Long Range Shooter

Long Range 201 Class May dates

Here are the dates for the next class.  May 14 at 12:00 if there is anyone that lives close enough that would like to come.  This is the next class the the Long Range Shooting class series. There will be a short class then the class room will break into two and half ...

Update Regarding Bergers .338 Hybrids

As expected, the release of the new 300 grain .338 Hybrid bullets has made quite a splash. The purpose of this bulletin is to share some facts that have been learned about this bullet since its release. There are two major facts that I’ll elaborate on. 1) The BC of the bullet is being revised, and 2) The bullet has limitations regarding its structural integrity. Revised BC Assessment For ...

New 1000 yard shooting record

April 18th, Joel Pendergraft of Durham, NC put 10 shots into 3.048″ to set a new IBS 1000-yard Heavy Gun World record. Competing at Hawks Ridge, NC, Joel set the record with his big, 300 Ackley Improved HG fitted with an unusual water-cooled 12-twist, 4-groove Krieger barrel. Joel shot BIB 187gr flat-based bullets in Norma brass, pushed by a "generous amount" of Alliant Reloder 25 ...

Berger 210gr VLD bullets

Very-low-drag bullet Very-low-drag bullets (VLD) were primarily a small arms ballistics development of the 1980s–1990s, driven by shooters' desire for bullets that will give a higher degree of accuracy and kinetic efficiency, especially at extended ranges. To achieve this, the projectile must minimize air resistance in flight. Demand has been greatest from Long Range Target shooters, including benchrest competitors, but hunters have also benefited. Most VLD ...

Near Tragic Accident

Mike, a close friend went to our target range this afternoon with three friendsiwhile I was at work. He has a 338-06 that he was practicing on some Steel that we have set up at 600 yards. Mike along with myself and many others that are serous about shooting long range do not shoot "off the shelf" ammo. Mike, because of lack ...

Finally

After much pain, agony and patience I have finally finished everything on my rifle. The upgrades were a new stock, new scope, base, trigger work and a bit of work done to the action. Although I thought that it would never get done, the work was well ...

Vietnam Veterans Tribute

Field Firing Solutions Version 4.0 Delta III

Leave it to Lex Talus Corporation to out do them selfs again. Soon version 4.0 will be available to download with all the best from version 3.3 and some nice new features to make things faster and easer for a shooting solution. One of the new features is a Rifle profile. This Rifle profile allows you to put your bullet profile and your ...

Sorry

I wanted to tell everyone that I am sorry for the lack of updated info as I am helping my father in-law reside his house and I have not had a day off in about a month. I will be done soon, Thanks for your patience.

How to make Ballistics Gel

Try to use gelatin powder made specifically for ballistics use, which is manufactured by Kind & Knox. However, the powder has to be special ordered in bulk and is expensive. Consider using plain Knox gelatin off the supermarket shelf. It costs approximately $10.00 USD and will suffice for home usage and all practical purposes. Mix a basic formula ...