Videos tagged with Vertical Stringing

This video by John 'Shrek' McPhee of Sheriff of Baghdad (SOB Tactical) addresses vertical stringing in shooting, identifying it as a common stance issue. McPhee explains how recoil from firearms, especially full-auto, naturally causes upward movement. He details the common but incorrect practice of pushing forward to compensate, which leads to shooting low, and the opposite problem of leaning back. The core technique taught is actively managing hand movement to counteract the gun's backward push by driving hands down, and its forward push by driving hands up, emphasizing the difficulty in maintaining proper timing to achieve consistent shot placement.

This video provides an expert-level breakdown of modern rifle marksmanship fundamentals, emphasizing the 'Alpha' category: the two firing tasks (fire the weapon and hold until projectile leaves) and the shot process (pre-shot, shot, follow-through). It details how to establish Natural Point of Aim and addresses common issues like vertical and horizontal stringing, attributing them primarily to body orientation (belt buckle) rather than solely trigger control or breathing, referencing official Army and Marine Corps doctrine.

This video details a "1 MOA All Day Long Challenge" featuring an HK93 rifle equipped with a ZF Model 1 four-power scope. The presenter discusses the rifle's free-floated barrel, factory optics mounting, and a heavy 10lb trigger. Due to the rifle's 1:12 twist barrel, handloaded 55-grain Sierra BlitzKing ammunition was used. Initial groups showed significant vertical stringing, resulting in groups just under 3 MOA, prompting a note about needing a more stable shooting position for future attempts.

This video discusses the pros and cons of Magnum rifle cartridges, specifically focusing on the 300 Winchester Magnum. It highlights their power and effectiveness at longer ranges, but also addresses issues like 'overmatch' for shorter distances and significant heat-related problems such as horizontal stringing after sustained fire. The discussion also touches upon barrel life and the logistical availability of different Magnum calibers.