Videos tagged with Kestrel Ballistics

This video details the contents of two experienced shooters' range bags, offering a comprehensive look at essential gear for a day at the range. Key items include robust medical kits, a wide array of tools for firearm adjustments and maintenance, advanced ballistics calculation devices, and personal protective equipment. The presenters emphasize preparedness for various scenarios, from minor mishaps to advanced shooting data collection, and highlight the importance of organization and quality gear for an optimal shooting experience.

This video provides an in-depth look at precision rifle setups for both PRS (Precision Rifle Series) and NRL Hunter competitions, as well as a versatile hunting rifle. The instructor, demonstrating advanced expertise, details component choices from chassis and optics to ammunition and support gear. Key takeaways include the importance of MRAD reticles, strategic use of weights for balance and recoil, reliable magazine feeding, and the critical role of ballistic calculators and stable shooting platforms in achieving consistent accuracy at distance.

This guide details advanced techniques for precision rifle shooting in mountainous terrain, emphasizing the unique challenges of high-angle shots, complex wind conditions, and visual disorientation. It highlights the importance of adapting ballistic calculations and shooter-spotter communication, drawing on expertise from Bryan Morgan and Bennie Cooley. The session also involved testing the Surefire SOCOM556-RC4 suppressor and various precision shooting gear in a demanding 10,000-acre training environment.

Ryan Cleckner, a former special operations sniper and author, demonstrates how to collect ballistic data (DOPE) for long-range shooting. He explains how to use milliradians (mils) to calculate elevation adjustments based on bullet drop, utilizing both ammunition box data and ballistic software like Kestrel. The process involves shooting at known distances, observing impacts, making adjustments in mils, and meticulously recording the data for future use with specific rifle and ammunition combinations.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of what's needed for a first-time long-range competition, focusing on the Major Land Sniper Cup. It emphasizes showing up, learning, and having fun over immediate competitiveness. Key equipment recommendations include a sub-MOA rifle with adjustable optics, a stable bipod, a data arm board, a quality rangefinder, and a toolkit for field repairs. The speakers, including a former real-world sniper, highlight the importance of gear familiarity and practical application over expensive setups, encouraging newcomers to join the community.

This guide outlines a strategic approach to building a precision gas gun, emphasizing skill development before component upgrades. It advises starting with fundamental training, then progressively investing in key components like match-grade barrels, quality optics, and ballistic calculators. The progression continues to specialized accessories such as bags, bipods, and receiver sets, with a strong emphasis on understanding your 'why' to make informed decisions throughout the build process.

This video demonstrates the challenging feat of engaging targets at 1,000 yards with a 10.5-inch 5.56 Short Barreled Rifle (SBR). The instructor utilizes a Kestrel ballistic solver, Sierra MatchKing 69-grain ammunition, and a 4-16x Primary Arms scope to achieve hits at extended distances. The content highlights the importance of precise environmental data and holdovers for extreme range shooting with short-barreled platforms.

This guide details a minimalist and efficient gear setup for NRL Hunter and PRS matches, emphasizing simplicity and speed. Key components include a chronograph for data verification, a Kestrel for environmental readings, and a versatile shooting bag. The presenter, Jimmy B Rodriguez, highlights the importance of reliable data and efficient workflow, drawing from his experience in competitive shooting.

This video provides a detailed guide on co-aligning the Vortex Impact 4000 weapon-mounted laser rangefinder with a rifle scope. It emphasizes the importance of zeroing the rifle first, then measuring the offset between the scope's bore line and the laser. The presenter demonstrates using reflective targets and a sub-MOA dot to achieve precise co-alignment, ensuring accurate rangefinding at various distances. The review also highlights the robust mounting system from Area 419.

This video details an advanced long-range thermal hog hunt at 622 yards, emphasizing the critical role of specialized equipment and precise execution. Key takeaways include the effectiveness of the 6.5 PRC cartridge for extended range, the benefits of a stable two-tripod shooting platform, and the necessity of accurate rangefinding and ballistic calculations using tools like Kestrel devices and thermal optics for successful night hunting.

This video demonstrates the practical application of ballistic data in varying environmental conditions. The shooter trusts their Kestrel device to provide accurate adjustments for elevation changes, moving from approximately 100 feet to 7,000-8,000 feet. The experiment highlights the importance of environmental data for maintaining accuracy at range.

This video announces "The Gathering At The Sawmill," a multi-day firearms event hosted by The Sawmill Training Complex and presented by Avantlink. Palmetto State Armory is collaborating with numerous major firearm and gear manufacturers, including Glock, SIG Sauer, Taurus, Springfield Armory, and others. The event will feature hands-on demonstrations. Tickets are limited and available for purchase through a provided link.