If you want the most accuracy your bolt action rifle can give you, then this follow up article will help you make the last changes you need to perfect your long range precision rifle weapons system. In the article linked earlier, I talked about the importance of action/stock assembly rigidity, as well as how to make the stock capable of supporting the amount of torque … [Read more...]
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Long Range Shooting: Ballistics Terms
Introduction to Long Range Shooting I have been practicing long range shooting for about ten years. When I bought my first scoped rifle, initially, for deer and wild boar hunting, I began to research and study material about rifle marksmanship, ballistics, and handloading. My intent was to be able to deliver the most accurate and effective shots possible at typical hunting … [Read more...]
Long Range Shooting: External Ballistics – Dynamic Stability
If you want to be a proficient in long range shooting, understanding the concept of dynamic stability is very important if you want to place accurate shots at the farthest distance possible, especially if you are shooting close to the maximum effective distance of your rifle. In this article, we'll see how dynamic stabilization affects bullet flight and accuracy, and how to … [Read more...]
Long Range Shooting: External Ballistics – Bullet Trajectory
We started off this long-range shooting series with an introduction to some important terminology. Now we're ready to apply those terms.First, we will discuss what determines the vertical component of bullet trajectory. Then, in the next section, we'll focus on what determines the horizontal component of the bullet trajectory. [ez-toc] Bullet Trajectory - Vertical … [Read more...]
Long Range Shooting: External Ballistics – The Coriolis Effect
The Coriolis Effect and Long-Range Shooting Following the long-range shooting series? Here's the next installment of external ballistics theory: the Coriolis Effect. The Coriolis Effect is a variable that affects the bullet flight both on the horizontal and the vertical plane of the trajectory. [ez-toc] What is the Coriolis Effect and How Does it Affect Shooting? When … [Read more...]