If the wind was constant like gravity, making long-range first shot hits would be easy. However, the wind isn’t constant, it’s always changing, often second to second.
How To Estimate Wind for Long-Range Shooting
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Happy Holidays and Good Hunting From Ballistic!
Hunting is all about making memories and the thrill of the hunt, and there’s no better time to create thrilling memories than the Holidays, when friends and family come together.
SABER M700 Precision Rifle Mammoth Sniper Challenge Field Test
This SABER M700 Precision Rifle represents the level of accuracy and precision that Ashbury strives to deliver to each of our customers be it in a production factory or custom hand crafted precision
New Mc3 Tradition Stock Series for the Remington 700
Formulated from a proprietary polymer, this classic hunting stock is modeled after McMillan’s best-selling hunting stock, the Game Scout and is compatible with most Remington 700 models.
SAUER S100 Rifles Now Shipping in 6.5 PRC
J. P. Sauer & Sohn, Germany’s oldest gunmaker, is now shipping all versions of its SAUER S100 bolt-action rifle in a 6.5 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) chambering with prices starting at $799.
Ballistic Provides Precision Shooting Solutions in Winter Temps
With winter nearly upon us (and, in some cases, already on us hard), longer-range hunters must be ready to make precise shots despite cold weather. Ballistic can be a huge help here.
New Flatline Bullet for Shorter Distances Hits the Market
Warner Tool Company announced today the availability of its 6mm 88gr, a shorter-distance flatline bullet with ballistic performance unrivaled by anything in its weight class.
Minute of Angle for Assassins
Contributor John McNair offers us some education on minute of angle calculation for long distance shooting with a pretend Spy thriller twist.
Consistency Reloading Tips for Precision Long-Range Shooting
When you are reloading always think consistency. The more you can keep all variables the same from cartridge to cartridge the better results you’ll achieve on the range.
Precision Rifle Data for Long-Range Shooting: Building Range Logs
Tom McHale schools us on how he builds range logs with precision rifle data for getting on zero when long-range shooting.
Anticipated Long Range National Matches Return Met With Success in 2018
At the 2018 National Matches at Camp Perry, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) introduced its new series of Long Range events to competitors.
SABER M700 Sport-TAC Takes on Montana Big Game Hunting
This hunting season we wanted to get the SABER M700 Sport-TAC, into the hands of an experienced big game hunter to see how APO’s purpose-built sport utility rifle performs in the wild!
Outdoor Solutions Adds ZEISS as Partner for Long-Range Shooting Schools
The partnership entails providing each long-range shooting student with the latest innovative ZEISS products, including riflescopes, binoculars and spotting scopes.
Warne’s Precision Bipod Now Shipping
The Warne Skyline Precision Bipod is the most functional, ergonomic and strongest bipod on the market today.
Scary Precision Calculations With the Ballistic Load Library
Any ballistic app can crank out calculations. Just plug in some numbers and the app will kick back its own set of calculations. Easy, right?
First and Second Focal Plane in Rifle Scopes for Dummies
When you hear terminology like first and second focal plane it sounds like serious physics is about to come at you like a spider monkey, but actually first and second focal plane is pretty simple.
Halo Z1000 Laser Rangefinder has the Power to Range Gargantuan Distances
The new Halo Z1000 laser rangefinder is a precise and finely engineered tool that will aid in conservation and contribute to the success of many hunts over many seasons.
Silent Legion .338 Lapua Suppressor for Snipers and Distance Shooting
Adding a Silent Legion .338 Lapua mag suppressor to your rifle just makes sense for regular shooters and tactical applications.
Accu-Tac FC-5 QD Bipod – Review
The Accu-Tac FC-5 QD bipod is a great option for a shooter that requires the most stable shooting position possible.
Vortex Strike Eagle 4-24×50 Rifle Scope – Win this Scope & a Rifle
You might already know that AmmoLand News is giving away a sweet 6.5mm Creedmoor AR-10 rifle. To add some icing to the cake, the winner will also receive this Vortex Strike Eagle 4-24×50 Scope.
MDT Tactical Folding Stock Adapters – Review
MDT Tactical released folding stock adapters. These adapters let the user fold their stock to the side of their rifle similar to a side folding AK.
Swagger Hunter42 and Hunter29 Bipods Elevate Your Experience
Swagger Bipods offer adaptability to get a rest no matter where your shot opportunity occurs. Simply attach it to your rifle, extend the legs, and use wherever you like to hunt or shoot.
Savage Chambers MSR 10 Long Range in 6mm Creedmoor
Savage’s MSR 10 Long Range is now available in the 6mm Creedmoor chambering. Shipments of these firearms have been delivered to dealers.
McMillan Adds In-House Videos to Social Media Channels
McMillan has recently released videos across their social media platforms that provide insight into an exciting new product that will soon hit the market, as well as a deep look into production.
Halo XLR1500 Laser Rangefinder Provides Ranging out to 1,500 Yards
Halo’s new XLR1500 reaches farther than any Halo rangefinder ever has before, giving rifle hunters and long-range target shooters impressive accuracy at up to 1500 yards.
Swagger Hunter29 Bipod – Testimonials that Speak for Themselves
The adaptability of the Swagger Hunter29 is what sets it apart from the competition.
Quick Turrets & Reticle “How To” Primer for Long-Range Shooters
Tom McHale schools us on the proper use of quick turrets and scope reticles when shooting for long distances in this continuation of his article series on long-range shooting.
Ruger Precision Rifle in 6.5mm Creedmoor, a Lot of Gun for the Price
My overall impression of the Ruger Precision Rifle in 6.5mm Creedmoor is simple. It’s a lot of gun for the price considering what’s in this build and how it shoots, that seems like a deal to me.
Silent Legion .300 Norma Magnum Suppressor
Silent Legion is empowering long-range shooters by suppressing their sound without influencing accuracy.
How to Use a Ballistic Computer for Long Range Shooting
Shooter Tom Mchale gives us the need to know info on how to use a ballistic computer for cool things like long range shooting.
