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Tips For Long Range AR Shooting

by J. Guthrie • August 22, 2011 • 10 comments

Once you get a grasp of the basics of long range AR rifle shooting, it’s pretty simple to learn the finer points and adapt to the demands of changing situations. Dick Metcalf and J. Guthrie, hosts of Modern Rifle Adventures, give you the keys to eliminating human error and becoming a sound and accurate long range shooter. New shooters take note, you should always make a checklist to help you remember the fundamentals.

What’s the most helpful long range AR rifle shooting tip you’ve ever received?


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  • Terry Miller

    Where can I get the check list?

    • http://msn lefty 43

      You make your own individual check list that is best suited to your shooting.

  • Mike Dacus

    What bolt rifle is in this video. Don't recognize it. Looks like something I would like to own for NRA Highpower matches!

    • ntrudr_800

      Yeah what the heck is that bolt rifle? It looks like an AR at first but lol with the largest bolt handle in the world :O

  • http://JRLutz JRLutz

    it would appear my opinion to be a Barria single shot 50 Calibur or perhaps the new 460 Calibur. Both pieces are for 1800 meter targets.. I will keep what I have no interest in owning either Gun

  • Tom Windwillow

    Things I learned:
    1. Fire on the pause when you exhale before you inhale.
    2. Fire between heartbeats your heart goes lub-dub squeeze on lub fire before dub.
    3. Place the tip of your finger on the trigger so you can squeeze straight back and not push from one side.
    4. Rest your eyes and don't stare through the scope.
    5. Visualize the shot leaving the barrel and going all the way through the target.
    6. Do not blink or move until after the bullet strikes the target. Watch the targes go down through the scope.

  • Jeff

    It is his home designed .338 Lapua on a AR lower. See the article on it in this online mag.

  • firemoon

    Thanks for the tips I cannot wait to get to the range and try my list http://firearmsforyou.com

  • ron

    tom windwilow, thanks for the good tips and appreciate it.
    ron

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=762170981 Jojo Alvarado

    Consistent bullet loads, Proper Equipment, and lots of Range Time….