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#102 – Precision Rifle Myths Part 1

00:44:16 | There are lots of myths and half-truths surrounding Precision rifles. This week Bryan and Francis discuss popular misconceptions on topics including load development, action tolerances, accuracy vs precision,…

Daniel OkonskiOctober 20, 2023

#101 – Inherent Precision for 22lr

00:35:33 | This week, Bryan and Francis pick up the discussion on 22lr and the factors that lead to lower (worse) inherent precision compared to centerfire systems. From projectile design…

Daniel OkonskiOctober 13, 2023

#100 – Why is 22lr different?

00:36:04 | The differences may shock you. This week Bryan and Francis discuss what makes 22lr different from centerfire covering; trajectory, zero range, aerodynamic drag, muzzle velocity, and more. Get…

Daniel OkonskiOctober 12, 2023

#99 – Is your rifle really zeroed?

00:47:13 | Zeroing your rifle is a critically important step towards creating predictable impacts at all ranges. This week Francis and Mitch discuss the important factors to consider when zeroing…

Daniel OkonskiSeptember 28, 2023

98 – Choosing a Bullet based on Wind Drift

00:34:30 | The bullet is by far the most scrutinized component within a rifle system. When it comes to wind drift, selecting the right bullet is no easy task. This…

Daniel OkonskiSeptember 21, 2023

#97 – Dealing with Assumptions

01:22:57 | Assumptions are both helpful and dangerous within long range shooting science. On one hand, certain aspects of long range shooting must include assumptions but other areas assumptions can…

Daniel OkonskiSeptember 7, 2023

#94 – Using Mirage to Read Wind

00:48:50 | Bryan and Francis discuss some of the effects they see around making better shots in one of the toughest conditions shooters face: mirage. From strategies to deal with…

Daniel OkonskiAugust 17, 2023

#93 – AP CH11 Calibrating Ballistic Solutions

01:13:22 | This episode, Bryan and Francis cover AP Chapter 11: Calibrating Ballistics Solutions . Shooters commonly ask for the best way and which variables should be adjusted when truing…

Daniel OkonskiAugust 10, 2023

#92 – AP CH10 Secondary Trajectory Effects

00:58:23 | This episode, Bryan and Francis walk through AP Chapter 10: Secondary Trajectory Effects. Spin drift and the Coriolis Effect are two easy to account for sources of trajectory…

Daniel OkonskiAugust 8, 2023

#91 – AP CH9: Trajectory Modeling

01:03:21 | Accuracy and Precision for Long Range Shooting; Chapter 9 Trajectory Modeling. Bryan and Mitch talked about the key elements that go into Trajectory Modeling and how a ballistics…

Daniel OkonskiJuly 26, 2023

#102 – Precision Rifle Myths Part 1

#101 – Inherent Precision for 22lr

#100 – Why is 22lr different?

#99 – Is your rifle really zeroed?

98 – Choosing a Bullet based on Wind Drift

#97 – Dealing with Assumptions

#94 – Using Mirage to Read Wind

#93 – AP CH11 Calibrating Ballistic Solutions

#92 – AP CH10 Secondary Trajectory Effects

#91 – AP CH9: Trajectory Modeling

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