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How to Break In and Clean a Rifle Barrel the Way You Should

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How to Break In and Clean a Rifle Barrel the Way You Should
Cleaning a rifle barrel the right way will leave your barrel lasting for years while also maintaining its precision. Most rifle barrels have short lives because of improper care and maintenance. Kreiger Barrels tells their customers to follow a break in pattern which we also recommend and here's the tools you need to do it right.

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DECIDING ON A HUNTING BULLET BARNES VS BERGER VLD HUNTER

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DECIDING ON A HUNTING BULLET BARNES VS BERGER VLD HUNTER

Barnes testing proves why Berger VLD Hunting bullets perform better. Terminal performance and energy upon impact. Match grade quality hunting bullets. 

 

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.224 Valkyrie Barrel Options

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.224 Valkyrie Barrel Options
For great information on .224 Valkyrie barrel options for your AR-15 check out Sniper Country's information here. 224-valkyrie-barrels

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Getting the Most Out of Your Chronograph Data--Temperature variables.

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Getting the Most Out of Your Chronograph Data--Temperature variables.
Temperature Variables long range shooting how to solve greater difference in velocity because the rifle and ammo were allowed to sit in the freezing temperatures before I shot the rifle. Clearly shot number 1 demonstrates a significant drop

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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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