Sniper Grouping Drills | Tactical Rifleman

This video provides a detailed review and accuracy test of the Springfield Armory Saint Victor AR-10 in .308 Winchester. Lead Firearms Instructor Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical tests various ammunition types at 100 yards, evaluating group sizes and firearm performance. He discusses the rifle's configuration, potential upgrades, and offers insights into its practical applications, noting its performance relative to its price point.

This video details the process of reloading 6.5 Grendel ammunition using 140-grain Hornady Match BTHP bullets and Vihtavuori N540 powder. The instructor outlines a load development strategy, starting with 25.5 grains and increasing in 0.5-grain increments up to 27.5 grains, while meticulously setting overall cartridge length and monitoring for pressure signs. The testing also explores the impact of a suppressor on point of impact and group size, linking it to an upcoming video on barrel harmonics.

Instruction from Karl Erickson of Tactical Rifleman demonstrates a critical close-quarters combat technique: using a tactical fixed blade knife to create space when an opponent attempts to grab a pistol. The video highlights the risks of close-range pistol draws and advocates for a knife transition to safely disengage and re-establish a firing platform. This technique emphasizes anatomical targets for creating distance rather than immediate lethal force.

This guide details a Navy SEAL's CQC room clearing technique, emphasizing 'economy of motion' and precise footwork. It highlights the critical 'long step' maneuver for maintaining balance and readiness when entering a corner-fed room, contrasting it with the dangerous 'short step.' The instruction, delivered by a subject matter expert, focuses on life-saving fundamentals for tactical proficiency.

This guide details an emergency ammo resupply technique using a standard USGI 6-Pocket Bandolier, as demonstrated by Karl Erickson from Tactical Rifleman. It explains how to utilize the bandolier's expandable pockets, designed for 5.56mm magazines, to rapidly pack ammunition for field resupply. The technique emphasizes efficient loading and compact storage for integration into tactical kits.

This video provides an expert-level ballistic gelatin test comparing 9mm and .45 ACP defensive ammunition. Instruction comes from Pete, a retired USSF member, who details the performance of Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm and Cor-Bon Pow'R Ball .45 ACP. The comparison focuses on penetration depth, wound cavitation, and feeding reliability, particularly for 1911 platforms.