Videos tagged with Bore Offset

This guide details the critical concept of bore offset and holdovers for close-quarters shooting, drawing on expert instruction from GBRS Group. It explains how the physical distance between the optic and barrel affects bullet impact at close ranges and provides practical techniques for compensation, including a specific 8-inch holdover example. The instruction emphasizes avoiding common errors like 'milking' shots and offers methods for practicing headshots and consistent accuracy in CQB scenarios.

This video explores various mounting solutions for LPVOs and Red Dots from Reptilia, focusing on 1.93 height mounts, stacked Red Dot configurations, and canted Red Dot setups. The discussion highlights the ergonomic and practical advantages of higher optic mounts, including reduced jaw strain and improved eye box acquisition, especially for users with corrective lenses. It also contrasts the usability of canted versus stacked Red Dots for rapid target acquisition.

This video from Tactical Hive, presented by 'Coch', details the evolution of red dot sight height on firearms. It explains how early setups like the Aimpoint CompM2 on a carrying handle provided a high bore axis, while later iterations moved to lower third co-witness. The discussion emphasizes the importance of optic height for effective use with night vision devices and addresses the trend towards taller risers like those from Unity Tactical for better integration with nods and a more natural shooting posture.

This video details Stage 7 of the Rifle Dynamics Red October AK 2017 match, 'Berlin Revisited.' The stage involves crawling through tunnels, engaging a pepper popper with a down-loaded Mauser to activate spinner targets, and navigating a maze with various paper and moving targets. The match emphasizes practical shooting with AK platform rifles, highlighting how bore offset can affect accuracy in unorthodox positions, and notes the effort involved in hand-loading down-loaded ammunition for safety.

This video details a challenging stage in a shooting competition where the shooter encountered significant difficulties due to the "rollover prone" position combined with a high bore offset rifle configuration. The shooter explains how bulky accessories and Russian armor impeded their ability to get a proper sight picture, leading to penalties. The key takeaway is the need to understand and compensate for bore offset in extreme shooting positions, especially with AK-pattern rifles, and the importance of practicing with specific gear setups.