Any cartridge can be adopted to fulfill the requirements of a sniper cartridge. In fact, the rifle itself probably is what contributes more to the accuracy of the shot than what it is chambered for. For most nations the main rifle cartridge adopted is the cartridge used for sharpshooting, designated marksman (DM) and snipers. In…
Like auto enthusiasts and computer geek types, those who appreciate firearms tend to be ‘gearheads’. Merriam-Webster defines gearhead as: a person who pursues mechanical or technological interests (as in automobiles or computers) or guns. After all a gun is a machine, right? And that gun cleaning kit that looks like an attaché case wasn’t just…
A great range activity is sighting in that new hunting rifle before the hunting season opens. Iron sights or scopes the sights, gun and ammunition need to work in harmony to ensure clean and humane hits on game. Most of us don’t shoot our rifles much out of season but we need to ensure that…
Whether you are an avid hunter, competition shooter or a recreational shooter, accuracy is something that everyone wants to be better at. You can also do more to better your skills and hone in on accuracy. You want to start off with the fact that shooting techniques change depending on what you are shooting such…
Whether you use it for plinking or applied exercises, many avid shooters have air-guns in different forms. Where you can easily take weapons such as air-soft, BB guns, or pellet guns, most choose to shoot these non-lethal guns in their own personal designated area. To contain the projectiles for easy cleanup, or evidence removal, people…
Designated Marksman (DM) at the platoon level and SDM or Squad Designated Marksman are the organic precision shooters. They serve the unit, either platoon level or at the squad level the provide accurate fire in support of their fellow troops. They don’t scout or range out from their units like snipers. Snipers are moving to…
Long range precision shooting involves some specialized equipment as well as techniques. Breath control is one. It has been documented that the most proficient snipers can consistently shoot between heartbeats. There are differences between snipers but probably not as much, though there are some vary talented marksman in the sniper ranks, as with anything there…
Long range precision shooting is the purview of a few individuals. Military and police snipers, and those 1000 yard benchrest shooters who represent the civilian engagement of the ‘far, far away’. But what about their equipment? Well in military operations you have precision shooters called designated marksman. These operate at the platoon level and have…
