Videos tagged with Kestrel

This video provides a comprehensive gear breakdown for the 2026 Mammoth Sniper Challenge at Fort Chaffy, detailing changes from the previous year. The presenters discuss their rifle calibers (308 and 6GT), chassis, suppressors, optics, and bipods. They also cover updated pistol choices, emphasizing the importance of pistol performance in the competition. Significant attention is given to essential support gear like weather meters, packs, tripods, trekking poles, and footwear, with a focus on weight reduction and durability. The discussion also touches on mental fortitude, teamwork, and nutrition for endurance events.

This video outlines a three-step skill tree for improving shooting performance, focusing on 'shoot, move, and communicate.' It emphasizes isolating the shooting skill through PRS competitions to build data and master modified positions. Fieldcraft and team communication are developed through courses like Tusk DM and NRL Hunter, respectively, highlighting the importance of low-light capability and efficient communication under pressure.

This video showcases the 2026 gear and firearms collection of the Dirty Kid channel hosts, Mark, Dustin, and Blake. They detail their personal firearms, including various AR-15 platforms, pistols, shotguns, and precision rifles, along with their preferred accessories like optics, suppressors, and tactical gear. The hosts emphasize that their selections are based on extensive experience and professional use, offering insights into why they choose specific items for different applications, from hunting and competition to concealed carry and home defense.

This guide details a long-range shooting session focusing on zeroing the Vector Continental 2-12 scope and comparing the ballistic performance of different 5.56mm ammunition types. It highlights the importance of proper zeroing procedures, utilizing ballistic calculators, and understanding how ammunition changes affect holdovers. The instructor, an experienced hobbyist, self-critically analyzes personal errors in zeroing and technical failures with apps, emphasizing lessons learned for future range trips.

This guide covers the essential steps for a new competitor preparing for an NRL Hunter match. It details rifle setup with specific components like a Bergara .308, MDT chassis, and Vortex optic, emphasizing the importance of meeting class weight requirements for the 'Open Light' division. The process includes magazine preparation and the crucial rifle weigh-in procedure at the match check-in. Instruction is provided by an experienced shooter familiar with PRS and NRL Hunter formats.

This video provides a comprehensive overview and guide to using the Garmin Xero C2 Chronograph. It covers unboxing, setup, app connectivity, and practical demonstration of collecting muzzle velocity data for both rifles and pistols. The instructor highlights key features like Applied Ballistics integration and improved rapid-fire capture compared to its predecessor, emphasizing the importance of accurate muzzle velocity for ballistic calculations.

This guide details the process of truing ballistic data for extreme long-range shooting using the Gunwerks Endex rifle. It emphasizes the importance of real-world impact data to refine ballistic calculations via the Revic app, ensuring accuracy at distances exceeding 1500 yards. The video showcases precise execution by manufacturer experts, highlighting the rifle's performance and portability.

This video features an expert from Precision Rifle Network discussing ballistic data management for hunting. The instructor highlights the limitations of traditional methods like data tables or separate devices, advocating for integrated solutions. The expert's high authority level is evident in their practical, field-tested recommendations.

This episode of Dirty Kid Top Shot features a long-range rifle competition at KN&N Precision in Finger Me, Tennessee. Participants engage in various stages testing accuracy and speed at distances up to 700 yards, with challenges including positional shooting, moving targets, and engaging specific plate sizes. The competition highlights different rifle setups and shooter techniques, with scoring based on hits within par times.

This entry details the Surefire SOCOM RC4 suppressor line and the ICAR rifle, as presented by Ivan from Kit Badger at the Surefire High Angle Championship. The RC4 offers improved flash suppression and durability over the RC3, with variants including a 6mm ARC specific model. The ICAR is a purpose-built 6mm ARC rifle designed for reliability, utilizing dedicated Magpul magazines. The event highlighted the performance of these products in high-angle shooting scenarios at Hat Creek, Idaho, with demonstrations of flash suppression and discussions on supporting gear.

This video details a competitive shooting event between civilian 'Normal Dudes' and an ex-Marine Scout Sniper instructor, Gibbs. The competition features multiple drills across different rifles and calibers, including 6.5 Creedmoor, 6GT, and .308 Winchester, at distances up to 936 yards. The 'Normal Dudes' team demonstrates significant improvement, successfully applying learned fundamentals and communication techniques to win the rematch, highlighting the value of professional training.

This video details a comprehensive long-range shooting course led by a former Marine Scout Sniper. It covers essential techniques such as rifle setup, scope zeroing, verifying scope tracking, muzzle velocity calibration, and wind calling. The instruction emphasizes methodical practice and understanding ballistic data for accurate engagement at extended distances.