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www.CSTactical.com presents audio podcasts pertaining to the shooting industry. Topics include rifles, scopes, gun accessories and more. We also have a video podcast entitled, "CS Tactical Video" with completely different content. If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a RATING and REVIEW. If you have questions please post it on our forum at CSTACTICAL.COM and we'd be more than happy to help you...
http://www.CSTACTICAL.com - Mike Cecil and Todd Powers (Phantom Finishing) headed out to "Rifles Only" April 12-16, 2010. For more info about rifles only check out RiflesOnly.com.
Highlight's of the TPRC 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona sponsored by POF USA Feb. 20-21st. Also included is the Top 10 and a humorous bonus clip at the end.
We took some video clips of our manufacturers and other interesting items while attending SHOT SHOW 2010 in Las Vegas this past weekend. We have more articles and photos from SHOT SHOW at CSTactical.com.
http://www.CSTactical.com presents a product review of the Premier Heritage Reticles 5-25x56mm Tactical Rifle Scope. Owner Mike Cecil covers the turret, the housing, the reticle, the illumination, and more...
12.12.09 - NCPPRC Steel Match at Sacramento Valley Shooting Center. It was a cold, windy, and rainy day...perfect conditions for honing the art of long range shooting. Enjoy the highlights...
Mike Cecil, owner of www.CSTactical.com, takes the Valdada IOR Spartan rifle scope out to the Sacramento Valley Shooting Center in Ione, CA for an evaluation. He shoots at steel targets at distances of 220 yards, 330 yards, 440 yards, and 550 yards.
Mike Cecil, owner of www.CSTactical.com, demonstrates how to mount a scope on a rifle in 8 steps:
- Mounting The Base
- Mounting The Rings
- Finding Eye Relief
- Leveling The Rifle
- Setting Up The Levels
- Leveling The Scopes
- Attaching Cap Rings
- Bore Sighting
www.CSTactical.com discusses Premier Heritage Turrets and why they are some of the best in the industry.
The term turret refers to the elevation knob and wind-age knob on a scope used to adjust the impact of a bullet.
Why are the Premier turrets so effective? Well there are 4 main reasons.
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Premier turrets will get almost any round out past 1,000yds in less than one turn.
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Premier Turrets make it easy to tell where youâre on the turret.
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Premier turret clicks are very positive.
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Premier turrets are easy to zero or re-zero.
In short, the Premier Heritage turret is a great tactical turret that will meet all of your tactical needs. Premier Heritage turrets have more than enough elevation to get to 1,000yds, they have a 0-Stop feature, they have clicks that are very positive, and they are quick to re-zero in the field.
Even if youâre not looking for a long-range tactical scope take a look at the Premier Heritage Scopes, you will not be disappointedâ¦.and last but not least, definitely take a look at the Premier Heritage Scopes at www.CSTACTICAL.com, The Straight Shooter of the Industry!
When Bushnell came out with the 6-24x50 Tactical scope we were excited about it. We had been very happy with their 10x Tactical scope in the past and was thinking the Bushnell 6-24x50 Tactical would be a great low-cost scope for someone to get started in the long-range shooting game. The day we received our shipment, we grabbed one, cut open the seal on the box and was not disappointed with the looks...
I'm going to provide you with some beneficial information relating to shooting positions. First off, there are many different shooting positions (sitting, kneeling, standing, etc.) that would take a lot of time to cover. In regards to any position you want to have a grasp of the fundamentals of shooting which are Head Alignment, Sight Alignment, Breathing, and Natural Point of Aim (search for books written by G. David Tubbs for quality material on shooting).
The following is how Iâve been trained to shoot prone when using a bipod or a sling. The definition of prone is "lying flat or prostrate."
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Body is extended and relaxed and the spine is straight.
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Shoulders should be level. If a shooter is using a bipod, his shoulders should be square to the rifle and his spine parallel with the center line of the rifle. This will allow the rifle to recoil straight back and return to its natural point of aim. If a shooter is using a sling he will lay with his spine at a slight angle, 10 to 15 degrees off-center of the rifle. This allows the shooter to extend his left hand further forward on the stock to support the rifle and allows the recoil to roll through him while still maintaining a good natural point of aim. Also, this will assist in bolt manipulation (Note: Shooters using a sling should not support the rifle with their muscles rather the sling should support the rifle. If a shooter finds themselves supporting the rifle with their muscles they need to adjust their sling.).
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Right foot lies flat providing more surface contact. If necessary, the right knee may be drawn up slightly to allow more air in the chest. Drawing up the knee is a good position if a shooter is going to be in prone for an extended period of time.
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While acquiring a sight picture, avoid an excessive forward tilt of the head. You do not want to feel as though you are looking up at your eyebrows; you want to look straight through the scope or iron sights.
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The right elbow should have nice, solid contact with the ground. If you are shooting a bolt rifle you should be able to cycle the bolt without breaking position. A shooter should practice racking the bolt without lifting their head off of the stock and without lifting any part of their body or rifle off of the ground. For the shooter using a bipod, his left hand will go under the buttstock, grasping the sling and stud or butthook (if the rifle has one) pulling it into the shoulder pocket just below the collar bone. Having a hand under the buttstock also allows the shooter to make slight elevation changes quickly. Using a rear bean bag for extra support should also be considered.
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The right hand grasps the pistol grip or palm-swell of the stock. There are many techniques to this and it also depends on the type of stock. For the majority of stocks I grasp the palm-swell firmly without clenching to it. I also want my trigger finger to only touch the trigger, not the stock. My goal is to squeeze the trigger without causing my right hand to push the rifle off-target.
In conclusion, focusing on your form is a key to improving your performance. Maintaining the consistency of your form as you shoot will eventually expose your imperfections. Making the necessary corrections and fine tuning your position will naturally increase your speed and accuracy.
There are 7 items you want to consider when selecting a tactical rifle scope:
- Glass
- Reticle Pattern
- Turrets
- Housing
- Reliability
- Magnification
- Pricing
Selecting the right setup in regards to your rings and bases is crucial for shooting success. High quality precision machine parts are going to give your scope a better fit, more elevation, and help in giving you an equal amount of left and right wind-age. The wrong setup results in a loose base, loose rings, and a loose shot.
Mason from CS Tactical sits down with Derek from ThePackingRat.net. Derek recently published an in-depth article review of the ELcan SpecterDR 1-4x.