Next Cycle, ammo tests, brackets, wind, and FaQ

About this episode

This episode discusses evaluating factory ammunition and improving shooting techniques.

How to evaluate factory ammunition using group size and consistency The importance of testing at different ranges (100 vs. 200 yards) and understanding mil measurements How reticle size correlates with target impact and shot placement Addressing common shooter errors, including natural point of aim shifts and fundamentals The significance of verifying data and understanding ballistic brackets for long-range shooting Why blaming external factors like wind is often a mitigation of shooter errors Tips for practicing stability, follow-through, and position consistency How to interpret target groups and improve your shooting craft

People in this episode

Host: Chris Way

Topics covered

• ammunition testing
• long-range shooting
• shooter errors
• ballistic brackets
• target interpretation

Keywords

• ammunition
• group size
• mil measurements
• natural point of aim
• wind effects
• shooting stability
• target groups

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