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The current record for the 1k (1000 yards) is 2.6872” for a 10-shot string by Jim Roberts at the Deep Creek Range just outside of Missoula, Montana in April 2014. That is close to a 0.25 MOA shoot. The cartridge was a 6mm Dasher with 105 grain Berger Hybrid bullet. The Berger Hybrid is a … Continued

When the US military adopts a cartridge, it does so under varying and sometimes conflicting requirements. The 5.56 x 45 was developed from the commercial .222 Remington. Another cartridge under consideration was .222 Remington Magnum. The .222 Remington Magnum was actually intended to be the cartridge of choice for the military. The 223 Remington in … Continued

Long Range Shooting Wind Formula & How to Adjust In practical situations, hunting and target shooting are the two factors that affect the bullets path are wind and shooting an incline. Wind acts over distance, the longer the bullet’s flight to the target the higher the wind effect. The slower the bullet translates to the … Continued

When it comes to shooting there is no substitute for accuracy. In fact according to experts accuracy is more important than speed especially in situations involving self-defense. That being said one of the most important aspects of law enforcement training is the ability to draw quickly. If you have to reload, your life may depend … Continued

Being left handed comes with many issues that right handed people are not aware of. Left handed people only make up 10% of the population so any chance that these annoyances they deal with will ever be seriously addressed are quite small. Something as simple as using a can opener to open a can of … Continued

When the bullet leaves the barrel, the rifling has imparted spin to stabilize the bullet in flight. Factors to be considered are: – Over stabilization affects accuracy – The longer the bullet the faster the twist needed – Excessive rpm can cause the bullet jacket to fail due to centrifugal forces. Thin varmint bullets use … Continued

When you are shooting at a range you want to make sure you are making improvements. Some people go out to shoot to have some fun and try out their newest addition. They also might be there to bring out a first time shooter. No matter why you are there it is a good idea … Continued