Training: Tools for success.

Expert shooters, Delta Force, SEAL 6, GIGN, GSG9, etc didn’t become experts during a training course. That’s just the start. They train every day. An example is that 12 man team I trained with briefly. During that 5 day work week, those 12 men went through over 20,000 rounds of 9mm alone. Its frequency and intensity that makes you an expert. But, with dedication, a good plan, and patience, you can begin your own journey along the road to training excellence.

How to Zero in a Scope For Hunting

Siting in a rifle involves just a few easy steps if done in a methodical manner and with the right tools. This procedure will usually require 6-9 rounds of ammunition. Let’s get started. Make Certain the Scope is Firmly Mounted The rifle scope should be firmly mounted using whatever method is appropriate for your application. [...]

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There are a lot of articles and information out there in the gun world that talk about 380 ammo, but not all of them tell you what you need to know! Some people aren’t sure what the different labellings are and think there are several different kinds of 380 ammo. The truth is that.380, 380, 380 [...]

 

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Training: Tools for success.

Use certified instructorsTraining.  Most of us have been through some type of it, whether formal or informal.  Virtually every task involves some form of training, even if it is self-learned, trial and error, or the school of hard knocks.  All of the thousands of attempts you made as a child learning to tie your shoes was training.  Practice makes perfect, so the saying goes, and it couldn’t be more true.

The major issue with training that I’ve encountered over the years as an instructor for both the Military and various Corporations is not that most people don’t appreciate the need for training, but that they simply don’t do it.  Its time consuming, it can be costly, and it takes personnel away from actual productive work.  For those reasons, most people experience what is usually referred to as “on the job training.” This allows the trainee to actually participate in production while being taught how to do the job.  Although this may work well for certain occupations, such as trash collection, assembly lines, and writers, in dangerous occupations like law enforcement, the military, firefighting, and high voltage electrical it simply isn’t practical.  Trying to learn those occupations as you go will probably result in your demise prior to your achieving the level of expertise necessary to prevent the aforementioned demise.
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Submitted By: R. Eldridge | June 14, 2010

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How to Zero in a Scope For Hunting

Siting in a rifle involves just a few easy steps if done in a methodical manner and with the right tools. This procedure will usually require 6-9 rounds of ammunition. Let’s get started.

Make Certain the Scope is Firmly Mounted

The rifle scope should be firmly mounted using whatever method is appropriate for your application. I usually apply locktite to the mounting screws.

Bore Site the Rifle

I typically bore site at 100 yards. Here are the steps involved:

  1. You will need a “target” at the range you for which you are bore siting. This can be anything that can easily be seen as you will begin by siting down the rifle’s barrel.
  2. Here is the first place you will need any special tools, but these can be fashioned from things you likely already have around. The basic idea is that you will site down the bore of the rifle to your target and then adjust your scope to be on that same target. Therefore, the rifle cannot move between these two procedures. This can be done with sandbags, a rest made with v-cuts made in wood, or any other of a number of ways. Anyway, either buy a rest or make one that will serve this purpose. It will not be necessary to have something that will remain steady from a rifle recoil as at this stage you will not be firing your rifle.
  3. Do whatever needs to be done to gain access to view down the inside of the barrel of your rifle. Usually, this simply involves removing the bolt. Of course, there are some actions that do not lend themselves to the possibility of bore siting.
  4. Adjust whatever contraption you have your rifle resting in until as you site down the bore you are looking at the target you chose.
  5. Adjust the windage (left and right adjustments) and elevation (up and down adjustments) of the scope until you are on the target with your crosshairs.
  6. Double check through the bore to make certain no movement occurred.

Make a 25 Yard Initial Adjustment

The targets I use for the 25 yard and 100 yard adjustments are 14″x14″ in total size and have a large red bulls eye area. They are around $3 for 25 and can be found online searching for “rifle targets for siting in a rifle.” Here are the simple steps you will use.

  1. Using sandbags and a rest, place your hand under the forearm of the rifle which is resting on the sandbags.
  2. Load one round in the rifle and prepare to fire.
  3. Take a medium breath as you place the crosshairs on the middle of the bullseye.
  4. Slowly exhale and when comfortable gently squeeze of a shot.
  5. Make a call (in your mind) on your shot. Was it a reliable shot, or do you feel you flinched or moved. If so, mark that shot off the target (I use black electric tape) and do not consider it. If it was true, proceed to the next step.
  6. Measure your windage and elevation in inches with a ruler. This will guide your 25 yard adjustment.
  7. Return to your rifle and adjust using the directions with your scope. Typically, each click on the scope represents 1/4″ at 100 yards. Yours may be different. At 25 yards multiply the number of clicks you would use at 100 yards by 4.
  8. After making your adjustments, repeat the procedure of firing one shot to check your adjustments. If you are close to within 1″ of your crosshaired target, proceed to your final siting in at 100 yards.

    100 Yard Final Adjustments

    Before starting this phase, if you required a significant number of rounds at 25 yards, allow your barrel to cool to the surrounding air temperature.

    1. Place your target at the range at 100 yards.
    2. Set up your sandbags rest and prepare to fire a 3 round group.
    3. Using the same procedure outlined at 25 yards, fire 3 rounds aiming at the bullseye of your target.
    4. Your group should be at or around 3″ in diameter. This is irrespective of how well the rifle is sited in. Try to accurately estimate the center of the group. Mark this center and measure to the center point of the bullseye at which you held your aim. This measurement will dictate your adjustments on the scope.
    5. Make your scope adjustments for windage and elevation. Some target shooters insist that windage and elevation should be adjusted for independently. For competition shooting this may be necessary. For siting in a rifle for big game hunting it is not in my opinion. In fact, it is a waste of ammunition. Keep in mind that this time if 1 click represents 1/4″, you will use 4 clicks for each end of adjustment.
    6. Repeat the process of firing a 3 round group. If your group is satisfactory, you are finished. If not, repeat the adjustment procedure.

    Things to Keep in Mind

    • First of all, safety is the most important thing. Adhere to all firearm safety rules and firing range rules.
    • Use the same ammunition with which you will hunt. Different cartridges will site in differently.
    • Study the trajectories for your cartridge. It should be known what adjustments to make for shots at different ranges.
    Submitted By: admin | May 20, 2010

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    The Difference Between 380 Ammo, 380 Auto Ammo & 380 ACP Ammo

    There are a lot of articles and information out there in the gun world that talk about 380 ammo, but not all of them tell you what you need to know! Some people aren’t sure what the different labellings are and think there are several different kinds of 380 ammo. The truth is that.380, 380, 380 acp, 380 auto and 380 are all the same ammo, just with a different naming convention.

    Some people think 380 ammo (no matter what the name) is not strong enough to stop your assailant. Below I’ll tell you why it is strong enough. Some people think you should hunt with it, but I’ll tell you why you shouldn’t.

    What kinds of guns use 380 ammo?

    A personal defense gun is usually the gun of choice for 380 ammo. The pistols and revolvers that use the ammo are small and easily concealed, a good reason to be used as a personal defense gun. They are not as strong as a 9mm gun but they are lighter in weight, will fit into a pocket or purse easier than the 9mm and they are usually cheaper than the 9mm. A lot of people will tell you that 380 ammo has a good stopping and expansion features. These are the reason it is considered a good personal defense ammo. If a bullet goes in one side and out the other, you have two holes in the body. If the bullet goes in and doesn’t come out, you have damaged your assailant a little more. All of those features add up to a goodpersonal self defense weapon, which is what 380 ammo offers.

    Hunting with 380 ammo

    When hunting, 380 ammo is okay for close range and small game. Some people use it for duck, squirrel and rabbit. Most experts don’t recommend you hunt with it, but some people like to. It’s not going to be a good ammo for long range hunting or for large game. Really, it is not considered an ammo to use for hunting.

    With all the facts considered, 380 ammo is a great ammo to use in your personal defense weapon. I wouldn’t recommend using it for hunting and its a little expensive to use for target practice, especially nowadays as it has become hard to find.

    It’s best to practice with cheap 380 ammo if you expect to have a handgun that shoots 380 ammo in a firefight. As a general rule, it’s always best to practice with the gun you’ll likely have with you in a time of emergency. Finding cheap 380 ammo to practice with has been hard as of late. That’s why, when you find some 380 ammo, you should buy it!

    And remember, no matter how it is labeled, it is still 380 ammo!

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