820 yard Coyote The truck thermometer read 28° as we stepped out of the truck into the crisp morning air. Zac and I loaded up our coyote gear into …
Shooting and Bowling, whats it have in common?
Shooting and Bowling There is an interesting theory in psychology called the Dunning-Kruger effect. In a nutshell, it discusses the ability of experienced and in-experienced individuals to evaluate …
Is your rifle actually Sub MOA accurate
What is the difference between accuracy and precision? In the most concise way to describe for shooting terms, accuracy is how close to your aimpoint did you impact. Speaking in terms of groups, accuracy is how close is the center of your group to aimpoint. Precision, meanwhile, is the actual refinement of measure, or tightness, of the group. Let me use a graphic here. Assume these groups were all shot with perfect trigger breaks and the reticles resting in the middle of the small center dot.
The Experience of a First Goose Hunt
The sounds of “honking” in the distance begins and suddenly the sounds of feathers cutting through the air is heard; our prize has arrived.
Don’t Be Intimidated, Overcome and get out shooting!
We have all been there at some point. Watching the videos and pictures popping up on your social media feeds, searching YouTube, waiting for someone in the background to call out “IMPACT!” All the while thinking to ourselves “Man that looks like fun,” and then the excuses start rolling into our brains because it’s new to us, we don’t know what to expect and let’s face it, it’s just down right intimidating thinking about showing up to a Precision Rifle Match and shooting next to some of these people we are watching.
Is seeking ¼ Minute precision worth it?
Whether we are perusing forums, pages on Facebook, or just talking with friends at the range, we inevitably find someone asking how to improve the precision of their rifle. But is it worth chasing?
Can New Hunters/Shooters Effectively Hunt At Long Range?
When the proper steps are followed, I firmly believe that a newer hunter/shooter is capable of hunting at distances far exceeding what they ever dreamed possible. While I won’t purposely set up a new shooter on a long shot, having the capability can really increase the odds of getting your tag filled.
Will chasing new gear make you better?
I will preface with this: equipment used for our love of long-range shooting and competing is constantly evolving and stretching the capabilities of our discipline. However, the gear itself is not what makes us better, and we need to stop making purchasing decisions as such.