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.
shooting better
The Carbine and the Rifle at Unkown Distance: The Value of Velocity
I read about plenty of shooters who pat themselves on the back for hitting a target at 400-500-600-700 yards with their SBR in 5.56 or .300 blackout. These shooters have…read more →
Bullet Drop Compensation for Everybody: The Chest, the Head, and the Hat.
A Rifleman should have a working knowledge of bullet drop and range estimation, regardless of his weapon or his lack of a bullet compensating drop reticule. The ability to roughly…read more →
Set Your Gun Up to Force Effective Recoil Management
We like to think of the AR15 as an ergonomic weapon. It is… but those ergonomic advantages are lost on many shooters, especially new shooters, after they set up their…read more →
ACOG TA31F: Intial Thoughts
Going used was a good decision. The ACOG is a product that is built tough enough to stand a lifetime of use. The forging of the aluminum housing is solid,…read more →
I Have Decided to Become a Rifleman
Here and today I have decided to pursue an elusive dream of mine. I have always thought of myself as a good shot… but I have never had an opportunity to apply any skills I might have into a setting that truly tests my abilities. I have recently become a member of a gun club with a 600 yard rifle range. I need a rifle.
I want a practical rifle.
I want something with a chrome lined barrel, iron sights, a long sight radius, and a pedigree for reliability and accuracy.
I will be commencing to build a new rifle soon.