In a given circumference, a longer barrel is less accurate than a shorter barrel because it’s more prone to flexing. Make it thicker and heavier and it becomes stiffer and less flexible. So short and fat should be more accurate than long and skinny.
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This article could trigger some argument. Or better shooting. Triggers are often an overlooked part of shooting accuracy. We go bananas over calibers, barrel diameters, stock bedding, and scopes — and ignore our triggers. Yet, a bad trigger can negate $2,000 worth of accuracy-enhancing custom accuracy work!
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Part of the allure of shooting is the variety of rifles, actions, sights and cartridges. It’s fun shooting a pump-action one day, a lever the next and an autoloader after that. It’s a treat to plink with a .17 rimfire and get rocked by a 375 H&H Magnum. But it’s not consistent training. There’s
a better option: build a system.
So why do they sell centerfire ammunition with so many bullet weight options?
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Many hunters are confused about the performance of centerfire cartridges. Here are some things to consider.
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There is good news about sights for shotguns: you can save money by not buying any!
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Common sense says because of gravity bullets hit lower on uphill angles and higher on downhill shots. Wrong!
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Winchester’s hot new 17 has been tantalizing shooters for months, but too many folks have yet to shoot one.
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Who needs a powerful, bright, top quality scope on a .22 rimfire? Serious shooters, that’s who.
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