A Data-Driven Approach To Precision Rifles, Optics & Gear

Best Ear Pro: What The Pros Use

Best Ear Protection Review

Most shooters spend thousands on rifles and optics, but overlook one thing they can’t replace: their hearing. I asked the top 200 PRS pros what ear protection they trust on the line. From $50 budget muffs to $2,000 custom-molded in-ears, some clear favorites stood out. You might rethink what’s in your range bag after this.

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Best Rifle Cartridge: What The Pros Use

Best Rifle Cartridge for Long Range

Which cartridge are the best PRS shooters quietly betting their seasons on, and why did one hit a record share among pros this year? I polled the top 200 shooters, crunched velocities, SDs, and case capacities, and asked champions to weigh in. One mid-capacity workhorse still rules, yet a 25 caliber nearly ties it at the very top. See how the Dasher, GT, 25x47, and 25 Creed stack up, and why the 6.5 Creedmoor refuses to fade – and 3 top pros explain the tradeoffs. Dive into the numbers!

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Do Lower SDs Actually Help You Hit More Targets? PRS Match Data Says…

Do Lower SDs Actually Help You Hit More Targets - PRS Match Data Says

Does ultra-consistent ammo really give you an edge in PRS matches? For the first time ever, SD data was captured from every shooter at a major match. The data told a story no one expected! One guy had an SD of 69.8 and still finished 13th. Another had a 3.1 and didn’t crack the top 50. This breakdown of real match data just might flip what you thought you knew about SDs and performance.

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Powder Temperature Sensitivity: The Hidden Factor Affecting Your Long-Range Accuracy

Powder Temperature Sensitivity Chart

Could your choice of powder be causing unexpected misses? We’ve all heard about powder temperature sensitivity, but how much does it really matter? I put two of the most trusted powders—Varget and H4350—to the test across a 100° temperature range to find out. The results? Not what I expected! I also share a list of the most temperature-stable powders from a team of engineers that has fired 100,000+ rounds testing in a lab. Check out the results and see what they mean for your shooting.

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Rifle Load Development: How To Find The Best Powder & Load For Accuracy

Rifle Load Development: How To Find The Best Powder & Load For Accuracy

Your rifle powder could be sabotaging your groups—and you might not even realize it. A retired ballistic engineer exposes hidden performance killers and shares three critical factors that impact group size. Learn key insights (including a surprising tip about baby cereal?!) that could help you streamline your load development and get match-winning precision faster.

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