Articles
Understanding comes before choosing. These articles explore the why behind rifles, optics, cartridges, bullets, and the decisions we make in the field.
Precision Rifle Reloading: What Actually Matters?
Reloading has been a slow burn for me. I started when I was really young, probably 12 or 13, when
Beginner’s Guide to Wind for Long-Range Precision
Learning the Basics Learning how to read wind for long-range shooting was probably the most intimidating part of learning to
Learning to Shoot Long Range: Building the Foundation
The System Matters More Than the Distance I have taught quite a few people how to shoot long-range over the
The Modern Cartridge System
Why Today’s Cartridges Are Designed Differently I don’t think I realized the 6.5 Creedmoor case was anything special for quite
Should I Reload?
I’m always going to start with the simplest of questions: Why? I start with that question because it will make
MOA vs MIL
Before we dig into the specifics of MOA vs. MIL optics, I’d like to dispel the biggest thing I think
Why I Keep Coming Back to the 6.5 Creedmoor
The morning was cool, and that’s important because when Texas starts jumping into those triple digits, you’ve got to get
Reading Wind for Long-Range Shooting: Building a Wind Call You Can Trust
There was a time when I really had no idea what reading wind for long-range shooting actually meant. Yeah, I’d
Why Should I Shoot a Precision Rifle Competition?
I shot my first precision rifle match thinking I knew how to shoot a rifle. The morning was warm, but
What Rifle Should I Buy?
One of the questions I get asked all the time in my job is some version of, “What rifle should
First Focal Plane vs. Second Focal Plane
How reticle location changes the way a riflescope works—and why that difference matters when choosing an optic.
The Annual Dove Opener
A September dove hunt, an old shotgun, and the traditions that make opening day about more than pulling the trigger.