The topic that started it all. The Marksmanship category contains all discussions about the art and science of employing the rifle.

MRAD vs MOA: It’s About the Angles

Buckle up, because I'm about to talk nerdy. This post is all about the two most common marksmanship measurement systems, how to use them, and which one you should use. Be warned, I will be dropping some math on you. I'll be gentle, though.

Getting Started in Tactical Biathlon

In this guest post, Erik talks us through a new type of tactical biathlon going on down in Texas. Are you up for this combination of endurance and shooting prowess?

The MEC Marksman Challenge: Better Think Fast

This marksman challenge is something I'm calling the "Make Effective Choices" challenge. Like the pistol shooting drills that inspired it, you must balance speed against precision and decision making. Let's dig in.

Do You Know Your DOPE? Here’s a Custom Card

With my upcoming PRS Rimfire match, I set out to create my own custom DOPE cards. Whether I need them or not remains to be seen, but I figured you might be interested in downloading the template for yourself.

How to Build Shooting Discipline with Standing, Despite the Panic

I was recently turned on to a YouTube channel simply titled, "Konrad." I've bookmarked it for future reference, but in light of the ongoing ammunition shortage and a renewed focus on "back to basics," I wanted to share a few videos all about improving your standing position performance.

Ammo Shortage? No Problem. Here’s a Solution

If you’re anything like me, then the great ammo shortage of 2020 has been putting a significant damper on your range time. I have a healthy stash set aside, for sure, but the general turmoil I’m seeing out there makes me reluctant to start using it until there’s a ready replacement. So what do we do?

A Marksman’s Guide to the Squatting Position

The squatting position, otherwise known as “Rice Paddy Prone,” isn't as common as it once was. It is a moderate stability position that supports both elbows, making it more stable than kneeling yet keeping a high level of mobility.

A Marksman’s Guide to the Sitting Position

Jeff Cooper, in The Art of the Rifle, stated that the seated position is the most useful for hunters. Military shooters use it less because it's neither as low as prone nor fast like squatting or kneeling.

Make faster Hits and Improve Marksmanship with Your Point Blank Zero

Most field shooters, from big game hunters to military members, do not have the luxury of time to check distance, adjust sights, and take a precisely aimed shot. Knowing and using the point blank zero is a tool for helping with that.

What I Learned from 30 Days of Dry Practice

Alex, AKA Diceman624, was the first to complete the Dry Practice Challenge and he did a fantastic job writing up an After Action Review for the community. We're reposting it to the main blog today so you can learn alongside him.

The 1 MOA-All-Day Challenge

This marksman challenge is all about holding 1 MOA of precision for as many shots as possible. It's timed and forces you to reset your position between each shot.

The Dry Practice Tune-Up Challenge

This Marksman Challenge is all about tuning up your skills through the use of disciplined and recurring dry practice (the activity formerly known as dry fire). If there is one recurring theme in every expert I've interviewed so far, it's the importance of dry practice.

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