Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph, review after a year of use
BigJimFish reviews the Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph after a year of use
The Wheel of Time
In long-range shooting, understanding what affects accuracy at different distances can feel like cracking a code for the first time. Time of Flight (TOF)—the time it takes for a bullet to reach the target—is a critical factor in this equation. Different aspects of performance that we look for as shooters with goals appear in different …
Out of the box, the Safran Vectronix Vector X Laser Rangefinding Binoculars Review
Jim Fischer reviews the Safran Vectronix Vector X laser rangefinding binoculars, a new offering from the people who brought you the Terrapin that features optical performance competitive with Leica Geovids and ranging performance competitive with the Sig 10k.
Sequel to the Game Changer, the Sig Kilo 10K-ABS HD Gen II Rangefinding Binoculars Review
Jim Fischer reviews the Sig Kilo 10K-ABS HD Gen II laser rangefinding binoculars, Sig’s blue tint removed and updated second generation follow up to their category redefining 10K rangefinding binoculars.
The Straight Dope: Opinion Piece.
Many of us that get into precision shooting gravitate to the word “precision” and are compulsive about finding the perfect and exact ballistic solution, the perfect ammo load, or thinking we can derive perfect environmental and wind readings. As much as our typical compulsion for precise answers drives us, this sport humbles us to get comfortable accepting inherent variables and the reality of rounding.
Why Gravity Ballistics?
As precision long range rifle instructors, our problem was a full line of students each with his or her own rifle, caliber, and numerous parameters and cartridges all flying at different speeds at different weights with different characteristics.
Getting Started with a Wind Meter
Reading the wind is one of the bedrock skills of long-range shooting. It, along with range estimation and good firing technique, make up the foundation of long-range precision shooting, the base upon which nearly all advanced skills build. In days past, making wind calls was as much art as skill, and it could only be …
Why we Train
Situation You prepare to take your first shot of the day at distance after checking zero. Zero was fine. You are comfortable with your ballistic data for the sake of this conversation. You pick a target at 800 yards with your 308 and notice that it is .5 mil wide. You make your best wind …
Examining SmartScopes with the Sig BDX 2.0 System and Sierra6BDX Scope Review
BigJimFish examines the SmartScope concept with a review of the Sig BDX 2.0 system and Sierra6 BDX 3-18x44 scope
