A “Short Range” Trip: Re-Zero at 25 Yards
I made some major changes to my rifles a few weeks ago, requiring me to quickly re-zero at 25 yards. My local gun club is shutting down, so I had…read more →
The New Rifleman
In pursuit of practical marksmanship.
Learning To Shoot
Sight Radius, Iron Sight Aperture, and Target Fideility
Focus on the front sight, crystal clear… pull the trigger slowly to the rear. Ding! Hit! The above mantra is baked into many a seasoned rifleman’s mind. If it isn’t…read more →
Why the German #4 Still Rocks
There are lots of whiz bang reticles on the market, but one of the revelations I had about a year ago is how important the “old time” German #4 and…read more →
The Rifle Vs. The Carbine: Data Points
I wish i had a ton of money (and time) to evaluate statistical differences in shooters, their gear, and hit probability. People who have more money than me (like the…read more →
The Ultimate Guide to Iron Sights Ver 1.0
Everything I know laid out in a easy to follow manner. Expect updates. Oh yes.
After Action Report: Pirates of Texas Carbine Championship
It’s been about 3 years since I competed with a rifle IIRC. Last time I was all geared up, I had the match carpet tugged out from under me by…read more →
Kopin Corp’s PATS System
Back in 2014 I broke this technology after stumbling across slides on google images. I think I may have angered Trijicon though since I don’t think they wanted to share. Well,…read more →
Choosing a Fighting Variable Part 1: Reticle Design and Illumination
Variables. Ton’s of options. Let’s set some ground-rules here. I can’t possibly cover all the variables on the market. I can’t possibly describe the variety in reticle designs and methods…read more →
Have “Mil Spec” barrels become below average?
It’s a competitive market. Your choice for barrel companies has expanded exponentially since the AWB sunset. Who do you give your money to? We obviously have different shooting goals in…read more →
Everything’s Legal. Well almost… Welcome to the New Face of CMP / High-Power
Let’s call this the post irons era. The prime objective of the CMP rule changes of 2016 are to promote participation. For a organization that has been slow to change, the…read more →