On competition days at Roaming Shot Precision, shooters rotate through an open field in East Feliciana Parish where steel targets stretch from 100 to 1,000 yards. Each run demands speed, precision, and constant adjustment as shooters work under pressure from distance and time.

It’s a setting where areas of weakness show up quickly.

Years before the first targets were ever set up, Roaming Shot Precision Founder Ben Fabre spent time out West hunting and building relationships with landowners, guides, and other hunters. Over time, those connections led to helping match hunters with access to land and big-game opportunities in states like Colorado and Montana, where elk and mule deer hunting is popular. But back home in Louisiana, he kept running into the same issue.

Hunters were eager to get into the field, but many lacked experience and confidence when it came time to make a long shot. Distance, wind, and pressure exposed problems that didn't show up without consistent practice.

That gap eventually led to something more hands-on. "So I built a 500-yard range right on my porch next to my master bedroom, which my wife loved, you know?" he joked.

As more friends came by to shoot and prepare for hunts, Fabre noticed the same issues. It wasn’t that they couldn’t hit the target; it was that the equipment was all wrong. 

"When we shot there and I started training guys up," he said, "I noticed the scopes were loose, or the scopes were crooked, (or) their mounts were loose. I mean, just on and on."

"So we had to go through and get their guns right, get their confidence up," Fabre said. "We saw there was some weakness on that side, so we started customizing rifles out of my house."

What began as a porch setup with informal training classes gradually grew into a structured operation with a brick-and-mortar shop, where custom rifle work and precision gunsmithing now support the long-range shooting community.

As the business expanded, so did its reach. Since launching in 2022, the Roaming Shot YouTube channel has grown to more than 5,400 subscribers and amassed nearly 1 million views. Video from range sessions, competitions, hunting trips, and behind-the-scenes builds has helped cultivate a national audience, while a podcast extends those conversations into a longer-form format. What once stayed local now draws shooters and hunters from across the country who first discover Roaming Shot online before connecting in person through events, training, and competitions.

At its core, Roaming Shot Precision remains focused on building skill under pressure. The clay pigeon challenge is one of its signature events that helps hone that trait.

"Clay pigeons are 4.33 inches. It's a tough target to hit," Fabre said.

Unlike traditional clay shooting, the targets are fixed. The course moves from closer distances out toward 1,000 yards in a timed run that leaves little room for hesitation.

It has become popular on YouTube as one of the most challenging shooting courses, Fabre said.

Today, Roaming Shot Precision offers memberships, training sessions, classes, custom rifle work, and rifle rentals for shooters ranging from beginners to experienced competitors. Corporate groups also use the range for private events focused on instruction and team building.

The company also works locally with schools and 4-H programs, introducing students to firearm safety, responsibility, and foundational outdoor skills in a controlled environment.

Roaming Shot is open by appointment at 19850 Old Scenic Highway. The range is located at 545 Scott Barr Road in Slaughter. For more information, call (225) 888-4245 or visit RoamingShotPrecision.com.