Tag Archives: Cutting Edge
The Importance of Measuring Cartridge Headspace – Part 2
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
Posted in ELR, Mark Lonsdale, Precision Rifle Shooting, Reloading, Rifle Shooting, Uncategorized
Tagged Ballistics, Berger, comparator, Cutting Edge, headspace, Lonsdale, Reloading, shoulder bump
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Rifle Reloading 101 – A Primer for Beginners – Part 1
By Mark V. Lonsdale Warning: Hand loading ammunition is a potentially dangerous activity that requires serious consideration, training, and attention to detail. It becomes even more dangerous if the individual is inattentive, drunk, or easily distracted. It cannot be overemphasized … Continue reading
Posted in F-TR, Mark Lonsdale, Precision Rifle Shooting, Reloading, Rifle Shooting, Uncategorized
Tagged .223, Berger, Cutting Edge, FTR, Lonsdale, McMillan, NF, PRS, Reloading
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ELR Central World Record Event
INAUGURAL WORLD RECORD EVENT Las Vegas, NV – Sunday, 21 Jan 2018 Location: Front Sight Range, 1 Front Sight Road, Pahrump, NV 89061 Time: Registration: 0600-0700 Range Brief: 0700 Morning Relays: 0800-1000 Afternoon Relays: 1400-1600 Awards Dinner: 1800 – … Continue reading
Posted in ELR, Extreme Long Range Shooting, Mark Lonsdale, Uncategorized
Tagged Berger, Cutting Edge, Hill Country, Kestrel, Lonsdale, McMillan, Stiller
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The Beginners Guide to Long Range Shooting – Part 2. The Importance of Good Ammunition
By Mark V. Lonsdale Author’s Note: This is not a how-to guide to reloading, but it will get the novice thinking about quality over quantity. When competing at the national and international levels in many sports, first and second place … Continue reading
Posted in F-Class, F-TR, Mark Lonsdale, Reloading, Uncategorized
Tagged Berger, Cutting Edge, Kestrel, Lonsdale, McMillan, NF, Reloading
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A Beginners’ Guide to Becoming a Successful Long Range Shooter
By Mark V. Lonsdale, STTU Back when IPSC shooting was in its infancy, a shooter asked current world champion, Ray Chapman, “What was the secret to good shooting?” His answer was brilliant in its simplicity – “Don’t move the gun … Continue reading
Posted in Extreme Long Range Shooting, F-TR, Mark Lonsdale, PRS
Tagged 308 Win, Badger, Berger, Cutting Edge, F-Class, FTR, Kestrel, Lonsdale, McMillan, NF, Nightforce, Reloading
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Anatomy of an Extreme Long Range Rifle
By Mark V. Lonsdale Ten-time National Champion and Team USA World championship shooter, Paul Phillips, also with Team AB, was kind enough to share the specs on his King of 2 Miles (Ko2M) rifle. This rifle is a veritable beast … Continue reading
Posted in Extreme Long Range Shooting, F-TR, Mark Lonsdale
Tagged Applied Ballistics, Cutting Edge, Kestrel, Lonsdale, McMillan, Nightforce, Peterson brass, Team AB
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Beginner’s Guide to Extreme Long Range Shooting (ELR) – Part 1
By Mark V. Lonsdale Making the decision to enter the world of Extreme Long Range (ELR) shooting could be an expensive exercise, especially if you actually expect to make consistent hits out beyond 2,000 yards. So let’s begin by defining … Continue reading
Posted in Extreme Long Range Shooting, F-TR, Mark Lonsdale, Rifle Shooting, Sniper
Tagged 308 Win, Berger, Cutting Edge, ELR, Extreme Long Range Shooting, FTR, Hill Country, McMillan, Peterson brass, Stiller, TAC 408, Whidden
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