Jim Fischer, Author at Snipers Hide

Zero Compromise ZC420 mounted on my Kelbly Atlas Tactical in a Grayboe Ridgeback Stock

Zero Compromise Optics’ ZC420 MPCT1 Scope Review

BigJimFish reviews the ZC420 rifle scope with the MPCT1 reticle from Zero Compromise Optics, the new high-end scope company co-owned by Jeff Huber of Nightforce and Kahles fame.

Ballistics Gear Reviews

TriggerTech 700 Platform Two-Stage Triggers Review

BigJimFish Reviews the new Diamond and Special Two-Stage 700 Platform Triggers from TriggerTech

Shooting with the Zero Compromise ZC420, on my Proof Carbon Barreled Vudoo V-22 in an MDT XRS Chassis with TriggerTech Special Two-Stage trigger

Gear Reviews Long Range Shooting Precision RIfles

MDT XRS Chassis: Chassis features with traditional stock geometry and feel

BigJimFish Reviews the MDT XRS Chassis system for Remington 700 SA, Savage SA, Tika SA, Howa 1500 SA, and Rem 783 SA pattern rifles. Chassis has a hybrid plastichassis construction with traditional stock geometry. Composition, design, fit, appearance, machining, adjust ability, and suitability for PRS completion are discussed.

Starting some fresh test loads with the RCBS MatchMaster dies and powder measure

Accuracy Ballistics Gear Reviews Long Range Shooting

RCBS MatchMaster powder measure and dies review by BigJimFish

BigJimFish reviews the new RCBS MatchMaster powder measure and dies as well as provides some quantitative data on the effect of powder charge weight variation on down range vertical spread

Oven bake polymer clay grip build outs on four of my rifles

Accuracy Fundamentals of Marksmanship Long Range Shooting Precision RIfles

COVID Quarantine driving you mad? Get a grip. Or, build one!

BigJimFish discusses improving firing hand fit with grip build outs made from polymer oven bake clay.

Former NCAA all American and U.S. Shooting team member Luke Johnson lot testing an Anne at the new Ohio Lapua rimfire testing facility

Accuracy Ballistics

.22lr lot testing at Lapua’s indoor 100m test facility. What should you expect in gains?

BigJimFish visits the new Lapua rimfire test center location in Ohio and discusses lot testing .22lr with some quantitative data.

Athlon Midas TAC 5-25x56mm on the Kelbly Atlas and the Lapua .223 ammo it likes best.

Gear Reviews Long Range Shooting Riflescope

BigJimFish’s Review of the Midas TAC 5-25x56mm Scope

Athlon Midas TAC 5-25x56mm on Kelbly Atlas Tactical with it’s Favorite Lapua Ammo Table of Contents:– Background– Unboxing and Physical Description– Reticle– Comparative Optical Evaluation– Mechanical Testing and Turret Discussion:– Summary and Conclusion– Testing Methodology Background: This Midas Tac 5-25×56 is the third scope I have reviewed from the relatively new Athlon optics company. Started …

BigJimFish’s Sightron S-Tac 4-20X50FFPZSIRMH Scope Review

Sightron S-Tac 4-20X50FFPZSIRMH on Kelbly Atlas Tactical with it’s Favorite Lapua Ammo Table of Contents:– Background– Unboxing and Physical Description– Reticle– Comparative Optical Evaluation– Mechanical Testing and Turret Discussion:– Summary and Conclusion– Testing Methodology Background: Sightron is best known in the target shooting community for producing solid no frills scopes at prices lower than comparable …

BigJimFish’s Meopta Optika6 5-30×56 RD FFP Scope Review

The shooter’s view behind the Meopta Optika6 5-30×56 RD FFP scope Table of Contents:– Background– Unboxing and Physical Description– Reticle– Comparative Optical Evaluation– Mechanical Testing and Turret Discussion:– Summary and Conclusion– Testing Methodology Background: Meopta is an optics manufacturer located in the Czech Republic. They represent what is probably the most vertically integrated of …

Barrel Tuning Factory Ammo?

BigJimFish offers an introduction into the concept of barrel tuning and tests whether it is a viable way to improve performance with factory ammunition.