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...]
As you likely already know, bullets spin during flight, due to the rifling of the barrel. But, you may have asked yourself: why do they need to spin? The answer has something to do with bullet shape. In this article, I'll show you the reason behind bullet spin with regard to bullet shape. Understanding this concept is useful to understand other bullet flight behavior that … [Read more...]
In this article, we will analyze all the other features that differentiate the many scopes on the market and that must be considered when choosing the best Long Range optics for your needs. Fixed or variable: Fixed scopes are of less complex construction. Simple construction equals more reliability, and that's the reason why the military have used fixed scopes for decades. … [Read more...]
https://youtu.be/MHD9maYg7vs Take a look at this compilation of the "10 Deadliest Sniper Rifles." Article originally appeared on SOFREP.com About the author: Nick Coffman spent five years in the Marine Corps as a network operator, having served in Iraq with RCT-8 (8th Marine Regiment) and later with MARFORCOM. He left active duty in 2012 to … [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...]
