What is “Density Altitude?"
As more and more hunters and shooters explore the complexities of long range shooting, factors like barometric pressure, altitude, and humidity have all the sudden entered into the shooting equation.
Going the Distance
So you want to be a long-range hunter? You have a super-accurate rifle and you have tuned the ammo until it punches little bug holes in the target instead of groups. The trigger is crisp and clean and you have the best optics money can buy on top of the gun.
Can a Rifle's Accuracy be More Consistent at Long Range than it is at Short Range?
I’ve heard more than one rifleman say that its possible for a rifle to be more accurate at long range than it is at short range. On first hearing this, I assumed they were talking about MOA, rather than actual group size.
The Long Shot
As a general rule it seems that the less field experience a given pundit has, the more he is in favor of taking pokes at critters nearly a mile away.
Sometimes What You “Know” is Wrong
Keith Wood didn't necessarily set out to disprove any myths, but sometimes it just happens. That's life as a BullShooter.
Wounded and Lost
We don’t like to talk about our misses, or worse, our bad hits—but they happen. If it hasn’t happened to you, you probably haven’t hunted much. What does it feel like? Keith Wood explains.
Bushnell Elite Long Range Hunting Scope
Bushnell has introduced the Elite Long Range Hunting Scope (LRHS), a 3-12x 44mm configuration that is the inaugural offering in the Elite Tactical Hunter product line.
Get Training at Whittington U
Whittington U, the instructional division of the NRA Whittington Center, offers firearms training for all skill levels.
Remington's Radical XP-100
Is the Remington XP-100 the greatest hunting handgun ever made? Consider its features, and see what the odd-looking bolt-action pistol bags from Arizona to Africa.
Leupold CDS Dial and Custom Reticle
Available as a factory option on many Leupold models and as a Custom Shop addition to a number of existing, already purchased scopes, the CDS replaces the elevation turret cap with a low-profile, click-adjustable dial.
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