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Do you want to be more accurate at longer ranges with your M4A1 ? There are a few ways to maximize the range on your rifle, no matter if it’s 9MM or a 308. From using a bench rest to installing the right accessories, here are a few tips to maximize your rifle’s accuracy at long distances. Get a Bench Rest Investing in a bench rest should be your first step. You can use weighted bags or a vice, but the goal is the same: restricting the movement of the rifle. This alone can remove tons of small variables that impact a shot’s accuracy. You don’t have to worry about swaying. Instead, your 308 AR for long-range shooting is nestled snugly in place, and all you have to do is line up the shot and squeeze the trigger. While you can’t directly control wind and other factors, minimizing rifle movement will vastly improve your accuracy, especially for long-range shooting. Consider Barrel Length Generally, the longer the barrel, the more accurate the rifle. If you enjoy modding ...

Are you thinking of taking your M4A1 to an outdoor range, but want to make sure you know all of the spoken (and unspoken) rules? If you’ve only ever used open, unsupervised outdoor ranges or have only plinked out in the desert, there are a few tips you can follow to ensure you aren’t making major mistakes. From reading any posted rules to cleaning up after yourself, here is what you need to know. Reserve a Range Time First, if you are able, you should reserve a range time. You don’t want to get to the range only to find it’s full. Or worse, you start unpacking your PCC 9MM , and someone who has already reserved the lane shows up. Contact the range ahead of time to see if you need to reserve a lane. 9MM PCC Read the Rules Read any posted rules online and at the range. Different ranges might have different rules, and you need to know the rules and procedures for the specific range. These rules are often strictly enforced by the Range Safety Officer, who can and will kick...

If you have your sights set on tactical competitions, it’s important to know how to transition from a rifle to a handgun seamlessly. While you need to be a great shot with each to win, mastering the transition can save you precious seconds, and could be the difference between a win and walking home empty-handed. Grab your M4A1 and a handgun, and try these tips to help you switch guns quickly. Start Slow Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast. The key to smooth transitions is to start slow. Start at half of your normal speed. This helps build muscle memory while helping you prevent mistakes. The first order of business isn’t being accurate, but mastering the mechanics of going from holding your M4 carbine to drawing your sidearm. As you start mastering the key parts of the movements, you can pick up the pace. It takes time to get up to speed, and it takes plenty of practice, but starting slow is key to mastering the transition. Getting the Rifle Out of the Way A key part ...

  What does bringing an M4 carbine to the range say about you? What about a precision bolt action rifle? Maybe you like things easy and simple, or just like using the classics at the range. Maybe you like tinkering with your gun, or maybe you value innovation. Whatever the case, here’s what your range gun of choice says about you. An AR15 Being that the AR15 is one of the most popular rifles on the market, it’s not rare to see these at the range. While they’re dependable and a ton of fun to shoot, they’re also a blank slate, ready for upgrades. Maybe you like to tinker, or maybe you like a rifle that just works. Having an AR15 build, like the M4A1 , means you actually care about your rifle’s purpose, but you’re still sticking to something tried and true that won’t fail you at the range or competition. A Striker Fired 1911 The 1911 handgun has stood the test of time for more than a century. It’s not often that something changes drastically, but the striker-fired 1911 is defi...