Understanding the Essence of the Sport The crisp air bites, the sun glints off the polished steel, and the distant crack of a rifle echoes across the range. This isn’t just a sport; it’s a test of skill, precision, and mental fortitude. This is the world of High Power Rifle Competition, a tradition steeped in … Read more
The art of accurately hitting a target with a rifle, often considered the mark of a skilled marksman, hinges on a fundamental principle: understanding the relationship between the rifle’s barrel, the bullet’s path, and the target’s location. At the heart of this understanding lies zeroing, the process of adjusting a rifle’s sights to ensure that … Read more
Understanding the Recoil Dynamics The Physics of Recoil The fundamental principle behind recoil is simple: every action has an equal and opposite reaction. When a rifle is fired, the expanding gases from the burning propellant propel the bullet forward. Simultaneously, the rifle itself is pushed backward with an equal force. The magnitude of this rearward … Read more
Introduction The satisfying *thwack* as a bullet finds its mark, the crisp snap of steel ringing out, or the focused concentration as you painstakingly group your shots—these are the hallmarks of rifle shooting. But behind every successful shot lies a crucial element often overlooked: the target. Choosing the right **targets** is not just about aesthetics; … Read more
