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...
View ArticleWindflag 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....
View ArticleReduce 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...
View ArticleBenchrest 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...
View ArticleSix 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,...
View ArticleVery 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...
View ArticleExperiment 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...
View ArticleAccuracy 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...
View ArticleHow 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....
View ArticleCraft 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...
View ArticleImprove 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...
View Article‘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...
View ArticleSightron 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...
View ArticleBuilding 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...
View ArticleSunday 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...
View ArticleSmart 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...
View ArticleSunday 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...
View ArticleFREE 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleRear 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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