7 Long Range Shooting Myths Most "Gun Guys" Still Believe

This video debunks the myth that scopes make rifle shooting 'skill-free.' The speaker, TheYankeeMarshal, explains that while scopes enhance visual range, they magnify shooter errors. Mastering fundamental techniques like trigger control and breathing is paramount, especially at distance. The content emphasizes that optics are tools that require skilled application, not a replacement for proper marksmanship.

This YouTube video, titled "Trigger Control," is a full-length instructional offering from GBRS GROUP, exclusively available on their Patreon. The description directs viewers to join their Patreon for exclusive content and perks, and also provides links to the GBRS GROUP website and their various social media channels across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X. The video's focus on "Trigger Control" suggests it's an in-depth training session on a fundamental shooting skill.

This episode of Wind Call Wednesday introduces a challenge where viewers must judge wind speed and direction based on mirage to make an accurate wind call for a shooter. The video details the specific rifle, ammunition, and atmospheric conditions used, emphasizing that wind flags can be unreliable. Instruction is provided by an expert from Ghost Firearms Training LLC.

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 video demonstrates a long-range handgun accuracy drill, showcasing the capability of a .38 Special Clark Long Slide 1911. The shooter successfully engages an 8-inch steel plate at 100 yards using 148-grain wad cutter ammunition. The demonstration highlights advanced marksmanship skills required for such a feat, emphasizing precision and control.

This video demonstrates advanced marksmanship by successfully engaging a 24-inch gong target at 300 yards using a Rossi R92 lever action rifle chambered in .44 Magnum, exclusively with open sights. The shooter, an experienced marksman, highlights the challenges of bullet drop at extended ranges and utilizes shooting bags for support to achieve multiple hits, showcasing impressive accuracy and control with this classic firearm configuration.

This video demonstrates that a suppressed .22 LR pistol firing subsonic ammunition can be quieter than a compound bow. It explains how suppressors work by slowing gas release and highlights the sonic crack produced by supersonic rounds. Subsonic ammunition is shown to be crucial for maximum noise reduction.

This Backfire LLC #shorts video debunks a politician's claim that an AR-15 weighs as much as 10 moving boxes and shoots .50 caliber bullets. The AR-15 typically weighs around 6.5 lbs, and most variants chamber .22 caliber rounds like 5.56mm, not .50 caliber. While rare AR-15s can chamber .50 Beowulf, this is distinct from the common .50 BMG.

This short demonstrates the destructive power of a 12-gauge shotgun using ballistics gel. Slow-motion footage reveals 7.5 shot pellets traveling at 1300 fps, creating a 5-inch deep wound with a 1-foot spread from approximately 350 lead balls. The video also dissects a shell, highlighting the wad and gunpowder responsible for the impact.

The used gun section can reveal firearms that owners regret purchasing, often due to excessive recoil. A Browning X-Bolt Pro Featherlight in .300 RUM, despite its high-end features and cost, is frequently resold because the caliber's extreme recoil makes it unpleasant to shoot. This highlights the importance of considering practical shooting experience over raw ballistics when choosing a rifle.