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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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Tripod Shooting Techniques

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Tripod Shooting Techniques
  1. firearm to achieve the desired elevation and windage.

  2. Use a Sling: Using a sling will help to stabilize your firearm and reduce fatigue.

  3. Practice: Like any shooting technique, practice is key to improving your skills with tripod shooting. Start by practicing at shorter distances and work your way up to longer ranges.

Overall, shooting with a tripod c

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Staying Safe in Today's World is No Easy Task

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  1. Take self-defense classes: Learning basic self-defense skills can help you feel more confident and prepared in the event of an attack.

Remember, staying safe is a continuous process that requires ongoing awareness and effort. By taking proacti

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What Makes Special Forces Special?

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What Makes Special Forces Special?
  1. Elite Selection Process: Special forces units have a rigorous selection process that ensures only the most qualified and capable soldiers are chosen. This selection process includes physical and mental tests, as well as evaluations of leadership, teamwork, and decision-making abilities.

Overall, the combination of intense training, specialized equipment, intelligence gathering, flexibility, and adaptability, and elite selection process makes special forces special. They are highly trained and capable soldiersRa

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What Do Professionals Think About Rangetech's Training?

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What Do Professionals Think About Rangetech's Training?

Long range shooting is one of those intersections of science, skill, and art.  It’s hard enough on a flat range, but when done in high winds and from different positions, the difficulty level ramps up.  A lot of the skills used in long range shooting can be honed with decent gear and enough practice, but there is nothing like a solid foundation to build upon.  That is where training like that offered by RangeTech comes in.  Recently, I had the opportunity to experience a one on one long range training course with Mike from RangeTech.  I picked up some great...

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