Category: Hunting
Marksmanship is all about maintaining proper form. Developing the required habits that promote accuracy will ensure you are on target each and every shot. In this article, you will learn the tips that will help you build confidence and hit your targets. To aim a target and achieve the desired result, the first step is […]
Selecting a Scope for Your Rifle
August 28th, 2020 by BALLISTIC
You purchased your first rifle dedicated to long-range shooting. Congratulations! Now, it’s time to add a quality scope. One that will let you shoot with precision at a distance but can also dial down for closer shots. One that performs well in low-light situations, and one that features exact and repeatable adjustments. Where should you […]
Buying Your First Long-Range Rifle
August 27th, 2020 by BALLISTIC
The recent surge in first-time gun buyers also has gun shops reporting more interest than ever from first-timers who want to shoot for distance and precision. The growing popularity of long-range shooting has many manufacturers producing more long-range bolt-action rifles today than ever before. This is the good news. The problem is, how does the […]
Fall hunting seasons are coming up fast, and now is the time to get ready. The smart hunter will use Ballisticand our 4-Step Process to ensure their summer shooting preparation is as efficient as possible. STEP 1: ChronographingAt the shooting range, begin by chronographing the various hunting rounds to be used later in the year to […]
For most people, “Barometric Pressure” is just a number on the weather app, and often ignored because we want the crucial info: Is there rain on the way? Warm today, or cold? For the long-range shooter, though, barometric pressure is a significant factor in making solid hits. There’s no better way to factor in the […]
You purchased the rifle, the optic and the ammunition, and then downloaded the #1 app for long-range shooting -> BALLISTIC. You are ready for some serious shooting practice with your new long-range rig. But are you ready? Actually, if you are heading to the range, you will need several pieces of gear to make the […]
BALLISTIC Featured in Range365
March 19th, 2020 by BALLISTIC
Our good friend, Mike Shea, an experienced shooter and leading writer at Range365, just released a fantastic article on how using your smartphone will help your long range shooting. Read his very helpful ARTICLE and learn how to have the confidence to take a long-range shot. Ballistic Basics: How to Program Your Smartphone for Long-Range Shooting […]
For some long-range shooters, their “range bag” is whatever they can stuff into their jacket pockets. For others, the actual bag resembles an oversized suitcase and weighs as much as a St. Bernard! A better option? A range bag that can be carried in one hand or over the shoulder, holding a shooter’s most commonly-needed […]
The Benefits of Ballistic
January 17th, 2020 by BALLISTIC
Connor McKibbon at the NRA’s American Hunter is a passionate shooter and hunter. He also knows his stuff, having tested and reviewed hundreds of rifles, scopes and various setups. So when he recently wrote a full feature on BALLISTIC, we were honored! Read his article below, and also check it out at NRA’s American Hunter. […]
Winter conditions can and will affect your long-distance shooting in several ways. For example, according to Curt Vaughn, Head of Product for Ballistic and a long-range shooting competitor, some of the powders used in rifle rounds will burn faster or slower depending on the temperatures. A faster burn creates greater projectile velocities. So, how does a shooter […]
