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Trap and skeet, cowboy action and just plinking cans off a fence post. Gun safety and how to pick the right ammunition, calibur and firearm for making the best shot. We've got all things shooting sports covered in our library of how-to tips.

Latest Shooting Tips

Choosing Scope Power (Video Included)

Midway USA: Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, provides an informative introduction to variable power riflescopes and their uses. This video provides the information necessary to make the right decision when choosing your next riflescope. The entire spectrum of scope powers is covered include low, medium, and high power variables. This information can be applied to scopes manufactured by all firms, including Leupold, Burris, Weaver, Nikon, Millett, Bushnell, Zeiss, Swarovski, Kahles, Tasco, and others.

Choosing Scope Reticle (Video Included)

Midway USA: This video gives the viewer a basic understanding of rifle scope reticles and their use. Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, explains not only what a reticle is, but also differences in reticles and their uses.

Sighting Equipment (Video Included)

Midway USA: Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of Midway USA, gives a complete rundown of all equipment needed for sighting in a rifle at 200 yards. This GunTec video gives the viewer all the necessary information to be prepared for a trip to the rifle range.

Tight Screws (Video Included)

Midway USA: This GunTec video introduces screw torque as an important component of the accurizing process. Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, explains not only why proper torque for guard and scope mounting screws is critical, but also how to obtain exact, repeatable torque using the Wheeler Engineering FAT wrench.

The Miracle of Duct Tape (Video Included)

Midway USA: Larry Potterfield of Midway USA demonstrates the many miracles of duct tape - the ultimate survival tool. From tent repair to makeshift waders, any hunter, fisherman, or outdoorsman can use duct tape.

Breaking in a New Rifle Barrel (Video Included)

Midway USA: Properly breaking in a rifle barrel is one more step in achieving the ultimate in rifle accuracy. Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of Midway USA, demonstrates one process for breaking in a new rifle barrel during this brief video.

Cleaning Your Barrel (Video Included)

Midway USA: A dirty, fouled barrel can destroy the accuracy of any rifle. In this brief video Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of Midway USA, demonstrates the process for properly cleaning a rifle to remove both powder and copper fouling. Using the right tools, this process is easy and effective.

Good Trigger (Video Included)

Midway USA: A crisp, consistent trigger pull is a major component of rifle accuracy. Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of Midway USA, gives a brief introduction to triggers in this GunTec presentation. While examining the differences between factory and aftermarket triggers, each aspect of a perfect trigger pull is examined.

Choosing Bullet Weight (Video Included)

Midway USA: Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of Midway USA, explains how different bullets weights typically deliver different levels of accuracy and points of impact using the same rifle. By trying different bullet weights in your rifle, you can determine which will be the most accurate.

Ammo Accuracy (Video Included)

Midway USA: Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of Midway USA, shows how to bore sight a scope on a bolt action rifle without the use of a boresighter or other expensive tools. In a process that takes only minutes, you can easily adjust your scope so your first shots at the range are on target. The process is quick, easy, and it saves ammo as well!

Gun Stock Material (Video Included)

Midway USA: So how important is the material your stock is made of? Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of Midway USA, answers this interesting question while examining stocks made of wood, fiberglass, and injection molded plastic.

Home Gun Smithing (Video Included)

Sighting In: Watch as Jim Scoutten shows us how to change out the barrel on your gun and much more!

Midway USA (Video Included)

Sighting In: Learn how to take two guns and build them into one and also get tips on how to properly break in a new barrel.

Fancy Footwork

Like any other sport, in clay target shooting the basic physical aspects can get you closer to success. You wouldn't drive a golf ball without careful attention to your feet, would you? And you can bet A-Rod, despite his recently-confessed "enhancements" wouldn't step into the batter's box without squaring off correctly. Why should clay target shooting be any different?

Mental Discipline in Shooting

Being a good shot involves two disciplines, and those are physical and mental. Many shooters consider the first part of this equation but not the second. Dr. Jay McNamara is a sports psychologist who specializes in fishing and hunting, and if you'll follow his advice about routine and visualization, you'll see your skill level with a rifle or shotgun increase.