The impact data book is also highly sought after by shooting schools, competition shooters and hunters across the globe. The goal is to check and verify these numbers, and in the process, build a data card that i keep in my magpul core precision rifle data book, that tells me what exact adjustment did adjust the. This is the first and only book ive looked at so far regarding this. Everyone who owns a precision rifle keeps a dope or data book on that weapon at least they do if they are serious shooters. It has a section specifically dedicated to m1 garand loading. Fclass events are conducted at 300 to 1,000 yards using only the prone position.
A data book can be as simple as a few pages for dearelk rifle with load data and true fired zero click counted and reset tested, and hold overunder data. Standardized, premade impact data books are sold by midwayusa and other vendors. Each book will come with a set of our standard index pages that will have everything from wind charts to general ballistic tables. Storm tactical, precision rifle data books, usmc sniper, army. Midsouth offers a good selection of reference books for reloading nearly any type of ammunition. Welcome to the new app version of creedmoor sports data book. Danny reminded me that glen zedikers excellent handloading for competition book has been available since 2001 and this may still be the best guide in print for those getting started in precision reloading. In fact, ive yet to shoot in a match as ive only gotten truly interested in it a couple of weeks ago when my best friend started to get into the sport. The rifle data book can be store bought or homemade but it is built upon hours of shooting in different conditions to help understand how the rifle responds. Data book is also highly sought after by shooting schools, competition shooters and hunters across the globe. Long range shooting and competition notes from a first timer. Customized impact data books are now used by the u. Precisionsniper log book notes chebucto community net.
A pda may replace trajectory tables, but cannot replace the data book for historic data and corrected figures. Getting started in tactical rifle competition long range. Simply the best service rifle instruction program available program available anywhere in the world. Serious shooters keep a dope or data book on particular weapons for. Shooting sports usa getting started in fclass competition.
This new app, available for free in the apple app store, provides all the same function and capabilities of the traditional creedmoor print data book, but with the convenience and ease of recording your match and practice information right on your phone or tablet. The data book is a necessary tool for you to get the most out of your training time. When called into duty, no matter the situation, they have a solid idea about how the firearm will perform. Nra highpower data log book402x nra high power rifle 600 yard prone log book. There are entirely too many possibilities to list in a forum thread. It was only behind the 6mm dasher in terms of popularity. Service rifle competition basics, shop by department.
Storm tactical precision rifle data books the loadout room. The thunder beast data book will revolutionize how you keep and use a sniper databook or longrange shooting databok. Precisionsniper log book notes these sheets are designed to be printed double sided, using the flip up orientation i. Storm tactical free downloads, targets, sniper rifle. Nov 15, 2018 the goal is to check and verify these numbers, and in the process, build a data card that i keep in my magpul core precision rifle data book, that tells me what exact adjustment did adjust the. At 5x4 they are smaller than other data books and yet are packed with information and data entry field across 210 pages. These questions as well as many others can be answered by data logging. The 6mm creedmoor has 25% more case capacity than the 6mm dasher and other cases based off the 6br, which means you can typically run a little. 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. 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. Free printable training targets, data book pages, and manuals.
While theres some aspect of middleaged white guys running around in funny clothes, the real reason its compared to golf has more to do with the way the sport. Our simplified density altitude sniper data book sdasdb was designed with several goals in mind. Recommendations for rule changes may be forwarded to the nra smallbore rifle committee in care of the national rifle association. Theres a reason its sometimes described as tactical golf. The book has sections that cover maintenance, load development, external ballistics, a real life data card and daily log sheets. Storm tactical precision rifle data book user manual. Change log for 2019 rifle, shotgun and mg rules, combined. Learn the secrets of sight picture, trigger pull, breath control, positions sitting, standing and prone, using the sling, gauging the wind. If a pda is not carried, a compact calculator in the data book cover or in the rifle stock pack is an excellent accessory. The rifle data book is probably one of the prime most examples of data management used for long range shooting because it is quite literally a history of the weapon system.
Our team is composed of former and active duty military, including. Custom ga precision rifles w kahles 624x56i or 525. The amount i learned at the competition was exponentially more than what i learned on the range. Im pretty serious about this stuff, and this cheese ball data book just aint gonna cut it.
The program, range facilities and officials must comply with standards established by the nra. Rifle data book a lesson in dope primal rights, inc. This is a single page, printable log book designed to be hole punched. Storm tactical user manual 21 pages, 7 mb pdf file storm tactical moa target pack with dot drill targets rifle range in yards. Feb 03, 2017 every precision shooter should have a wellkept data book. I got this book from amazon and poured through it the past few days. During my four and a half year tour as the senior military service rifle coach, the section won three infantry trophy is. Gaps in the sequence of rule numbers result from there being a rule in one or more of the other rule books which does not apply in this book.
Guide precision rifle competition for beginners pew. Right click the link below, then save target as and download to your hard drive. Dope cards and ballistic charts low tech best for long. Learn the secrets of sight picture, trigger pull, breath control, positions sitting, standing and prone, using the sling.
Many items are free and each are easy to order through the cmp estore or by completing a downloadable publications order form. By danny reever shooters notebooks aka data books or log books allow the. Learn from the pros by reading one of these competitive shooting books. Covering over 250 cartridges, the 2nd edition of the cartridge comparison guide covers most available factory cartridges from. Its a guide to practical precision in producing highperformance ammunition. This package contains the rifles only data book made by impact data books as well as a data book cover. In the ftr target rifle class, only rifles chambered for unmodified. Your source for precision rifle and sniper data books endorsed by us military and law enforcement snipers consistency equals accuracy.
How good am i at shooting in a wind greater than 10mph. Cci br4 small rifle bench rest primers was the most popular choice among the shooters opting for small rifle pockets. We are precision rifle shooters who have designed a cutting edge precision rifle data book for professionals. For 3gunners who love that part of the game or who just want to get really good at it, precision rifle is a natural next step. While the aggregate data of what guys are running is valuable, i wanted to also share the specific load data that a couple of the very best of the best were using in their match ammo. Lyman load data book 20 22cl rifle 9780008 for sale online ebay. Im new to the sport of highpower rifle competition. Our products have a 30 day warranty against defects. One is the data book most of us use to record match and practice results and range conditions. I consider this the absolute best book out there on the subject. Free plot sheets for high power and fclass daily bulletin. The types of tournaments which are sanctioned are listed in rule 1. Service rifle data book for m16ar15 service rifle competition includes windage charts and deluxe scoring pages for 200 yds through 600 yds. E is something that rarely leaves your riflethey go handinhand.
Free data book scoring app from creedmoor sports daily. You can choose standard 80 weight executive stock paper or rite in the rain water resistant paper. This is a single page, printable log book designed to be hole punched and put in a binder. Some you pay for, and some you can download for free. Guide precision rifle competition for beginners pew pew. 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. These plot sheets were created by shooter reid perry. Match event calendar and rifle competition accuracy training tips. We were also the first to offer free printable targets that exactly match the target pages in the data book, a true modular system.
Unlike our cross the course log books, this one is just a single stage. Your durable plastic polycarbonate 3 ring binder will be offered in your choice of black, or tan. Lyman load data book 20 22cl rifle 9780008 for sale online. Third offense will result in a removal of the offending shooter from the competition. Written by a high master service rifle shooter, critics have said it is one of the finest books theyve ever read on the subject of high power rifle competition. Precision air rifle rules national rifle association. Former marine corps officer, former usmc scout sniper, foreign special forces officer, law enforcement officers, and competitive tactical riflemen. The types of tournaments which are sanctioned are listed in. When you are in your time limit for shooting your string of fire, you dont want the distraction of writing in a book. Thunder beast arms corporation tbac products databook. Do not use most data you will find for 3006 in standard reloading books.
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. Aug 08, 2010 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. Apr 03, 20 practicing to become familiar with your equipment and developing a range card 1 moa solutions data book sheet shown a few photos above is important before going to an event but nothing will completely prepare you. Sep 04, 2018 a rifle that can shoot a 1inch group at 100 yards in other words, a 1 moa rifle. The 6mm creedmoor 6cm was the second most popular cartridge used by these top shooters, with 20% of the topranked shooters choosing to run it. Modular sniper data book range estimation offset refill sheets. This list, created by german salazar, includes many classic treatises on marksmanship that still have value for todays competitive shooters.
Another member was asking about rifle match data book choices and mentioned since the pages are never shown how does one choose. December 25th, 2012 free plot sheets for high power and fclass. We offer books from all of the major bullet manufacturers as well as references for revolver, rifle and shotgun loads. 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. The arizona desert sharpshooters website offers a complete collection of competition plot sheets. I guess if you were pretending to be a shooter this would work the lack of data input is really sad. One resource we use regularly is the cartridge comparison guide, a remarkably comprehensive 340page spiralbound book. Jim hill, former national champion and triple distinguished marksman, demonstrates the techniques he has mastered over the past 30 years. Review of impact data books the first thing that you will notice about an impact data book is the durable polycarbonate three ring binder. Handloading for competition a brand new book by the author and publisher of the competitive ar15. The cmp makes a wide array of printed and electronic media available to assist shooters and coaches of all ages and skill levels. A good personal selection of reloading data logs, manuals, and books can answer all of your reloading questions.
Storm tactical and impact databooks would be a couple of the more popular out there. If you just go out to the range without a plan and send lead downrange doing whatever you feel like doing probably what you do every time, youre wasting ammo thats got to be some kind of sin or something. The other is a book is a diary such as the creedmoor gun book which is used to record the date, number of shots, user, and remarks about performance of the rifle, loads, zeros, etc. The army team currently holds records in the four man nmc team event 1980 x 97, the ntit 1466, and the ntt 2954 x 121.
Record match and practice data this new app, available for free in the apple app store, provides all the same functions and capabilities of the traditional creedmoor print data book, but with the convenience and ease of recording your match and practice information with your iphone or tablet. With the everpresent possibility of battery or equipment failure, having backup tables is a good idea anyway. This is a discussion on match data book pages within the rifle competition forums, part of the rifle forum category. Recommendations for rule changes may be forwarded to the pistol committee in care of the national rifle association.
If you are serious about longrange precision shooting, your d. 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. Precision rifle can end up feeling like just the rifle part of some 3 gun matches, especially the long range portions in big natural terrain stages. The data book, if used correctly can not only make your ammo expenditure. High power and fclass shooters can use these to mark their shot locations and record their wind calls. A bit more data would be kept on a varmint rifle though i would not log each field shot, only dope changes and results. Right click the link below, then save target as and download to your hard. 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. Most of the books seem to be made for an actual sniper mission or a hunting log. Sep 29, 2017 practical precision rifle competition, popularized by the precision rifle series, is definitely an adult endeavor. This book is made for a precision rifle shooter that wants to keep track of their rifle and range time results.