Long range shooting

ATN LaserBallistics 1500 | First Look

To make a long shot on that trophy buck, you first need to know your distance to target. Along with other factors such as current environmental conditions, ballistics and implementing solid shooting techniques. But for now, we’re going to take a look at a new distance measuring tool from ATN. The LaserBallistics 1500. This competitively […]

The Coriolis Effect: Does the spinning Earth affect long range shooting?

The Coriolis Effect as a variable which affect the bullet flight both on the horizontal and the vertical plane of the trajectory. But what exactly is Coriolis Effect? When talking about ballistics, the Coriolis Effect refers to the deflection on the trajectory of the bullet generated by the spinning motion of the Earth. Its effect […]

Long range shooting: Barrel vibration & accuracy

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, […]

Reaper Tips | Hand load your ammunition

Economy, increased accuracy, and improved performance are common motivations for hand loading cartridges. Reloading fired cases can save the shooter money and provide the shooter with more, and higher quality ammunition within budget. Reloading may not be cost effective for occasional shooters, as it takes time to recoup the cost of the equipment, but those who […]

Army Ranger attends Marksmanship Training Center

So you think you have what it takes to be a sniper, eh? Even before my time in 2nd Ranger Battalion, I’ve been fascinated by the notion of shooting targets at great distances. The word Sniper alone had enough mystique and sex appeal to attract a horde of Rangerettes. The Ranger sniper section was a […]

Former Army Ranger Sniper compares bolt vs. semi-auto precision rifles

There is an ongoing debate as to whether someone should purchase a semi-automatic rifle or a bolt-action rifle for long-range precision shooting. There are a few key variances in both which make them very different, and probably contribute to the wide divergence in opinion. Typically, the bolt-action precision rifle is considered more accurate than a semi automatic. However, this depends on numerous factors […]

Storm Tactical precision rifle data books

Every precision shooter should have a well-kept data book. If you are serious about long-range precision shooting, your D.O.P.E is something that rarely leaves your rifle—they go hand-in-hand. I know that technology has somewhat taken over what we used to do, and some consider paper and pen “old school,” but I’m a firm believer in […]

Long Range Shooting: Range Estimation

After months of theory and preparation, you are finally out with your rifle, ready to take your first long range shot. The first thing you need to do, is to compensate for bullet drop, and to do that you need to know the distance from your target. If you are in the comfort of a […]

Ruger Precision Rifle: Overview

Although long range shooting is becoming wildly popular, the costs associated with this sport still remain a major impass for newcomers to the sport…until now. Ruger, a company with a long standing commitment to manufacturing traditional firearms, has rocked the corporate boat with their latest bolt action rifle. The (RPR) Ruger Precision Rifle looks unlike […]