Shoot The Rock

One of the most frustrating things an outdoorsman or sport shooter can experience is inaccessibility to their gear. Whether that means trying to pull a new shell from a too tight pocket, fumbling to pull out a call, or any other number of things, not being able to quickly grab what you need is definitely something to avoid while in the field or on the range. Luckily there is a … [Read more...]

The best way to improve your shooting skills is to practice. Effective practice requires patience, focus, time, and plenty of quality targets. Thankfully, there are literally thousands of different options to choose from. You can easily switch up your targets to make shooting more challenging, or you can opt for something that’s just plain fun. We’ve scoured the internet, … [Read more...]

Keeping your rifle steady while shooting greatly increases both precision and accuracy. Unsteady rests and offhand shooting are necessary in some circumstances, but you should always utilize a solid shooting rest if you can. While a backpack, bipod, or even a folded up towel can work in a pinch, shooting bags are the best solution. Keep reading to learn what makes a shooting … [Read more...]

Hearing loss is a serious risk for shooters. The average gunshot is approximately 140 decibels, and some firearms are so loud a single shot can cause immediate and permanent hearing damage. Thankfully, there are many methods shooters can use to protect our hearing. However, the best shooting ear protection for your shooting needs can sometimes be difficult to pin down. As with … [Read more...]

There are specific measures every shooter should take to protect their eyes when handling a firearm. This is true whether you’re pheasant hunting, shooting sporting clays, or engaged in exciting 3 gun competition. Thankfully for shooters, protective eyewear options abound. However, even with so many options, finding the best shooting glasses to suit your specific needs can be … [Read more...]

If you have ever taken a shot while seated at a picnic table (don’t try to hide it, we’ve all done it at least once), then you know just how valuable a good shooting bench is. Not only do they provide a solid platform for sighting in a rifle, but they also make for more comfortable shooting sessions and can make all the difference on the hunt for certain species. Read on to … [Read more...]

A good pair of gloves will help protect your hands and increase your shooting accuracy. However, regular gloves aren’t tough enough to handle what most shooters dish out. The best shooting gloves are designed with shooters in mind. They are built to be tough, comfortable, and help you keep a firm grip on your weapon. There are a ton of different tactical and shooting … [Read more...]

No matter how experienced you are as a shooter, a solid rest will improve your accuracy. The best shooting sticks are invaluable for long-range shooting, whether it takes place at the local gun range or deep in the western backcountry.If you are unfamiliar with shooting sticks, we know you’ll love them once you give them a try. However, not all shooting sticks are created … [Read more...]

Shooting chronographs are a valuable tool for any shooter who wants to gain more information about their rifle, their ammunition, and their overall accuracy. Put simply, a shooting chronograph is like a radar gun for bullets. Learn more about these devices and check out the best shooting chronographs below.How Does a Shooting Chronograph Work?Without getting into too much of … [Read more...]

A day of target shooting at the range can involve a lot of different shooting positions and techniques. If one of your preferred techniques to practice is the prone position, then a high-quality shooting mat will serve you well. Putting a barrier between yourself and the ground while shooting provides several benefits including increased comfort and reduced fatigue. Continue … [Read more...]

Accuracy over distance with a rifle is hard!  Thousands of people compete every year to prove that.  Attaining that accuracy is of paramount importance to hunters, recreational shooters, police, and military personnel.  The proven method is a consistent, quality rifle scope.Rifle scopes are a complicated topic.  Though the basic technology has remained much … [Read more...]

A solid, dependable spotting scope has so many uses for the hunter, outdoorsman, target shooter, bird watcher and even photographer.  With the recent growth of the optics industry, they have become far cheaper and better quality than ever before.  If you are looking to invest in a great spotting scope, now is the time!While most spotting scopes are very similar, there … [Read more...]

The best binoculars is a vital piece of kit for any outdoorsman; whether a hunter or fisherman and will even be useful to backpackers as an aid to navigation or just to observe wildlife out of casual interest. Not to mention the obvious tactical and law enforcement uses of a good set of binoculars.It didn’t take long after the development of the telescope in the 17th Century … [Read more...]

Accurate range finding is key to accuracy in shooting, especially at longer ranges when range can be misjudged by quite a large margin. Projectiles such as bullets, arrows and even golf balls all fly in a similar trajectory, a ballistic curve up from the point of origin; the rifle barrel, bow string or face of a golf club and then gradually down again as gravity takes … [Read more...]