I confess to being a vest junkie. I love them and have a section in my closet devoted to that garment alone. So, it's obvious I would own a hunting vest or two and always be on the lookout for a new and improved version. On one of my annual visits to the SHOT show in Vegas, I stumbled a … Read more

In my last article, we ended on the Bergara B14 HMR being a solid rifle. Adding the MDT XRS was not only aesthetic; it was functional. But we were lacking two things: extreme precision and balance. To make a rifle competition ready, I'd argue that those are two essential traits. So … Read more

I recently listened to a podcast where the main focus was custom ammo manufacturing. It was brought to my attention that aside from .223 rem/5.56x45mm NATO, 6.5 Creedmoor is the most popular cartridge in the country. After pondering that statement for a few minutes, it made sense. It takes … Read more

Hunting season is upon us, which means hunters are sorting out their kits and getting their rifles zeroed and ready. One item to consider is what kind of muzzle device (if any) you will be taking into the field with you? Muzzle devices like muzzle brakes, blast diffusers, or suppressors ha … Read more

I’m old enough to remember when hearing protection for shooters was considered optional. As a result, many shooters suffer hearing loss and tinnitus. Because we better understand audiology, shooters understand the dangers of loud noise and take serious precautions to protect their hearing. … Read more

The growth of precision rifle shooting has opened the space to a diverse group of participants and diversity of thought. There are differing opinions about many factors within the discipline. What's essential and what's not? Some things are debatable about their importance and longevity. S … Read more

Editors note. In this article, we touch on the gear necessary for long-range shooting. We will be doing a multi-part series covering all aspects of long-range shooting that will cover gear selection, training, and general knowledge.Long-range hunting is controversial. Detractors contend th … Read more