Videos tagged with Bryan Litz

This video features Bryan Litz, a recognized expert in ballistics, explaining the critical concept of the transonic range in long-range shooting. He details how bullet performance becomes less predictable as it approaches and falls below the speed of sound (1340 ft/s), emphasizing the increased complexity of factors like drag and spin drift. Litz recommends his own extensive book series for those seeking to master these advanced ballistic principles for improved field accuracy.

This video from Applied Ballistics, featuring ballistician Bryan Litz, delves into the critical role of muzzle velocity in achieving accurate firing solutions for long-range shooting. It highlights how understanding this fundamental ballistic parameter is essential for any serious long-range shooter aiming for precision. The video is presented in conjunction with the NSSF's "Let's Go Shooting" initiative, encouraging engagement with the shooting sports.

This video features Bryan Litz, founder of Applied Ballistics LLC, discussing the crucial element of Aerodynamic Jump in long-range shooting. He explains how this ballistic phenomenon impacts the trajectory of a projectile and is factored into ballistic solutions. The video promotes NSSF initiatives like #LetsGoShooting and #NSSF, encouraging firearm ownership and participation in shooting sports. It also directs viewers to resources for finding shooting locations and learning more about hunting and gun owner advocacy.

This video features Bryan Litz, a renowned ballistician, explaining the critical concept of spin drift in long-range shooting. He details how spin drift affects wind calls and group centering, especially in low-wind conditions. Litz highlights his book, 'Applied Ballistics for Long-Range Shooting,' as a comprehensive resource for understanding and calculating spin drift.

This video provides an expert-level explanation of the Coriolis effect in long-range shooting, presented by ballistician Bryan Litz. It details how the Earth's rotation influences bullet trajectory, becoming significant with increased flight time and distance. The content emphasizes when this second-order effect is relevant for precision shots and when it can be disregarded due to other dominant environmental factors.

This video provides an expert-level explanation of Minutes of Angle (MOA) and Milliradians (MIL) for long-range shooting, presented by Bryan Litz, a renowned ballistician. It clarifies how these angular measurements translate to physical adjustments on a scope and how they are used in calculating ballistic solutions. The instruction emphasizes understanding the mathematical basis of each system and their practical application in achieving accuracy at distance.

This video, featuring ballistician Bryan Litz, delves into the critical elements differentiating long-range ammunition from standard options. Litz emphasizes the paramount importance of a high Ballistic Coefficient (BC) for retaining velocity and minimizing drop/wind drift, alongside the necessity of consistent muzzle velocity to avoid significant vertical dispersion at extended ranges. He advises selecting high-quality, consistently loaded ammunition and testing various types for optimal rifle performance, recommending his Applied Ballistics books for deeper study.

This guide, based on insights from ballistician Bryan Litz, emphasizes the critical role of the rifle scope in long-range shooting. It details how to optimize scope setup using tapered bases and understanding adjustment requirements for calibers like the .308 Winchester at extended distances. Litz, an authority in applied ballistics, highlights the necessity of precise, repeatable adjustments for hitting targets at 1000 yards and beyond.

This guide details the process of calibrating a ballistic solution, as explained by Bryan Litz, a subject matter expert in ballistics. It covers essential techniques like muzzle velocity truing and Drag Scale Factor (DSF) truing for accurate long-range shooting. Proper calibration ensures the solver adapts to real-world conditions, enabling first-shot hits by accounting for factors like range, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Bryan Litz, a recognized authority in ballistics and author of Applied Ballistics books, provides expert guidance on setting up a long-range rifle. The video emphasizes achieving a comfortable fit across all shooting positions, correctly setting scope eye relief, and ensuring the scope and reticle are perfectly level to maintain accuracy at distance. Proper setup is crucial for consistent performance and avoiding errors like unwanted horizontal shifts during long-range engagements.

This entry details the operation and considerations for large caliber rifles, drawing on the expertise of ballistician Bryan Litz. It covers essential marksmanship fundamentals, the critical role of muzzle brakes for managing recoil and blast, and the importance of high Ballistic Coefficient (BC) bullets for extreme long-range (ELR) engagements. The Desert Tech HTI rifle is highlighted as a versatile platform capable of chambering multiple ELR cartridges.

This video features Bryan Litz, a renowned ballistician, discussing key principles of handloading for long-range precision shooting. Litz emphasizes the importance of selecting a bullet with a high Ballistic Coefficient (BC) and ensuring it's stabilized by the rifle's twist rate. He advocates for consistency in handloads, prioritizing reliable group sizes and low muzzle velocity standard deviations over chasing minuscule improvements in MOA. Litz also highlights his educational books that demystify ballistics for shooters.