Videos tagged with Elevation Holds

This video discusses critical considerations for long-range shooting, focusing on elevation adjustments. It explains how to use ballistic calculators, dope cards, or apps like Applied Ballistics to determine holds or dial in corrections based on range. The instructor also highlights the significant impact of temperature on both air density and powder burn rate, affecting bullet trajectory and velocity.

This review highlights the EOTech Vudu 1-10 LPVO as a top-tier optic, praising its daylight bright illumination, first focal plane reticle, and exceptional glass clarity. The reviewer emphasizes its value, offering premium features at a competitive price point, making it a recommended choice for precision shooting.

This video details a long-range shooting competition featuring former Marine Scout Sniper Matt 'Gibbs' Gibson against a crew with advanced equipment. Gibbs demonstrates superior skill by outperforming the crew using experience and precise environmental calls, highlighting advanced marksmanship techniques and the effective use of ballistic data. The competition showcases practical application of long-range shooting principles under pressure.

This video from 9-Hole Reviews discusses critical reticle considerations for precision carbine optics, focusing on mid-range engagements. It highlights three key functional elements: refined aiming solutions, fast and repeatable target reacquisition through recoil, and the ability to self-spot impacts. The discussion uses the Nightforce NX8 with Mil-XT and Leupold Mark 5 with PR2 reticles as comparative examples, emphasizing user preference in final selection.

This review compares the Gunner Optics Odin series LPVOs (1-6x and 1-8x) against a Vortex Crossfire Red Dot with a 3x magnifier. The video assesses their performance at various distances, including under windy conditions, focusing on reticle usability, target identification, and ease of magnification changes. The LPVOs are highlighted for their reticle information at longer ranges, while the Red Dot/magnifier combo offers a different approach to target acquisition.