Practical/Tactical style matches have exploded in popularity over the last 3-5 years. With the technological leaps in rifles, ballistics and support gear, many shooters are finding it easier than ever to jump on a precision rifle and shoot out to distance. However, to really test yourself you need to compete in an event with time […]
For most of us the weather is getting colder and the days are shorter. That equals less range time, but that doesn’t mean there’s less opportunity for practice. There are many ways to train at short ranges, indoors or out, that don’t involve shooting past 200 yards. Coupled with dry firing training at home, you […]
Danger Space What is it and why is it worth knowing? Danger Space is essentially the punch line to some basic exterior ballistic analysis. It was a concept taught to Snipers 10 to 15 yrs ago to give them the analytical tools to make good decisions about whether the shot they were about to take […]
In April of 2017 Warhorse Development (Chas Bales) and Bison Tactical collaborated on the development of a new shooting bag. In May of 2017 these two businesses signed a “Contract for Development and Distribution”, effective March 1, 2017 to produce the bag which became known as the Saracen Bag (a.k.a. Tactical Udder).
Match Name: South Dakota Steel Classic Location: Martinmaas Family Ranch Orient, SD Coordinates: 44.838708°, -99.147798° Match Director: Mike Kane and Onpoint Promotions Zero Date: May 4, 2018 Match Dates: May 5-6 2018 League: Precision Rifle Series Weather Min/Max Temp // Precip // Average Wind // Max Wind // Max Gust Speed – Zero : […]
Tips for Hosting Precision Rifle Matches by Justin Willhite.
Some great information for aspiring match directors, from someone who recently went through the process of setting up their first 2 day match! Great information if your thinking about putting on a match, or just interested into what goes on behind the scenes.
Match Name: 2018 Spearpoint Shootout Location: Spearpoint Ranch Barnard, KS Coordinates: 39.127661°, -98.097267° Match Director: Steve Wirth Zero Date: April 20, 2018 Match Dates: April 21-22 2018 League: Precision Rifle Series Weather Min/Max Temp // Precip // Average Wind // Max Wind // Max Gust Speed – Zero : [32F / 63F] […]
Match Name: Rocky Mountain Mayhem Location: North Springs Shooting Range – Price UT Coordinates: 39.5256° N, 110.9628° W Match Director: Austin Overman & Clint Adams Zero Date: April 13, 2018 Match Dates: April 14-15 2018 League: Precision Rifle Series Weather Min/Max Temp // Precip // Average Wind // Max Wind // Max Gust Speed – […]
Shooting 6BR or one of the 6BR improved calibers has become extremely popular in practical/tactical matches over the last few years. They are easy to load for, consistent, very accurate, and have almost no recoil in heavy target rifles. However, if you’ve ever run them in AICS or AW pattern magazines, you know at some […]
The NRL Bighorn Classic was a challenging match, offering a variety of both field positions as well as man made props. We shot from rocks, trees, pipeline markers, jiggly bed, ropes, pipes and yes some prone long distance. It covered a lot of ground and was pretty fun. I look forward to the next years […]