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Cal Zant is the shooter/author behind PrecisionRifleBlog.com. Cal is a life-long learner, and loves to help others get into this sport he's so passionate about. Cal has an engineering background, unique data-driven approach, and the ability to present technical information in an unbiased and straight-forward fashion. For more info, check out PrecisionRifleBlog.com/About.
Best Rifle Cartridge for Long Range

Best Rifle Cartridge: What The Pros Use

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 Chart

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

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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Best Reloading Powders

Best Rifle Powder – What The Pros Use

Want to know what 88% of the best precision rifle competitors trust for their match ammo? We analyzed the rifle powder the top 200 PRS shooters are loading in their match ammo, and the results were overwhelming. After a dramatic shift in powder preference over the last decade, is your go-to powder still the best choice for long-range? Click to find out which powders are the best for long-range precision.

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