw five rams from several miles away and my guide thought one may be legal, so we hiked for four hours to get as close as possible. It turned out to be 430 yards. The biggest ram was definitely legal but he was partially blocked by another ram as they were bedded. I assumed a prone position and was able to get heart rate and breathing down in our twenty minute wait. I dialed up 6 moa for the distance on range card of the 375 Ruger 270 grain bullet I was shooting for that distance. Wind was light and angle downward was ten degrees.
The rams rose and started to move. When clear, I “squeezed” and hit him a few inches below the spine. It would have been fatal but he walked another 30 yards and stopped so I shot again at 460 yards. This hit was six inches lower and forward a little and even better positioned. He tumbled and that was it.
The guide had never seen someone dial up their scope like that and was glad I didn’t wound the ram as he couldn’t shoot that good for the distance. Especially with a 375 Ruger.
Thanks for the training as I wouldn’t have felt confident to make the shots.
Good hunting,
– Phil Widman
by FTW SAAM | Testimonials
Thanks for teaching the 2-stick trick! Took my sticks as you suggested and paired with the camp’s bamboo set. Used several times.
Quentin had been chasing this Impala for 2 ½ years – very skittish. We chased it several times ourselves. Get within 250 yards and the herd is over the next ridgeline.
254 yard frontal chest shot with 50% of the chest obscured by brush 20 yards in front of the Impala.
Same old Dakota 375 with 6x scope.
Regards,
– Robert B. Towry
by FTW SAAM | Testimonials
Success! I did the lighter fluid. Went to range, made an adjustment and walked to 300 no problem.
Last night, in pouring rain, 10 mph wind, 350 yds, approx 30 degree decline, with bipods full extended, sitting, pack back under leg for support – dropped him with one shot. He is well over 340!
Thanks for the guidance and to both of you who helped make this happen – great rifle, great training. Would not have tried the shot without both.
– Jay Townsend
by FTW SAAM | Testimonials
Over the years we were generally able to be successful before the end of the season but at times, after many missed shots. In this day and age where range finders are available, that removes one guess. The SAAM Training we received at FTW Ranch removed most of the other guesses. With the training we received, we were given a card with the ballistics for our ammunition and rifles. On the many ranges at FTW we were amazed at how accurately we were able to hit on the first shot when adjusting the scope for the targets when moving from one range to another using the information we were given. We believe the main benefit we received from the training was the confidence that I could calculate any necessary adjustments rather than relying on guesses as in the past. This really paid off, Thank You! – Doug and Mark Gottfredson
by FTW SAAM | Testimonials
After SAAM Training, my confidence to make this kind of shot was right on target! SAAM Training is practical hunter training and for these expensive sheep hunts it sure is inexpensive insurance!
Dr. John Dunbar
