Videos tagged with Night Rifle Match

This video details the experience of using a thermal scope, specifically the AGM Rattler 640, in the Moons Out 2026 night rifle match. The presenter, Ian McCollum, highlights the effectiveness of thermal in challenging low-light and adverse weather conditions but points out significant limitations for competition, primarily due to high minimum magnification and poor NVG integration. He suggests future thermal scopes for tactical applications should offer 1x magnification and a dimmable display.

This video covers stages 6 through 10 of the Moons Out 2026 Night Rifle Match, sponsored by Nocturne Industries. The shooter navigates various challenges including moving targets, physical exertion with weighted dummies, vehicle ambushes, booby-trapped courses, and a shoot house. The competition emphasizes shooting under passive night vision, highlighting the difficulties and techniques required for low-light engagement. The event showcases a variety of tactical scenarios and gear, with a focus on practical application in a competitive environment.

Moons Out 2026 is an advanced nighttime rifle competition taking place March 6-8, 2026, at Echo Valley Training Center in West Virginia. Registration opens December 1st. The match features 10 stages over two nights, emphasizing night vision and rifle sighting capabilities in practical scenarios, including medical and vehicular stages. Four divisions are offered: Thermal, Passive, Active, and Armored TST, with strict rules on light emission and equipment.

This video covers the second night of the Moons Out 2025 night rifle match, detailing stages like 'Bound Forward,' 'Double Wide of Death,' 'BMOT Knight Assault' (featuring a kettlebell drill), 'Radio Freakout' with radio commands, and 'Assault on Camp A107' involving concertina wire. The shooter, Ian McCollum, utilizes a Lage 556 Mac 11 A1 conversion with a B Meers Maul IR laser aiming module and night vision, highlighting the challenges and techniques required for night shooting competitions. The match emphasizes advanced shooting skills under low-light conditions.

This video documents the first night of the Moons Out 2025 night rifle match, featuring various stages designed to test shooting skills under low-light conditions. Lead Firearms Instructor Ian McCullum uses a modified Lage Max 11 A115 chambered in 5.56 NATO, equipped with a PTR Vent suppressor and night vision gear. The competition highlights practical application of firearms and tactical equipment in a challenging, simulated combat environment.

This guide details lessons learned from the Moons Out Goons Out 2024 night rifle match, featuring an expert comparison of a budget Hi-Point Carbine against a high-end Q Boombox. It highlights critical factors like ergonomics, magazine manipulation, and the effectiveness of thermal optics in competitive scenarios. The insights emphasize that while advanced gear offers advantages, fundamental weapon handling and understanding environmental limitations are paramount for success.