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Author: Practical Sharpshooter

Chamber Check Your Ammo!

July 31, 2020 Practical Sharpshooter

Whether you hand load or shoot factory ammunition, we generally expect the gun to go bang when we pull the…

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Posted in: Mindset, Run-N-Gun Filed under: ammo, ammunition, case gauge, chamber check, gauge, quality control

A 2011 Life: Lubrication

June 26, 2020 Practical Sharpshooter 1 Comment

Part of the commitment to a 2011 is a little bit of extra care and maintenance versus the plastic fantastic…

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Posted in: A 2011 Life, Guns Filed under: 2011, 9mm, gun care, lubcrication, lucas gun oil, maintenance, staccato, staccato p

Load Out: 2020 Gun Run Clinton House

June 16, 2020 Practical Sharpshooter

At the recent 2020 Gun Run at the Clinton House, I changed up a few things versus my previous runs…

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Posted in: Gear, Guns, Matches/Events, RnG LoadOut, Run-N-Gun Filed under: 223, 9mm, ar15, clinton house, Gear, Guns, Hornady, load out, Nightforce, Proof Research, Run and Gun, run n gun, staccato, The Gun Run

A 2011 Life: 5000 Round Update

May 24, 2020 Practical Sharpshooter

As reported before, the STI Staccato P is quite easy to shoot and a lot of fun. It didn’t take…

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Posted in: A 2011 Life, Guns Filed under: 2011, 9mm, Pistol, Review, staccato, sti

What is the Mammoth Sniper Challenge?

May 6, 2020 Practical Sharpshooter

With the 2021 Mammoth Sniper Challenge being announced for January 7-10, 2021, there’s no time like the present to start…

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Posted in: Matches/Events Filed under: Competition, Mammoth 2020, Mammoth Sniper Challenge, precision rifle, Rucking, Sniper Match

A 2011 Life: Magazine Followers

May 2, 2020 Practical Sharpshooter

Gen 2 followers for the STI 2011 9mm magazines.

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Posted in: A 2011 Life, Gear, Guns Filed under: 2011, 9mm, followers, magazines, Pistol, staccato, staccato p

Scaled Dry-Fire B-8 Targets

April 29, 2020 Practical Sharpshooter

The B-8 target is officially the Bullseye, 25-yard Rapid Fire target. It has become a popular target for duty/tactical/carry target…

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Posted in: Mindset Filed under: B-8, B8, Download, Dry-Fire, dryfire, Target

Load Out: 2018 Competition Dynamics Team Challenge

September 9, 2018 Practical Sharpshooter 1 Comment

The Competition Dynamics Team Challenge involves a  lot of shooting and movement with all of your equipment. Having good glass…

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Posted in: Gear, Guns, Matches/Events Filed under: Competition Dynamics, gear list, Guns, loadout, Nightforce, Proof Research, scopes, Team Challenge, Team Match

5 Tips For Competing In A Precision Rifle Match

September 6, 2018 Practical Sharpshooter

These were originally written down for a friend to help stay focused at precision rifle match, but they should be…

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Posted in: Mindset

Nightforce NX8 1-8x F1 Rifle Build & Scope Review

September 3, 2018 Practical Sharpshooter
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  Many people tend to select an optic for their rifle build, but every once in a while something comes…

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Posted in: Gear, Guns Filed under: 1-8x, AR-15, Carbine, Low Power Variable, LPVO, Nightforce, NX8, Optic, Scope

Tactical Division Hat Trick, Or: How I Learned To Love The .308 For PRS Shooting.

August 31, 2018 Practical Sharpshooter

The Precision Rifle Series offers a Tactical division for .308 and .223 shooters. Originally intended for those wanting to compete and…

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Posted in: Matches/Events, Mindset Filed under: .308, accuracy international, Long Range, Nightforce, Precision Rifle Series, PRS, Tactical

AAR: Carolina Run and Gun 8k

August 28, 2018 Practical Sharpshooter

The 2018 Carolina Run and Gun was a new event run by experienced Run-n-Gunner Kelly Anderson. It took place the…

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Posted in: Matches/Events, Run-N-Gun Filed under: 8k, Carolina Run and Gun, clinton house, Run and Gun, run n gun, Running, shoot and move, shooting

Load Out: 2018 Stillwater Tactical Championship

August 26, 2018 Practical Sharpshooter

The course of fire for the Stillwater Tactical Challenge involves shooting carbines, precision rifles and pistols. This event is fairly…

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Posted in: Gear, Guns, Matches/Events Filed under: gear list, Guns, loadout, scopes, Stillwater Tactical, Team Match

MGM Steel Challenge Target Set Review

August 24, 2018 Practical Sharpshooter 1 Comment

There are many ways one can practice to better their shooting, from dry-fire to airsoft to working on physical training, however…

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Posted in: Gear Filed under: MGM Targets, Pistol, Practice, Review, Steel, Steel Plate

Load Out: 2018 RBGC Run and Gun 5K

June 15, 2018 Practical Sharpshooter 1 Comment

Run and Gun, aka Centerfire Biathlon events are a newer competition growing in popularity. After competing in my first one…

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Posted in: Gear, Guns, Matches/Events, RnG LoadOut, Run-N-Gun Filed under: 5K, Carbine, Gear Loadout, Kit, Layout, Nightforce, Packing List, Pistol, Run and Gun

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