| Rifle Sighting Systems - Part 3: SFP vs FFP | |
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By orkan // Posted on Thu Mar 22, 2012 4:55 pm |
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 In the prior 2 parts to this series, you have learned about the mechanics of angular measurements and how typical rifle scopes using each system are configured. In part three we will discuss the specifics of reticles in the Second Focal Plane(SFP), First Focal Plane(FFP), and compare the differences of the two. By the end of this article you should fully understand the strengths and weaknesses of each system, and be able to choose which will best accomplish the type of shooting you intend to do with a specific rifle. First we will talk about SFP reticles as they are the most common of the two. Nearly all rifle scopes you have likely used have had a reticle in the second focal plane. In this configuration the reticle is located in the rear of the rifle scopes erector… |
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| Behind the Reticle: U.S. Optics | |
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By orkan // Posted on Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:53 pm |
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 After SHOT show this year, we drove over to California to visit one of the most widely recognized names in military-grade optics. U.S. Optics is located outside of L.A. in Brea, California and has been making rifle scopes since 1990. They have been and still are the only truly high-end custom rifle scope manufacturer in the United States. The concept of being able to get a scope configured any way you want while maintaining its repeatability and robust design is an idea that is not lost on most military and competition shooters. So, being we were only a few hours away, I arranged to meet with the CEO of U.S. Optics, John Williams III. John graciously gave us full access to his facility as well as his staff. It was a… |
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| Marksmanship - Master the Conditions | |
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By orkan // Posted on Wed Jan 11, 2012 1:47 am |
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 The longer you pursue long range shooting, the more you realize that maximizing your time in the field is one of the more important aspects of your advancement as a shooter. If you've not grown tired of sending volley after volley of 5-round strings into a single known-distance target... then you likely aren't going to be willing to receive the importance of the message conveyed herein, and should stop reading now. On the other hand, if you are looking for a guide to making the most out of every trip to the range or shooting expedition, this will be the article for you! Anyone can lay down behind a rifle and send round after round to an IPSC target at 800yds from the prone position. However, it takes an entirely different caliber of shooter to make a // Read Full Article |
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| Precision Rifle Maintenance - Barrel Cleaning | |
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By orkan // Posted on Tue Jan 03, 2012 7:26 pm |
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 This video outlines everything you will need to know to properly clean and maintenance that precious barrel on your precision rifle. Obviously this is a highly debated topic. That is as a result of there not being too many "wrong" ways to clean your barrel. Today I'm showing you how I do it. My method has evolved over the years and with the high frequency and volume of shooting I do, I've had the ability to test a lot of products. Some were bad, and others very bad. The precious few products and methods that I cling to today are all mentioned in the video and described in detail, as well as a step-by-step instruction on how to use them effectively. Oh, and of course, if you are not doing it my way... you are obviously… |
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| Merry Christmas! | |
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By orkan // Posted on Fri Dec 23, 2011 9:07 pm |
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 Merry Christmas Everyone!!! Just a reminder to be safe this Christmas season. It has been a great year, and the Primal Rights family feels truly blessed to have so many outstanding American's as members. With 2012 right around the corner, we've thought long and hard about the future of Primal Rights and look to make the coming year our best yet! So from all of us here at Primal Rights, to all of you... Merry Christmas and have a happy and safe new year! |
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| Reloading - The Brass Log | |
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By orkan // Posted on Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:41 pm |
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 As with any precision activity, accurate and precise shooting requires accurate and precise record keeping, so you can track your progress and eliminate variables. If you have not read the article on Rifle Databooks, I encourage you to do so! Today we are going to talk about the brass log sheet. For those of you new to reloading, you may not yet realize the importance of keeping accurate records. If you have been reloading for a while, and still do not realize the importance, then chances are that you have a shooting style that is not conducive to precise tolerances when reloading... and it will not matter much to you. One of the most important things to consider when reloading for a rifle is how to track the usage of the brass. Brass… |
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| Marksmanship - Precision & Accuracy | |
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By orkan // Posted on Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:21 pm |
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 "I got myself a new rifle and I'm really happy with it. It's a 1/2 MOA shooter all day long, if I do my part." How many times have you been reading a forum somewhere and come across a post like that, where yet another shooter is claiming to be able to shoot 1/2 minute? Most of the time this is in reference to the groups they are seeing at 100yds. What they usually fail to mention is that the 1/2" group is not located anywhere near the point of aim. So while it may be precise, it is not accurate. Be sure to keep reading if you aren't aware there is a difference. Everyone wants to be a sniper these days it would seem. The gun forums all across the internet… |
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| Rifle Sighting Systems - Part 2: Angular Mil | |
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By orkan // Posted on Mon Mar 21, 2011 10:42 am |
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 Having read the first part in the Rifle Sighting Systems series, you know that shooting is an angular sport. In the earlier article you learned about the MOA and IPHY units of angular measurement. Today we will go into detail about another angular unit of measure call the Angular Mil. This system has been widely used by NATO military forces since around the time of World War I as a means to sight field artillery. By the end of this article you will learn how to use a mil-based rifle scope and deploy it effectively in the field. The Mil system was originally adopted in the current NATO form by the French as an alternate to decigrades as the primary unit of measure to sight field artillery shortly after World War I. It was shortly… |
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| Rifle Sighting Systems - Part 1: MOA & IPHY | |
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By orkan // Posted on Mon Mar 14, 2011 12:16 am |
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 Have you ever been out shooting and heard someone say something like "Come up three and a half minutes and left 2 minutes" and wonder what they were talking about? It wasn't pagan voodoo, and by the time you get done reading this article you will know exactly what that meant. Lets take a look at the MOA system and how shooters use it to accurately engage targets. The MOA (minute of angle) system, as with every rifle sighting system, is based on the trigonometric shape of a circle, and how measurements are taken within that circle. The definition of minute of angle is one sixtieth of a degree. This function is based on the fact there are 360 degree's within a circle, and 60 minutes within one degree. If you were to point your… |
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| Rifle Data Book - A Lesson in DOPE. | |
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By orkan // Posted on Tue Jul 27, 2010 10:40 am |
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 How many rounds have I fired in this rifle? What is my come-up to 682yds when it's 73f? How much wind hold do I need in a 6mph 3 O'clock wind for a target at 500yds? How often am I cleaning the barrel? Am I becoming a better shooter, worse shooter, or staying the same? How good am I at shooting in a wind greater than 10mph? These questions as well as many others can be answered by data logging. It is the quintessential skill of an accomplished shooter. From reloading to inventory to keeping a log of each shot fired and the result on target. Without accurate data, no real wisdom can be gained or passed on. The first thing you will notice when you do a search… |
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