Shooting Records

A new mini series of 2 minute tutorials, as a result of being asked the same questions by many people. It is geared towards those of you that wish to extend your accurate field shooting.
The first one in this series, is on the vitally important aspect of keeping a thorough and accurate record of all your shooting, including settings, weather conditions, point of impact etc.
The reason this is so important, is because we can then use this evidence to make EDUCATED calculations, as against UNEDUCATED guesses.
Apps and truing the trajectory seem to be the new garlic bread, but anyone who knows anything about field shooting is all different environments, will know that there are so many variables that apps just will not cater for, on the longer shots.
This series is designed to be thought provoking, and you will see that sometimes there is no quick solution.....for your firing solution. We will be looking at all the usual stuff, such as wind speed and wind application, wind gauges and range finders, judging distance, group size verses MPI, mils v moa, etc etc
Enjoy

[@Johnnywoo7]

Hi Freedom. Good stuff, data is knowledge, knowledge aids consistently which leads to one shot one kill. Look forward to the series.

[@freedomofabird]

+johnny woo Thanks johnny

[@rgoad]

Like this very much. I began the habit of keeping a journal for nearly everything when a school boy. This is an excellent habit.

[@freedomofabird]

Some people just don't understand it! Thank you for your comment.

[@TheMomanslm]

Thank you and excellent work as always.

[@buddywilson104]

If I ever make it to your part of the planet, I want to hook up for some rifle training from you. Love your vids, great job, keep em coming!

[@robkilcollins310]

Great points on the clothing. I'm a advocate of keeping a zero and data log especially in the fall during deer season when extra clothing, gloves, and cold temperatures make a huge difference! looking foward to this mini-series.

[@freedomofabird]

+Rob Kilcollins Thanks Rob

[@GianniG55]

Looking forward to the series matey 👍

[@freedomofabird]

+GianniG It might not work how i want it to, but ill give it a go. Thanks

[@bswins9648]

Hope to see your notes on the Carrion Crow head-in-one shot. That was incredible! Regardless, I'm looking forward to whatever you guidance you provide. Hope you have a great weekend.

[@freedomofabird]

+B Swins Thanks buddy, you too

[@mtscott1]

Good video. Good information.

[@freedomofabird]

+MT scott Thanks

[@jaywhitney789]

Very good idea I might implement this 👍

[@freedomofabird]

+Jay W Thanks Jay. By keeping a record book, you identify trends in your shooting which you can then make educated decisions to correct

[@deniseturner7629]

Thankyou I will look in to that at skipton guns

[@motohunter2390]

Your bloody good you are

[@ricardo3760]

Good stuff, how far do you reckon a 17 hmr is lethal for crows and such? I'm considering getting one

[@TheMomanslm]

You will probably cover how you ascertain that data (temp and wind) as well as what intruments you use so I won't ask. I'll be patient.

[@freedomofabird]

+MomanSLM Yes all that will be covered and more, but in very short videos so as not to be too tedious!

[@worldshallknowspain2686]

Im only wacth your vidz bc im just intrested its hard to wacth rabbit getting killed but its still intresting but i cant* handle hunting animals but and again just intrested

[@laramiedebreaux8724]

what model of harris bipod are you using?

[@shanelyshane2221]

Do you know what kind of journal that is?

[@angkit216]

Had 452 on 22lr.

[@chrismanning217]

Just curious what ammo u like best for your hmr

[@freedomofabird]

Hornady 17gr

[@chrismanning217]

freedomofabird thanx i am still getting to know my rifle, got about 50 rounds through it little bit of the xtp 20 grain and little of the vmax 17 grain. Have u tried any of the cci?

[@freedomofabird]

I’ve shot most but I personally find the Hornady the best

[@deniseturner7629]

Can I ask where you got the 204 from thankyou

[@freedomofabird]

+denise turner Any decent gunsmith will get CZ rifles. The .204 is pretty popular but if you want the varmint barrel you may have to order it.

[@mrsilversurfer6938]

Kashoot