We started off this long range shooting series with an introduction to some important terminology. Now we're ready to apply those terms. Let's start with an introduction on a key external ballistics concept that directly relates to long range shooting: bullet trajectory. From the moment it leaves the muzzle, a bullet starts to follow a descending parabolic trajectory. Which … [Read more...]
When I shoot my secondary weapon (handgun) both eyes are always open – this takes practice – but this is typical for operators who are always aware of conditions in their periphery vision (shoot and move, other threats, aware of other operators, etc). My grip is the same on my handgun, or any handgun for that matter. While my eyes are on target I grip my weapon, index the … [Read more...]
Meopta Mondays have been happening here at the web site for the past few weeks, as an unofficial nod of the head to a company that has helped us for a while now. Meopta is a company based in the Czech Republic and is well-known for producing superior optics of all types. I was aware of Meopta and very shocked by how well their various models of red dot optics held up and … [Read more...]
Army Training Circular, TC 3-22.9 Rifles and Carbines is chock full of military vitamins and useful information on the M-4 Carbines, written for an 18 year old with a GED so it is simply written with pictures suitable for coloring. The Army knows a few things about rifles and carbines. This booklet is the result of years of work and is a valuable resource. Think of it as a … [Read more...]
The market for red dot optics is getting more crowded by the week. This week we have a different brand of optic coming to us, one we don't hear a lot about, that's none other than Meopta. When I asked around and dropped the company's name most people think they are based out of China like NC Star or some other brand. The truth is that Meopta is based out of two main locations, … [Read more...]
In the following video I take some time to flesh out some of the major pros and cons of mounting a red dot to a pistol. Mounting red dots on pistols is nothing new, however in the last 10 or so years they have begun to find themselves on duty guns. As this trend increases it's important that as a professional / conceal carry / competition shooter that you take a hard look at … [Read more...]
