So I had a problem. I had a new rifle, with a style of handguard I’d never used and the hankering for a good scope. The rifle was my standard AR lower with the Garrow Arms roller delayed upper receiver. The 17 HMR is an outstanding round for hunting squirrels, rabbits, and other pests. I […]
Long Range Shooting
The Garrow Arms 17 HMR Upper – Rimfire Greatness
When something unique comes around in the AR world I tend to take notice. I mean something truly unique, not just some new rail system or gizmo that promises to be the next big thing. It’s rare that something new comes along with such a heavily accessorized and famous platform. Often times something new is […]
Christensen Arms Releases the Modern Precision Rifle™
Continuing a long heritage of innovation in the firearm industry, Christensen Arms announces the release of the Modern Precision Rifle. Developed with a 100% proprietary chassis system and weighing less than 7 lbs (16” .308), the Modern Precision Rifle is built to tackle your next big adventure. “The Modern Precision Rifle is a next-generation chassis […]
Caldwell® Pic Rail XLA: Bipod Stable, Throw Lever Quick
Caldwell® Pic Rail XLA Bipods provide a stable shooting platform that attaches directly to any standard Picatinny Rail forearm. .The integrated 1.5 inch long throw lever clamp fastens directly to a firearm’s rail. XLA Bipods adjustable cam lever lock allow for rapid deployment, and adjustable leg height lets you assume that perfect position for your […]
Art of the Long Gun: It’s All About Control
One of the most difficult arts to master, and the most sought after, in the shooting world for most is the art of the long gun. For most shooters, taking their favorite rifle down to the range and shooting at a target at 100 yards is fun and challenging. Hitting a reactive target or even […]
Shoot Farther and More Accurately with Ballistic
Taking a truly long shot requires more than just steady aim. Regardless of skill level, long-distance shooting requires understanding of ballistics, wind, bullet drop, velocity and more. The world renowned JBM Ballistics computer powers Ballistic’s computations. JBM is used by world-class shooters everywhere to deliver some of the most precise calculations. You’ll even be able […]
Solid Support: The New Rapid Shooting Rest from Bog-Pod
The all new Bog-Pod Rapid Shooting Rest (RSR) is compact, collapsible, and portable, making it the perfect shooting rest for outdoor enthusiasts. The Rapid Shooting Rest features Bog-Pod’s Switcheroo® Ultimate Shooting Rest, giving the shooter a full 360 degrees of target acquisition. Easy to store in a backpack, and quick to set up, this rest […]
External Ballistics for Long Range Shooting – Bullet Trajectory on the Horizontal Plane
On the horizontal plane, the bullet does not follow a straight trajectory. From the moment it leaves the muzzle, it begins to be deflected by the effect of spin drift and, if present, wind. Spin drift is the deflection caused by the gyroscopic motion of the bullet. This motion, aside from keeping the bullet stable […]
Long Range Shooting: Ballistics Terms Part 2
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. […]
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 […]