I would just be a frequent visitor and read, read, and read some more on this site. You will be amazed at how much info you gather and retain over a years period and you'll have a much better understanding of whats needed to shoot LR. I'm willing to bet that within a year, most people can double there maximum range by coming to this site and just reading and then getting out in the field and shooting. Its nice to have a LR partner, thats for sure. I am from Hermiston, but thats still a ways from grants pass. Anyways, I would suggest hanging out around here and asking questions and what not and pretty soon, you'll know quite a bit.