Tag Archives: Ballistics

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

Posted on October 14, 2019 by

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

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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The Importance of Measuring Cartridge Headspace – Part 2

Posted on January 10, 2018 by

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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LabRadar Simplified

Posted on December 17, 2017 by

By Mark V. Lonsdale For those who are intimidated by technology, here is a shooting range Quick Start guide to the LabRadar. Once you become familiar with the functionality, you will find the LabRadar to be quick and easy to … Continue reading →

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Kestrel 5700 Elite AB Simplified

Posted on November 19, 2017 by

By Mark V. Lonsdale With new technology streaming into our lives every day, it can become a little overwhelming and intimidating for many. Fortunately we have had computers for 40 years and Smart phones for the past 15 years, so … Continue reading →

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A Beginners Guide to the Kestrel 5700 Elite Wind & Environment Meter

Posted on October 3, 2017 by

By Mark V. Lonsdale What does a Kestrel not do? It does not read the range to the target. So what does it do? It measures wind, environmental factors, and provides ballistic firing solutions tailored to the shooter’s rifle and … Continue reading →

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