Fundamentals

109 posts, Page 7 of 10

The skills under all three pillars: dry fire, drills, marksmanship, safety and gun care.

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    Grip and Trigger Control Things

    Being able to place an accurate shot on a static target without any time pressure is the essential foundation on which fast practical marksmanship is built on. Here are a few things I’m doing to improve that foundation.

    6 min
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    Ben Stoeger’s Practical Shooting Fundamentals

    Looking to level up your USPSA game? Ben Stoeger’s Practical Shooting Fundamentals course is a fantastic 2-day class that is as much fun as it is instructive that is sure to put a competitive shooter on a path to improvement.

    17 min
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    Recoil: A tale of three measurements

    It’s not uncommon for a shooter, regardless of experience level, to wonder or ask what the recoil from a firearm or cartridge will feel like. While there is no way to know without experiencing the recoil, we can use some…

    11 min
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    What is Gun Fit?

    Gun fitment is about how good feels in hand, rather it’s about how well a gun interfaces with the shooter.

    5 min
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    Gabe White’s Three Triggers Drill

    Another simple yet very effective dry practice drill that helps a shooter develop a faster trigger press while maintaining a clean sight picture is Gabe White’s Three Triggers drill. Enjoy!

    4 min
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    How Much Ammo Is Enough [in 2021]?

    The struggle to find and afford ammo continues in 2021. As such, I’m revisiting the question of “how much ammo is enough” and share how my ammo goals have evolved with the current market conditions.

    5 min
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    Getting Better at Practicing

    We practice to get better, but many of us often overlook the importance of getting better at practicing. Here are some things that I do that have helped me become better at practicing which have improved the results from dry…

    6 min
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    Lynn Givens’ Visual Trigger Break and Reset Drill

    A simple yet very effective dry practice drill that helps a shooter get familiar with a trigger and helps one to level up trigger control proficiency.

    3 min
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    Beware of Advertised Velocities

    Folks dabbling in long distance or precision rifle shooting will eventually need to get an actual muzzle velocity measurement for their cartridge and rifle combination. Otherwise, prepare to deal with the inaccuracy inherent with advertised velocities.

    6 min
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    Different Zeros For Different Heros

    Looks like I opened a can of worms with yesterday’s post regarding the 50/200 yard zero. The amazing discussions that followed prompted me to look into and compare several zero distances including 25, 36, 50, 100, and 200 yard zeros.

    9 min
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    The Mythical 50/200 Yard Zero

    Ever have someone suggest to zero your rifle at 50 yards because that will provide a secondary zero at 200 yards? Ever heard a broken clock is right twice a day? Let’s take a closer look at the mythical 50/200…

    5 min
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    Maximizing the Shooting Experience with Hearing Protection

    A short dive into noise reduction exploring silencers, earplugs, and earmuffs to help folks optimize hearing comfort while participating in shooting sports – especially those with sensitive hearing.

    7 min