Bolt-action vs. Semi-auto 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 […]
Nick Irving
The FNX-45 Tactical Pistol: Born and bred for battle
Was asked recently to give my opinion on the FNX-45 Tactical so I have compiled a few of my thoughts and thought that I would share them with the community. When I first picked up the weapon, my first thought was, “Wow, this is really lightweight!” You can never go wrong with a lightweight pistol, […]
Special Operations Gear: RECCE/SNIPER Chest Rack
The RECCE/ Sniper Chest Rack was designed and developed on the battlefield by Special Operations Snipers. I know we hear the word “operator” being thrown around a lot when it comes to the military community or gear, but what makes it “operator” worthy? The word operator is in reference to Tier 1 special operations units, commonly referred […]
Why Do You Stipple Your Weapon?
Taking an everyday carry or competition Glock to the shop to get a nice stippling job done on it is something that I’ve seen a lot of shooters doing lately. Sure, it looks really nice, especially with your favorite logo stippled into the grip, but why exactly are you doing it? When you take away the […]
300 meter AR-15 run, stop and shoot (In the rain)
I’m sure you’ve all heard the saying, “Train how you fight!” Here is a short clip of me and a Ranger brother on the range challenging and pushing each other to sharpen our skills. Having a partner with you on the range who will push you beyond what you are comfortable with is always a plus, […]
Reaper Tips: Mastering Negative Leads With a Precision Rifle
A negative lead is typically used when engaging a stagnant target while the shooter is moving. See how this can impact accuracy during precision shots.
Reaper Tips: Get Off the X
I am a firm believer in muscle memory. When or if you find yourself on a two-way gun range, you’ll find that your training and muscle memory will take over and things will just seem to happen without much thought behind it. Let’s talk about getting off the X. One of the downsides of training on many public […]
Reaper Tips: Don’t Touch the Barrel
We’ve been told not to rest the barrel of our rifle against an object while shooting, but what if that’s the only way to make the shot?
Reaper Tips: To MIL or Not to MIL
To MIL or not to MIL? It seems that the world of precision shooting is shifting from the MOA MIL-dot scope to the MIL/MIL scope. Find out why.