Category Archives: ELR

EXTREME LONG RANGE (ELR) SHOOTING – SKILL OR LUCK?

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Mark V

By Mark V. Lonsdale ELR shooting can be both addictive and expensive, even though hit probabilities are often low. With a match like Ko2M in Raton, New Mexico, a competitor could drive a thousand miles to shoot just six shots … Continue reading →

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Bullets & Barrels – Making the Right Choice

Posted on October 5, 2019 by Mark V

By Mark V. Lonsdale Premise: What’s more important – the bullet or the barrel twist? I see more than a few rookie shooters on Facebook asking about the best load for a specific bullet but without knowing their barrel twist. … Continue reading →

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What Causes Fliers? – The Curse of the Precision Shooter

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Mark V

By Mark V. Lonsdale We’ve all had that four-shot one-hole group only to throw the fifth shot out of the group – what we ubiquitously call “a flier.” The same can happen in any form of bullseye target shooting or … Continue reading →

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Precision Rifle Training – Do Your Homework

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Mark V

By Mark V. Lonsdale “Prior Preparation and Planning is Everything” For the novice, becoming a proficient precision long range rifle shooter is a process that takes considerable time and commitment. It is not learned or mastered in one day or … Continue reading →

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Developing Shooting Habits for Success

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Mark V

By Mark V. Lonsdale, STTU The premise for this paper is that no matter how much you shoot or how many competitions you win, the basic fundamentals of marksmanship remain the same. You never graduate from reinforcing the fundamentals, or … Continue reading →

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DON’T GO UNDER GUNNED

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Mark V

By Mark V. Lonsdale, STTU So what does it mean to be under gunned? Much of this discussion is situation dependent, but in short, under gunned means that the firearm that you are carrying or selected lacks either power, range, … Continue reading →

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ELR Shooting & Half Value Adjustments

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Mark V

By Mark V. Lonsdale, STTU Team Global Precision – Derek, Paul & Mark One of the (many) potential mistakes made in ELR shooting is over compensating for a miss and then missing again but in the opposite direction. This can … Continue reading →

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FCSA ELR Matches in Raton, NM

Posted on May 25, 2019 by Mark V

This week was the first major competition for Team Global Precision competing as a team. Paul and Derek have been competing together in both FTR and ELR matches for years, making Mark the new addition to the team. Team Global … Continue reading →

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Reloading for Long Range and ELR Shooting (Simplified)

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Mark V

By Mark V. Lonsdale Your reloading process should begin by clearing the bench of any powders or primers from the previous caliber being loaded. More than a few shooters have had nasty accidents by loading the wrong powder and blowing … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Measuring Cartridge Headspace – Part 2

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Mark V

By Mark V. Lonsdale As a continuation to the series of reloading fundamentals for rookies, we will take a look at the importance of measuring headspace and accurately bumping the shoulder on your brass. But keep in mind that this … Continue reading →

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