Barbour Creek Shooting Academy / Long Range Shooting School - Eufaula, Alabama

Rob Pelletier

I have been shooting for a long time, and learned many things along the way. but it was nothing compared to what I learned with James Eagleman. His knowledge of the long range aspect is bar none the best. Barbour Creek Long Range Hunting School Level 1 course was probably the best investment in myself in a very long time. Not to mention, All of the other great people that work at Barbour Creek, like Tony, Lisa, Tim and Steve. And I could never forget the unbelievable hospitality from Ms. Mary who made sure we never went hungry. I cannot wait to go back for Level 2 Class. Thanks James for all you have taught me.

David Addaman

I went with my son and 2 best friends this weekend and we all had such a great time we can't wait to go back and take the level 2 course.

James does such a great job delivering a lot of material and making it simple to understand. 3 of us have never shot long range and 1 minimal up to 500 yards.

We were all hitting the targets consistently at 700 to 1000 yards. 1 hit a clay pigeon and another a golf ball at 1000 yards.

I highly recommend James and Barbour Creek shooting school.

Ashley Gallman

Worth every bit of time and money spent. Learned so much and left shooting out to 1000 yards on golf balls. Proof of the new skills learned were exercised in Wyoming this year too.

Chuck Vaughn

Everything about Barbour Creek you'll read in all of these reviews is absolutely true. It is difficult to explain how amazing this is. You've hunted and shot all your life. You think you understand how it all works. And then James Eagleman opens your eyes to an entirely new world.

With my teenage son we've now completed both levels. We wish there was a level 3!!!

I've also have now had the opportunity to work closely with their team of gun smiths as they build me a new rifle and adapt an older one. I've been on the test ranges as other clients guns are being built. When they advertise half minute moa, you need to know these guns are better!!! I watched several different rifles being finished. Everything was shooting 1/3 min or 1/4. And this is with factory ammunition!

The quality of the barrels, actions, stocks, etc... it's competition quality equipment built for hunting.

Combine these tools with the knowledge and experience you'll acquire from James Eagleman in the level 1 and 2 courses and it will literally change you as a hunter.

If you like to hunt, you absolutely must grab the folks you like to hunt with and go to Barbour Creek!

Whiplash

Barbour Creek teaches unethical hunting. 1507 yards on a antelope with a factory loaded 147gr 6.5 Creedmoor is an example. They routinely post extreme long range shots on animals in forums which absolutely do not allow members to speak against them, at all. Don't believe me? Visit Long Range Hunting Forum and try to say something negative about BarbourCreek.

Edit:
"We post the shots because of the skill it took to make it" -Owner

No. You post extreme long range shots at unethical distances on animals as advertisements to make money for your school. You had no problem posting that 1507 yard shot, bragging about it even, until other hunters chimed in and you started getting backlash, at which point, you cried to Len about getting those who question your ethics banned from the forum. You censor your YT channel, you censor what people say about you in forums, and you'd censor this review if you could.

Tim Ivy

I attended at the end of June this year, what appealed to me about this program was the sincerity of all the Personel, and I can say that is the way the entire staff really is when you get there

There is no smoke and mirrors, if you pay attention you will learn Mr. Eaglemans method of reading wind not to mention many other shooting tips that combine for a very positive experience
Food and accommodations were GREAT!!
I would highly recommend it for anyone at any age!!

Cliff Castilaw

My wife and I went through level 1 and level 2 in June 2023. We can't say enough good things about our experience. They do an excellent job of teaching you everything you need to know about shooting long range no matter if you are a beginner or an expert. You will learn a ton in the classes from James. He is a great teacher and an absolute master of his craft. The team that Mark has put together at Barbour Creek is second to none. If you have a chance to attend one or both classes, DO IT!! You won't regret it and don't be afraid to take your wife or child. They will have a blast and learn a lot. The food and lodging are great too. Thanks to Mark, James, Jeremy, Mary, and team for having us. We had a blast. A++++++++

Jeffrey Peeler

My son and I took the level 1 course a few weeks ago, and glad we did. I have been a reloaded and shooter for over 40 years and was concerned my son would get overwhelmed. Wrong! He was the first one to say we need to come back for Level 2. James was great as an instructor. He made it very enjoyable. The food was very good(thanks Mary) and early morning and evenings on the porch with fellow classmates were great. The only negative is I have been continually looking to upgrade my equipment. Not really a negative. Thanks Barbour Creek we will be back.