.243 WSSM – The Long-Awaited 6mm?
Although the .223 Remington, .308 Winchester, and .300 Magnums are commonly used as sniper cartridges, they aren’t the most suitable. Consequently, the sniping community has been looking at the high velocity 6mm cartridge as a possible solution. In 2003, Winchester introduced the .243 Winchester Super Short Magnum and this article compares its ballistic performance against […]
Valkoinen Kuolema
While the history of Finland may not be a well-known narrative in the Americas, it’s an undeniable story of courage and resolve about a nation protecting itself against invasion. During the Winter War of 1939 – 1940, the country of Finland faced great odds in going up against the Soviet Union. Written by Petri Sarjanen, […]
The Prone Position
The prone position is almost as sturdy as the benchrest shooting position. Benchrest offers a steady platform for firing off shots, while prone provides stability through body and ground contact. This position allows for a motionless sight picture achieved through three good positioning elements being bone support, muscle relaxation, and a natural point of aim. […]
Scope Parallax – Explained by Experts | SniperCountry.com
Basic Terms To understand Scope Parallax, let’s start with basic terminology to explain what goes on inside a scope and the eyes of the shooter. However, this will exclude lenses that are used to rectify optical or color errors. The emphasis here is on image forming. Starting at the front is the Object. This is […]
The Springfield M1903
Way back in 1892, the US Government adopted their first official bolt action rifle, the 1892 Krag Jorgensen Rifle. Prior to that, the military was using the Trapdoor Springfield (1873 model) and before that, they were using the Allen Conversion of the Civil War muskets. So, with the Krag in service from 1892, various other […]
The 1860’s Target Rifle
The standard issue for sharpshooters was the Sharps breechloader although there were also mentions of a heavier target rifle used for long-range shooting, the target rifle of the 1860s period. This article references Ned Roberts’s book from 1944 called The Muzzleloading Caplock Rifle. It’s great reading for more information on rifles and muzzleloaders. During America’s […]
AR15/M16 Sightlink
The AR-15/M16 series rifle has matured into a remarkable system that has more accessories than any other weapon in the world. It has the right barrel twist and bullet making it very reliable and effective but unfortunately, the military spurned this with its’s 1:7 twist. The owner of Mounting Solutions Plus, Ned Scheer, patented a […]
Remington 700 Buyers Guide
Generally, the rifles available today are mostly adequate for what’s required of them, whether it’s for hunting or tactical shooting. However, this article specifically looks at the Remington rifles delivered to the market in recent decades and how they evolved. Remington Model 700SS 5-R Milspec In the nineties, the Remington 700P in .308 was a […]
Rifleman’s Creed: My Rifle: The Creed of a US Marine
As recounted in the classic film Full Metal Jacket This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. My rifle, without me, is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. […]
Killing shot made at distance of 2,430 metres
When a Canadian sniper detachment from the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry was deployed from Edmonton to Afghanistan, they were equipped with Canadian .50-calibre rounds, which had a maximum range of up to 2,300 meters. However, they soon discovered that the U.S. rounds could fly much farther and much faster. During Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan […]