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In the huge and diverse spectrum of guns, air rifles are some of the most versatile pieces of equipment that you could possibly own. They serve a variety of ends— from amateur shooting, target practice or sporting to even hunting game in the forest— air rifles can do it all. But whether you are a …
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A riflescope is an optical aid, which is mounted on the rifle and is used to locate the target. As you can probably guess, buying a good rifle scope is not enough, and doesn’t end there! You need to regularly get it serviced by some professional or clean it on your own from time to …
The Picatinny Rail (Pic Short Rail) is also identified as the MIL-STD-1913 Rail. Pic rail is a rail interface device that acts as a mounting platform (of the military standard) for firearm accessories. It was initially used for the installing of scopes above the receivers of larger rifles. The Pic Rail is a fundamental yet …
The Remington 700 first came out in 1962, and since then it has been a very good choice as a bolt action centerfire rifle and is manufactured by Remington Arms. They are developed version of the Remington 721 and 722 series of rifles, which were previously introduced in 1948. Sturdy, precise and reliable, this upgraded …
Well, do you know what zeroing does in a rifle? It helps your scope to align with the barrel such that the crosshairs match with your ‘bull’s eye’. It is imperative to learn the technique for improving your accuracy in shooting. Sometimes when I knock my rifle out in the woods or fields, I instantly …
The sniper scopes are employed to maximize your precision when aiming by magnifying the image of the long distanced target and show you precisely a reticle where your weapon is being fired. Using a sniper scope includes the same simple shooting techniques as conventional otherwise “iron sights,” but restores the rearview opening and the front …
Mounting your scope could be a tricky business if you are new to the game. You can either ask a professional for help or you can mount your scope by yourself using our suggested steps. Mounting your scope by yourself also means that you can adjust it to your exact measurements, matching it to your …
There’s nothing as irritating as aiming at a blurred target, and a fussy image in your sight. How are you supposed to take that beautiful shot with an ever frisky image, right? As a hunter when you have your goal at the end centre of your field of view, you feel a rush that nothing …
The modern red dot sighting technology was a game-changer for shooters and hunters alike because it allowed users to aim in a very natural way while keeping both eyes open. When this technology was used in rifle scopes, it quickly became a very popular choice along the spectrum from beginners to seasoned experts and has …
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Buying a new rifle and scope is rendered completely redundant when these two precision tools are used separately. Or are not calibrated with each other and used in tandem to guide the bullet to the mark. This calibration of the rifle and scout scope to its optical centre by resetting the turrets, to ensure that …
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