Excessive barrel temperature can reduce accuracy, increase copper fouling, and increase barrel wear. Using a cheap IR thermometer such as this one from Maplin can help you keep track of your barrel's temp. Small enough to keep in your range bag and it may save you some barrel life.
Great for load development too. It will enable you to make sure your barrel is at the same temperature for all your groups.
Thursday, 28 July 2011
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Case Trimming Gadget - The Worlds Finest Trimmer
Nice little gadget on reviewed 6mm-BR this morning - The Worlds Finest Trimmer.
I hate trimming cases so if this does everything it says on the tin I may have to invest in one (or a couple since they are calibre specific). Hopefully they'll bring out a Mk.2 which takes inserts or something.
Available here.
I hate trimming cases so if this does everything it says on the tin I may have to invest in one (or a couple since they are calibre specific). Hopefully they'll bring out a Mk.2 which takes inserts or something.
Available here.
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
The Heavy Bullet Conundrum
Here's and interesting article discussing the advantages and disadvantages of using light vs heavy bullets in .308:
The Heavy Bullet Conundrum
The Heavy Bullet Conundrum
Friday, 22 July 2011
The First Affordable FLIR System
Finally there is a FLIR system that is within the price range of shooters. It will be interesting to see how much they are when/if they make it over here though.
Thursday, 21 July 2011
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Animal Welfare Group Releasing Foxes
Sometimes you just can't believe the incompetence of some "Animal Welfare" groups.
Monday, 18 July 2011
Ultra Long Range Review of Android Shooter App
Another good post on 6mm-BR about the Android Shooter App. Sounds like a great app, almost sounds good enough to make me think about getting an Android phone instead of my iPhone.
I particularly like the Kestrel Bluetooth feature. I wonder if it works in real time? I doubt it but that would be really good.
I particularly like the Kestrel Bluetooth feature. I wonder if it works in real time? I doubt it but that would be really good.
Sources of Zero Shift
Interesting video and short article about Zero Shift on 6mm-BR today from Horus.
Friday, 15 July 2011
Another Magazine Available Online
Junior Shooters is not a magazine that I am familiar with but apparently it's been around a while in paper form. It's now available online.
Thursday, 14 July 2011
Gun Handling Tips
Different shooting positions for shooting off a bench or prone:
Free Recoil : Only your trigger finger and possibly your thumb from your firing hand touch the rifle. The rifle recoils in the bags until it contacts your shoulder after an inch or so of recoil. If firing with thumb contact also apply light, consistent pressure with your firing hand thumb usually on the back of the trigger guard.
One Handed Firm Hold: Full, firm but consistent contact with the firing hand and shoulder. The non firing hand can be used to support the butt by making a fist and placing it beneath the butt or if using a rear bag It allows you to reach around and adjust the rear bag.
Two Handed Firm Hold: Same as for the one handed method only this time the non firing hand supports the forend.
How you hold your rifle also depends, to a great extent, on the following:
1. Stability: If the position isn’t stable, then you aren't going to shoot well. Because of the amount of body contact with the ground and the low center of gravity prone is the most stable position.
2. Durability: If you change your position even slightly between one shot and the next it will affect your accuracy therefore, the position has to be durable. A properly fitting stock will help maintain position. Ideally, your cheek should never leave the comb during the string and your position must be as close to naturally looking strait forward as possible.
3. Comfort: You shouldn't feel any pain or discomfort whilst trying to mintain your postion. If you are not comfy it will affect the stability and durability of your shooting position.
Shooting Tips:
Free Recoil : Only your trigger finger and possibly your thumb from your firing hand touch the rifle. The rifle recoils in the bags until it contacts your shoulder after an inch or so of recoil. If firing with thumb contact also apply light, consistent pressure with your firing hand thumb usually on the back of the trigger guard.
One Handed Firm Hold: Full, firm but consistent contact with the firing hand and shoulder. The non firing hand can be used to support the butt by making a fist and placing it beneath the butt or if using a rear bag It allows you to reach around and adjust the rear bag.
Two Handed Firm Hold: Same as for the one handed method only this time the non firing hand supports the forend.
How you hold your rifle also depends, to a great extent, on the following:
1. Stability: If the position isn’t stable, then you aren't going to shoot well. Because of the amount of body contact with the ground and the low center of gravity prone is the most stable position.
2. Durability: If you change your position even slightly between one shot and the next it will affect your accuracy therefore, the position has to be durable. A properly fitting stock will help maintain position. Ideally, your cheek should never leave the comb during the string and your position must be as close to naturally looking strait forward as possible.
3. Comfort: You shouldn't feel any pain or discomfort whilst trying to mintain your postion. If you are not comfy it will affect the stability and durability of your shooting position.
Shooting Tips:
- Concentrate on your trigger contol. The trigger must be squeezed gently straight back; any twisting, pushing or moving side to side will ruin accuracy. Practice by dry firing with snap caps. Practicing in the dark may help you concentrate more on your actual trigger technique.
- Slow your breathing and heart rate as much as possible. There is a natural pause in your breathing after you have exhaled. I always time my shot to coincide with this pause and try not to think about it too much, just do it.
- Maintain and memorise your cheek weld, it must be consistent. Your head shouldn't be leaning over to one side, as above the alignment must be as close to naturally looking strait forward as possible.
- Don't fire too many shots in one go. Once fatigue starts to set in accuracy will deteriorate. This will also allow your barrel to cool.
- When shooting with a bipod push forward slightly on the rifle to improve stability.
- Use a sling. Even a simple carry sling wrapped around your non firing hand will improve stability in most positions.
- Practice! There is no substitute for trigger time. Competition and advice from others is the quickest way to learn. Get out there and try different shooting styles and positions and you'll soon lear what works for you.
Monday, 11 July 2011
Refurbish Your Brass
Here's an interesting new service that's being offered in the UK. Refurbish your old brass by having it annealed. At £23 per hundred it makes it quite attractive compared to new brass prices, and if you've ever tried to anneal your own brass, you'll know how time consuming and how much of a pain it can be.
Target Shooter App
The July issue of Target Shooter is now available as an App. May and June are available free but future editions will be 59p which is still very cheap for such a great mag. The online versions will still be available free.
Friday, 8 July 2011
Wind Reading Articles
Want to improve your wind reading skills? Here are 10 of best articles/discussions I've found on the subject:
http://www.sniperflashcards.com/windreading.php
http://www.6mmbr.com/windreading.html
http://www.6mmbr.com/Winddrift.html
http://www.odcmp.org/1206/USAMU_Wind1.asp
http://www.odcmp.org/0107/default.asp?page=USAMU_WIND2
http://www.shooting-the-breeze.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5569
http://www.ultimatesniper.com/Docs/21.PDF
http://cheaperthandirt.com/blog/?p=2262
http://www.snipersparadise.com/bits-o-wisdom/basics/71-reading-wind-there-are-no-flags-on-the-battlefield
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=985972
http://www.sniperflashcards.com/windreading.php
http://www.6mmbr.com/windreading.html
http://www.6mmbr.com/Winddrift.html
http://www.odcmp.org/1206/USAMU_Wind1.asp
http://www.odcmp.org/0107/default.asp?page=USAMU_WIND2
http://www.shooting-the-breeze.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5569
http://www.ultimatesniper.com/Docs/21.PDF
http://cheaperthandirt.com/blog/?p=2262
http://www.snipersparadise.com/bits-o-wisdom/basics/71-reading-wind-there-are-no-flags-on-the-battlefield
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=985972
Thursday, 7 July 2011
July Issue of Varmint Hunter
The July Issue of Varmint Hunter is available online now. You can only view the full issue if you subscribe.
Wednesday, 6 July 2011
Another Free Online Magazine
Hunting Illustrated is a free online magazine by Christensen who are better known (to me anyway) for their carbon fibre barrels and rifles.
Tuesday, 5 July 2011
Exploded Firearms Diagrams
Looking for exploded firearms diagrams? Try these two links and you'l probably find what your looking for. Between the two of them they have diagrams for most rifles, shotguns or pistols.
http://www.okiegunsmithshop.com/lvl25.html
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/schematics/default.aspx
http://www.okiegunsmithshop.com/lvl25.html
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/schematics/default.aspx
Monday, 4 July 2011
Petition to Relax the Ban on .22 Target Pistols in the UK
Here is a petition to relax the ban on target pistols in the UK. Not that our government will take any notice but the more signatures the better the chances.
Friday, 1 July 2011
July Issue of Target Shooter
The July Issue of Target Shooter is available now.
This Month Includes:
This Month Includes:
- The results from the Egg Shoot
- A review of the Desert Tactical Arms Bullpup
- New F-Class Bipods
Simple Tactical Bolt Handle Modification
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