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…
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…
The world of precision shooting is full of myths and I have heard my fair share of them. Some of them are absolutely outrageous, while others are almost believable, and once in a while, they’re true. Do snipers hold their breath to stabilize themselves when taking a shot? Snipers do not hold their breath when…
I overheard a conversation at the gun shop the other day, the customer asked his friend why snipers don’t use silencers. His friends replied that a silencer on a sniper rifle would be pointless because silencers don’t actually silence the gunshot. He was correct to say that they don’t completely silence the shot, but that’s…
According to a local lawyer who has researched the firearm licensing process in South Africa, the majority of firearm license refusals were because of “lack of motivation” or “failure to convince the registrar”. This highlights the importance of the motivation letter, which really is your only opportunity to convince the registrar that you truly need…
Writing a motivation letter for a firearm license is incredibly important. You want the letter to be short enough that it is easy to read and understand, but at the same time, it must include detailed reasons why the registrar should approve the firearm license. To write a motivation letter for occassional hunting, you will…
Many tourists worry about South Africa’s high crime rate, and often ask if tourists are allowed to carry guns in South Africa. I was quite surprised to know that it is actually possible, despite what most people say. Tourists can carry guns in South Africa if they have been granted a temporary import permit for…
I have always been relatively versed about limits on ammunition in South Africa, however, the details confused me and it seemed like there were a lot of loopholes and grey areas in this regard. It was only until last week when I was asked about some of these loopholes, was I compelled to do the…
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