Arken EP5 5-25×56 Scope Review by BigJimFish
BigJimFish reviews the Arken EP-5 5-25x56 rifle scope and excellent “combo pack” of accessories available at a discount at time of scope purchase.
Why we Train
Situation You prepare to take your first shot of the day at distance after checking zero. Zero was fine. You are comfortable with your ballistic data for the sake of this conversation. You pick a target at 800 yards with your 308 and notice that it is .5 mil wide. You make your best wind …
Sightron SIII PLR 6-24×50 FFP Zero Stop Scope Review by BigJimFish
BigJimFish reviews the new Sightron SIII PLR 6-24x50 ZS FFP IL #28001 - A scope he has wanted Sightron to produce for some time.
Examining SmartScopes with the Sig BDX 2.0 System and Sierra6BDX Scope Review
BigJimFish examines the SmartScope concept with a review of the Sig BDX 2.0 system and Sierra6 BDX 3-18x44 scope
The Remarkably Thorough Sig Kilo 10K-ABS HD Rangefinding Binoculars Review
BigJimFish reviews the Sig Kilo 10k ABS HD laser rangefinding binoculars with AB elite
The Remarkably Thorough Leica Geovid Pro 32 Laser Rangefinding Binoculars Review
BigJimFish reviews the new Leica Geovid Pro 32 Laser Rangefinding Binoculars
Managing the Wind
Over the years, we have learned to manage the wind much more efficiently. The model to dope the wind we use goes back in time; it's revisiting the math instead of using arbitrary numbers or values. Shooting is the longest-running game of telephone, so information has been reduced to shortcuts or pared down, so it only works in limited situations. Returning to the original thinking, we can understand the wind quicker and more comprehensively. There is a plan; we have a method for educating the shooter.
Finding your Speed Drop Factor
How long does it take to find our drop data for a target range? If we need data quickly, most shooters are using some type of paper chart. This chart could be taped to the stock, on a data holder, or arm bar where with a quick glance we can read our data. What if there is a faster way? Welcome to the Speed Drop Factor. Finding and using your Speed Drop Factor will allow you to memorize your drop data to a reasonable distance by remembering one number.
Minox ZP5 5-25×56 Rifle Scope and THLR Reticle Review
BigJimFish reviews the Minox ZP5 5-25x56 rifle scope and the THLR reticle.
The Sniper’s Hide Dot Drill
As a precision rifle shooter, shooting groups is a necessary evil. Some disciplines revolve around group shooting, like benchrest or F Class. As a tactical shooter, I look at it as more of a cross-the-course style of shooting. It's not about the group size as much as the position used to get that first-round hit. We are looking to solve a dynamic problem versus repeating the same thing over and over. The reality is that we want to solve the shooting problem in the least number of rounds possible instead of stacking a group into a single target.
