Recoil Management

Should be “muzzle flip,” as that’s the ‘springboard’ for this feature: I received a screen capture depicting someone shooting a light, powerful revolver. The muzzle was directed skyward, presumably by the crushing power of the load in the lightweight gun. A grimace, closed eyes and the impression of a high-order detonation implied ‘punishment.’ Muzzle flip…

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Julie Golob On Flinching

Hello, my name is Julie Golob, and I flinch. That’s right…I’m a professional competition shooter, a seven-division practical shooting ladies champion with over 50 world and national titles. How could I possibly flinch when I shoot? Every now and again, though, you’ll see me flinch. It can happen when I am shooting cold, with no…

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Skill Set: Becoming a Rifleman – or Woman

Originally published in the February 9, 2017 edition of The Shooting Wire (http://www.thetacticalwire.com/features/231480). This week I’m running a Precision Rifle course for a group of law enforcement officers. I haven’t written about rifle work in a long time, especially precision shooting with bolt action rifles, so since it’s on my mind I decided to devote…

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