Long Range Rifle Training @ Vortex Edge | 1000 Yard Hits on Day 1!

This video details a comprehensive long-range shooting course led by a former Marine Scout Sniper. It covers essential techniques such as rifle setup, scope zeroing, verifying scope tracking, muzzle velocity calibration, and wind calling. The instruction emphasizes methodical practice and understanding ballistic data for accurate engagement at extended distances.

This three-day mid-range rifle course at Thunder Ranch, instructed by Kit Badger, focuses on developing essential long-range shooting skills. Key takeaways include mastering rifle zeroing, collecting precise ballistic data at known distances, and applying this data for accurate engagement. The course emphasizes practical application through positional shooting, reticle hold techniques, and diagnostic drills to improve shooter and rifle performance.

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 details the technical and tactical application of a Special Purpose Rifle (SPR) for civilian resistance operations, focusing on the shooter-coach pair concept. It emphasizes the critical nature of structured fire commands, accurate range estimation, wind calls, and MOA calculations for effective engagement. The instructor highlights the importance of training and communication for a successful designated marksman team in a WROL scenario.

This guide details the process of truing ballistic data for extreme long-range shooting using the Gunwerks Endex rifle. It emphasizes the importance of real-world impact data to refine ballistic calculations via the Revic app, ensuring accuracy at distances exceeding 1500 yards. The video showcases precise execution by manufacturer experts, highlighting the rifle's performance and portability.

This discussion with former military personnel delves into the role and capabilities of the Designated Marksman (DM) within a team structure. It differentiates the DM from a sniper, emphasizing the DM's focus on enhanced marksmanship in support of a squad or platoon, while snipers are trained for reconnaissance and a broader skill set. The conversation highlights the importance of adaptability in combat, the psychological impact of precision fire, and the foundational skills required for effective long-range engagement, stressing that training and fundamentals are paramount over gear.

This video features a critique of a home defense AR-15 build by former Navy SEAL Jeff Gonzales. Key takeaways include the importance of a suppressor for indoor use, the critique of an overly complex sling, and recommendations for reliable optics. The discussion highlights the trade-offs of short-barreled rifles (SBRs) for home defense and emphasizes practical gear selection over complexity.

This guide details the tool-less field stripping process for the Beretta ARX-160, as demonstrated by a Beretta factory representative. It covers the quick-release barrel, stock, trigger group, and bolt assembly, emphasizing ease of maintenance. The representative highlights the rifle's modularity and ambidextrous features, noting its current military availability with future civilian plans.

This video from ARFCOM News details a ballistic gel test of Remington's 158gr SJHP .357 Magnum ammunition fired from a 16-inch Rossi Model M92 carbine. The test highlights how carbine-length barrels significantly enhance .357 Magnum performance, achieving velocities comparable to some .300 Blackout loads and demonstrating substantial penetration and expansion in ballistic gel. The analysis touches on terminal ballistics theories and the unique behavior of high-velocity pistol rounds fired from rifles.

Andrew Betts of AR15.com provides an expert guide to selecting the top 5 home defense loads for .223/5.56mm firearms. The guide emphasizes reliability, adequate penetration (minimum 12 inches), and effective tissue disruption through expansion or fragmentation. Betts details specific ammunition types, from budget-friendly Russian options to premium bonded soft points, offering data-driven insights based on ballistic gel testing.