Shooting Sports USA
The latest NRA competitive shooting news including match coverage, expert advice, analysis and comment
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5 New Optics Added To Leupold’s VX-Freedom Line
These new VX-Freedom models feature illuminated reticles, 30mm main tubes, and more
New: Ruger Precision Rifle In .300 PRC, 6.5 PRC
Accuracy, ergonomics and reliability are the name of the game when it comes to Ruger Precision Rifles, and new models chambered in .300 PRC and 6.5 PRC are something that long-range shooters will want to check out
USA Shooting Endeavors To Raise Travel Funds For Athletes
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics are just around the corner. “I will not sit back any longer without doing everything I can to make sure our athletes have the resources they need to go about raising our flag at international competition,” says USA Shooting Board Chairman Chad Whittenburg
Camp Atterbury To Host New NRA National Marksmanship Competition Center
Home of the NRA National High Power Championships since 2017, Camp Atterbury will now host the new NRA National Marksmanship Competition Center
Benelli 828U Sport Debuts At NRA Annual Meetings
The 828U Sport is an enhanced version of Benelli's first over-under shotgun, with improved ergonomics and features geared towards serious clay shooters
Are Your Scores Improving?
Here is a simple way from the past to answer this question accurately and easily
Spend Your Time Wisely: Economy Of Motion In Action Shooting
The time on the clock is a major part of an action shooter’s score. Economizing that time can pay big dividends. For example, reloading as you move between shooting positions avoids the dreaded “flat-footed reload” and saves significant time.
Coming Soon: Federal Custom Ammo Shop
Set for launch this summer, Federal's Custom Shop will provide made-to-order ammunition. You can see how it works at the 2019 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits
Top USPSA Iron-Sighted Handguns In 2018
Old school hardware still rules in USPSA
Maryland State Police Win 2019 Invitational Counter Sniper Team Competition
Out of the five featured stages, our favorite was the semi-blind sniper golf stage. Sniper teams engaged steel targets of various sizes out to 1000 yards, with the shooting distance determined via a timed run. Yes, you carry all your gear while running.
Horner, Miculek Spectacular At 2019 USPSA Multi-Gun Nationals
Team SIG pro shooters Daniel Horner and Lena Miculek earned multiple accolades at this year’s USPSA Multi-Gun National Championships at the Universal Shooting Academy in Frostproof, FL, in April
Rachel Martin Hired As Nebraska Rifle Coach
2017 Nebraska graduate Rachel Martin is now the sixth coach for the storied rifle program. Nebraska has been to four NCAA championships in the last five seasons
2019 New Centerfire Rifle Ammunition
Examining new ammo is available this season from some of your favorite companies. Bargain-priced is the direction that rifle ammunition is headed and its somewhat of a bid to wean shooters away from handloading. See the latest offerings from Browning, Federal, Hornady, Norma, Nosler, Remington, SIG Sauer, Winchester and more
Remembering The 2014 U.S. F-Class Nationals
Fun in the Sun and a World First. The 2014 F-Class National Championships featured air that one Canadian described as "seriously wonky." Read our throwback to the January 2015 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRA's competitive shooting journal
Feature-Rich Savage MSR-15 Long Range .224 Valkyrie
Chambered in .224 Valkyrie, the MSR-15 Long Range is capable of providing pinpoint accuracy to precision enthusiasts
Review: Coda Evolution PCC Gear
This newcomer is turning heads with great new action shooting gear. Coda Evolution is a brand-new company founded by a group of gun enthusiasts and competitive shooters based out of Noblesville, Indiana
Engle, Hammond Receive NRA Distinguished Collegiate Coach Honors
Akron rifle coach Newt Engle and WVU rifle coach Jon Hammond receive 2019 NRA Distinguished Coach recognition at the NRA All-American banquet that capped off an exciting NCAA rifle championship weekend in Morgantown, WV, on March 8-9.
NCAA Rifle: Air Force Wins Air Rifle Team Championship
The U.S. Air Force Academy rifle team wins the 2019 air rifle title, also finishing third overall at the NCAA rifle championships in Morgantown, WV, held March 8-9. This is the first time ever that Air Force has won a NCAA championship in either air rifle or smallbore.
Review: Action Target PT Scout
Shooting steel just got much easier, thanks to our friends at Action Target. Pro shooter Max Michel says “It’s the loudest ringing steel target I’ve shot yet.”
What’s In Your Range Bag, Phillip Velayo?
In 2015, Velayo first began competing in the precision rifle sports after he shot a military-style sniper match hosted by the Army National Guard Sniper School in Arkansas. As the Scout Sniper Primary Marksmanship Instructor, he wanted to make sure that he was putting his money where his mouth was.