Courtesy of Tactical Life In June, a Canadian Special Forces sniper set a new record by killing an ISIL fighter from a distance of about 2.2 miles. The shot was taken using a McMillan TAC-50, bolt action rifle. To the precision shooting community, the weapon of choice is not a … [Read more...]
If you've done any precision shooting through magnified optics, you're probably aware of the effect mirage has on your visibility. The shimmering heat waves reduce optical clarity and can be a big distraction. This problem is compounded when shooting suppressed as the can is … [Read more...]
The Ruger Precision Rifle is a very accurate and affordable rifle right out of the box. Advertising sub minute of angle accuracy from the factory cold hammer-forged 4140 chrome-moly steel barrel. Having shot almost 1000 rounds through the trusty steel barrel, I can concur with … [Read more...]
I've been a big fan of TAB GEAR products for some time now. My first encounter with TAB GEAR was during a sniper train-up before a deployment with the 75th Ranger Regiment, and I was thoroughly impressed with the quality of one of their first sniper slings. Since then, I've seen … [Read more...]
The Nikon Black X1000 series is a recent release from the well-known Japanese optics and imaging equipment manufacturer. Designed from the ground up as a dedicated precision riflescope, this line is catering to the demanding shooter rather than the casual plinker or fair weather … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
