Videos tagged with Iron Sight Shooting

Ben Stoeger explains the critical importance of shooting with both eyes open, emphasizing target focus over sight focus for higher performance in practical shooting. While closing one eye may feel comfortable initially due to double vision and sight clarity, it significantly hinders peripheral vision and overall speed. Mastering the two-eyes-open technique, though challenging, leads to faster transitions and greater situational awareness.

This video showcases several highly customized AK platform rifles built for competitive shooting, featuring detailed breakdowns of modifications and performance. The hosts, experienced AK shooters, discuss how to optimize AKs for various competition divisions, emphasizing that AKs are highly capable platforms for speed and accuracy. Key takeaways include the effectiveness of specific aftermarket parts for ergonomics and performance, and the viability of AKs in high-level competition.

This video details an accuracy test of a Century Arms VSKA rifle using various 7.62x39mm ammunition types at 50 and 100 yards. The reviewer, acknowledging their limitations as a marksman, highlights the challenges of using AK-pattern iron sights for precision shooting due to the wide front sight post. Despite the shooter's self-assessed 'terrible' accuracy, the video provides insights into the performance of Belom, X-Force, New Republic, Tula, and Vympel ammunition, noting general reliability in the VSKA.

This video demonstrates a speed course using an M16A2 with A2 Dual Aperture Iron Sights, showcasing effective marksmanship at distances up to 450 yards. The instruction highlights the capability of iron sights for rapid target engagement and the importance of making precise elevation adjustments. The drill is presented by Henry, whose high authority level and demonstrated proficiency underscore the expert nature of the training.

This review covers the Matador Arms Montgo-9 9mm direct blowback upper receiver. Key features include its compatibility with Glock 17/19 and Sig 320 magazines, and a recoil spring assembly housed within the upper, allowing for various stock configurations. The video demonstrates disassembly and reassembly, highlights its performance in a PCC match, and discusses potential issues with optics under recoil.

This video details a competitive shooter's experience at a carbine match where they unexpectedly found success using a retro AR-15 dissipator equipped with A2 iron sights. After initial struggles with optics on an AK platform, the shooter switched to the older AR, which proved surprisingly effective and enjoyable, even with budget ammunition and iron sights. The content highlights the resurgence of interest in retro AR platforms and the effectiveness of iron sights in certain competitive scenarios.

This video introduces the 'Box to Bullseye' series, focusing on the initial experience of unboxing and shooting a new IWI Galil Ace in 5.45x39. The instructor, new to this specific platform and caliber, demonstrates basic drills from 7 yards, emphasizing fundamentals like trigger control, sight acquisition, and recoil management with iron sights. The content highlights the learning curve for new firearms, including addressing height-over-bore issues and practicing distinct reloading mechanics compared to an AR-15, encouraging viewers to prioritize fundamentals before speed.

This guide details the installation of the Griffin Armament M2 rear sight, emphasizing its construction from ordnance-grade steel and its dual mounting capability (12 o'clock or 45-degree offset). The installation process involves torquing the set screw to 18 inch-pounds with blue Loctite, ensuring it's pushed forward to counter recoil. The reviewer notes its unobtrusive design and compatibility with the Scalarworks Peak front sight.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of the Springfield Armory M1A NM rifle's practical accuracy out to 500 yards. The instructor, demonstrating high authority and analytical skill, details the rifle's specifications and compares its National Match sights to standard GI versions. The session highlights challenges in target acquisition at longer ranges due to sight aperture size and environmental factors like wind, while ultimately confirming the rifle's consistent accuracy once targets are acquired.

This review covers the Brownells Retro 601 Clone Rifle, focusing on its historical accuracy and modern performance. The video details the zeroing process, accuracy testing with various ammunition types, and a comprehensive breakdown of the rifle's unique features, highlighting its retro design elements. The presenter, an experienced shooter, provides insights into the rifle's handling and historical context.

This comprehensive review of the Norinco Type 56 SKS, presented by Iraqveteran8888, offers deep insights from a highly authoritative source. The video covers historical context, technical specifications, and practical demonstrations, including loading with stripper clips and deploying the bayonet. It highlights the SKS's role as an early DMR and its accuracy potential with iron sights at combat distances.