2010 Steel Safari Practical Rifle Match -  The 2010 Steel Safari can be characterized by one word: HOT. Temperatures started ramping up on Friday for the Long-Range Side Match, reaching about 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and peaked on Saturday with a high of 109. The shooting was hotter than ever too, with winning scores higher than ever before, and more shooters with high scores than every before.   [more >>]

The Hensoldt 4-16x56mm: How does it stack up? (abbreviated version) -  The latest exciting news in optics for long-range shooting is that the Carl Zeiss Optronics Hensoldt line of sniper scopes is now being imported by HuDisCo. I tested the Hensoldt 4-16x56 mm first-focal plane scope on an Accuracy International rifle chambered in 7 mm Remington Magnum. This article describes how the Hensoldt stacks up against the rest of the field of high-end scopes for practical long-range rifle shooting.   [more >>]

First Look at Trijicon's new TA11 with Green Horse-Shoe Reticle  -  I had an opportunity to take a first look at Trijicon's new TA11 with the Green Horse-Shoe reticle and here are my impressions. The biggest two changes to the TA11-GH are the new reticle design and the larger, finger-adjustable knobs. After spending some time with the TA11-GH, here's what I think: it works great, just like the original TA11. Overall, the TA11-GH has mostly good changes. The new reticle will work great at mid-range distances.   [more >>]

The State of Optics for Practical Long-Range Rifle Shooting [2009] -  Over the last five years, interest in practical long-range shooting has bloomed. This type of long-range shooting involves making first-round hits on arbitrary-distance long-range targets while moving through the field. The scope is the instrument used to specify the elevation and windage corrections that are critical to making long-range hits-- and choosing the right scope is critical. [2009 Tactical Operator magazine]   [more >>]

Colorado Multigun 2009 Steel Safari Practical Rifle Match -  The 2009 Steel Safari was a tough match with tough competition. Although there was overall a little less wind speed than in '08, the wind changes made up for it. With a few procedural tweaks to ensure fair competition and less confusion, shooters were put to an extremely tough mental, physical, and marksmanship challenge. The competitor who had the skill, preparation, and luck locked down the match title.   [more >>]