Thoughts?
Brad Miller's article.
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Ammo Accuracy in different guns - is there an issue?
Does your handgun prefer a certain brand, load, bullet, and grain weight? Does it really matter what ammo your handgun likes or does not like?
Thoughts?
Brad Miller's article.
Thoughts?
Brad Miller's article.
Point Shooting?
What is it? Do you use it? Can you learn how to use it? Is it practical in a defensive situation?
Here is an article that can answer a few of these questions.
Everything You Need To Know About Point Shooting
Here is an article that can answer a few of these questions.
Everything You Need To Know About Point Shooting
All About Precision Rimfire Competition
Precision Rimfire competition offers the thrills of long-range shooting similar to PRS, but with the cost-effectiveness of rimfire ammo.
“The technology has finally caught up to what many competitive shooters want now—precision-level accuracy in a .22 LR cartridge,” says Cole McCulloch, director of NRA Competitive Shooting and a strong proponent of the precision-rimfire discipline. “Now, a .22 LR rifle can be used in competition out to 300 yards.”
Read the article!
“The technology has finally caught up to what many competitive shooters want now—precision-level accuracy in a .22 LR cartridge,” says Cole McCulloch, director of NRA Competitive Shooting and a strong proponent of the precision-rimfire discipline. “Now, a .22 LR rifle can be used in competition out to 300 yards.”
Read the article!
Do you use an optic on your firearm? Is it Co-witnessed?
Interesting article from the Shooter's Log by Bob Campbell.
How to Co-witness Iron Sights With a Red Dot
How to Co-witness Iron Sights With a Red Dot
Friday, March 22, 2019
Wadcutters:
Was asked about this, and basically could not think of the correct terms to use. I used the term casing when I should have used lubrication and bands.
Here is a better way of describing them.
Wadcutter: A wadcutter has a flat or nearly flat front that is typically as wide as the caliber size or only slightly smaller in diameter than caliber size. For target shooting, a wadcutter cuts a very clean hole through the paper target, making it easier to score and ideally reducing errors in scoring the target in the favor of the shooter.[1] Because the flat nosed bullet is not well suited for feeding out of a magazine, wadcutters are normally used only in revolvers or in specially designed semi-automatic pistols, although this is not always the case as some wadcutters may have rounded bullet nose profiles. All lead wadcutters require proper lubrication to prevent leading of rifling and forcing cones when used in firearms.
Semiwadcutter: A semiwadcutter or SWC is a type of all-purpose bullet commonly used in revolvers. The SWC combines features of the wadcutter target bullet and traditional round nosed revolver bullets and is used in both revolver and pistol cartridges for hunting, target shooting, and plinking. Originally Keith specified a meplat that was 65% of the bullet caliber but later increased it to a 70% meplat. The other distinguishing characteristics of a "Keith-style" SWC are a double radius ogive, beveled crimp groove, three equal width driving bands, wide square bottomed grease groove, and a plain base with sharp corners. The wide forward driving band helps keep the bullet aligned as it jumps across the cylinder gap. Because of the three wide equal width driving bands, the total bearing surface is greater than half the overall length of the bullet. This large bearing surface helps the Keith-style SWC to be an inherently accurate bullet and minimizes leading from gas blow-by. The wide square bottom grease groove holds ample lubricant.
Was asked about this, and basically could not think of the correct terms to use. I used the term casing when I should have used lubrication and bands.
Here is a better way of describing them.
Wadcutter: A wadcutter has a flat or nearly flat front that is typically as wide as the caliber size or only slightly smaller in diameter than caliber size. For target shooting, a wadcutter cuts a very clean hole through the paper target, making it easier to score and ideally reducing errors in scoring the target in the favor of the shooter.[1] Because the flat nosed bullet is not well suited for feeding out of a magazine, wadcutters are normally used only in revolvers or in specially designed semi-automatic pistols, although this is not always the case as some wadcutters may have rounded bullet nose profiles. All lead wadcutters require proper lubrication to prevent leading of rifling and forcing cones when used in firearms.
Semiwadcutter: A semiwadcutter or SWC is a type of all-purpose bullet commonly used in revolvers. The SWC combines features of the wadcutter target bullet and traditional round nosed revolver bullets and is used in both revolver and pistol cartridges for hunting, target shooting, and plinking. Originally Keith specified a meplat that was 65% of the bullet caliber but later increased it to a 70% meplat. The other distinguishing characteristics of a "Keith-style" SWC are a double radius ogive, beveled crimp groove, three equal width driving bands, wide square bottomed grease groove, and a plain base with sharp corners. The wide forward driving band helps keep the bullet aligned as it jumps across the cylinder gap. Because of the three wide equal width driving bands, the total bearing surface is greater than half the overall length of the bullet. This large bearing surface helps the Keith-style SWC to be an inherently accurate bullet and minimizes leading from gas blow-by. The wide square bottom grease groove holds ample lubricant.
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Smith & Wesson Issues M&P 15-22 Safety Alert
by Guy J. Sagi - Tuesday, March 12, 2019Smith & Wesson has issued a consumer safety alert on all models of M&P 15-22 rifles and pistols manufactured prior to Feb. 1, 2019. If you have one of the firearms, immediately cease use until it has been inspected and, if necessary, the bolt replaced.
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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Is a range bag a necessity?
As a shooter, what else do you need other than your firearm and ammunition?
That is a personal question, that each of you needs to think about. Especially if you are new to shooting and coming to an indoor range (new shooter, please check out the new to shooting page on this blog).
If you ask any shooter, you will be surprised to learn that they all carry different items that they believe is important for them to have a successful shooting session at the range. Each shooter has their opinion of exactly what is needed.
Hopefully, you will decide, as you progress as a shooter, exactly which gear you need to have a successful outing at the range.
Here are a few basic items that you will most likely find in most shooters range bag:
1.) Ammunition
2.) Ear protection
3.) Eye protection
4.) Targets, unless you buy them at the range.
Give us your thoughts on what you would put in or already have in your range bag.
Your time is valuable. The time spent on the range shouldn’t be spent worrying if you’ve forgotten something. Pack along these items that you feel you need to free up the worry. Be safe on the range and don’t forget to introduce someone new to the shooting sports.
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