Comer, Ga. – (January 2016) – (ArmsVault.com) – MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles, Chassis Systems, Defender Pistols and Carbines, Suppressors and MPAR Rifles, is pleased to introduce the MPA BA Lite Chassis, part of the MPA Bolt Action Chassis Systems product line. After many requests from MPA’s customer base, this lightweight […]
Long Range Shooting
Precision Rifle Build on a Budget- Selecting a base rifle
My next series of articles are going to be covering the topic of building a precision 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 […]
How to Choose A Rifle Scope for Long Range Shooting
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 optic 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 […]
Trijicon 4-16x 50mm Accupower
Trijicon, one of the most recognized names in high-quality tactical optics, has fielded another winner in its 30mm diameter, 4-16×50 Accupower scope. Offering the highest magnification in the new a family of four variable power scopes (1-4×24, 2.5-10×56, 3-9×50 and 4-16×50) the subject model is for the precision marksman looking to get the highest accuracy […]
Understanding the Effects of Wind and Weather for Shooting Accurately
The objective of this training is to present the fundamental concepts that wind and weather have on accurate shooting and how to compensate for these effects while shooting in order to attain a high percentage of first round hits. Understand the concept of air resistance and its effects on the bullet while in flight. Air […]
How to Shoot Long-Range: Best Tips for Beginners
One of the most challenging feats as a hunter is shooting long range distances, especially for beginner users of the hunting rifle. However, that doesn’t mean you cannot perfect the art of shooting long range, which will improve your hunting reaps in the long run. Thus, in this article, I’m going to share some tips […]
Hoptik USA Sniper Rifle Quiver | Quick Look
Looking at this product, you might be thinking to yourself why this would be useful. If you’re a civilian recreational shooter, then this may not be applicable to you. If you’re a military or law enforcement sniper then this has application. With the Hoptik USA Quiver you can keep two ‘special purpose’ rounds at the […]
Dragunov SVD : The Unicorn of Sniper Rifles
Anyone familiar with accounts of the Great Patriotic War cannot but help note the emphasis given to sniping by the Soviet army. Post-war, that emphasis remained undiminished, and to carry out the sniping role the Soviets developed what is widely regarded as one of the best contemporary sniper rifles. This is the SVD, sometimes known […]
Precision Shooting in Rain, Sleet and Snow
I’ve been asked on multiple occasions, “Does rain or snow affect the bullet, and how do you adjust for it?” Some precision shooters absolutely freak out when it starts to rain, or may even go as far as to not shoot in those conditions. I like to look at rain, to a certain extent, the way […]
Snipers, the Cleanest Killers in the History of Warfare
The Surveillance and Target Acquisition Platoon of 3rd Battalion 3rd Marines during the mid 1980s through the mid 1990s had their platoon t-shirts printed with this on it: Invisible Souls – Leave .308 Holes; my favorite shirt ever. First, this is in no way a slight on pilots, artilleryman, or anyone else. This is to […]