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The Ultimate Long Range Hunting Rifle Combo?? We think so.

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The Ultimate Long Range Hunting Rifle Combo?? We think so.

The Springfield Waypoint 2020 Rifle Comes in 6 Creedmoor, 6.5Creedmoor, 6.5PRC , and 7 other calibers to suit everybody's needs. We personally tested the 6.5 Creedmoor and it is amazing.

We used the incredible APEX OPTICS RIVAL SCOPE on top and it is nothing short of amazing.

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Zombieland Rule for the Shooter

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Zombieland Rule for the Shooter

Gun fighting is about information if you didn't know. Look to Travis Haley, someone who I am always amazed at. He truly is the guru of gunfighting with his scientific knowledge based approach to combat training and instructing. He's also a fit guy who has always maintained core principles of body mechanics as a basis for all he does. 

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Springfield Echelon is the Real Deal!!

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Springfield Echelon is the Real Deal!!
The Springfield Echelon pistol is a great package overall, and I'm sure there will be a plethora of take your money for no real reason except bling factor coming out for it. My recommendation is this. Buy it, shoot it, enjoy it, and save your money t

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Firearms Training for 2024

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Firearms Training for 2024
firearms training classes are scheduled for so I thought I'd jump on here and let you know that we schedule our firearms training classes according to our student's needs. That means that if you have a crazy schedule we can almost always work with it to get you

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Extended Long Range Shooting

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Extended Long Range Shooting
  1. Optics: Long-range shooters typically use high-quality scopes with variable magnification to spot and engage distant targets accurately. The scope's reticle should be designed for long-range shooting, and features such as parallax adjustment and elevation/windage turrets are crucial.

  2. Ballistics Knowledge: Understanding ballistics is essential for hitting targets at extended ranges. This includes knowing the trajectory, wind drift, and other environmental factors that affect the bullet's path.

  3. Range Estimation: Accurate estimation of the target's distance is crucial. Rangefinders are commonly used to measure distances to the target, and a good knowledge of the terrain can help with range estimation.

  4. Environmental Factors: Wind speed and direction, temperature, altitude, and humidity all influence the bullet's trajectory. Skilled long-range shooters learn to account for these factors to make accurate shots.

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