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Bullet weight is printed on every box of ammo you buy. Most shooters glance at it, grab what’s cheap or available, and head to the range. That's a mistake. That number dictates everything—how a round recoils, how it flies, and what it does on impact. Choosing the wrong weight for the job means you’re sacrificing accuracy, energy, or both. This isn’t about minute details only professional marksmen can appreciate. This is about core performance. Understanding bullet weight is the difference between guessing and knowing. Let's break down what matters. What is Bullet Weight? First, let's be clear: bullet weight refers...

Mastering trigger control is one of the most important fundamentals of marksmanship. It’s the art of firing a shot without disturbing the alignment of your sights on the target. A perfectly aimed shot can be thrown off in the last fraction of a second by a poorly executed trigger pull. Understanding how a trigger works and the principles of proper trigger control can make the difference between a hit and a miss.   How Triggers Work   To understand how to pull a trigger correctly, it helps to know what’s happening inside the firearm. The trigger is part of a...

Mounting your own scope matters. A rushed mount done by someone behind a counter can cost you a once-in-a-lifetime shot. When you mount it yourself—and do it right—you know the hardware is aligned, torqued, and ready. If accuracy problems show up later, you can rule out the mount and troubleshoot faster. This guide walks you through the process step by step so you can mount with confidence. Before you start, clear the rifle. Magazine out. Chamber checked. No ammo on the bench. Step #1: Get the Right Tools. Don’t Skip This Step (Seriously) If you do not have the proper...

Bullet weight is one of those specs printed on every ammo box that most shooters glance at and ignore. Big mistake. Grain weight changes how a round leaves the barrel, how it flies, how hard it hits, and how it recoils. Pick the wrong weight for the job and you give up accuracy, energy, or consistency. Pick the right one and your rifle or pistol shoots better with less guesswork. Let’s break down what bullet weight actually means, how light and heavy options behave, and how to match the right load to what you’re doing. Measuring Bullet Weight Bullet weight...

Carrying a defensive pistol is practical—but it comes at a cost. Smaller guns mean smaller rounds, which often aren’t enough to stop a threat with just one shot. That’s where controlled pairs come in. It’s a core concept in defensive shooting: two rounds, each placed with precision. Not panic fire. Not spray and pray. Controlled, intentional shots. We’ll break down how it works and how to train it properly so that when it matters most, your follow-up shot counts just as much as the first. What Controlled Pairs Actually Mean A controlled pair isn’t just firing two rounds quickly. It’s...