Videos in Category: Range & Competition

This video documents participants' experiences at the Tactical Games, highlighting challenges like gear failures, physical fatigue, and mental breakdowns. It provides insights into specific shooting stages, malfunction clearing techniques for pistols, and the physical demands of the competition. The participants share lessons learned, emphasizing the importance of preparation and adapting to unexpected issues.

This video details a lot-to-lot consistency test of Fiocchi 55gr M193 ammunition. The instructor found significant variations in accuracy and velocity between different lots, impacting performance. Testing was conducted at 100 yards using two different AR-15 barrels, a 20-inch Bear Creek Arsenal HBAR and a 14.5-inch Hodge barrel, with data collected via a Garmin chronograph and Mantis X10.

This video documents the experience at PSA's The Gathering 2026, focusing on long-range shooting events. Key highlights include participation in a 50-caliber Barrett shoot and an attempt at a one-mile shot. The content emphasizes the challenges of extreme long-range shooting, including wind calls and precise aiming techniques, with participants achieving notable successes.

This video showcases participation in the Kashbash annual shooting competition, focusing on the experience of shooting an RPK74 light machine gun in challenging, rainy conditions. The content highlights the fun and camaraderie of the AK community event, emphasizing that enjoyment is prioritized over strict competition. It also touches on the difficulties of shooting a heavier, longer firearm like the RPK74 in a timed stage, especially when dealing with adverse weather and terrain.

This video documents a USPSA Limited Optics classifier match featuring the CZ Shadow 2. The shooter focuses on improving footwork, transitions, and maintaining a sense of urgency throughout the stages. Key takeaways include the importance of aiming for specific points within the A-zone for accuracy, the impact of ammunition reliability (specifically light primer strikes with Belom 124gr), and the challenges of achieving a desired classification, ultimately resulting in a C-class rating. The shooter emphasizes continuous training and learning from mistakes to improve performance.

This recap of Kalash Bash 2026, dubbed 'Water World', details the challenges and triumphs of the event, primarily focusing on the significant rainfall and its impact on competitors, organizers, and the venue. Key discussions include the resilience of attendees, the innovative stage designs by Match Director Devin Axton, and the overall positive spirit despite adverse weather. The event celebrated various shooting disciplines, including PCC, rifle, and sub-gun matches, with notable performances and awards.

This video documents the 2026 Arkansas State IDPA Championship, highlighting the shooter's experiences, mistakes, and lessons learned throughout the match. The shooter, using a MAC 9 DS, discusses challenges with grip, safety engagement, round count, and the impact of weather conditions like rain. Key takeaways include the importance of pre-stage planning, consistent grip, proper safety management, and adapting to environmental factors in competitive shooting.

This video details the post-event inspection and cleaning of a Zastava M90 after 3,000 rounds and exposure to heavy rain at Kalash Bash. The presenter, Mark, discusses the feeding issues encountered, attributing them primarily to environmental factors and improper gas system settings rather than magazine or internal component failures. He provides a detailed look at the internal wear patterns, noting minimal abnormal wear despite significant exposure to the elements, and offers insights into potential issues with aftermarket triggers and their interaction with the carrier tail.

This video compares Fiocchi Range Dynamics and CCI Standard Velocity .22LR ammunition at 100 yards using a CZ 457 rifle. While both ammunitions are 40-grain lead round nose, the Fiocchi exhibited significant inconsistency and flyers, resulting in a larger average group size (2.23 inches) and mean radius (.73 MOA). CCI Standard Velocity, despite also having flyers, demonstrated better overall consistency with a slightly smaller average group size (2.21 inches) and a tighter mean radius (.66 MOA), making it the preferred choice for accuracy in this specific rifle setup.

This video explains the strategy behind practical shooting competitions, focusing on hit factor scoring (points divided by time). Instructor Joel Park advises most shooters to aim for Alpha and close Charlie hits without shooting so slowly that they sacrifice speed. He emphasizes that raw speed without accuracy, or perfect accuracy without speed, can both lead to losing. For advanced shooters, the strategy involves fine-tuning based on target difficulty and distance, but for the majority, focusing on consistent, fast A/C hits is key.

This video discusses a recent ban on SIG Sauer P320 firearms at the Southern Utah Practical Shooters (SUBS) range due to an alleged uncommanded incident. The ban creates a conflict as SUBS is scheduled to host USPSA Nationals, where P320s are typically allowed. The speaker speculates on the potential for a waiver for the Nationals and discusses the ongoing concerns surrounding P320 malfunctions.

This video provides a detailed comparison of five different brands of 55-grain M193 ammunition, evaluating their performance through two distinct AR-15 barrels. The analysis includes muzzle velocity, 30-shot group sizes, and AZ scores at 100 yards, offering valuable data for shooters seeking to understand brand-specific performance characteristics.