Brass Prep Condition: No ammo. I was testing the Desert Tech SRS A2 in 6.5 Creedmoor, and had no ammo to shoot in it. Nobody has 6.5 Creedmoor in stock, and it’s not one I typically use so I didn’t have any on hand either. Luckily, I did have some 6.5 projectiles, powder, and primers. … Read more
Factory Ammo vs. Personal Loads Not everyone reloads. But current events being what they are, they might have to, if they can find the supplies. The ammo shortage and significant rise in firearms and accessories sales over the past year has been unprecedented. Primers are especially difficult to find, making life difficult for ammo … Read more
How to Get into Competition Shooting It isn’t as simple as picking up a firearm and heading to the range. There are many different styles of competitive shooting, all with different levels of commitment and expense. It may take a little investigation to choose what fits your lifestyle and interests best – or you may … Read more
MOA and Mils Remember doubting the usefulness of anything you learned in math class? That comes back to haunt you today. Any rifle is unlikely to shoot center of the target straight out of the box. It needs sighted in. Whether you use iron sights or optics, you need to make adjustments to them … Read more
Intro to Wind Reading and Mirage Whispers fly back and forth. “What do you think it’s worth? Quarter, maybe half.” The reactions vary up and down the firing line. Some shooters sit relaxed in a folding chair, waiting for their relay to be called, seemingly unconcerned. Others set up their spotting scopes behind the … Read more
All About the Eyes One of the most important things every shooter should know is which is his/her dominant eye. Most people, even some experienced shooters, will immediately assume that the dominant eye corresponds with the dominant hand. While this is often the case, it is not always so. No matter how comfortable … Read more
Shooting with a Sling Rests, bags, bipods, shooting sticks — keeping the rifle as stable as possible is key to taking a good shot. What about slings? Many people view them only as a tool for carrying a firearm or as an accessory to an older military rifle. Certain types of rifle competitors depend on … Read more
Is the .308 an adequate long range cartridge? Adequate. Not the best, not the worst – simply adequate. It seems like everyone wants the fastest, newest, sexiest cartridge on the market. Ultimately, your purposes and needs determine what is best for you. The .308 Winchester is a respected and tried and true cartridge. A bit … Read more
