Transonic Bullet Stability

Great article in 6mm-BR about Transonic Bullet Flight. Well worth a read.

UPDATE:

There is a discussion on Varminting UK about which bullet/rifle combo's have been proven to remain stable through the transonic and into the subsonic stage. Read more here:

http://varmintinguk.freeforums.net/thread/393/bullets-remain-stable-transonic-stage

Comprehensive Primer Size Chart

This is a great chart for those who are researching an unusual caliber:

http://www.grafs.com/uploads/technical-resource-pdf-file/12.pdf

Another good blog site

There's an interesting article today on 6mm-BR:

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2015/04/ringing-steel-at-1500-yards-with-a-little-help-from-ab-kestrel/

Follow the link within the article to the blog site, it's well worth a look:

http://www.ryansrangereport.com/


Some good videos on their YouTube Channel. I'm following quite a few good YouTube channels now, think that'll have to be the subject of a future post. Let me know if there are any you think are worthy of including and I'll do top 10 or something.

I've updated the links page too.

The Future of Optics

Amazing technology:

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2015/02/revolutionary-flexible-lens-optics-technology-zooms-instantly/

New shooting forum

http://varmintinguk.freeforums.net/

Great new forum for people who actually go shooting and don't just talk about it. Keyboard warriors need not apply!

Gear Reviews - Blog site

This is without a doubt one of the most interesting and informative websites I have ever found on shooting:

http://precisionrifleblog.com

Great blog for gear reviews with real world test results. The level of detail they go into and the range of gear tested is unsurpassed.

There is a particularly good test one tactical scopes. Also, good information on what the people who are winning are using.

This website is like a book you can't put down. I'm hooked.

Does Barrel Twist Rate Affect Muzzle Velocity?

There is a good write up on 6mm-BR today of an extract from Bryan Litz's new book Modern Advancements in Long-Range Shooting.


Does Barrel Twist Rate Affect Muzzle Velocity?

The results are surprising. 5 fps for a 4" change in twist.

I've also found out you can now get some of Litz's books on a kindle.

Lapua's New Products Brass

Lapua will introduce 3 new cases to its brass line up in 2015:

• 300 AAC Blackout (300 BLK)
• 7mm-08 Rem
• 8x57 JS

I'm specifically interested in the 7-08. I’ve just received my 7-08 and I’ll be doing a reloading guide for it soon.

Lapua hasn’t updated its new products page yet but read more at 6mm-BR.

Deer Seasons

Start of the:

• Red Hind
• Fallow Doe
• Sika Stag
• Sika Hind
• Roe Doe
• Chinese Water Deer

Seasons

The Badger Cull

I see the Antis are as well informed as ever:

Telegraph - Badger protesters target country sports like hunting and shooting

“Forthampton shooting estate is as you probably know covered in footpaths. Making the sabotage of there business very very easy, if anyone walks along the footpaths during a shoot they have to break their rifles and wait for you to go."

Rifles, for pheasants, come on! Try a bit harder with your facts please. Probably the same logic they use to argue against the cull.

Pheasant Shooting Season Starts Today

New Shooting Service

Eye Candy Loaders - I think the name explains the idea quite well.

Rifle and Ammunition Technical Drawings/Specifications

Need and technical drawing for a certain calibre or almost anything else, then try this.

It has military standards and specifications for most things, including small arms.

Berger's 1st Reloading Manual

Berger have launched their 1st Reloading Manual.

Not just a reloading manual but appears to have quite a few interesting technical subjects discussed as well.

I've got my name down for one.

Ballistic FTE/AE App

Ballistic AE (FTE) just introduced what I think is going to be a game changer in terms of ballistics apps, Multiple wind entries:

You can now enter multiple wind speeds and  angles at different ranges and it will calculate a solution for you. This has been one thing I think has been lacking from ballistics software for a while.

UKV MQC

The Inaugural UKV Mendip Quarry Challenge took place on the 8^th September 2012. Check out the write up on the UKV site. There are many events like this in the States but very few here in the UK hopefully the success of this one will inspire people to run similar events.

There is an appetite for this type of shooting in the UK we just need more venues to run the events.

Weather History

Having been to the Range this weekend and forgotten to fill out the Atmospheric details in my log book I though I'd try to find a weather history provider. This is what I found:

Weather History

Location specific and gives all the relevant info for shooters such as Barro Pressure, Temperature, etc.

Shooting Poster/Wallpaper

Here's a nice poster or desktop wallpaper from 6mm-BR:

Mail Call Mondays

The latest Mail Call Monday is out.

Weekends are for Shooting

Weekends are for shooting, or if you feel like it, this weekend, watching shooting:

Saturday:

Women's 50m 3 Position Rifle

Women's Trap

Sunday:

Men's 50m Pistol

Men's Trap

Think I'd still rather be out shooting myself. Have a good weekend.

General Shooting News

Watch out for the Men's Double Trap today. We've got a real chance of gold in the form of Peter Wilson.

It's also the Men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Qualifications today.

The August Issue of Target Shooter is out.

The August Issue of SSUSA is out.

The August Issue of Barnes Club-X Newsletter is out.

Olympic Shooting Events Schedule

Don't miss any of the Olympic Shooting events, here's the schedule:

Olympic Shooting Events Schedule

Today it's the Mens Skeet.

New UK Based Shooting Show

The International Shooting Show looks suspiciously like it's in direct competition or trying to out do the British Shooting Show. They're even on  consecutive weekends, 2&3rd Feb 2013 and the 9&10th respectively.

That being said, the more UK based shooting shows there are the better as far as I'm concerned. They could have spaced them out a bit more though.

Mail Call Mondays

Just found a great series of videos from 8541 Tactical:



Up to #21 now. He covers some interesting topics and plenty of good content from Ballistic Trueing to Reloading.

Gone Shooting

Weekends are for shooting.

Make the most of this good weather. Looks like its going to be a good one.

Says it all really......

Shooting Events This Weekend

Shamelessly taken from an email I just received but what a good idea:

No need to be bored this weekend!
CLA cancellation - alternative weekend events and CLA stock clearance sales... great days out & bargains to be had.

With the unfortunate cancellation of the CLA Game Fair the organisers of The British Shooting Show and Field & Rural Life Shooting News Magazine would like to draw your attention to some interesting alternative events over the coming weekend.

In response to the cancellation of the CLA various high profile companies have taken the initiative to organise some interesting alternative activities and days out that will appeal to shooters. We hope you will find these events of interest and very much hope that you will enjoy attending them.

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JOHN BRADSHAW GUNSHOP, FOTHERINGHAY, PETERBOROUGH, PE8 5HU

A Fantastic Open Weekend & Mini Fair with Guns & Accessories, Manufacturers Representatives, Fun, Free Prize Draws, Refreshments & Bargains Galore!

Sat 21st and Sun 22nd of July 2012 10.00am – 4.00pm (FREE ENTRY)

There will be an Open weekend and mini fair at John Bradshaws Gunshop Fotheringhay, Peterborough, about 40 minutes from Belvoir!

On Sat 21st and Sun 22nd July 2012 - 10.00am - 4.00pm. Come and see the wide selection of new and Secondhand Rifles, Shotguns, optics, accessories and clothing. We also stock large selection of Ammunition. Rifles by Blaser, Mauser, Tikka, CZ and shotguns by Beretta, Miroku, Browning are all in stock. Optics experts from Swarovski and Meopta with be here to answer any questions.

Also experts from Edgar Brothers with Remington, Hornady, Hatsan, Zoli and CZ. And Ruag offering Lightforce and Nightforce products will be here to offer advice, There will also be a draw for a Shotgun and other prizes. We look forward to seeing you, and for all you fowling people, Tidepool will be here for all your Fowling gear for the new season.

Countrywear Clothing will be here with this seasons clothing lines and Refreshments and Hot food from Grasmere Farms, All produce is locally reared.

Check out our web site http://theshootingshow.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0039e95524a8f7df829ee891b&id=ed71e2eb8a&e=74636ebf76

Tel: 01832 226376

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E.J CHURCHILL - HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKS, HP14 3NS

Mini Shooting Fair With Trade Stands For Guns & Accessories And A Fantastic Array Of Shooting Demonstrations, Competitions And Other Great Activities.

Friday 20th & Sat 21st July 2012 (FREE ENTRY)

The show will be open from 9am on both days and finish by 6pm on the Friday and 5pm on the Saturday.

A great day out - Over 30 Trade stands including guns & shooting accessories - plenty to do and plenty to buy including...

Loads of Shooting competitions; Skeet & Olympic skeet, a fantastic grouse layout which is sponsored by The Field where the top 20 scores get a free year’s subscription to the magazine, the Benelli 3 shot semi-automatic challenge, a 50 sporting course and a multi-sport layout will be on for people to test their skills at.

For the novices we will also have “Have-A-Go” stands available where people who just want to do exactly that can go and see whether they like the sport or not under full instruction. Doing Trick shooting displays on both days will be will be ex world champion Mickey Rouse, plus there will be an air rifle stand for all ages to have a go at. Plus a even a zoo for the children!

We have Field Archery happening in the woods and also Laporte’s latest new archery machine for everyone to have a go. Land Rover are sponsoring the off road driving and they will have the latest fleet of vehicles ready for the off road course, for all to enjoy the experience. There will also be a quad biking wood trek for everyone to enjoy.

If this wasn’t enough, there is also going to be helicopter tours around the Chilterns and a gun dog competition kindly sponsored by The Shooting Times.

For further information please go to

http://www.ejchurchill.com/index.html

Tel: 01494 883 227

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THE GUNSHOP RUGBY, RUGBY, CV21 2ED

One Day Sale - Lots Of Discounted Guns & Clothing

SUNDAY 22ND JULY, 10-4PM

Due to the CLA Game Fair cancelation we are holding a sale for 1 day only!

Sunday 22nd July 10-4pm - lots of guns discounted to clear.

Clothing at clearance prices. 1 day only.

www.gunshoprugby.com

Tel: 01788 575198

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ROYAL BERKSHIRE SHOOTING GROUND, PANGBOURNE, BERKS RG8 8SD

Open Weekend and Really Wild Clothing new collection launch.

Friday 20th July and Saturday 21st July, 9-4:30 each day, FREE ENTRY.

See the new Really Wild Clothing Collection and famous £50 bargain rails. Plus, Shoot The J&B Grouse stand for £15 including cartridges and win a bottle of champagne. More activities and a great day out.

Other contributors include Reeves and Jason Abbot Guns, Fieldsports Magazine, David Oliver Fine Foods, and Stratstones of Mayfair.

For more information visit http://theshootingshow.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0039e95524a8f7df829ee891b&id=3aec4ba5c3&e=74636ebf76
Tel: 01491 352600

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ELDERKIN & SON (GUNMAKERS) LTD, BOSTON, LINCS, PE11 1TG

Same deals on CLA guns still available - some nice Purdey's and other game guns.

Elderkins is only 30 miles from the CLA site and their special stock of guns for the CLA are still available for viewing and purchase at the same great prices you would expect at the CLA Game Fair.

Included is an Extra Finish Purdey, a pair of 1956 Purdey's, a pair of 1946 30inch Purdey's and a 1964 Holland Badminton possibly never even fired! Plus the normal quality selection of used guns that you would expect from Elderkins.

Tel: 01775 722919

www.elderkinguns.co.uk

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MARSH FARM COUNTRY SUPPLIES - AYMESTREE, HEREFORDSHIRE

Major Sale Of Stock Over The Next Few Weeks

Marsh Farm Country Supplies are currently holding a sale due to cancellation of CLA Game Fair, Great Bargains to be had on Clothing, Deerhunter, Ridgeline, Beretta, Le Chameau ETC Phone or Email for best prices on Shotguns and Rifles, Including Caesar Guerini, Browning and Beretta ETC

www.marshfarmcountry.co.uk

Tel: 01568 77 00 48 for more information

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NITESITE - STAMFORD BRIDGE,YORK

Special CLA Offer Still Available Until July 31st 2012

Due to the very upsetting cancellation of the CLA game fair, we would like to offer customers an opportunity to still get the same deal we were hoping to offer at the show!

FREE DELIVERY - *FREE RECORDING CABLE KIT (Includes 3.5mm - Phono cable + Adaptor) - *FREE SPARES ACCORDING TO YOUR NEEDS - Don't forget to Quote CLA2012-CLA to ensure you get the benefits of this offer!

email us mailto:sales@nitesite.co.uk?subject=CLA%20cancellation%20e-mail

www.nitesite.co.uk

Tel: 0800 612 9098

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LANSDOWN COUNTRY, CARMARTHEN, CARMARTHENSHIRE, WALES, SA31 1HG

Shooting & Countrywear Online Sale Until 31st July 2012

Get 10% off our range of Shooting Jumpers and Country Caps online (http://theshootingshow.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0039e95524a8f7df829ee891b&id=b9dda9182b&e=74636ebf76)

Lansdown has made fine quality shooting & country clothing for over thirty years. Our jumpers are exceptionally durable, and combine classic British styling with our signature technical knit.

Bonus Offer! If you buy any Lansdown jumper, we would also like to offer you a Lansdown Cap Half Price – just £10! (http://theshootingshow.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0039e95524a8f7df829ee891b&id=0a886842cb&e=74636ebf76) Unfortunately we can’t process this combination offer online so simply call our office on 01267 233 737, quote the website order number for your jumper and we will take payment for your cap over the phone!

To buy your jumper with our special CLA discount, use the code CLA2012 towards the end of the transaction process. As a further bonus, postage is free. Offer ends 31st July. Website http://theshootingshow.us4.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=0039e95524a8f7df829ee891b&id=5c10f30a8d&e=74636ebf76

Tel: 01267 233 737

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KUDOS PET PRODUCTS, WESTBURY

Special CLA 20% discount prices for Dog Beds and Coats still available online or by telephone order.

Kudos Pet Products produce quality pet beds and coats and if you order online just type in, in capital letters SPECIAL 20 in the checkout and you will receive a full 20% discount.

Or alternatively telephone: 01373 825665 and quote SPECIAL 20 and you will receive the same discount.

This offer is applicable until 7th August 2012.

www.kudospetproducts.co.uk

Tel: 01373 825665

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This event bulletin has been compiled and sent by the organisers of The British Shooting Show and Field & Rural Life Shooting News Magazine.

The British Shooting Show

The UK & Europe's largest public shooting & gun show.

Stoneleigh Park International Exhibition Centre - Warwickshire - CV8 2LG

Sat 9th & Sun 10th February 2013

www.theshootingshow.co.uk

Tel: + 44 (0) 1472 241439

Field & Rural Life Shooting News.

The leading free monthly E-Magazine for the shooting fraternity.

www.fieldandrurallife.com

Tel: + 44 (0) 1258 857700

.308 Winchester Ultimate Reloading Guide

The ultimate reloading guide for .308 Winchester. This brings together all the freely available reloading data from the internet into one place.

Shooters using reloading info and load data do so at their own risk. Check all loads with printed, commercially available reloading manuals and NEVER exceed maximum powder weights. Bullet Point accepts NO liability for accidents! Be careful!

Follow the links below for each manufacturer to geth their specific reloading data for this calibre:

Alliant Powders - Alliant powders (Reloader etc) and Speer Bullets. .308 is about 2/3 down the page.

HandLoads.com - Lots of loads for variety of powders and bullets;

Hodgdon/IMR/Winchester - Hodgdon, IMR and Winchester powders. Select rifle and .308 Winchester from drop down menus;

Lapua/Vihtavuori - Vihtavuori powders and Lapua Bullets reloading data;

LoadData.com - Lots of loads for variety of powders and bullets. Just enter .308 Winchester in the search;

Nosler 125gr Spitzer - Various powders;
Nosler 150 - 155gr - Various powders;
Nosler 165-168gr - Various powders;
Nosler 180gr - Various powders;

ReloadAmmo.com - Various bullets and powders. MAX loads start 10% lower!

AccurateReloading.com - Small selection of powders and bullets covered;

Steve's Reloading - Lots of loads for various bullet weights and powders;

Couldn't Have Said it Better Myself

The Voice of Reason.

Chris Williamson certainly isn't!

He is possible one of the most opinionated MPs when it comes to Anti-Fieldsports but is possibly the least qualified person to talk about them. His blog makes it quite clear he has no knowledge what so ever on the matter.

Pippa Mattinson, however certainly does. The link above is a response to his comments. I couldn't have said it better myself.

He is the MP for Derby North. Anyone in that constituency with an interest in fieldsports should be aware of his views. I certainly wouldn't be voting for him if he was a candidate for my constituency.

Weekends are for Shooting

Weekends are for shooting so I'll be back again on Monday.

Have a good weekend and hope the rain holds off.

New Leupold Website

On a slightly brighter note:

Leupold have re-launched their website making it easier to navigate, more detailed and with improved search functions.

CLA GAME FAIR CANCELLED

Friday the 13th and we're starting with some bad news. The CLA Game Fair has been cancelled.

Seems to be a new trend for shows and festivals this year with all the rubbish weather we've beens having.

More Details

                                         CANCELLED

We're now on Twitter

Not sure whether it's a good thing or a bad thing but check out the link to the right

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Updated: Top 10 Shooting apps

It's been a while since I posted that last top 10 and quite a lot has changed, and there are more apps available since then so it's time for an update.

Although the top 10 are still for iPhone (which is the best smart phone by the way) I have included a few at the bottom in the 'other to consider' section for Android and Windows Mobile etc.
The top 10 apps for shooters:

10. BulletFlight - Another ballistic app. Nice user interface and uses once of the most accurate ballistic calculators available but the high cost keeps it down at number 10 because it doesn't offer anything more than some of the cheaper ballistic apps.

9. Modern Weapons Small Arms - An encyclopedia of guns. Useful facts about most firearms that you never needed to know. Has come in useful for settling debates at the range a few times though. Only really covers military firearms. Would be better if it covered sporting firearms too.

8. Army Sniper - The U.S. Army’s official field manual in an app. Army Sniper includes over 800 pages of content.

7. Measure Map Lite - This is another non shooting app that can be used as a GPS range finder. Simply better and more user friendly than Histance and measures not just distance but area too. It allows up to 6 pins to be dropped simultaneously, if you need more than that you can upgrade to the paid version. There are no adds in the lite version the only difference being the limitation on umber of pins that can be dropped.

6. Shot Group Calculator - Take a pic of your group and then with a bit of drop and drag it will work out your group size and other useful statistics. A little bit expensive for what it is at £5.99 but still a nice app.

5. Wind Meter - This app works by directly measuring the volume of wind flowing over your iPhone microphone and converting it into an effective wind speed reading. Although it will never be as good as a dedicated anemometer, it is fairly accurate based on the comparisons I've done so far.

4. Density Altitude Calculator - The name pretty much says it all. Doesn't automatically get the information needed which would be a nice feature, so you need to have it all before and enter it manually, and doesn't accept humidity. Otherwise a great app for shooters, even without humidity it will get you reasonably close and hopefully the next update will correct for this.

3. ShotPlot - From the producers of iSnipe. A way of recording your shots/scores on a variety of different targets. It will also work out statistics, do mil-dot ranging and unit conversions. There are similar apps that do this but this one is by far the easiest to use.

2. Ballistic FTE - Has a good calculator and features. Once you get used to how it works, it is easy and quick to use. Has all the features (and more) of BulletFlight but at nearly half the price. Make sure you get the Field and Tactical Edition (FTE) with the HUD though.

1. Shooter - Simply the best ballistic app for the iPhone. The most user friendly. It's just so simple and nice to use, that why it gets the top spot. Doesn't have all the features of Ballistic FTE such as the range score cards which would be nice but does have a Ballistic Truing feature which non of the others do and is incredibly useful. This is also available for Android. I have used it on both IOS and Android and I have to say it is much better on IOS.


Others to Consider

Applied Ballistics Mobile Application - From the brains behind Shooter. Soon to be number one I think but since it's only available for Android at the moment I haven't had chance to try it. iPhone app coming soon. Watch this space.

Target Calculator - Measures your group by taking a picture of your target. For Android.

iDataBook - I've wanted an app like this for ages. A sort of target/sniper/shooter log book for your phone. You can log shots and range cards etc and has some nice features. However, I've heard it's very buggy and I'm not sure it is worth the price at about £20. I shan't be downloading it until I see some positive reviews or the price comes down.

Why They Were removed

iSnipe - The user interface is one of the best and it has some nice features as well as being very accurate at predicting elevation and windage out to long ranges. The latest updates have produced a bug that gives erroneous results when certain parameters are entered which makes it next to useless and why I have removed it.

Histance - Not really a shooting app but it can be used as a GPS range finder. Select a "New Location", choose the location on the map, drop the pin and it will tell you the straight line distance between you and the pin. And its free. Removed because Measure Map Lite is so much better in every way.

Ballistic Truing or Trajectory Validation

If a shooter doesn't have access to an accurate chronograph, doesn't know the exact BC, etc, they can still use ballistic programs to predict their trajectories by applying ballistic truing. This is when a ballistic solution is

Some programs such as Shooter have a built in feature to automatically true the data that is required to match your real world drop. 

 If a scenario exists where all the inputs cannot possibly be known with a high degree of certainty (as is commonly the case in some scenarios), then using conditioned

More information is available in this article:

http://appliedballisticsllc.com/CH8_Addendum.pdf

tweaked to match some real world data.

Lead Ban - Lobby Your MEP

Lobby your MEP on lead shot

Countryside Alliance Executive Chairman Barney White-Spunner urges you to get active on lead shot and lobby your MEP in our newly launched e-lobby. 
The debate over lead ammunition has been running for many years now. Domestically, those that oppose its use have consistently failed to produce any proven scientific evidence to support a ban. Moreover, faced such a lack of evidence, they continually switch between environmental and health issues in their vain attempt at gaining public support.
A further threat comes from the European Union. The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) started to look into the issues of all uses of lead. As part of their research, they instructed a company to collect evidence as to the level of use of lead ammunition around Europe. This was responded to jointly by all the shooting organisations through FACE.
The Countryside Alliance believes that these threats on lead are unjustified. As far as the shooting community are concerned, those that want it banned have consistently failed to produce evidence that would support a ban. Granted, if someone finds and proves incontrovertibly that lead causes serious damage to health or wildlife then we are willing to talk. Until that point the status quo must remain.
We further believe this threat from Europe could be greater than the one we face domestically. Shooting throughout the United Kingdom would be disproportionately affected if there were a blanket ban on lead use across Europe. Our shooting is too important to the environment and the rural economy to be decided by Brussels, which is why I am proud to announce our new e-lobby. This will give all UK shooters the ability to lobby their MEPs on the issue of lead when it comes up in the European Parliament.
To lobby your MEP, just click here, it will only take a minute, but could secure lead for generations to come.

Iphone Anemometer

There's a new anemometer available for your iPhone:



http://shakaon.net/

This is a proper on and not just an app. It plugs into the headphone jack and will give wind and temperature readings.

It looks like a good bit of kit and almost certainly better than the apps that use volume to measure the wind. It would be much better if it had some sort of pressure sensor too to give barometric pressure readings or better still compute density altitude. I know you could get this via a data signal but your not always near a data signal when shooting and it would be much more convenient if it were built in.

I think I'll be sticking with my Brunton ADC for now. Also, I can't seem to find it available in the UK at the moment.

Could be potential for integration into one of the Ballistics Apps too?

I'm Back!

It's been a while since I've posted due to technical issues and a few other less technical things but I'm back now.

First of all, have you checked out the latest Target Shooter.

Blog Update

Haven't posted anything in a while because I've been too busy with other things but here's an upodate of a few things that have happened since my last post:

• Start of the Red Hinds, Fallow Does, Sika, Roe Does and Chinese Water Deeer Seasons (Yesterday)
• 6mm-BR has been busy with some intereting posts including; a new iphone app article and a review of case trimmers
• The October LRH articles are available
• The November Edition of SSUSA is out
• The November Edition of Target Shooter is out
• The November Edition of The Rifleman's Journal is out

Primer Tests

Some interesting results from a primer test.

Danger of Shooting Without a Backstop

Interesting article on 6mm-Br highlighting the dangers of shooting without a backstop. Really goes to show how such a small error can make such a big difference.

Government Response to the HAC Firearms Enquiry

The government has finally released it's Response to the Home Office Affairs firearms enquiry. What does it mean for shooters, NOTHING. essentially there will be no changes to the status quo apart from a possible increase in the application fees and updated guidance to the licensing authorities and police.

I suppose it is both good and bad. Good in that there will be no knee jerk response to the Cumbria shootings but also bad because of the lost opportunity to remove ridiculous parts of the various firearms acts that don't actually achieve anything. For example expanding ammunition and passing land for certain calibres.

GUNS Magazine

The December edition of GUNS Magazine is available online now

October Update

Well, I've been away for a while again but this is what's happened whilst I've been offline:

The October Issue of Target Shooter is available free online

The October Issue of SSUSA is available free online

The new edition of The Rifleman's Journal it out

The fist Bisley Live event happened (despite a poor turnout apparently only about 10000 for the whole weekend!)

The Pheasant shooting season has started

and I'm sure a lot more that I've missed.

Bisley Live

Bisley Live starts tomorrow. This is the first show of it's kind to be held at Bisley (about time too). It's going to be a bit like the game fairs but on a smaller scale I would imagine. With more emphasis on shooting and less on arts and crafts (as most "game fairs" seem to doing these days) it should appeal to shooters more despite being smaller.

It will be the first game fair where people will be able to try different rifles etc too, and with fairly reasonable entry fees it should be a good show.

Gate open at 7am and the show starts at 9:30am.

E-Petitions

The government has launched it's new e-petitions website on which anyone in the UK can create and/or sign a petition. If any petitions get more than 100,000 signatures they have to be debated in Parliament. Here are a couple of shooting related one that you may be interested in looking at:

PETITION TO REPEAL THE 1997 AND 1988 FIREARMS ACTS

Reclassify .22 pistols as Section 1

YouTube based Shooting Blog

This looks like a worthwhile blog to follow. Would be better with commentary but being Norwegian I probably wouldn't be able to understand it anyway. There's a bit of a review from 6mm-BR here.

This is another good blog from YouTube that's worth following. Covers the basics of F-Class and rifle accuracy.

September Long Range Hunting Articles

Long Range Hunting's September articles are available online now. For some reason they missed August.

Particularly interesting wind evaluation article for those who are mathematically minded.

The VLD Experiment

Interesting article about Berger VLD bullet performance.

Sako's New Rifle

Sako has brought out a new version of their TRG, the M10. Looks like a copy of the Remington MSR or Barrett MRAD if you ask me.

I wonder though if being from Sako it will be made available in the UK eventually?

More picture here.

November's Guns Magazine

November's Guns Magazine is available online now.

What's in Your Brass

Interesting article on 6mm-BR this morning about the different brass alloys used in different makes of brass and what effects these might have on your reloading:

Cartridge Brass Alloys Revealed by X-Ray Spectrometers

Coriolis Effect and Spin Drift

Here is an article that briefly explains Coriolis ad Spin Drift and more importantly their applicability to small arms fire.

It includes the equations for the two components of the coriolis effect and a worked example:

Horizontle component

Vertical component

Case Prep

Here's two quite comprehensive case prep articles I've found describing 2 different methods. That's not to say either are the best. There are probably as many case prep methods as shooters.

http://home.comcast.net/~jesse99/caseprep.html

http://www.6mmbr.com/JGcaseprep.html

American Handgunner Online Magazine

The November/December edition of American Handgunner is available online now.

New Rangefinder Binoculars from Swarovski

Swarovski have launched a new rangefinder binocular the EL Range.

New Products in Target Shooter

Finally got round to reading this August's Target Shooter. I'm still not sure about the new layout. This one might be cleaner but I don't think it's as easy to read. Anyway there are a couple of interesting new products in there.

First is the Lenspen Hunter Pro Kit. A small kit for keeping your lenses clean. I don't know about you but I always find the cloths supplied with scopes attract grip faster than anything. These pens a great, and at £15 from Tim Hannams I think I'll be investing in one.

The other is a rain cover for an Aim Field Sports Drag bag. Whilst they are fairly water resistant they do soak it up after a while. Mine got drenched at the fly shoot. I wonder if they'll bring one out for the 60" bag? Currently it's only for the 50".

September's Rifleman's Journal

This months Rifleman's Journal is out now.

This Weeks Sharpshooter

This weeks Sharpshooter is available online now.

There oes seem to be an error in accessing the older ones at the moment though.

September Edition of SSUSA

The September edition of SSUSA is available online now.

Reclassify .22 pistols as Section 1

Please sign this Petition to get .22 pistols re-classified.

September Issue of Target Shooter

The September Issue of Target Shooter is available online now.

Third Eye Tactical Picatinny Scope Bases £50

If your after a good quality scope base then try Third Eye Tactical. They offer Picatinny scope bases at a very reasonable £50 or if you want a tapered base £56.50.

And they're made in the UK!

Scope Problem Diagnosis

Having problems with your scope? Have a look here to see if you can diagnose the problem.

Behind the scenes of Accuracy International

Here's an interesting article about Accuracy International.

Robert Gradous Gunsmithing Class 2011 Article

Interesting article I've just found on 6mm-BR about the Robert Gradous Gunsmithing Class. Full article and videos here.

Borris Bans Children from Shooting Events

In the 2012 Olympic ticket giveaway Boris Johnson has banned any of the tickets being given away to children for fear of backlash from the anti-gun lobby.

Personally I thought he had more guts than that. It can only be a good thing to let children see how guns are supposed to be used in a responsible way. How do these people think this rubbish up:

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23980400-children-banned-from-shooting-events-in-2012-ticket-giveaway.do

Petition -

Some Anti's (about 50) recently signed a petition to get the the Birmingham Gun Quarter's name changed to either St Chads and St Georges.

Please sign the petition below to oppose the changes:

http://www.savethebirminghamgunquarter.co.uk/

SHOT Business - Free Online Mag

SHOT Business is an industry magazine from the NSSF that is now available online. Their August/September Edition is now available here.

Normal Service

I've not had access to a computer recently so haven't been able to post anything. Normal service should be resumed soon. So whats happened whilst I've been off line:

• The August Issue of Target Shooter is now available on iPhone/iPad.
• The October Edition of Guns magazine is available online now.
• Diggle held its Fly Shoot on the 14th.

New UK F-Class Website

As well as the the new Target Shooter website GB F-Class have launched a new website too.

The new GB F-Class website is also much more professional and user friendly (I can actually access it without all the warnings that the old freewebs site flagged up).

All New Target Shooter

I've been wondering why Target Shooter's August edition was late this month, and here's the reason:

Target Shooter Online

They've launched a brand new website with a new magazine layout too.

I'm not sure about the new mag layout yet but I'm sure it will grow on me. The new website however is definitely much better. Easier to navigate, more information and looks more professional.

Holy Smoke

I saw that a UK company did this as a one off for a gamekeeper a few years ago but now a company in the USA is offering it as a service.

When you die you can have your ashes made into ammunition:

Holy Smoke

Shooting Tech Tips

Interesting web page:

Shooting & Reloading Tech Tips

August Shooting Sports USA Out Today

The August edition of Shooting Sports USA is available online now.

August Rifleman's Journal Out Today

August Editions of The Rifleman's Journal is available now.

IR Thermometer

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.

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.

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 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.

Worlds Most Expensive Rifle

http://www.luxist.com/2011/03/28/the-classicist-vo-gun-falcon-rifle/

http://www.vovapen.com/VO-Falcon

Insert Shock Smiley Here.

September Edition of Guns Magazine

The September (really, this early) edition of Guns magazine is available online now.

Animal Welfare Group Releasing Foxes

Sometimes you just can't believe the incompetence of some "Animal Welfare" groups.

July Articles on Long Range Hunting

The July articles are now available on Long Range Hunting.

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.

Sources of Zero Shift

Interesting video and short article about Zero Shift on 6mm-BR today from Horus.

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.

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. When shooting with a bipod push forward slightly on the rifle to improve stability.
6. Use a sling. Even a simple carry sling wrapped around your non firing hand will improve stability in most positions.
7. 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.

This weeks Sharpshooter

This weeks Sharpshooter is available online now.

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.



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

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.

 

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.

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

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.

July Issue of Shooting Sports USA

The July Issue of Shooting Sports USA is available online now.

July Issue of Target Shooter

The July Issue of Target Shooter is available now.

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

The Bolt Lift from KRG is a quick and simple way to give your rifle a Tactical Bolt Handle. It may look a bit plasticy but if you don't like it just take it off and at $28 its cheap too.

There's a brief write up of it here, with more to follow and some pics of the installation.