Even slight torque on a rifle system can reduce hit percentage.
Even small amounts of torque can significantly impact shot groups, so be mindful of the influence of torque.
Tripod Anatomy
This article is written as background and general information for the shooter unfamiliar with using a tripod to develop language and functional understanding of the major components of a tripod. By naming, identifying visually, and briefly covering their functions, we can build a solid foundation for more detailed information.
The Hourglass Effect
In this article, I explore what I've termed the "hourglass effect," which examines the performance differences between lighter, faster rounds and heavier, slower rounds of the same caliber.
Insights from NRL Hunter:
The primary issue for many was target acquisition speed in both locating targets as well as re locating in riflesope. Despite self-assessments suggesting proficiency, over half of the competitors struggled significantly in this skill alone, either failing to locate targets or re-engage them after initial contact. This widespread challenge underscores the need for focused practice on quickly locating and engaging targets using both binoculars and riflescopes.
The Kraft Challenge: Enhancing Shooter Marksmanship through Structured Assessment
Armed with detailed performance insights, shooters can develop a focused training regimen based on their specific needs. By consistently tracking progress and adjusting training strategies, a shooter can measure tangible improvements in their marksmanship, reflecting in increased hit percentages across various shooting scenarios.
The Essential Fundamentals Of Precision Long Range Rifle
Long range shooting is a journey. Little did I know, as a young Marine recruited to Surveillance – Target Acquisition Platoon in 1986, that I would still be in this game some thirty-seven years later. That is how some journeys are. One doesn’t realize that a journey has been undertaken until time passes and you …
Team communication
Importance of team communication and simplicity Having watched so many teams in a performance setting I have separated out team communication as the dynamic that makes the biggest difference. It is crucial that shooting partners in a competitive context (and I would imagine in others) communicate in a way that’s very clear and straight to …
Dissecting your shot groups
I think of these as distinct layers of error that stack to produce the resulting final size of your shot pattern, but its relevant because the individual components DO stack into each other and CAN be reduced individually to shrink the pattern with focus and effort.
The Too Long Article On Level Use For Precision Rifle:
BigJimFish discusses the use of levels in precision rifles with some numbers on their importance, provides instructions for mounting scopes with a level, and discusses a variety of types of level as well as specific products.
