The point of this article is to explore the answer to the ominous question: What is the best all around “do all” fighting rifle setup? There have been many conversations, what if scenarios, and, of course, chat room arguments over this topic. Our goal is to shed light on this

There are always questions pertaining to shooting positions. The following addresses the common questions that have popped up over time. Throughout all the different shooting disciplines I’ve participated in, I’ve noticed each one has a dominant position. Positions range from barricade with a support bag, prone, positional unsupported and standing.

Defining an SDM
Before starting the Designated marksman Rifle build, some definition of what we want to achieve is needed. The US Army definition of a Squad Designated Marksman (SDM) is as follows:
“The primary mission of the SDM is to deploy as a member of the rifle squad. The

Target: Cardboard backer with 3” post-it notes
Distance: 100 yards
Round count: 3-5 rounds per post-it (21-35 Rounds total)
Purpose: Once you conclude the below course of fire (COF) you will measure the distance between the center of the post-it notes and the center of each group. From this you

“Don’t move faster than you can shoot”
One day in Afghanistan, I was on a patrol up a mountain. It was a long, rough route and I was drained when I got to the top. There was a chance of enemy contact on the other side and I continued to

A good optic is an important aspect of every well done DMR Setup. Selecting the right one, however, can feel overwhelming. It is fair to say that every one in our group would recommend any variation of a Trijicon Credo. Still, there are many options fitting a range of budgets