So you are looking at using one of the most universally accepted ballistic apps in the world. Strelok Pro is arguable the best value-for-money ballistic app available. It even has a free version, albeit slightly limited in function. I have been using the Strelok Pro version for around 5 years and only really understood many…
To get from walking into a gun shop and purchasing a firearm to becoming a legal firearm owner, one of the first steps you’ll need to take is obtaining a firearms competency certificate. But, what exactly is a firearm competency certificate? A firearms competency certificate is a document in the form of a card issued…
When you apply for a firearm license, you must install a gun safe into your home. This is one of the legal requirements of being a firearm owner. You want to make sure that the safe is installed correctly before the firearms officer comes to inspect the installation. So before you start the process, let’s…
I have been hearing this question more and more lately, and as an old faithful .308 Winchester fan, the answer was obvious. But a wise man once said, “Knowing that one may be subjected to his own bias is one thing, being able to correct it is another.” So admittedly, I am (as everyone else) subject…
Bigger is better right? That’s what you might think at first glance when comparing a 9mm to a .38 special cartridge, but you’d be making a big mistake with an assumption like that. Is the 9mm more powerful than the .38 Special? A 9mm is about 45% more powerful than a .38 special. The average 124gr…
The best starter rifle for long-range shooting is a hot topic of debate. Some insist that you have to spend thousands on a custom rifle to be competitive. Still, modern budget rifles are giving expensive manufacturers a run for their money, and Howa is no exception. So, is the Howa 1500 the best budget precision…
When I was shopping around for a rifle that I wanted to use for precision shooting, one of the decisions I had to make was between a heavy barrel or a thin barrel. After some research, it became clear that in order for a rifle to deliver a high degree of accuracy, I need the…
This photo was taken in November 2020 during a long-range precision rifle shooting event in KZN. The rifle is a Howa 1500 .308 with a 20-inch heavy barrel, in an Oryx Chassis. The scope is a Vortex PST Gen 2 5-25 x50 and the suppressor is a Warrior Reflex Large. The rifle has been painted…
After my article on sniper myths, I decided to probe into some more shooting myths about firearms and shooting. This time I focused on myths surrounding suppressors, or silencers, whatever you prefer to call them. One of the most prominent myths in the silencer industry, and one I have seen countless times on TV –…
The TruFlite ballistic calculator is a tool that turns your Garmin watch into a compact and easy to use ballistic calculator. It is basic, and you might not always yield a first-round hit at 1,000 meters, but it will get you close enough to make the necessary adjustments for a successful second round hit. Apps…
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