Vintage Sniper World Championship 2021 - PARIS TN

This video details the conversion of a military Springfield 1903 A3 rifle into a National Match configuration, drawing on decades of competitive shooting experience. It explains the historical context of the National Matches, initiated by Teddy Roosevelt to improve marksmanship, and highlights specific modifications made to the rifle, such as adding aperture sights, straightening the bolt, and increasing weight for stability. The content emphasizes how competition drives technological advancements in firearms and ammunition, benefiting military applications.

This video details the Civilian Marksmanship Program's (CMP) Distinguished Service Revolver (DSR) Program, a competition focused on revolver marksmanship without specialized gear. It outlines the match structure, including slow, timed, and rapid fire stages at specific distances with defined time limits and targets. The program emphasizes skill-based shooting and offers a path to earning a Distinguished Revolver badge through consistent high performance. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, shares practical advice and demonstrates the course of fire.

Serena Jeknawsky, also known as Serena Shoots, is introduced as a new content contributor to Ultimate Reloader. She is a decorated competitive shooter with a Distinguished Rifleman's Badge and multiple President's 100 appearances. Her expertise spans Service Rifle, High Power, Palma, and pistol marksmanship, with a passion for the history behind these disciplines. The content will explore her shooting career, hunting experiences, and reloading knowledge.

This guide outlines the pathway to Olympic shooting, emphasizing 10m Air Pistol and 25m Sport Pistol as accessible entry points. Instruction from a competitive shooter highlights key equipment, training resources like USA Shooting and CMP, and the Olympic selection process. Beginners are encouraged to start with Bullseye shooting in the US using .22 LR pistols.

This video tests the accuracy of an M1 Garand using 1967 Greek 150-grain ball ammunition at 100 yards. A 3-shot group measured 1.796 inches, while two 8-shot groups were 3.999 inches and 3.510 inches, with the latter being satisfactory. The results indicate the rifle can meet or exceed the 4-inch Army serviceability standard with this surplus ammunition.

This video features a firearms enthusiast celebrating their last day before marriage by shooting two favorite rifles: an M1 Garand and a Marlin 1894. The M1 Garand is chambered in .30-06 Springfield, and the Marlin 1894 is shown to handle both .38 Special and .357 Magnum ammunition. The shooter demonstrates various stances including offhand, prone, and kneeling, highlighting the enjoyable experience of shooting these classic firearms.

This comprehensive guide, presented by AK Operators Union's Rob Ski, details the field stripping and basic maintenance procedures for the AK47 platform. It covers essential steps from initial inspection and disassembly to cleaning, lubrication, and reassembly, emphasizing common AK quirks and best practices for reliability. Rob Ski, a recognized subject matter expert, provides practical advice for both new and experienced AK owners.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the SVD Dragunov rifle, as demonstrated by an expert from AK Operators Union. It covers removing the dust cover, recoil spring, bolt carrier group, gas tube, and barrel/receiver assembly. The speaker highlights the quality of original components and the rifle's historical significance.

This guide details two critical field expedient repairs for the AK-47 platform, as demonstrated by Rob Ski of AK Operators Union. It covers using rubber bands to temporarily replace a broken recoil spring and guide rod assembly, and employing a wooden toothpick to retain the firing pin when the retainer pin is lost. These techniques are presented as emergency measures to maintain firearm operability in austere environments.

This video details the results of a 5000-round endurance test on the Palmetto State Armory AR15 Freedom, conducted by Rob Ski of AK Operators Union. The rifle successfully completed the rigorous AKOU endurance test, including the sand tornado test. While accuracy was deemed respectable for a budget platform (2.24 MOA), internal inspections revealed normal wear on components like the cam pin and bolt lugs. The rifle is presented as a solid budget option, with a recommendation to invest in a better barrel for enhanced long-range precision.