G1 vs. G7 Ballistic Coefficients — What You Need to Know
Over the past 12 months, this article was one of the TOP 20 most-read Daily Bulletin features. We’re reprising it today for those who may have missed it the first time. The above diagram comes from a...
View ArticleHow Cartridge Overall Length (COAL) Affects Pressure & Velocity
Figure 1. When the bullet is seated farther out of the case, there is more volume available for powder. This enables the cartridge to generate higher muzzle velocity with the same pressure. Effects Of...
View ArticleSanoski Wins Precision Rifle Challenge Shooting 6 Dasher
Berger-sponsored shooter Ken Sanoski claimed the top spot at the 2021 Hornady Precision Rifle Challenge (PRC) Match, winning the Open Division with the highest overall score. The 2021 Hornady PRC...
View ArticleBullet Geometry Basics: Tangent, Secant, and Hybrid Ogives
In discussions of ballistics, you’ll see references to “tangent”, “secant”, and “hybrid” bullet shapes. We know that, for many readers, these terms can be confusing. To add to the confusion, bullet...
View ArticleCartridge Base to Ogive (CBTO) Length — Factors to Consider
Here are two different bullet types, seated to the same CBTO length, but different COAL. Note the shiny scratches on the bullets made by the comparator tool which indicates a point on the bullet ogive...
View ArticleIn Memoriam — Walt Berger, Founder of Berger Bullets
A legend in the shooting community has passed. And we are all diminished. Walt Berger passed away on September 19, 2021. A great innovator, a great benchrest competitor (with many Hall of Fame...
View ArticleHow to Read the Wind — Expert Tips from Emil Praslick III
Emil Praslick III is widely recognized as one of the greatest wind wizards on the planet — a master at identifying wind value and direction, and predicting wind cycles. As coach of the USAMU and top...
View ArticleAmmo, Ammo, Ammo — New Offerings for 2022
Field & Stream magazine recently released a helpful guide to new ammunition offerings as seen at SHOT Show 2022. The article features 21 different new ammo types for pistols, rifles, and shotguns....
View ArticleBargain Finder 331: AccurateShooter’s Deals of the Week
At the request of our readers, we provide select “Deals of the Week”. Every Sunday afternoon or Monday morning we offer our Best Bargain selections. Here are some of the best deals on firearms,...
View ArticleNew Products from Lapua and SK — New Brass, New Ammo
Capstone is a respected company that represents world-class ammunition, powder, and component manufacturers Berger, Lapua, Vihtavuori, and SK. At SHOT Show 2022, Capstone showcased new products from...
View ArticleG1 vs. G7 Ballistic Coefficients — What You Need to Know
Over the past 12 months, this article was one of the TOP 20 most-read Daily Bulletin features. We’re reprising it today for those who may have missed it the first time. The above diagram comes from a...
View ArticleBargain Finder 337: AccurateShooter’s Deals of the Week
At the request of our readers, we provide select “Deals of the Week”. Every Sunday afternoon or Monday morning we offer our Best Bargain selections. Here are some of the best deals on firearms,...
View ArticleTalented Teen Wins Arizona Centerfire Silhouette Championship
Jake Stine Wins Arizona High Power Silhouette Championship Team SK shooter Jake Stine scored an overall Aggregate of 107×160 to capture the Arizona High Power (centerfire) 2022 Silhouette State...
View ArticleNew Brass and Ammunition Offerings from Lapua
Capstone is a respected company that represents world-class ammunition, powder, and component manufacturers Berger, Lapua, Vihtavuori, and SK. At SHOT Show 2022, Capstone showcased new products from...
View ArticleBerger 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo Performs Great in PRS Rifle
Is factory 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition good enough to win a PRS or NRL competition? The answer is a resounding “YES” if we’re talking about Berger ammunition. Produced with Berger match bullets and...
View ArticleSunday GunDay: .284 Shehanes for F-Open Competition
7mm (.284) remains the caliber to beat in F-Class Open Division (though some shooters have had success with .30-Cal short magnums.) With a standard .284 Winchester, or better yet, a .284 Improved, you...
View ArticleSaturday at the Movies: Inside Berger, Vihtavuori, Remington, Norma, Federal,...
Ever wondered how factory ammunition is produced, from start to finish? How are brass cases made, how are bullets created, and how are finished cartridges produced on automated assembly lines? Today’s...
View ArticleBerger Twist Rate Stability Calculator — Optimize Bullet RPM
Berger Twist-Rate Stability Calculator On the Berger Bullets website you’ll find a handy Twist-Rate Stability Calculator that predicts your gyroscopic stability factor (SG) based on mulitiple...
View ArticleAmmo, Ammo, Ammo — New Offerings for 2022
Field & Stream magazine recently released a helpful guide to new ammunition offerings as seen at SHOT Show 2022. The article features 21 different new ammo types for pistols, rifles, and shotguns....
View ArticleBargainFinder 358: AcccurateShooter’s Deals of the Week
At the request of our readers, we provide select “Deals of the Week”. Every Sunday afternoon or Monday morning we offer our Best Bargain selections. Here are some of the best deals on firearms,...
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