In Long Range Shooting: Ballistics Terms Part 1, we talked about some general ballistics terminology. But, that's only part of what we'll need to talk ballistics. Most of what we'll need to understand about ballistics for long range shooting falls under external ballistics. Here are some of the most common, and important, terms we'll use. Muzzle: the projectile exit end … [Read more...]
Need to know how to measure distances with your scope’s reticle? In this article I’ll show how to master this valuable long range shooting technique. In the previous article about range estimation, I talked about the importance of measuring the distance between you and your target with the maximum degree of accuracy possible. I’ve listed some of the most used methods for … [Read more...]
Are you getting the most out of your long range precision shooting rifle? In this part of our series, I'll start talking about long range rifles: how to select them, and how to improve their performance. Let's start by discussing inherent accuracy and the main factor that determines it: barrel vibration. Inherent Accuracy The inherent, or intrinsic, accuracy of a rifle is its … [Read more...]
Unlike Lara Croft, I wasn't a born marksman (or markswoman, if you like). After 100s of YouTube videos, a few training classes, and several thousand rounds downrange, I've made great progress with my pistol shooting. And, although I'm still making improvements on that front, where I'm completely behind is in my long range skill. To my great fortune, I recently met the firearms … [Read more...]
So you want to learn how to shoot long range? The first thing you'll need is to learn ballistics. Here is why: When you are aiming with your iron sights or with your scope’s reticle, you are actually aiming at a specific point where you know the bullet will be during its flight at your target distance in the specific environmental conditions in which you are shooting. If the … [Read more...]
by Juliet One My next series of articles are going to be covering the topic of building a precision sniper rifle. I will be covering everything from putting together a relatively low-cost budget build to having a high dollar custom rig built. There are many misconceptions in regards to precision shooting. One of the biggest errors I see is the idea of having to have a … [Read more...]
