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A Shooter’s Advice on Where to Spend Your X-Mas Cash
Let’s explore how you can use those X-Mas gift cards to make meaningful upgrades that enhance both your gun handling performance and safety.
Simple Suppressor Care: Keeping Your Can Clean Without the Hassle ~ VIDEO
If you are new to the world of suppressors, maintenance and care might seem intimidating, but according to SilencerCo, keeping your suppressor in top shape is simpler than you think.
The Long Range Shooting Guide, Part 1: Theory
When you boil down all the complexity, you really only have to worry about two things: how far the bullet falls before it hits the target and how far the wind blows it sideways.
Optics Light Transmission: More Than Meets the Eye ~ Vortex Nation #10MinuteTalk — VIDEO
Understanding the science behind shooting sports optics light transmission can significantly impact your experience and performance in the field or at the range.
.308 Winchester: The Most Versatile Cartridge Ever? ~ Vortex Nation Cartridge Talks VIDEO
The .308 Winchester has proven itself as a versatile, reliable, and highly capable cartridge. Whether you’re hunting in the Midwest, competing in a multi-gun match, or shooting long-range targets, the .308 delivers.
Five AR Rifle Builder Mistakes You Should Avoid ~ VIDEO
Steve and Caleb from Brownells delve deep into the crucial aspects of AR-15 assembly that can make or break your build. Avoid these mistakes on your next rifle build.
How to Tune Your 8 Position Gas Block on the PSA JAKL Rifle ~ VIDEO
Here’s a simple guide to help you adjust the gas block on your PSA JAKL or similar gas blow back operated rifle.
Mastering the Art of Rifle Scope Mounting ~ VIDEO
The Hornady crew start by covering recommended tools and then dive deep into the process of installing the rings and then mounting and leveling rifle scopes.
How to Zero a Riflescope in 3 Shots or Less ~ VIDEO
Understanding how riflescope adjustments translate to on-target results. With a steady hand you can dial in corrections, ensuring each movement is deliberate and precise to get you on target fast.
Practical Accuracy: How Does Your Rifle Really Shoot? ~ VIDEO
Modern Sporting Rifles that are built for high-volume shooting should have different accuracy testing than a standard bench rifle. Its time to redesign the test.
Ballistic App Pro Shooting Tip: All The Inputs Matter! ~ VIDEO
Using various loads, Ballistic’s calculations reveal that various sight heights for the same loads don’t have a huge effect-up close.
Running the Walther P22 Q Pistol, Beginner’s Guide ~ VIDEOS
The Walther P22 Q pistol. The new purchaser of one of these has a steep, but not impossible learning curve toward its safe operation. Let’s break it down with some simple steps.
Pistol Shooting Positions: Weaver Vs. Isosceles
If you’re a true student of the gun, you should be familiar with both the Weaver and Isosceles shooting positions.
Four Pistol Reload Methods & Nine Magazine Tips
Even for trained shooters it is difficult to reload your gun in high stress situations. Here are 4 reloading techniques that could save your life…
Red Dot Sights – Top Ten Shopping Tips & Best Red-Dot Optics
Red dot sight and optics expert, Michael D. Faw gives us some tips on shopping for Red Dot sights as well as his top three picks of the best red dots for your firearms.
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.
The #1 Mistake Shooters Make When Training
For several years of shooting courses, I identified one major mistake that makes about 90% of beginners.
Get A Grip: Proper Grip Essential For Shooting Precision
A proper grip will determine whether you will have proper finger placement on the trigger and if you will be able to shoot and control the gun through recoil.
Drawing A Pistol From Concealment, Part 2: Re-holstering And Apparel Choices
There will never be a contest on the planet to see who can get their gun back in the holster the fastest. Learn how to re-holster the right way, and what to wear to make it easier.
How to Shoot At Moving Targets
Like most things that are made to look effortless, there’s a lot more technique and consideration that goes into shooting moving targets.
Recoil Mechanics: How To Manage Recoil and Be Accurate
A lot of competitive shooters think if they mash the trigger hard and fast, they’ll be better shooters. Well, that’s not really how it works.
Equal Height, Equal Light: Getting Your Pistol Sights On Target The Right Way
NRA Training Counselor Program Coordinator Andy Lander discusses the secrets to success of using your body to help you achieve proper pistol sight alignment.
What Does ‘Match Grade’ as in Match Grade Ammo or Guns Actually Mean?
Match grade ammunition, match grade rifles? Alien Gear Holsters’ Sam Hoober debunks the phrase “match grade,” does the term have any useful meaning left?
First Shot On Target Drill, Learn To Shoot Better From The Karate Kid
Repetition and muscle memory applies to a whole slew of important life skills like separating Oreo cookies, hitting the brakes when the idiot in front of you is busy texting, and yes, shooting a gun.
Gunwerks: Long Range Pursuit – S1 E18 Long Range Competition in Utah
This week, our friends Todd and Tyler are participating in an exciting long-range shooting competition — the Vortex Extreme Shooting Competition at Spirit Ridge Rifle Golf in Tremonton, Utah.
CrossOver Gear for Competition Shooting & Hunting
Individuals who wish to excel at shooting sports first need to combine the correct fundamentals of marksmanship with the proper gear…
Caution: Watch How You Are Loading Those Semi-Automatic Rifles
If you have a semi-automatic rifle that has a free-floating firing pin do NOT drop a round in the breach & let the bolt slam forward…
Its About Shooting Fundamentals, Fundamentals & Fundamentals
It is time for Law Enforcement to join the 21st century to teach Law Enforcement Officers the difference between training and practice or qualification.
Semi Auto Handgun vs Revolvers & Other Energy Wasting Arguments
As with almost all ridiculous arguments over shooting technique and choice of gear, the right answer lies between your ears…