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Sling Shooter Tries F-TR

I felt very prepared and confident with the rifle John Pierce built for me going into this match. By Bryan Litz, Chief Ballistician I’ve been coaching the Michigan F-TR team for a while and finally decided to participate in the competition. F-TR is more rifle-centric than Palma, meaning the precision demands are greater due to the smaller scoring rings. After seeing Eric Stecker’s results with his Pierce rifle at the 2014 Berger Southwest Nationals, I asked my good friend and Michigan team-mate John Pierce to “build me one like Eric’s.” This is the same basic set up as John’s own F-TR rifle as [...]

One-Of-A-Kind AR-15 Type Carbine To Use Berger Bullets

Wyoming Governor Matt Mead takes aim with his new rifle. Wyoming Arms LLC, manufacturer of the highly accurate and reliable WY-15, has announced the commission by Wyoming Governor Matt Mead to produce a special AR-15 type carbine for his personal collection. The Governor's carbine will be based on the WY-15 with custom engraving including the Great Seal of Wyoming and his signature. With the billet upper and lower receivers anodized in Type III Matte Sand and the black furniture, not only will the finished firearm have a striking appearance but will also be suitable for use in the harsh environment of the Wyoming [...]

NRA Ireland 2014 Nationals

Midlands range - 1000 yd line A few weeks ago, I traveled to Tullamore, Ireland for the NRAI 2014 Nationals. I’ve shot at the Midlands National Shooting Centre of Ireland several times now, and it has quickly become one of my favorite places to train. I believe the best way to improve your shooting skills is to challenge yourself, and the Midlands range is definitely a challenge. Some days, just hitting the paper at 1000 yards is an accomplishment, and a shot in the black is cause for celebration. Combine those challenging conditions with the beautiful scenery, tough competition and some of the [...]

Sinclair International East Coast Fullbore Nationals

1000 yd line. Looking back at the 1000 yard line. A few weeks ago, I packed up my rifle and flew to North Carolina to compete in the second annual Sinclair International East Coast Fullbore Nationals. The match was held on April 3-6, 2014 at Camp Butner. Camp Butner is a National Guard base close to Raleigh, and is always an interesting place to shoot. East coast humidity is typically high, and the range is surrounded by trees. They even have a little pond in front of the 1000 yd line. Needless to say, the mirage is very thick. As a [...]

Bryan Litz’s First eBook Now Available

Our Ballistician, Bryan Litz, is proud to announce the release of Applied Ballistics' first eBook; Accuracy and Precision for Long Range Shooting. This means that iPad, Kindle, and Nook users now have access to one of the best resources for improving long distance accuracy in electronic format. Since its release in 2012, the hardcopy of Accuracy and Precision for Long Range Shooting has sold over 5000 copies. The book introduces the concept of Weapon Employment Zone (WEZ) analysis. This statistical approach is used to assess how hit percentage is calculated and how it’s affected by uncertainties involved in long range shooting. Many illuminating studies are presented [...]

Bob and Ron at the Mountain Man Match

“Mountain Man Match” Match Director, “Mountain Man” Mark McKee By Ron Dague, Sinclair Reloading Tech And Bob Blaine, Berger Technical Specialist This match was held on October 5, 2013, and it is a fun match to test our shooting ability and get us out of our comfort zone. We had competitors at the match from about 150 miles away. The competition was a good mix of shooters from NRA High Power, Benchrest, Tactical rifle shooters and Active Duty Law Enforcement. The match was set up in 2 segments, the first was 5 shots at a 300 yard ½ size silhouette and 5 shots at [...]

2014 Southwest Nationals Winners

Berger Bullets would like to congratulate all of the winners of the 2014 Southwest Nationals! This year we had another record breaking year for attendance. Competition was fierce with 82 new Southwest National Challenge Coins handed out, 33 SWN individual records broken, 9 SWN team records broken and several NRA records pending. Below you will find names, scores, and pictures for all the gold medal winners along with links for the full results. For more pictures, results and to see the list of Southwest Nationals record holders, please visit our Past Results, Photos, and Records page. Rick Curtis Sling (TR) - 600 Yard Aggregate Winner [...]

2014 SWN Course of Fire Change Notice

2014 SWN Competitors – Please note that the 600 yd Mid-Range matches have been changed to unlimited sighters and 20 shots for record. This change was made in order to comply with the NRA’s decision to recognize only 20 shot matches. You can download a revised program here. With the match just around the corner, it is a good time to finalize your travel and accommodation plans. The special discount that shooters are receiving from the nearby Courtyard Marriott is going to expire soon; $119 per night if you book by Monday (01-13-14). Book your room by clicking here. Ben Avery also has a wonderful [...]

SHOT Show 2014 Is Coming!

SHOT Show is the shooting industry's largest show and takes place this year in Las Vegas, Nevada. This event is meant to build relationships between everyone in the industry and is a great way to showcase products and features to dealers. Berger Bullets attends the SHOT Show every year to connect with more dealers in an effort to build stronger business relationships and foster new ones. For our customers this means more places that you can find your favorite Berger Bullets. If you are an existing dealer and planning on attending SHOT Show this year, make sure to schedule a meeting with your Account Manager. [...]

Thanksgiving Eve Hunt

Stoney Grayson with his 350 lb Wild Boar This Thanksgiving Eve held a surprise for one of our loyal shooters, Stoney Lee Grayson. He was expecting to find a buck on his evening hunt when he was surprised by a 350+ pound wild boar! With a single 6mm 95 grain Berger VLD Hunting bullet behind the ear, his harvest went down within 10 seconds. This hog weighed so much that Grayson and his cousins had to back their truck into a ditch so that they could roll him onto the tailgate! Grayson's cousin alongside the boar. Grayson took his time with [...]