Your Pride Fowler Industries BDC rifle scope is a high-quality optic, and properly maintaining it is key to its performance for years to come. Adhering to these tips and guidelines will keep your optic in top shape regardless of whether you are a competition shooter or a casual user. How to Care For Your Rifle […]
As a retired LAPD detective and world record-holding shooter, I have years of experience perfecting precision in target acquisition. But, precision and accuracy in shooting with your rifle are about more than practice. Once bad habits are established, breaking them is tough. A solid foundation begins with the proper equipment and accessories. Combined with a
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As a professional competition shooter with multiple championships, I often get questions about the best scope for long-range shooting. Today, we will explore BDC (bullet drop compensating) reticles and what you need to know about them before you add them to your rifle. What is a BDC Reticle? To begin with, the reticle is the
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Although I have been shooting pistols with mini dot sights for 18 years, I recently contacted the National Rifle Association’s police competitions department to apply to have our PFI SOPS-Compact mini red-dot approved for PPC (Precision Pistol Competition or Police Pistol Combat). All firearms, optics, and even iron sights used in the production categories have to be
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To not cause potential harm to the California Condor, California requires that all hunting be done with lead-free ammo. The hypothesis is that a squirrel shot with a lead bullet might get consumed by a condor, leading to lead poisoning. I’m unsure of how often this happens if at all, but if true, I can see
As we meander down the road this new administration is taking us, many of us are pondering the state of our nation and the freedom it has been known for. It is often mind-boggling how a nation that touts its freedom is mired in a fight for the basic rights the founding fathers set forth
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Looking for a .17 HMR scope? Let’s learn a little about the history of the ammunition before purchasing it. History of .17 HMR & 17 Winchester The .17HMR and the .17Winchester Super Mag are the smallest firearm calibers you can find. Hornady developed the .17 HMR in 2002, and it has been a widely used
Trying to determine the right optic for your weapon system can be a daunting task. These days, there are so many features, reticles, and scope bodies. Finding the right balance for your needs can be difficult. One of the things to determine is whether you want an optic that is in First Focal Plane (FFP) or in
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Many of you have more than likely seen or fired a firearm with an MRD (Mini Red Dot Sight) mounted on it. The History of the Red Dot Sight Most do not know that the Red Dot (Reflex sight) aiming system has existed since 1903! It was not originally in the technological form we see today, but a US
In 2002, Pride Fowler Industries designed the first Rapid Reticles, launching the company publicly at the 2004 Las Vegas Shot Show. With 19 years of production and expertise in the industry, we maintain our goal of providing scopes that create an effortless experience for all shooters, novice to expert. Pride Fowler Industries developed, patented and perfected the