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Two years ago, i decided i wanted a custom long range rifle. Nov 15, 2018 precision rifle data i used a couple of different ballistic computers to predict adjustments, but i had to verify on the range whether they were the correct precision rifle data. Then the various 6mms and 243 for the real long chuck shots, which around here is about 700800 yards at the farthest. Long range accessories 123 data books 12 shooting bags 55 remington 700. Joined mar 15, 2002 messages 73 location tulsa oklahoma. This is a comprehensive book and multimedia online course focused on helping you become a proficient long range hunter and or target shooter. Oct 21, 2016 bryan litz, founder and president of applied ballistics llc, chief ballistician at berger bullets and champion rifle shooter, talks about long range terminal bullet performance. Avoid the black friday madness with these early walmart deals. The bullets flight from powder to target, franklin w. These books draw on the vast experience of nathan foster and educate the reader about the areas of cartridge selection, long range rifles, rifle accurizing, rifle. I like how the author kept it basic and used his real world experience to dispel some shooting myths. This book also offers an original contribution to the long range shooting sports.
Savage stocks 28 savage chassis system 26 bolt handles savage parts 3 scope rings and bases 32. Barnes lrx longrange hunting bullets 30 cal 308 diameter. Each 100% copper, leadfree round is topped with a polymer tip that initiates expansion creating four deadly cutting petals. What separates true snipers from longrange enthusiasts is that the former can read the wind, make the corrections and hit their target on the first shot, or from a cold bore. Recreational riflemen, however, often walkin rounds to their longrange target on a range. However, there are many calibers to choose from, and it can be overwhelming trying to figure it all out. Jan 23, 2018 i myself was able to quickly identify 5 pitfalls i was succumbing to, thanks to the long range shooting handbook.
Long range shooting tips for beginners gun carrier. Long range shooting and hunting series a perfect gift for the long range enthusiast precision long range shooting and hunting ebooks volume 1 4 bundle at a discount. Log book for long range shooting long range hunting forum. Bryan litz, founder and president of applied ballistics llc, chief ballistician at berger bullets and champion rifle shooter, talks about longrange terminal bullet performance. American hunter 7 reasons why longrange hunting is a. I watched, and while it was a hell of a piece of shooting, the boy looked less. This harris model adjusts from 6 to 9 inches high and is ideal for working from prone. Bryan litz has put his military background and aerospace engineering degree to great use with the publication of accuracy and precision for long range shooting.
For the hunter who is confident in long range hunting, the lrx will fill the niche of this new hunting craze. The complete beginners guide to precision rifle shooting. A good stock will enhance accuracy through stability and recoil taming qualities. The model 48 lrcarbon is an excellent choice for mountain hunting, backcountry excursions, and long range competition. The club finds that long range shooting takes unfair advantage of the game animal, effectively eliminates the natural capacity of an animal to use its senses and instincts to detect danger, and demeans the hunterprey relationship in a way that diminishes the importance and relevance of the animal and the hunt. I have read a ton of marksmanship books and have delved into my share of books on ballistics to understand the theory behind accuracy and precision. The course, videos and books are aimed at anyone who wants to get into long range shooting or become a better shooter, period.
Its fun, challenging and a good way to hone your hunting skills. Most accurate long range hunting rifle long range rifle. I started to research different calibers and companies that produced long range rifles. However, author bryan litz, communicates these complex ideas in layman terms, so most average shooters can. Top rifles for longrange shooting the shooters log. Over the past few years excitement and enthusiasm for longrange shooting has increased dramatically and for good reason. I liked how precision long range shooting and hunting covered everything from picking a rifle, to optic, then to more specifics like barrels, hand loads, moa vs mils. Terminal bullet performance longrange shooting applied. There are a number of companies in the industry and, while they make some. The more you read, the more youll learn about breathing control, consistent trigger pulls, body position, reading the wind and discerning its value, density altitude, spin drift and all the other factors that come into play.
Remington 700 stocks 42 remington 700 chassis system 44 scope rings and bases 33 tactical bolt knobs 25 remington 700 parts 15 savage. I knew some aspects of long range shooting, but this book had some great nuggets of information in it. A bad stock design can not only destroy accuracy through a lack of stability, but through poor ergonomics can also induce flinch to a level where the shooter is put off the sport altogether. Read our books and ebooks on your mobile, tablet or ereader with 100s of illustrations, color images and instructional text. Aug 27, 2014 in my post of august 19th, one of our bloggers referred us to a video of a kid who shoots an elk at 1,300 yards. May 10, 2012 ryan cleckners book, long range shooting handbook, is the complete beginners guide to long range shooting written in simple everyday language so that its easy to follow. Jon gillespiebrown is the author of precision long range shooting and hunting 4. Volume one is aimed at the beginner wanting to understand the basic equipment and process for getting started.
If you are just thinking about getting into the art of longrange shooting, we will explain it all to you and help you achieve the amazing feeling of hitting targets out so far they are hard to see with your eyes alone. Born in the wideopen expanses of the west, the model 48 long range carbon is perfect for any situation where ranges may be long, and weight is a concern. This is a comprehensive book and multimedia online course focused on helping you become a proficient long range hunter and or target. If you are just thinking about getting into the art of long range shooting, we will explain it all to you and help you achieve the amazing feeling of hitting targets out so far they are hard to see with your eyes alone. Ill discuss 3 here to show you how reading an approximately 300 page book. Dont expect it teach you all the intricacies of long range shooting. Lrx bullets will continue to be manufactured with the proven 100percent copper, leadfree bodies. You will learn an introduction to long range shooting. The complete beginners guide to precision rifle shooting paperback january 31, 2016. Feb 01, 2016 this book is the complete beginners guide to long range shooting written in simple everyday language so that its easy to follow. This article covers the basic equipment, information, and skills required to successfully engage in practical long range rifle shooting. If you are thinking about entering the somewhat mysterious world of long range shooting, buy this book before you buy anything else.
May 03, 2019 the best long range hunting cartridges fire highbc bullets fast enough to remain supersonic out to at least 1,400 yards. Long range shooting deer hunting elk hunting big game. Included are personal tips and best advice from my years of special operations sniper schooling and experience, and as a sniper instructor. The practical guide to long range hunting cartridges is completely different to many other technical books on cartridge and projectile design and performance. The long range hunting series is a series of downtoearth, practical guides written by nathan foster to help you take the guess work out of long range hunting and maximize your success. If you are an experienced shooter, this guide will be a resource covering. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Watch hours of instructional videos as a compliment to our books. This book is the complete beginners guide to long range shooting written in simple everyday language so that its easy to follow. Stock design can make or break a long range hunting rifle. Much easier to keep track that way rather than having several books to cross reference. Determine your maximum effective range under a variety of conditions tips on range estimation, rangefinders, and winddoping how temperature and elevation influence bullet travel if you are hunting wary prey with a strong sense of smell on terrain with long site lines, you probably arent going to get many closeup shots. This is the original and still widely read and highly regarded book on internal and external ballistics. Precision long range shooting and hunting, volume one by jon.
Jon gillespiebrown author of precision long range shooting. This book has a wealth of good information, i would highly recommend it to anyone looking to get into the sport and their equipment. May 01, 2018 longrange marksmanship is more than dropping down behind a scoped rifle, getting a sight picture, squeezing the trigger and hitting targets at will. Learn long range shooting with tips, long range shooting. The perfect custom longrange rifle setup on a budget gohunt. Keep in mind that this is an article and not real training, and there is no substitute for getting out there and learning from each shot. When i found out he was to publish a two part book series on precision rifle shooting, i had a good feeling his teaching style would translate to the written format. Teachme interactives best selling long range shooting courses are the ultimate way to learn everything you need to know in order to become a better long range shooter. Most of these books are hundreds of pages long, so consider your paper and toner supply before printing. Like being in class but at your convenience and without the travel. This book will help you understand the technical details of long range shooting like moa, mils, and more ballistics. Book applied ballistics accuracy and precision for long range. Early winter is the best time to catch your biggest pike or muskie on the fly. Barnes lrx longrange x rifle bullets with their extralong boattail design, these bullets produce a high ballistic coefficiency value thats ideal for longrange hunting.
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