The May Articles from LRH are up now.
Includes Part 3 of there Precision Shooting Series.
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
Thursday, 19 May 2011
Review of Various Anemometers
Just found an article that has a short review of various anemometers.
The review includes the following models:
The website has lots of other articles too.
The review includes the following models:
La Crosse | Hand-Held Anemometer |
Extech | Mini-Anemometer |
Speedtech | Skymaster SM-28 |
Brunton | ADC Wind |
Brunton | ADC Pro |
Kestrel | 1000 |
Kestrel | 2500 |
Kestrel | 3000 |
Kestrel | 4000 |
The website has lots of other articles too.
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Tuesday, 17 May 2011
Retro-Fit Redding Micrometer Stems
Whilst they haven't announced when they are going to make them available for sale Redding have announced retro-fit micrometer stems for standard seaters. More on 6mm-BR.
Monday, 16 May 2011
Field Density Altitude Compensator data card/slide rule
Here's a short review of the FDAC on 6mm-BR.
I've seen these before and have been wondering if it's worth getting one. The user guides (FDAC and Mil-Spec) give a good explanation of how to work out Density Altitude and one of the more usable estimation tables that I've seen.
Currently I think it is only available for .223, .308, 300 win mag and .338 so I'm not sure I'll be getting one just yet but if they bring out more calibres I may be interested.
You can try it on their website if you are interested in one.
I've seen these before and have been wondering if it's worth getting one. The user guides (FDAC and Mil-Spec) give a good explanation of how to work out Density Altitude and one of the more usable estimation tables that I've seen.
Currently I think it is only available for .223, .308, 300 win mag and .338 so I'm not sure I'll be getting one just yet but if they bring out more calibres I may be interested.
You can try it on their website if you are interested in one.
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
Various Rifle Scope Reviews
Just found this website that has quite a few reviews of various optics and rifle scopes and some interesting articles as well.
Tactical Rifles Scope Reviews Part I
Tactical Rifles Scope Reviews Part II
Rifle Scope Fundamentals
The reviews include the following scopes:
March Tactical 3-24x42 FFP
Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP
Premier Heritage 3-15x50 DT
IOR 3.5-18x50 FFP
Nightforce NXS F1 3.5-15x50
S&B PMII 4-16x50
Leupold ER/T 4.5-14x50
US Optics SN-3 T-Pal 3.2-17x44
SWFA S.S. HD 10x42
Tactical Rifles Scope Reviews Part I
Tactical Rifles Scope Reviews Part II
Rifle Scope Fundamentals
The reviews include the following scopes:
March Tactical 3-24x42 FFP
Hensoldt 4-16x56 FFP
Premier Heritage 3-15x50 DT
IOR 3.5-18x50 FFP
Nightforce NXS F1 3.5-15x50
S&B PMII 4-16x50
Leupold ER/T 4.5-14x50
US Optics SN-3 T-Pal 3.2-17x44
SWFA S.S. HD 10x42
Monday, 9 May 2011
Sightron's Latest Scopes
Sightron have added a range of new scopes to their line up. One I've found particularly interesting is their SIII SS 6-24X50 LRMOA. The main feature of which is a MOA-dot (so to speak). Whilst not actually a dot it uses a graticule with 2 MOA spacing:
Another nice feature is the lower cross-hair extends nearly all the way to the bottom rather than turning into a thick post allowing you to use all of your sight picture for either range finding or accurately holding off.
Other notable features include tactical turret knobs and 100 MOA of windage and elevation adjustment which should mean you can get out to 1000yds without a tapered base (for most calibres).
Sightron's are know for their good glass quality but I've always thought their build quality wasn't the best. Hopefully if these new scopes are supposed to be more 'tactical' that is something that may have been addressed. Either way I'm impressed enough that I think I'm going to get one. The reticle design and MOA spacing are features that I've been wanting on a scope for a while. Hopefully other scope manufacturers may follow suit.
At only £843 they're very well priced compared to similar products.
More details are available in Sightron's catalogue.
Another nice feature is the lower cross-hair extends nearly all the way to the bottom rather than turning into a thick post allowing you to use all of your sight picture for either range finding or accurately holding off.
Other notable features include tactical turret knobs and 100 MOA of windage and elevation adjustment which should mean you can get out to 1000yds without a tapered base (for most calibres).
Sightron's are know for their good glass quality but I've always thought their build quality wasn't the best. Hopefully if these new scopes are supposed to be more 'tactical' that is something that may have been addressed. Either way I'm impressed enough that I think I'm going to get one. The reticle design and MOA spacing are features that I've been wanting on a scope for a while. Hopefully other scope manufacturers may follow suit.
At only £843 they're very well priced compared to similar products.
More details are available in Sightron's catalogue.
Friday, 6 May 2011
New Online Sniper Magazine
Well, not so much new as I have only just found it. Not free but under $7 per issue if you subscribe yearly.
The free sample issue looks good.
Sniper Worx
The free sample issue looks good.
Sniper Worx
Thursday, 5 May 2011
New Shooting Articles Released
The May issue of SSUSA is out now Here.
LongRangeHunting have put their April articles up but not in the usual Articles Index page. Available Here.
In particular the second part of their Precision Shooting series has been posted. This looks like quite a compregensive article at 6 pages long. It covers data gathering, ranges cards and wind reading
LongRangeHunting have put their April articles up but not in the usual Articles Index page. Available Here.
In particular the second part of their Precision Shooting series has been posted. This looks like quite a compregensive article at 6 pages long. It covers data gathering, ranges cards and wind reading
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Borka Torque Wrench
The Borka torque wrench accepts 1/4" hex bits, is small enough to fit in your range bag, easy to use and is less than half the price of other similar products.
12 Setting Driver
6 Setting Driver
6mm-BR Review
Tech Specs
Available from Brownells.
Also available is the Sniper Rifle Accessory Kit which includes some other bits and drivers and comes in its own TAB Gear pouch. Available from Triad Tactical.
12 Setting Driver
6 Setting Driver
6mm-BR Review
Tech Specs
Available from Brownells.
Also available is the Sniper Rifle Accessory Kit which includes some other bits and drivers and comes in its own TAB Gear pouch. Available from Triad Tactical.
Tuesday, 26 April 2011
Thursday, 21 April 2011
Friday, 15 April 2011
Compact Knife Sharpener
Just found this.
Looks like a nice bit of kit. Small enough to carry around with you or leave in your car it's ideal for hunting or stalking etc.
Looks like a nice bit of kit. Small enough to carry around with you or leave in your car it's ideal for hunting or stalking etc.
The Dangers of Not Following Published Reloading Data
Interesting piece on 6mm-BR today about a blown up rifle as a result of using duplex loads (mixing powder types in the same case).
If you are reloading you should always use published reloading data from a reliable source.
If you are reloading you should always use published reloading data from a reliable source.
Thursday, 14 April 2011
The Differences Between Savage Actions
Over the years there have been many changes to the design of Savage Actions. Below is a summary of the changes that have been made.
Savage Action Lengths
Long Action: 5.062" (all years)
1st Gen. Short Action: 4.522" (1959 - 1988)
2nd Gen Short Action: 4.275" (1998 - 2005)
3rd Gen Short Action: 4.400" (2006 - present)
Post-2003, with Accu-Trigger has a round rear scope base mount.
Firing Pins
The standard caliber firing pin measures .145" in the area it would pass through the cross pin.
On some (but not all) pre-2001 magnum actions the firing pins are .095" in the area it would pass through the cross pin.
The cross pin hole and the hole in the bolt face are different sizes for their corresponding firing pin sizes.
In 2001, Savage firing pin diameters were reduced on ALL models to the smaller size.
Bolt Faces
WSM and UltraMag calibers use a controlled round feed bolt head instead of the standard bolt head.
Standard barrel shank diameter on standard calibers are 1.055" x 20tpi.
WSM, RUM, and SAUM calibers it is 1.120" x 20tpi.
The barrel nut is also bigger internally, but has the same external diameter.
Some WSM and RUM rifles were initially made with the standard barrel shank diameter.
If unsure measure the diameter of the threads.
More details can be found on the Sharp Shooter Supply Website.
Savage Action Lengths
Long Action: 5.062" (all years)
1st Gen. Short Action: 4.522" (1959 - 1988)
2nd Gen Short Action: 4.275" (1998 - 2005)
3rd Gen Short Action: 4.400" (2006 - present)
Receiver
Pre-2003, Non Accu-Trigger has a flat rear scope base mount.Post-2003, with Accu-Trigger has a round rear scope base mount.
Firing Pins
The standard caliber firing pin measures .145" in the area it would pass through the cross pin.
On some (but not all) pre-2001 magnum actions the firing pins are .095" in the area it would pass through the cross pin.
The cross pin hole and the hole in the bolt face are different sizes for their corresponding firing pin sizes.
In 2001, Savage firing pin diameters were reduced on ALL models to the smaller size.
Bolt Faces
WSM and UltraMag calibers use a controlled round feed bolt head instead of the standard bolt head.
Barrel Shanks
Standard barrel shank diameter on standard calibers are 1.055" x 20tpi.
WSM, RUM, and SAUM calibers it is 1.120" x 20tpi.
The barrel nut is also bigger internally, but has the same external diameter.
Some WSM and RUM rifles were initially made with the standard barrel shank diameter.
If unsure measure the diameter of the threads.
More details can be found on the Sharp Shooter Supply Website.
Wednesday, 13 April 2011
Latest Online Shooting Mags Out Now
I know I'm a bit late but I've not had access to a computer for a while. The April editions of Target Shooter and SSUSA are out now.
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