Some shooters prefer to holdover, some shooters prefer to dial dope. Whichever method you prefer, if you compete in precision rifle racegun type matches like the Precision Rifle Series, the time will come where you will have to dial for either elevation or for windage on some stages in order to make the impacts. Yes holdover is faster, and preferred if you shoot a stage … [Read more...] about Scope Adjustments: Dialing for Dope
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How To Make A Bolt Action Rifle Smoother
So you just bought a new rifle, or that brand new rifle custom action and you want to ensure you prepare it correctly so it is protected and runs smoothly. Or you already have a rifle that you just want to protect better, or want it to run more smoothly and last longer. Here is the tried, tested and proven method and products needed for how to make a bolt action rifle smoother. … [Read more...] about How To Make A Bolt Action Rifle Smoother
Gun Cleaning 101
Don’t laugh. One of my favorite parts about shooting precision rifle competitions is cleaning my rifle in the hotel or my house the morning after. I guess it helps me to connect with the gun and, care for it, protect it and get it ready for the next range session or PRS comp. Although there are some people that clean gun after every use, I usually only clean my rifle every 200 … [Read more...] about Gun Cleaning 101
What to Wear Precision Rifle Shooting
Precision rifle shooting, with race-gun events like the Precision Rifle Series and the National Rifle League, needs freedom of movement, whilst often needing protection from the elements or on the knees. It is a smart idea to be prepared for all possible weather conditions, as rain or snow does not stop or delay any precision rifle match, so in this article, I will be … [Read more...] about What to Wear Precision Rifle Shooting
How to Level a Scope on a Rifle
Knowing how to level a scope on a rifle, is as important for your precision and long range rifle shooting, as the correct ballistic calculation is, or maybe even more so. You see, when you fire a round from a rifle, it start falling down to earth because of gravity, and as gravity works in a straight line down to earth, it will fall exactly vertical, down to earth. For this … [Read more...] about How to Level a Scope on a Rifle