“Tag: Long-range Shooting”

Watch American Rifleman staff on the range with a centerfire rifle built on the famed Browning X-Bolt action and loaded with cutting-edge features for hunters and enthusiasts who shoot at longer-than-usual distances.

A new long-distance shooting record of 4.4 miles was set September 13 in western Wyoming by a shooter who requested anonymity. Scott Austin and Shepard Humphries, managers at Nomad Rifleman, near Jackson Hole, Wyo., coordinated the massive undertaking that included a support team at the firing line and multiple spotters downrange to call impacts and document/verify the shot.

Springfield Armory’s SOCOM 16—a radically cut-down version of its flagship M1A—breathed new life into the best civilian M14-type rifle and advanced the scout rifle concept to its most potent level. The SOCOM II elevates that successful blend of battle-tested, practical engineering even higher, making it a modern, modular, close-quarters combat arm that is powerful and easy to shoot.

Although frequently used in 1,000-yard engagements, the .308 Winchester is often regarded as a “900-yard cartridge.” It gets this reputation because most bullets fired from .308 Win. rifles fall below the speed of sound slightly before they reach 1,000 yards.

Watch this Gun Of The Week video preview to learn about the Bergara Premier Competition, a near-custom rifle with top-tier components and craftsmanship, as well as the capability to precisely deliver match rounds on target.

As fun and competitive long-range shooting is, not everyone has consistent access to long shooting ranges. Despite that, you can still build your long range shooting skills at 100 yards.

Browning Arms announced the X-Bolt Target Pro McMillan for 2022 with an improved receiver and components, optimized for long-range target shooting.

A new laser rangefinder from Bushnell now offers its latest technologies in a 6-oz. package powered for precise readings out to 1,800 yards.

Mounting a scope on a rifle for precision shooting can be a difficult and frustrating endeavor when doing it yourself. Here, we look at some tips on how to best accomplish precision scope mounting for rifles.