Category Archives: Sniper Systems and Tools
Setting Eunit And Wunit Parameters In Kestrel’s AB Weather Meters
It’s Friday and time for our weekly shoot-the-shit. We hope the Force has been with you throughout the week. Today, we’d like to shed some light on a topic that requires a bit of illumination – How to properly setup … Continue reading
Bryan Litz On Density Altitude
Bryan Litz is a ballistician for Berger Bullets and Applied Ballistics. Bryan has authored a number of authoritative books on the subject of ballistics. His software, published by Applied Ballistics, can be found on a number of devices including the … Continue reading
Bryan Litz On Muzzle Velocity
Bryan Litz is a ballistician for Berger Bullets and Applied Ballistics. Bryan has authored a number of authoritative books on the subject of ballistics. His software, published by Applied Ballistics, can be found on a number of devices including the … Continue reading
The Applied Ballistics Story
Bryan Litz is a ballistician for Berger Bullets and Applied Ballistics. Bryan has authored a number of authoritative books on the subject of ballistics. His software, published by Applied Ballistics, can be found on a number of devices including the … Continue reading
TACT3 Accupoint Field Tripod Provides Stability and Fine Horizontal-Vertical Control for Tactical Field Optics
Ruckersville, VA. – Ashbury Precision Ordnance (APO) Manufacturing is introducing a new model in the combat proven TACT3 Tactical Tripod product line. Now joining the TACT3’s GP, S, Q, QEL and SEL models is the new Accupoint. Developed for tactical … Continue reading
Bryan Litz On Long Range Bullet Stability
Bryan Litz is a ballistician for Berger Bullets and Applied Ballistics. Bryan has authored a number of authoritative books on the subject of ballistics. His software, published by Applied Ballistics, can be found on a number of devices including the … Continue reading
Larry Vickers On Long Range Shooting Myths
Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical is a retired US Army 1st SFOD- Delta combat veteran with years of experience in the firearms industry as a combat marksmanship instructor and industry consultant. In recent years he has hosted tactical firearms related … Continue reading
Bryan Litz On Long Range Shooting Error
Bryan Litz is a ballistician for Berger Bullets and Applied Ballistics. Bryan has authored a number of authoritative books on the subject of ballistics. His software, published by Applied Ballistics, can be found on a number of devices including … Continue reading
Bryan Litz of Applied Ballistics Discusses Long Range Shooting
Bryan Litz is a ballistician for Berger Bullets and Applied Ballistics. Bryan has authored a number of authoritative books on the subject of ballistics. His software, published by Applied Ballistics, can be found on a number of devices including the … Continue reading
Raytheon PhantomIRxr® 17 μm Binoculars
This is not your grandpa’s binoculars he brought back from Europe at the end of World War II. The folks at Raytheon have come up with a light weight (3.6 lbs.) uncooled thermal binocular that will detect a man sized … Continue reading
Density Altitude Discussed
One of the more interesting questions we get around here is about density altitude as it pertains to external ballistics. So, we thought it would make a good shoot-the-shit topic for this Friday. In this post we want to shed … Continue reading
Steyr SSG Carbon Is Now Shipping
(July 21, 2015) — Steyr Arms has announced that its newest SSG rifle—wearing an advanced carbon-fiber stock—has landed in America. Initially introduced at the 2014 SHOT Show, the exceptionally accurate, innovative and moderately-priced SSG Carbon rifle was met with an … Continue reading
Ashbury Precision Ordnance Long Range Rifle Shooting Experience
Ashbury Precision Ordnance (APO) is one of the most highly regarded purveyors of long range shoulder fired weapon systems. They produce rifles of exceptional quality and precision for the military, law enforcement and the commercial space. Remington 700 owners … Continue reading
DARPA Releases Updated Video of EXACTO
The Extreme Accuracy Tasked Ordnance (EXACTO) program was initiated to develop a sniper system that makes engaging moving targets more predictable. The fundamental sniper problem is that a missed shot will alert combatants of their presence; therefore, successful single … Continue reading
Gear Review: Steiner eOptics MBS-AA Borelight
Laser bore sights have gotten a bum rap over the years but the reality is that not all bore sighting tools are not created equal. In this review, I’ve taken a look at a military grade precision bore sighting tool … Continue reading
The U.S. ARMY IS LOOKING FOR A CLIP-ON THERMAL SIGHT FOR SNIPERS
The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued a solicitation dated 17 March 2015 seeking what it designates as the Family of Weapon Sights – Sniper or FWS. The new thermal sight will work across all sniper system platforms including the M24, … Continue reading
PHOTOS FROM OUR UPCOMING REVIEW OF THE BURRIS XTR II 2-10 x 42 OPTIC
We’ve been working on our Burris XTR II review and thought readers might like to see a couple of photos. This XTR II is impressive and I’ll leave it at that until the review is out.
FRENCH SNIPERS TRAIN IN MOUNTANOUS TERRAIN
, This is an excellent photo expose by Monsieur Cyril Bonnet of L’Obs. There’s a total of 18 superb photos documenting his time with what L’Obs refers to as “les tireurs d’élite” or elite shooters. It’s annotated in French. Click … Continue reading
STEYR RETIRES THE VENERABLE SSG 69 RIFLE AFTER 40 YEARS OF SERVICE
Steyr has been producing the SSG 69 for 40 years. Over that time it acquired a reputation for being one of the most sought out sniper rifles on the market. This was particularly true for models with the second set … Continue reading
FN HERSTAL AT SHOT SHOW 2015
FNH introduced its newest precision rifle, the SCR 20, at SHOT SHOW 2015. The rifle was specifically designed to meet a U.S. Army solicitation for a more compact 7.62×51 platform. The SCR 20 is an adaptation of the SCAR platform … Continue reading
U.S. TACTICAL SUPPLY AT SHOT SHOW 2015
U.S. Tactical Supply hails from Albany, OR but they have a national reputation for being the one-stop shop for military and law enforcement tactical gear. I want to recognize them for having a particularly interesting flair for precision shooter … Continue reading
Dinging Some Steel With Beretta’s TRG M10 Media Day At The Range Shot Show 2015
That was a 960 yard shoot on an 18 inch silhouette with Beretta’s TRG M10 338 Lapua and Sue as my spotter.
Desert Tech’s New For 2015
R7S ChassisRemington 700 Short action rifle chassis The R7S stock chassis was designed for users looking to maximize the portability, comfort, and accuracy of their Remington 700 short action rifle.The R7S has an adjustable cheek-piece, adjustable length of pull,ambidextrous folding … Continue reading
Magpul Hunter 700 Chassis For The Remington 700 SA
Magpul Industries will be announcing its first rifle chassis for the ubiquitous Remington 700 Short Action at Shot Show 2015, in Las Vegas. The new stock uses aluminum V Blocks for bedding the action. Other features include support for the … Continue reading
Kestrel Announces The Sportsman Ballistics Weather Meter
At this year’s Shot Show, in Las Vegas, Kestrel will announce it’s new Sportsman Ballistic Weather Meter. The Kestrel Sportsman combines real-time environmental monitoring with a full Applied Ballistics G1/G7 ballistics solver to instantly provide accurate targeting DOPE for shots … Continue reading
Clint Eastwood’s American Sniper Official Trailer
In typical Eastwood manner, American Sniper successfully captures the essence of both the man and the job. This is a drama / action film about Chris Kyle, the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history. After returning home, he … Continue reading
Live Fire Gear 550 Fire Cord
If you are anything like me, when I head to the great outdoors I have 550 Paracord handy. Next to Zippo lighters it is amazing stuff. I always laugh when I watch online reviews of knives where the reviewer suggests … Continue reading
RSTA-II Tripod Shooting System Versatile Field Shooting Platform for Hunters, Tactical Rifle Competitors and Professional Marksmen
Ruckersville, VA. -Ashbury Precision Ordnance (APO) Manufacturing introduces the new RSTA-II Tripod Shooting System for RifleSports focusing on long range hunting, practical/tactical rifle competition, and professional marksmen. The RSTA-II Tripod Shooting System allows long gun users to shoot from a … Continue reading
Remington Defense To Supply U.S.M.C With M40 Modular Chassis
Remington Defense announced today that the United States Marine Corps Systems Command has awarded the company a contract to provide up to 2,000 modular stocks, spares, and magazines in support of the Marine’s M40 Sniper Rifle Modular Stock program. This … Continue reading
Sniper’s Hide Moves To The Scout Network
A Message From Frank Galli: Sniper’s Hide has Moved to the Scout Network In case you missed it, earlier in the month Sniper’s Hide has moved the site to the Scout Network. Contrary to popular belief we did not … Continue reading
Ashbury Precision Ordnance Launches The SABER® Precision Rifle (SPR)
Ashbury Precision Ordnance Mfg (APO) introduces the SABER® Precision Rifle (SPR) line based on its new SX bolt action receiver. The SABER SX is Ashbury’s first in a new line of octagonal precision manufactured bolt action receivers for calibers up … Continue reading
China’s People’s Liberation Army Is Augmenting Its Small Arms
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is augmenting some of its small arms. It recently added the Type 11 (QSZ11) pistol chambered in 5.8x21mm. The Type 11 is a compact frame semiautomatic pistol with an 8+1 capacity. The Type 11 is … Continue reading
IWI Introduces Its New Sniper Rifle The DAN 338
Shown with a Meprolight Meslas sniper scope/automatic ballistic computer. This past July, at Eurosatory 2014, IWI introduced its new sniper rifle, the DAN 338 chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum. DAN features a 31″ (787.4 mm) fluted, free-floating, barrel with a … Continue reading
Ashbury Precision Ordnance New .308 Tactical Rifle The .308K1
APO announced a technology demonstrator designated the .308K1. It is a precision tactical rifle designed in collaboration with Jim Gilliland of Shadow 6 Consulting. The concept is to produce an accurate, bolt operated, tactical rifle with a barrel shorter than … Continue reading
MasterPiece Arms Introduces A Line Of Bolt Action Rifles
MasterPiece Arms of Comers, GA has just introduced 6mm and 6.5mm bolt action rifle, the MPA 6mmBA Bolt Action Rifle & the MPA6.5mmBA Bolt Action Rifle. My first encounter with the company’s bolt action rifle was at SHOT SHOW where … Continue reading
DARPA’s EXACTO 50 Guided Small Caliber Bullet
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Teledyne Scientific have teamed up to design and develop a guided small caliber munition intended for precision shooting at extended ranges. The decision was made to use the .50BMG, which can be … Continue reading
Applied Ballistics iOS Mobile App Available For Download
Applied Ballistics announced the release of its iOS version of their mobile app, “Applied Ballistics Mobile”; allowing Apple iPhone and tablet owners to download and take advantage of the ballistic computing software. The Applied Ballistics Mobile App runs a Point … Continue reading
Larry Vickers At Gunsite Shooting Academy, Paulden AZ
The AI AW Covert is one of the most highly regarded urban sniper rifles in the world. It is an integrally suppressed .308 platform with compactness and superb precision.
Applied Ballistics Announces The Kestrel Companion Mobile App
Applied Ballistics, LLC announced, through their existing partnership with Nielsen-Kellerman (NK), the release of the Kestrel Companion; an Android mobile application to complement the Kestrel Shooter’s Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics for remote viewing of shooting solutions. The Kestrel Companion … Continue reading
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