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Quarter-MOA, Half-MOA? How Much Precision Is Really Enough?

This impressive 15-round group was shot by Jim See of Elite Accuracy LLC. Different shooting disciplines demand different levels of precision/accuracy. In the rapid-fire 3-Gun game, you could probably...

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Windflag Videos Show Wind Variations in Slow-Motion

Photo of Aussie Wind Flags courtesy BRT Shooters Supply. A while back our Aussie friend Stuart Elliot of BRT Shooters Supply filmed some interesting videos at the QTS range in Brisbane, Australia....

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Reduce Vertical Stringing — Tips for Guns, Rests, and Loads

How to Reduce Vertical in Your Shot Groups Vertical stringing is a common problem that all precision shooters will face sooner or later. In addition to ammo inconsistencies, many other factors can...

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Benchrest Skill Set — How to Shoot Tiny Groups Like a Champ

This site is for and about accurate shooters. So today we feature the short-range group Benchrest game, where it’s all about shooting tiny groups in the ones and even “zeros”. Seeing the tiny groups 6...

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Six Smart Tips for Success at Local Fun Shooting Matches

Try a club match this summer! Every summer weekend hundreds of local club “fun matches” are conducted around the country. And the first official day of summer — the Summer Solstice — is June 20, 2025,...

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Very Cool Suhl — Rimfire Benchrest Rig with Home-Built Stock

Forum member Evan K. (aka “Katokoch”) has crafted a nice rimfire benchrest rig using a Suhl action fitted into a handsome home-built cedar and carbon fiber stock. This shows what a skilled hobbyist...

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Experiment with Rifle Position on Rest and Bags for Best Accuracy

To get the best accuracy out of any benchrest rifle, you need to find the optimal position of front rest and rear bag. The important point to remember is that each rig is different. One gun may...

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Accuracy Problems? Multiple Shooters Can Rule Out ‘Driver Error’

When a rifle isn’t shooting up to it’s potential, we need to ask: “Is it the gun or the shooter?” Having multiple shooters test the same rifle in the same conditions with the same load can be very...

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How to Improve Your Barrel Life — Dan Lilja Explains Key Factors

Barrel-maker Dan Lilja’s website, RifleBarrels.com has an excellent FAQ page that contains a wealth of useful information. On the Lilja FAQ Page you’ll find answers to many commonly-asked questions....

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Craft an Effective Mirage Shield from Low-Cost Venetian Blind

Want to shoot better scores at your next match? Here’s a smart, inexpensive do-it-yourself project from the good folks at Criterion Barrels. For less than a dollar or two in materials, in just a few...

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Improve Benchrest Rifle Balance with Removable Stock Weight

Credit our buddy Joe Friedrich for this simple yet effective accessory for your benchrest rifle. Joe shoots a .22 LR benchrest rig with a barrel tuner. When he added weights to his tuner, he found his...

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‘Batman’ Bolt-Action Pistol — Wicked Accurate 6-6.5×47 XP-100

Click Photo to View Larger Image Here is Ernie Bishop’s pride and joy, a specialty pistol nicknamed “Batman” because the black carbon-fiber stock looks like the Batmobile. This is one sophisticated...

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Sightron SIII Comp 36X ED Glass Scope with 1/10 MOA Clicks

Here’s something of interest for benchrest competitors, particularly those who shoot at 100/200/300 yards. In those disciplines, high magnification is very important, and fixed-power options are...

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Building Your Own Concrete Shooting Bench — Plans with Photos

Who hasn’t dreamed of having a professional-quality, permanent shooting bench on their own property? Well here’s an article that can help you make that dream come true. This “how-to” feature from the...

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Sunday GunDay: December Showcase — Ten Eye-Catching Rifles

New .300 WSM F-Class rifle, with stock finished by Forum member Cigar Cop. One of the most popular features of our Shooters’ Forum is the ongoing Pride and Joy Rifle thread. Since 2009, Forum members...

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Smart Gear Tip — Use a Block to Maintain Front Bag Shape

Here’s a simple solution for lumpy front sandbags. Cut a small block the width of your fore-end and place that in the front bag between matches. You can tap it down firmly with a rubber mallet. The...

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Sunday GunDay: Multi-Discipline Metal Chassis Showcase

For today’s Sunday GunDay story we showcase seven interesting metal-chassis rifles. While we love the look and feel of wood and fiberglass, metal does have its advantages. It can be crafted very...

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FREE Printable Targets for Practice and Load Development

The type of targets you use can make a difference during load development and training — helping you align your crosshairs, estimate group size visually, and also record load data/gun type. Here we...

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How to Reduce Vertical Stringing — Good Advice on Gear Set-up, Gun Handling,...

How to Reduce Vertical in Your Shot Groups Vertical stringing is a common problem that all precision shooters will face sooner or later. In addition to ammo inconsistencies, many other factors can...

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Rear Sandbags — How to Fill Rear Bags & Fill Material Options

How to Fill Shooting Sandbags Most Effectively For both front and rear Edgewood bags, start by looking for the black nylon/cordura flap. This flap will have white stiches running along both sides....

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