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Best Caliber for Starting PRS – Avoiding Paralysis by Analysis

Choosing Your Precision Rifle Ammunition: Factory vs. Reload Do you want the easy off the shelf answer or do you already reload? This is really the question toanswer before we get into any of the other minutia. The fact is that any of the common calibers inprecision rifle have and will continue to win matches. Starting out, that’s not the goal. The goal is toenjoy the sport, learn and improve. The Factory Ammo Route: 6.5

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The Rule of 180: Safety in Competition Shooting

Among the many safety rules in competition shooting, the 180 degree rule is a critical guideline designed to maintain a safe environment for shooters, spectators, and range officials. This article covers the importance of the Rule of 180, its implications in various shooting sports, and how competitors can internalize and abide by this rule to ensure safety and success in competition. Understanding the Rule of 180 The Rule of 180 is a fundamental safety principle

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Best Practices for Dry-Fire Training in Competitive Shooting  

Competitive shooting isn’t just a sport—it’s a mental chess game played at the speed of a trigger pull. Whether you’re chasing the podium at your local USPSA match or climbing the ranks in The Tactical Games, one truth remains universal: mastery of the fundamentals is what separates the good shooters from the great. And there’s no better way to drill those fundamentals than dry-fire training.   But before you brush off dry fire as “just pulling

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5 Common Pistol Shooting Mistakes to Avoid: Improve Your Accuracy and Speed

Common pistol shooting mistakes can hinder your performance and slow down your progress as a shooter. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced marksman, identifying and correcting these errors is crucial for improving your accuracy and speed. In this article, we’ll explore five frequent pistol shooting mistakes and provide practical solutions to overcome them. Understanding Common Pistol Shooting Mistakes Before we dive into the specific errors, it’s important to recognize that these common pistol shooting

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Is the Mantis Blackbeard Worth It for Competitive Shooting?

The dry fire revolution continues to sweep the competitive shooting world, offering budget-friendly ways to improve skills without burning through ammo—or your wallet. Enter the Mantis Blackbeard, a dry fire training system designed exclusively for the AR-15 platform. It promises to transform your rifle training, but is it really worth the investment? Let’s dig into what it is, how it works, and whether it lives up to the hype for competitive shooters. What Is the

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Pistol to Rifle Transition

Pistol to Rifle Transition Drill (Staged)

One of the easiest areas to recover wasted time on a stage is with our transitions between firearms. This drill focuses specifically on transitioning from a pistol to your rifle utilizing as much efficiency as possible – with practice, you’ll be simultaneously dumping your pistol (safely) with one hand while the other is already working to bring your rifle into a usable position. Note that this drill focuses specifically on staged rifles as you would

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