Get More Accuracy From Your Rifle ~ Understand Your Target!

[@luginbuhltodd]

Absolutely the one guy I continue to watch and listen to in the reloading and firearms space. No fluff, no gimmick, no sponsorships that I can discern. Just honest knowledge transfer. Sir, I continue to appreciate your honest assessments of what is needed to produce quality. Thanks.

[@deeeeeeps]

This guy learned everything without the internet. Truely amazing how much knowledge he has.

[@schwinglo]

I do not consider myself to be entirely ignorant in these matters, yet every video of yours that I watch... I feel I am a student at the feet of a master. Even when you say something that I already understand, I find myself learning something. Thank you.

[@GunBlue490]

Happy to help!

[@jctedsap]

I agree. I’ve been shooting for 50 years and learn something every video of his I watch and usually several things.

[@guidoreuter6032]

Thank you Sir .. shooting for over 40 years, but every time I see one of your videos I learn something new

[@paulsimmons5726]

Great explanation of target analysis. I’m always amazed at how many shooters have never been taught to analyze their targets. This was a great tutorial for reading your targets. Always glad to see another “how to” post! Take care and good luck with the upcoming hunting season!

[@rosswitte]

Thank you so much for putting you knowledge and wisdom into these videos. What a legacy! I played over and over and rewrote the part where you talk about working up a load based on 10 percent of case capacity. Fantastic method!

[@jonathonh517]

I've been shooting since I was 5. I'm 42 now. You sir make me realize that I still have alot to learn. 1 day on the range with you would be a honor.

[@ukwan]

Always great to listen to the wisdom of your generation, youre probably a good 20 years younger than my Grandpa would be if he were still around, he was a fountain of knowledge in the world of Cinema projection and film. He was an outstanding character who was in the RAF in the 40s. I'd love to sit and be able to pick his brain today but sadly cannot as he left us in 2012. I really appreciate your videos and knowledge because i always learn small details even when I think I know the full story, people like you sir are diamonds, keep up the good work and wishing you good health. 👍 From Sunny England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@johnconklin5180]

Very informative! I had a similar “wind” group last time out shooting. My brother told me that was my error. Now I know the truth! Thank you.

[@Xcoria]

I'm 64, been shooting more than 50 years. I feel like a novice. The body of knowledge contained in these videos is priceless.

[@me2bfc]

Aha, a rifle companion to go with your precision pistol video series. I’m teetering on the edge of going from sharpshooter to expert in bullseye pistol thanks to that series. I’m sure this video will provide similar benefits.

[@GunBlue490]

That's terrific! Good shooting!

[@huntnheads7945]

I've been hunting and shooting 15 years plus, and this video just taught me so much. Thanks

[@model7374]

I find that 336 and 94 carbines tend to string the shots vertically as the barrel gets hot due to proximity to the barrel bands. I limit my shots to 3 then let it cool off

[@GunBlue490]

That's their nature. As a deer rifle, they have served very well for longer than any bolt action. I only load three in mine. If one of the first two shots didn't connect, that's about the last shots any intelligent deer will give you. 😂

[@joeatunderground8714]

I’m with you boss. Time is what it takes. Hurry up range trips may be poor a condition to shoot in. Almost as relative as weather, breathing, powder or bullet selection.

[@d.dickinson9413]

Excellent help. Thanks

[@jaredpeterson380]

Good stuff.

[@dougalmcalpine6804]

So well explained

[@stephenembrey883]

I totally support everything this man says. Had a beautiful Remington 700 sided in perfectly in a 3006. In dry weather conditions. Took it 100 miles west up into the mountains and days of rain occurred and the first time in my life I totally nastily got shot a deer and this is even after testing the rifle as soon as I arrived. I did not take a shot for two days But the moisture that occurred in the stock moved the bullet almost 10 inches to the right. That was the last wooden stock rifle I have owned that I have seriously used for hunting I go plastic yes you heard it plastic stock and I get no group change no matter the weather is much as I hate plastic I think they have kinder terms for plastic nowadays like polymer or GRP (glass reinforced plastic). And yes I have several absolutely stunningly beautiful wooden stocked rifles. But if it's due or die I'm going with "plastic". Some of you will never understand until you take your beautiful wooden rifle that's probably even more beautiful than mine into the nastiest environments on earth and then wonder why you can't hit anything. Yes yes yes supposedly they are sealed by varnishes, but those move and temperature changes. It's crazy as it sounds if you're hunting in crazy environments keep your gun protected with a good oil and leave it outside of your tent at night covered by something that will allow the outside temperature to match the temperature of the gun. if you're shooting within reasonable hunting ranges like one or 200 yards it doesn't make any difference. But if you're one that are not a hunter but rather just a shooter, other words and incompetent Hunter and want to shoot something along ways off just for pride, yeah you need to watch the temperature of your rifle with the outside temperature you are the 2%.

[@jimscruggs5400]

Iike I always say your not to old to learn, THANK YOU

[@jimguthrie1583]

I have been searching for this information. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge.

[@brucerobson8341]

Awesome information. Just what I was looking for . Seems like my issue was the wind. This time! 7MM Rem Express sighted in at 150 yards. Good groups at 75, 100 and 150 yards with 150 grain bullets and IMR 4350 powder, just back and forth accross the target about 2 inches.

[@chriss1911]

Great vid.

[@danchenier7686]

I own a 308 that was the local gunsmiths deer rifle,. It is very accurate , I am honored to own it

[@michaelc9708]

Your explanation on merage is great.. that's without a suppressor on it, which can induce more optical illusions between the shooter and the target. Thank you again.

[@Paladin1873]

I think my pistols believe they are shotguns. 🙂

[@markmcenturff8417]

LOL, mine too!

[@mikewithers299]

My pistol groups are actually "patterns" 🤣🤣🤣

[@LKaramazov]

I just bought a XDM elite compact in 9mm. I can shoot it better than my .22 lr M&P that I’ve owned for three years ( I’m a new shooter) I had no idea I could shoot that well. I highly recommend it! In fact, I just ordered the 4.5” tactical. I don’t even know how much better it is in terminal ballistics than he 3.8, I just wanted it based on the accuracy of the 3.8.

[@timdaniels7827]

If you’re over 40 you might want to get your eyes checked. Lol been there done that.

[@Paladin1873]

@@timdaniels7827 My eyes are fine. I can see the sights clearly with reading glasses or I can see the target clearly without them. I just can't do both anymore. 😞

[@quartzmatter]

Very nice.

[@mikecollins8241]

This is excellent information, and had I known it years ago I could have saved a lot of time and ammo ;) I've chased "bad accuracy" blaming loads, when it was bedding, or blaming the rifle when it was me... LOL I'm thinking of making a chart, showing these groups and what issue they expose, and taking it to the range to compare with targets. Too much for me to remember, so a cheat sheet of sorts ;)

[@williamdurdin1964]

Humangus, RESPECT for this gentleman......

[@capt.mike73ahoy14]

Great tips, thanks. Hi to Benny.

[@charlesludwig9173]

The MR-31 target is ideal for shooter/target analysis, call/shot corollary and grouping by size, shape, and placement. The author here understands all of this. He is highly credentialed to profess on this and other gun topics.

[@roamy37748]

Thank you for the good information.

[@stefanschug5490]

Climbing shots are also typical for combination guns like drillings and over-under doubles in which the barrels are soldered together. It happens especially after multiple follow-up shots when the barrel cannot expand in all directions whilst heating up. For these guns, It is recommended to wait longer periods of time between shots when sighting them in, often up to 20 minutes.

[@assetprotection5389]

I watch his videos and he makes me fall asleep lol

[@pietlombaert6696]

Thank you for your great videos and passing on your knowledge. All have been most helpfull and informative. Are you planning on doing a video on moderator ( suppressor) maintenance?

[@JB-yp6bd]

Your first target reminds me of a situation I had, but it wasn't bad sights. I had a brno zkk 600 in 270win which I took to the range and it was a consistent one MOA performer. At a later date I removed the stock to wipe over and lightly oil the metalwork as I'd had it out hunting in the rain. I tightened it back up to 45 inch pounds with a torque wrench and headed of to the range again. Couldn't barely hit the target and was chasing shots everywhere. After some googling I read the zkk needs 65 inch lb. I couldn't believe the difference it made, back to 1 moa

[@garrettstraffon608]

I always learn something from you. I’m just a basic hunter. With basic guns, yea my cheap mossberg guns say there free floating barrels but there not even and there really not. So i just have to no what to expect and what to accept. Need to hit the pie plate at 100 to kill a deer. But atleast I no what to look for now. I prob have the target you showed where it’s more of the shooter, lol

[@roberttoomey1755]

Thanks for the info!

[@muetmuet4984]

thanks

[@frank64409]

Question: In finding a good group. How often should you clean your barrel?

[@GunBlue490]

This is an issue that receives lots of attention from bench rest shooters. In my personal experience, I've never observed a change in accuracy. My late friend never, ever cleaned his Husqvarna .270 Winchester in 35 years and it always shot nickel sized groups. In his youth, he learned to shoot and load ammo with Ned Roberts (.257 Roberts), and taught me the finer aspects of shooting and handloading. He simply passed a lightly oiled patch through after the end of the day. I've fired as many as 80 rounds of 22-250 without cleaning with no loss of accuracy. I've had numerous extended shooting sessions with other calibers with no accuracy loss whatsoever. Serious fouling does occur with ultra high velocity .17 caliber bores after fewer than 20 rounds, but my friend's ultra-high velocity .204 Ruger continues to shoot the same pinhole groups after 100 rounds. Every shot carries away the fouling from the previous shot. I believe that most guns will shoot accurately without ever cleaning, though I don't recommend it, any more than I'd recommend not brushing your teeth. I always follow a strict rule of thumb and clean after every shooting session, followed by a light oiled patch, because carbon invites moisture and corrosion. My conclusion is that many bench rest shooters are simply OCD and clean their guns all the time during matches because they do everything fastidiously, not necessarily because they need to. 🙂

[@edwardabrams4972]

@@GunBlue490well said! Being a gun collector for over 6 decades I find your advise to be true and right on for most hunters! My 2 Husqvarna shoot 1 MOA and I only oil patch after a few carbon patches for the season! Love you giving advise to the up and coming hunters and shooters who need as much good advise as possible to make them aware of what’s going on with there rifle as well as themselves!

[@JR-yy8cp]

I bought an 8rd flush mount colt stamped magazine every time I have used it i get a stove pipe on the last couple rounds. I don't have that problem with my factory magazines or my Wilson Combat 8 round magazines. That is my vast experience! Could you tell me if you have had good experience with this 8 round magazine or if I should just stick with my Wilson Combat 8 round magazines. I like the 7 round magazine looks better, but like the idea of carrying 8 in the magazine with number 9 in the chamber and the smaller magazine.

[@leroymorris6036]

Thank you sir

[@wayneautwell4255]

Have you ever had trouble with a synthetic stock flexing and touching the barrel causing issues? I have Ruger American predator that If I use my sling to anchor the rifle it shoots all over the place. I'm contemplating a Boyd's Spike camp stock or just trading the rifle in. It's an accurate rifle off the rest but load testing is the only time that I use a rest.

[@GunBlue490]

Yes, that can be an issue. My wife's .243 Ruger American is exceptionally accurate, at 1/3 MOA, but the stock is indeed very flexible and will collide with the barrel if care is not taken. That's not an issue for the sort of hunting most folks call them for, but tight slinging will require a more rigid stock.

[@RussellAbbott-y6t]

I was curious on your views on sighting in with a lead sled . I'm being told that they can damage scopes and stalks !

[@GunBlue490]

Rifle stocks are not designed nor intended to be resisted during firing, and can indeed suffer excessive stress if not allowed to recoil freely. Recoil then becomes a battering ram.

[@RussellAbbott-y6t]

Thank you sir.@@GunBlue490

[@GunBlue490]

​@@RussellAbbott-y6tYou're welcome.

[@Quality_Guru]

Greatly appreciate the wisdom that you are pouring out on us. I have to say that after reducing the about of gun oil that I was using on my firearms per your recommendation they are much easier to clean. Would love to get your insight on how much weight can you add to your rifle in regards to an optics and mount since a lot of the better scopes peak out at around 30 ounces. How much is too much weight based off the size and weight of the rifle? This would make for a good video.

[@GunBlue490]

Little as possible! I did an entire series on selecting scopes. I also did a video regarding rifle weight. Keep it light. Click the video tab and look back a year or so.

[@Quality_Guru]

@@GunBlue490 Thanks for the tip!

[@me2bfc]

Do you find some rifles prefer cast bullets at lower velocities? Specifically a 30-30 in a 336? My 336 shoots cast bullets notably better than jacketed.

[@GunBlue490]

This is a comparison that is often made. Speaking as one who handloads cast bullets in my 32 Winchester Special, I can say without question that cast bullets can be extremely accurate. I have a terrific load with Unique that is fabulously accurate, though with the rear sight set to the top step. That said, the same rifle will certainly shoot a number of jacketed bullets with the same, if not better accuracy, when driven to the same low velocities. Keep in mind that many accurate cast bullet loads can run half the velocity than a standard jacketed bullet load, and that's a huge difference in barrel reaction. The issue is not the bullet material, but the radical difference in barrel harmonics with full velocity loads. The 336 and Model 94 barrels are quite thin and susceptible to strong vibration influence. That, combined with the constriction of barrel bands and a magazine tube that may have any number of rounds strapped under the barrel that progressively alter those vibrations, limits accuracy and even changes it as shots are depleted from the magazine. Lower velocity loads that are used for cast bullets simply induce less vibration and are hence, more conducive to accuracy. I will say however that precision jacketed bullets driven at the same cast bullet velocities can be expected to be more accurate. Another factor is usefulness. My hard cast gas checked bullets are hard as nails and simply will not expand. I've driven them through 10 inches of oak and they come out the other side, the same diameter as the entrance hole, so such bullets are worthless for game, whereas a jacketed bullet at those same lower velocities would be the best option when expansion is desired.

[@me2bfc]

@@GunBlue490 All good points to think about. I haven’t tried reduced jacketed bullet loads. I’m shooting a 30-30 “Short Range” load with a cast bullet and W231 pistol powder. It’s only going about 1200-1300 fps. It’s a good practice load for my Williams peep sights and with the recent component shortages, I can squeeze over 1000 rounds from a single pound of powder. It’s quite pleasant compared to full power hunting loads with 150-170 grain jacketed bullets. I’ll try some reduced loads with jacketed bullets too.

[@frankopanklaric]

Does wind and mirage apply to shooting at 100m? I always assumed that stuff was only for LONG range.

[@MrHf4l]

@gunblue490 what did you put on your featherweight stock to make it shine like that?

[@GunBlue490]

It's just as it came from the factory.

[@MrHf4l]

@@GunBlue490 beautiful!

[@bigracer3867]

I have cheap and expensive rifles. All shoot well. My cheap axis 243 is 1/2 inch or less. All I did was paint it camo and bedded with cheap epoxy to fill up the flimsy factory stock. Floated barrel. Cost maybe 10 bucks. Rifle was 200. Doesn’t even have a accutrigger! Just the pos factory one. 😂. Heck working on a rifle is half the fun!!! And the scope ! Lol! Won’t even tell ya! Al rings. My 22 250 axis is next. And yea I know what good equipment is. I just like making a cheap pos shoot!😊

[@trumpsagenius6914]

What do you use to keep your rifles from rusting if you don't use oil?

[@GunBlue490]

I spoke about not oiling, which is the drizzling of oil from a can or spraying. That is not the same as applying a microscopic film of oil with a cloth for protection. I attended armorer's training at three arms factories and the motto was the same. Oiling destroys guns. Wipe, do not oil.

[@nathanhickey2430]

What about a real skinny barrel? Isnt it better to bed entire stock?

[@chevyon37s]

One thing I disagree with. BUY A TORQUE WRENCH. A torque wrench is a drop in the bucket compared to what you’ve spent on optics and firearms. Yeah you can do it by feel and looking at the wrench but there is still a lot of error in that system. And the repeatability of a torque wrench is hard to beat.

[@Peter-od7op]

I dont think you ever let a negative comment reply

[@GunBlue490]

You just made one and it's still here. I spoke about this issue in a video some time ago. I am teaching folks what I know, and it's freely shared. What I teach is entirely valid, based on over 55 years of experience, much of it as a professional, trained police firearms instructor and thrice certified, factory trained armorer. I am not influenced by, nor provided any stipend by, any commercial source, so I have no bias. Blog communities are places where folks of like interests share their views and partake in hashed-out threads. This is not a blog community, and it's not a place to post threads. I answer as many questions as I possibly can, including your negative remark, and I provide folks with vast amounts of information, for which I demand nothing in return. Now, some folks occasionally disagree with me. The fact that they do doesn't change the fact that this is my channel, and it's my views that folks seek, not theirs. Those that disagree with me may open their own channel and post their videos with their messages, and I won't bother them. I never permit useless diatribes, attacks on my character, or comments that oppose the nature of my video, because such would be ridiculous. This channel is my property , not theirs If you owned a potato chip company, would you permit someone to post negative comments in your lobby? I don't think so.

[@14goldmedals]

Whenever I'm told "they just don't make rifles like they used to" I reply "isn't that great!

[@mikewithers299]

🤣🤣🤣

[@raymondjohnson6496]

Winchester 70 from Japan is not to sneeze about they are good damn rifles I love have the 308win in the S.S. Barrel

[@REDNECKROOTS]

The weatherby vanguard and browning xbolt rifles comming outa Japan are awesome rifles. I'd put my vanguard up against any of them fancy 7000$ rifles. Bet I spank that ass

[@Rubicon1776]

They don’t make them like they used to. That is a fact! Any new production budget rifles aren’t nearly as good as many older 60’s, 70’s, 80’s production rifles. To much cost cutting to keep prices low and competitive. To get the older budget quality you have to pay a premium price nowadays.

[@14goldmedals]

@@raymondjohnson6496 any rifles and shotguns coming out of Japan have very tight tolerances. SKB has been making Weatherby shotguns for decades. Miroku is an amazing company making Browning rifles and shotguns with FN still working with Browning in Portugal, Winchester rifles and O/U shotguns, not sure about the semiauto shotguns. Weatherby Vanguards are Howa rifles rebranded. Off the top of my head I can remember that Howas were sold as the S&W 1500 bolt action rifle as well as under the Mossberg 1500 name. Google is your friend here as I’m relying strictly on memory. All 3 Browning A-Bolt rifles have been tack driving laser beams! Love the B.O.S.S. System on both Browning and Winchester rifles.

[@georgezink8256]

God bless this encyclopedia of knowledge! Sir , your number 1 in my book

[@vdog4799]

I hear that. This guy is a pleasure to watch and listen to. He was the guy who helped get me started in reloading and get concepts down and also which books to get. He recommended the Lee manual 2nd edition and that's how I started

[@lindafoxwood78]

@@vdog4799 What a great story. I bought the Lee reload manual.

[@LKaramazov]

PROFESSOR! I don’t hand load, but I sure love listening!!! Loved the talk on mirage, too!

[@garyhammond2213]

I once glassed a receiver on a Sako long action (7mag) for a friend. Later, when I saw him, he said, "you ruined my rifle." So, I took his rifle and went to the range. I then shot a 3/4" 5 shot group at 100 yds. I gave him the rifle back along with my target. He just didn't know how to shoot his rifle. Worked fine for me!

[@stephenbraden6239]

You might want him to shot and you sight the rifle in for as many of us shoot differently.

[@ronaldwells4427]

You should write a book containing your information and wisdom. I'd love to have an 1st edition, leather bound and guilded, for my Sons. We're all indebted to you. Thank you!

[@JamesWhite-tg4kw]

I'd love to buy one also. Great idea 😊

[@jeanmorin3247]

Learned more in one session than years at the range.

[@jermainerace4156]

I love that you mention loose sights first; I've seen this more often than anyone might think. The only other thing I would mention is some very new shooters when they are first introduced to aperture sights will sometimes look over the rear sight and try to line up only the front sight.

[@kxkxkxkx]

This man has a good understanding of wave propagation, among many other things 👌

[@EeZ3-808]

Aloha! You good sir, never fail in putting out a wealth of good information! I am grateful for all the hard work you put into producing such great and USEFUL videos. Thank You 🤙🏽

[@H.R.6688]

Idk Mr. Gunblue, I got a m95 chelian mauser that patterns 2' groups at 80ish yards with full power loads 😂

[@aaawman2280]

I'd love the have this kind fellow come shot with me and get my hand loads for my 30-06 dialed in, I'm riding the struggle bus hard trying to get this thing tuned in before deer season, lol.

[@timdaniels7827]

I understand your pain. It does take a lot of time. But if nothing else you can always fall back on the Remington, 180 grain soft point core lock. They shoot good in all my 30-06. The first two shots are always together and the third shot drops a little bit because of barrel heat. Are usually site. Mine is an inch and three-quarter high at 100 and that put speed dead on at 200. The 180 grain is more accurate and those that are on the game than the 150s which I have had problems coming apart on me.

[@aaawman2280]

@timdaniels7827 I've tried some 180 grain sst bullets, they for me are actually worse, larger group size around 3 to 4 inches at 100 yards, the 165 grain interloks flat base or boat tail from hornady do decent one weekend then the next groups fail apart. More than likely I'm just getting old, lol. But I did find out I was using load data from hogden web site and it seemed odd to me for 180 grain bullet it was calling for loads that my lyman manual for imr 4350 was saying was for the 165 grain bullets. I'm using h4350 and the lyman manual doesn't show that powder, but the imr is close in amounts used. So I bought the Hornaday online manual and it shows h4350 and its on target with the lyman imr 4350 loads, give or take a tenth on starting and max loads. Lucky me I stopped when looking at hogdon and looked at others.

[@jeffthompson5840]

No worries get out when you can I enjoy you sitting and dropping your wonderful knowledge with us I'm ready for Bible study with you if you want to god bless you my friend

[@midnightsailor1]

Looks like we can expect rain all week into next week as Lee moves up the east coast..you.may get some flooding ,here on eastern Long Island might get some too. Ugh...I need to hit the range

[@dansaver8247]

Good comments and suggestions. Thank you. Go Trump.

[@alegroman4294]

Amazing man, listening to him saves you hours of experimentation on the range. He is like the grandfather I never had. And I am saying this with utmost respect. Thank you sir.

[@dirkpittthegreat4559]

As usual a excellent vid. Thank you very much!!

[@johndiblasi4803]

✅👍

[@steveedington5231]

great content i really like your smith wesson revolver videos thank you

[@geraldphillips8999]

Super informative. Thank you for sharing your knowledge sir.

[@mikewithers299]

Thank you sir for your wealth of knowledge and experience. Ive learned a lot from this video.

[@ronnydowdy7432]

Love the content and the information. Thank you for your time.

[@harperhellems3648]

I really appreciate your tutorials. I learn so much. Thank you. As an "Owner", er slave, to five beagles (pound rescues) I wish Benny the best. We wish him well.

[@davhuf3496]

Get more accuracy...move closer. Lol

[@reubenjohnson3865]

Great information. Thank you so much!

[@georgezink8256]

I’ve sighted in probably 3 hundred rifles for guys at gun clubs, all on lead sled , never any issues? After sighting them in, I always had owners shoot their way and in most cases small adjustments were in order to fit the owner’s, style of shooting? Plus all my own rifles

[@GunBlue490]

Lead sled is a very loose term. A few pounds of lead is no different than a large man resisting recoil. However, adding significant weight will indeed increase dead resistance and cause stock damage. One cannot simply deny recoil without turning the recoil into a battering ram.

[@Rumwhiskey]

Sir your knowledge on fire arms is priceless . Been watching your vids for years and you have made me a better shooter, hands down. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise

[@lindafoxwood78]

I learned to shoot when I was 9 years old. Bought my 1st AR-15 in 7.62 last month August 2023. Put my 50 year old 3-9 scope on it and fired 3 times. With my spotter scope - I only saw one hit. I got pretty mad until I pulled the target. Then I read the rifle's manual: Free "Floating Heavy Barrel". Desert Storm Vet.

[@GunBlue490]

Good shooting! Thank you for your service. God bless. Is your rifle a 5.56 AR-15 or a 7.62 AR-10?

[@lindafoxwood78]

@@GunBlue490 barrel and bolt are 7.62 x 39. Everything else is AR-15.

[@66smithra]

@@lindafoxwood78you’ve got an AR-10 if you’re shooting 308s. Good luck with it!

[@rationalmind6362]

​@@66smithra308 is 7.62 x 51 . 7.62x39 is an intermediate cartridge commonly used in the sks and AK 47 / AKM. 7.62x39 is now used in some AR15's, by milling the bolt face to accommodate the larger diameter of the 7.62x39 round along with running a 30 caliber barrel.

[@GunBlue490]

​@@lindafoxwood78Sounds great! Thanks for watching.

[@ReplicaGT350]

Lovely training, sir! I have been coaching Marines and Soldiers for 30 years in basic marksmanship and continue to learn. Last weekend my wife and I were out working on breath control and trigger control based on how her targets were reading to me. Keep up the great content!

[@bobkat1663]

Great Show.

[@walkercustoms]

Thank you.

[@jcjustice3786]

Once again 👍👍👍👍a master

[@charlesmudd9834]

★ Very interesting video! Much appreciated.

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

First let me start by saying thank you Gunblue!!!! I have asked quite a few people and channels how to determine the increments in each case now I know thanks

[@NebukedNezzer]

very helpful information

[@Kelly-oq9nh]

Love your videos. Enjoy learning from you. Thank you Sir

[@BG-gr7fh]

Incredibly informative Thank you

[@mirekslechta7161]

Hello sir, I live in Czech Republic, we have probably no gunsmith here which would know much about Smith revolvers... I plan to buy the only Smith m69 revolver available in whole Czech Republic... I already measured cilinder gap on it and it is big for a new revolver- it is close to 0,008(probabbly 0,0075) I would like to have it a lot smaller like half of that. Is it possible to remove the barrel sleeve, than screw the barrel in just a little bit to make the cilinder gap smaller ? Do you think I could call you to discuse this with you if I would ever try to do it ?(I do not have your number) Thanks for your help.

[@wdtaut5650]

19:56 "two possibilities for this (vertical stringing)" I know a third. I could not eliminate the vertical stringing of my rifle. Every load had the same result. Varying but decent horizontal spread, some (unacceptable) degree of vertical separation. Turned out to be a bad vertical control on my scope, not a loose mount, bad internals.

[@TheAlf61]

Dear sir, given your extensive S&W knowledge, could you do a video on the “Carbonia Blue” and the other processes that followed ?

[@christiand6768]

Why do some manufacturers have the barrel pushed against the stock? My remington cdl sf 700 for example does not have free floted barrel. Is it to cut cost? After a couple of shots my groups get worse. I guess it is due to the barrel heats up and push harder to the stock.

[@eurothrasher2823]

Great info and well laid out. Appreciate all you do here esp the vids on the M14/M1A and Mini14. Many thanks!

[@lz3572]

Yes you are correct about free floating and bedding. I have an 40 model 700 in 7mag. I used to shoot around 1 1/4 inch groups. After I had it free floated and aluminum plier block bedded. I now shoot clover leafs 3/7 inch groups. Also put on a high quality scope. Really great video well done.

[@darikpickerel421]

Talk to us about the placement of those scope rings. My dad has run into issues with a similar setup trying to get good eye relief yet managing the options of ring placement, notably at the extreme ends of the optic tube.

[@dannylake4357]

Consider myself quite knowledgable about guns, but I always learn when I listen to you. Thank you for your knowledge and sharing.

[@Yetified_Mayhem]

Ah, big smile on my face to see this new vid pop up on my feed:)

[@Michael-hm8cs]

Wish I had seen this 6 months ago when I was doing load development...

[@lz3572]

Correction 40 year Remington model 700

[@nozroc7312]

Very helpful!