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About SinistralRifleman

I've been competing in the action shooting sports since 2002. I believe competition shooting to be an excellent way to build gun handling and marksmanship skills and encourage all gun owners to seek out some form of competition shooting. Anyone can become reasonably good at it if they devote the time and resources to do so. Winning, while nice, need not be your goal; bettering yourself through the pursuit of excellence is something we all can achieve.

2 Gun Action Challenge Match: A Model for the Future

Posted on August 1, 2014 by SinistralRifleman

The Case For Rifle/Pistol Matches The number one reason people tell me they don’t want to shoot 3 Gun is because they don’t have/don’t want to buy a shotgun just for shooting a game. I have heard this more and … Continue reading →

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Competition Shooting for the Martial Gunman

Posted on August 1, 2014 by SinistralRifleman

Techniques, Tactics, and Mindset All the Action Shooting Sports we see today have martial roots, just as archery, fencing, wrestling, and track and field do as well.  How martially applicable various matches are depends solely on stage design which determines … Continue reading →

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Independence Day Action Rifle Match 2014

Posted on July 9, 2014 by SinistralRifleman
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Beretta 1301 at Ironman 3 Gun 2014

Posted on July 6, 2014 by SinistralRifleman

The Ironman 3 Gun is the highest round count 3 Gun match in the United States. The stages take up to seven minutes to shoot. The long days on the range and environmental conditions take a toll on shooters and … Continue reading →

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Ironman 3 Gun Match 2014

Posted on June 26, 2014 by SinistralRifleman

Ironman 2014 marked the 10th Anniversary of Trooper Class.  I’m the only person who has competed in Trooper Division at all 10 Ironman Matches that have featured it.  As one of the division’s founders I’m glad to see it remain … Continue reading →

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VEPR-12 Follow Up: Magazines and Slug Accuracy

Posted on June 15, 2014 by SinistralRifleman

Magazines As part of my review of the VEPR-12 shotgun in Issue 12 of Recoil, I purchased 3 SGM 12 round magazines. They were the only magazines I could find at the time that held more than 5 rounds, and … Continue reading →

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2 Gun Action Challenge Match 5-17-2014

Posted on May 25, 2014 by SinistralRifleman

3/40 Shooters Rifle: Windham Weaponry SRC-308Midwest Industries RailLeupold MKIV 1.5-5x CMRCMC TriggerMagpul 25 Round .308 Mags with AF Weapons Coupler Pistol: Suarez International Glock 17 with Trijcon RMR07

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2 Gun Action Challenge Match 4-19-2014

Posted on April 25, 2014 by SinistralRifleman

4/55 Overall, 2nd Tac Scope. Rifle: Windham Weaponry .308 AR with Aimpoint M4 Pistol: TSD Combat Systems Glock 17 with Warren/Tactical/Sevigny Sights

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Superstition Mountain Mystery 3 Gun 2014

Posted on April 1, 2014 by SinistralRifleman

SMM3G 2014 is done.  I had a great time shooting with the  range officers on Wednesday and Thursday before the main match began.  I ended up placing 17th/53 Shooters in Tac-Limited or about 70% of the match winner’s score.  This … Continue reading →

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Recoil Magazine: VEPR-12 Article

Posted on April 1, 2014 by SinistralRifleman

I’m now a freelance contributor to Recoil Magazine. My first article on the VEPR-12 was just published in issue 12. The VEPR-12 is a big improvement over the earlier SAIGA-12. Buy the digital copy online here: http://www.recoilweb.com/magazine/issue-12/

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