Featured contributor larry medler has created nice plotting sheets for both standard and fclass targets. If you are serious about longrange precision shooting, your d. Typical information includes details on cold bore shots. A mechanical pencil is all you need, although i used a fine point sharpie and that will come off with an alcohol rub. For over 40 years, creedmoor sports has been serving the precision rifle shooting community. Introduction to shooting this book was written for the express purpose of making shooting, coaching, and wind reading easy. Magpul dynamics black book series introduction rifle data book. Storm tactical, precision rifle data books, usmc sniper, army. If youre shooting a precision rifle series prs match. Aug 08, 2010 from reloading to inventory to keeping a log of each shot fired and the result on target.
This post will give you a basic overview of mounting systems, with pros and cons of each. Free printable training targets, data book pages, and manuals. The combination of your rifle, your scope and your ammo may vary the trajectory a bit, which can only be measured by actually firing at various distances. Without accurate data, no real wisdom can be gained or passed on. Our longrange plot book includes the following plot sheets. Apr 11, 2016 rifle scope installation can be intimidating, but its a simple task. Using a rugged, all weather material that can be written on using map pens, pencils, and nonpermanent markers, this data book was designed to perform in. The magpul core precision rifle data book uses a simplified density altitudebased, colorcoded chart to record your rifles data across a wide spectrum of shooting conditions. Storm tactical pocket data books are storm tacticals most compact book designed for use in the field and for tactical rifle competitions where a lightweight, portable data book is needed.
Rifle data book a lesson in dope primal rights, inc. This is a single page, printable log book designed to be hole punched and put in a binder. We were also the first to offer free printable targets that exactly match the target pages in the data book, a true modular system. Or are you just the do it your self type that wants to create your own rifle log book. Data book basics by scott vandiver what is a data book and. Rifle cleaning and maintenance is another variable thats often overlooked by precision shooters.
Plotting sheet for longrange shooters daily bulletin. This is useful data but its not gospel because it assumes a 24inch barrel, shooting at sea level, in 59 degrees f. Precision rifle data book discussion in gear talk started by jedabug92, may 23, 2015. Our goal is to give you the shooter a book that is designed 100% around your. Benchrest, fclass, tactical, varmint, high power precision shooting.
Published by precision shooting magazine, this book contains eight sections by well known american precision shooters, each of which deals with the art of reloading very accurate ammunition from a different viewpoint. During that time, we have dedicated ourselves to manufacturing. I get asked this question on a regular basis during precision rifle and guerrilla sniper classes. The basic rifle marksmanship training program is a core element of us army training for all soldiers. The magpul dynamics precision rifle data book uses a simplified density altitudebased. Need a customized format that better meets your needs. Ill walk you through setting eye relief, and will discuss scope level and why its important. It offers a few more features than other data log books this writer has used in the past. Normally the point of impact on the first shot fired from a clean, cold barrel will be slightly different from shots fired after that. Your source for precision rifle and sniper data books endorsed by us military and law enforcement snipers consistency equals accuracy. American precision arms makes one of the most popular muzzle brakes among the topranked precision rifle shooters and they just released a new design that made it ever better. This book goes well beyond just a book full of plot pages. Having just taken the magpul precision rifle 1 course, i really like the data book.
Five best reloading books every ammunition reloader needs. Voodoo tactical sniper operations data book and cover. Here im using the magpul core precision rifle data book to record actual results at different ranges and in different density altitude conditions. Storm tactical, precision rifle data books, usmc sniper. Storm tactical heavy paper coil bound books are printed on extra heavy duty paper, in an easy to read size of 5. Starting in 2009, tony and tom began selling impact data books. At 5x4 they are smaller than other data books and yet are packed with information and data entry field across 210 pages. Jul 10, 2016 following is an excerpt from my upcoming book on precision rifle shooting. Competitive pricing on new and used products, full manufacturers warranties on all new purchases. The digital art may be purchased as wall art, home decor, apparel, phone cases, greeting cards, and more. E is something that rarely leaves your rifle they go handinhand. I have tried to place only the pertinent information i felt was important in this text and left out the filler. If you want to try out this load data ledger, just download the following pdf, print it out, and use it to record your load data entries.
Precision rifle data book page 2 oklahoma shooters. Our products have a 30 day warranty against defects. Feb 01, 2016 25% of this book s proceeds will be donated to two military charities. Semi auto pistol load data book by lyman the load data books are ideal for the reloader who only wants to reload for select calibers. This is ultimately a book about precision shooting, not a hunter safety course. I thought today was an opportune time to publish the information. Unlike our cross the course log books, this one is just a single stage. Not only does this help you develop patience and attentiveness to each shot, but its a firing rate that prevents your barrel from heating, which could shift your bullets impact point. In plain terms though, data management is the process used by a precision rifle shooter to log, track, and access information needed to make a shot. Log all factors when shooting at long range and future outings can be more productive.
Data management is sometimes a difficult subject to tackle as it pertains to long range shooting because there are so many aspects to it. From reloading to inventory to keeping a log of each shot fired and the result on target. Feature forum you are feeling physically and mentally, the weather, and how the conditions affected you. The first two installments in the series are the magpul dynamics precision rifle data book, version 2. Using a rugged, all weather material that can be written on using map pens, pencils, and nonpermanent markers, this data book was designed to perform in austere conditions. This allows you to write drop data and stick it where you want. When i found out he was to publish a two part book series on precision rifle shooting, i had a good feeling his teaching style would translate to the written format well. Everyone who owns a precision rifle keeps a dope or data book on that weapon at least they do if they are serious shooters. Included with the magpul core precision rifle data book. Why the strategic edge precision rifle data book is a must. Shooting illustrated magpul precision rifle data book 2.
This post covers the 3 big features that are important to precision rifle shooters, including an innovative way to help you stay on target and spot your impacts. Trajectory card a load for your rifle that is accurate and uses an appropriate bullet, chronograph it and use a free online ballistics calculator to estimate the trajectory. Precisionsniper log book notes these sheets are designed to be printed double sided, using the flip up orientation i. The data book page is designed to log ten shots the maximum you should fire into a single target. Ideally, a precision shooter plans each shot so its focused, analyzed and carefully recorded. Every precision shooter should have a wellkept data book. Customized impact data books are now used by the u. Apache junction, az anyone who contemplates getting into ammunition reloading needs a variety of tools and equipment. Some you pay for, and some you can download for free. The precision rifle data book is held together in a vinylcovered sixring binder. Storm tactical has been the official precision rifle data book supplier of since 2005 storm tactical donates precision rifle data books to our us military snipers overseas, free of charge, via all sales are final.
Every shot will give you a useful piece of data, if you use it correctly. The first thing you will notice when you do a search for rifle data book is a few hundred different databooks and styles of data logging. Precision rifle competition is a great way to expand the skills in your shooting toolbox. Well now you can create your own customized sniper log book just how you like it and the best part. Page 2 of 2 precision shooting 1 delivers vital information about your rifle, scope, how weather and atmospheric conditions affect your bullet.
Storm tactical free downloads, targets, sniper rifle. Over that time, we have dedicated ourselves to manufacturing only the best products to give the shooter the confidence needed to win at every level of competition. Dont keep wasting ammo every time, running yourself through the same drills, and not getting anywhere. However, most shooters dont ever touch a kestrel or their phone while theyre on the clock shooting a stage at a rifle match. Your source for precision rifle and sniper data books endorsed by us military and law enforcement snipersconsistency equals accuracy. The basic rifle marksmanship shooters book gives the soldier an intro. Pages are oriented so you dont lay your hand on the spiral binding when you are writing. Storm tactical precision rifle data book triad tactical inc. Choice of paper will be standard 80 weight executive stock paper or rite in the rain water resistant paper. Precision shooting at 1, 000 yards brennan, dave on. A data book will give you the best return on every shot fired.
Rifle scope mountsoptimize your optics precision rifle. While a data book or diary is great for keeping track of information, i feel that it should never be used during long range competition. Top five reloading books every ammunition reloader needs. Multicam data patches gen 2 20% off for military and law enforcement gen 2 features grids for data vs 17 grids on the gen 1 design. Shooters rifle must have a bipod or some sort of shooting platform in which the shooter can shoot from in the prone position. Included are personal tips and best advice from my years of special operations sniper schooling and experience, and as a sniper instructor.
Serving military, law enforcement, first responders, and the public. My printer does this automatically but you may have to run your paper through your printer twice to accomplish the same. Normally the point of impact on the first shot fired from a clean, cold barrel will be slightly different from shots. Rifle sling weapons magazines if applicable shooting data book the book we teach from and use is the impact data books.
Sinclair international long range shooters logbook sinclair. Storm tactical heavy paper modular data books are printed on extra heavy duty 90 pound index card stock paper, in an easy to read size of 5. Cumulatively, this book becomes a history of your rifle, and a diagnostic tool to analyze your shooting performance, enabling you to trace your growth and find fundamental problems that may require training emphasis. You will need the premade book in either pocket or standard size and. Easytouse, colorcoded density altitudebased chart allows you to record your rifle s data for a wide range of shooting conditions. Nra high power shooters data log book this is a printable log book designed to be hole punched and put in a binder. Storm tactical precision rifle data books the loadout room. The new position rifle shooting book is an allnew, comprehensive guide to championship target shooting, based on the classic position rifle shooting book. Not happy with the current sniper log books that are available. This book is the complete beginners guide to long range shooting written in simple everyday language so that its easy to follow. It fits perfectly in a three ring 8 12 x 5 12 binder. We saw that 76% used a kestrel ballistic weather meter, and 22% used some kind of phone app see the data. These moa data cards are the size of business card and have data boxes for 100 1400 yardmeter intervals and also a place for gunammolot as well as elevation and wind moa. The magpul dynamics precision rifle data book uses a simplified density altitudebased, colorcoded chart to record your rifles data across a wide spectrum of shooting conditions.
Precisionsniper log book notes chebucto community net. The short answer is a note book with information about how to use a weapon system to get hits in different weather conditions. Each book will come with a set of our standard index pages that will have everything from wind charts to general ballistic tables. Like all lyman handbooks, these cover all popular brands of components. Free reloading data ledger keep track of your load data. Tactical hand signals is a piece of digital artwork by zapista ou which was uploaded on december 15th, 2017. Australian supplier of storm tactical pocket data books and accessories. Storm tactical heavy paper modular data books are printed on extra heavy duty index card stock paper, in an easy to read size of 5. I never liked long books with only minimal pages of usable information. Here is the sheet i use to plot my shots at 600 yards. Us tactical supply the premiere provider of quality tactical accessories. Precision rifle world record holder tony shankle, dennis. A data book so that you can write down notes about what you did to make successful hits on target, information about the match, and anything else that comes to mind.
Its two pages and covers a cross the course 80 round match standing, sitting rapid, prone rapid, and prone. Why the strategic edge precision rifle data book is a must have. The new volume is an authoritative guide to the latest technical and physiological teachings on advanced marksmanship. Easytouse, colorcoded density altitudebased chart allows you to record your rifles. Match directors create stages with tight time constraints andor barricades to intentionally induce stress. Firearms and ammunition can cause death or serious bodily harm. If you own a precision rifle you owe it to your self to get a proper data book set. Formed in 2003, storm tactical was the first data book producer to offer custom made pages, and fully customized books.
The book uses plastic coils, which have shown to hold up better than metal coils in the field. Guide precision rifle competition for beginners pew. Since i do all of my shooting, at least with my guns, in the same area, i can go the simple route. It not only trains good shooting skills, but serves to instill the confidence of the soldiers in the basic weapon each may have to use. Easy touse, colorcoded density altitudebased chart allows you to record your rifles.
These little cards are a great way to keep track of your data in a compact format. The rifle data book is constructed of rugged, allweather, semirigid writing surface material that you can write on using map pens, pencils, or nonpermanent markers. Impact data books, inc provides this product as a reference manual to assist shooters in their day to day shooting activities. The rifle data book to track the performance of your rifle and ammunition, and to discover tiny variances between book data and your own combo of riflescopeammo, a precision rifleman uses a rifle data book which we are simplifying by giving you a free page that you can duplicate and bind into your own book see below. Dope cards and ballistic charts gunsamerica digest. A data book is one of the best investments you can make in your shooting. Ryan cleckners book, long range shooting handbook, is the complete beginners guide to long range shooting written in simple everyday language so that its easy to follow. Every rifleman should own a storm tactical precision data book. Meanwhile, the data card section is double width to cleanly record and organize data. The days of collecting your shooting information in premade books designed by someone who perceives how you may shoot, and offers you a data book of target pages that are little to no value to you are long gone. Data book basics by scott vandiver what is a data book and why do i need one.
Best site for precision rifle accuracy and accurate shooting. The book uses a 3 ring poly binder, which allows the operator to organize the book per mission needs. Storm tactical pocket data book data books long range. Using a rugged, all weather material that can be written on using map pens, pencils, and nonpermanent markers, this data book was designed to perform in austere. Gavins new and improved load data ledger download and print out to keep track of your load data.
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