How have I missed this channel? Great advice. Kestrels are nice for sure, definitely one of my next kit adds. Been shooting 1k plus now for over a year and am getting 1/2 moa 5 shot groups with a 200$ TC Compass and a 4-16x50 hawke scope. I compete with an RPR and a Schmidt PM2 but it is pretty amazing what you can do on a budget.
I like this presentation for one simple reason, money? Neither of you said, "To get STARTED, you need to spend $20,000"! Nope, a "decent" rifle and "decent" optic! To be, doesn't mean a lot, (mean't very respectfully), because I consider this to be a younger person's endeaver? With a bolt avtion rifle if I can group a couple inches at a few hundred yards, with 66+ year old eyes I'm good. This presentation a wonderful for younger people who want to get into long range shooting! You guys really held my interest! Great job! Thanks to both of you!
Walter Miner Thanks Walter. You always have very insightful comments. Everyone thinks that it takes a TON of money to get into long range shooting and that is not always the case. I have a friend that is 68 years old he he is just getting into long range as we speak. Thanks.
@@XRING Your friend grtting started at 68? Geez, I'm just a kid, I'll be 67 in 4 months! Lol! Seriously, that's great! I think it's the personal "challenge" that is gradifying! Now, you got me thinking? Even for folks that aren't really knowledgeable about long distance shooting your presentations are more like a tutorial, (If my choice of verbage is correct)? I think, sincerely, if you had the time or it wouldn't interfere with your "day job", you could put together a great "on-line" Course on Long Distance Shooting? You break down everything in a manner that spurs people's curiousity, "Geez, maybe I voould really do this"? Great educational material! Best to ya' Sir!
Great Video, loved y’alls input! It was valuable to hear both points of view. Please do more of these type of vids, Thanks for yall’s Service TFS Carry On
I got a Nikon fx 1000 black ffp scope works great under $1000. Put it on my new howa I’d love to see a video on that brand/rifle. Love the video keep it up
Let me add one thing....a good attitude because no matter how good you are shooting a pistol or rifle, longe range takes more puzzle pieces on the table and some get real frustrated...think they buy all the gear and still cant group at 800yds. Good.attitude and willingness to take quality instruction from maybe even a younger person.
RAZORJB Absolutely! Always keep a positive attitude and listen to what others have to say. Two instructors can say the same thing but the simple wording or tone can make a huge difference to someone processing that information. There is an old Asian saying, something to the effect of “ A master should forever be an open minded student.” That’s it in a nutshell anyway. :-)
Glad I found your channel. Your videos are good and very informative. The only question is what are some other long range calibers you would recommend? Thanks for the videos.
Correct. Practice makes perfect did not work for me as far as golf goes. All it did was ingrain my bad habits. Should have taken lessons before hitting the course. Same applies to shooting.
I just got a new 7 millimeter Magnum and mounted a 6 to 24 scope on it, but the only problem is.... The only long distance range is about 3 hours drive from me. 😖
Awesome video. First off, I would like to thank Serigo for his service to this country. I'm just curious but is weight of the gun a major factor in accuracy out at long range distances? I'm a Browning guy and I am running a X Bolt Hells Canyon Speed in .243 win that ways six 6 1/2 lbs the gun only with a sporter fluted barrel and a Burris Fullfield II 4.5-14x 42 with the Ballistic Plex reticle. Which is sub moa at a 100yds. The gun shoots extremely well. I know the scope is not capable of what it takes to reach out there but with a long range scope I wonder if it's heavy enough to handle long range shooting? And I don't want to put you on the spot but have ever used any Burris long range optics? And would it be beneficial to buy a scope with a etched reticle rather than the wire crosshairs? Thanks again for the great videos.
Cody Oslin Thanks Cody! I will pass it along to Sergio. I have try keep a heavy rifle for more stability and ability to watch the target with less jump and a light weight setup for more “rucking” applications. Weight of the gun plays a small part. The .243 is a great cartridge for longer range shooting.
God bless you Sergio, You are a saint in a godsend thank you so much for serving and being a sniper. ! 👍🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 P..S We Need you on Our Border. !! 👍👍👍😂🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
What do you mean? Shooting unarmed civilians, including children, trying to enter the US to make a better life for themselves and supporting your economy by taking jobs you wouldn't give to a dog? Not funny.
Thanks so much for the great content. Can you link to the data book and cover? Its actually harder to find than you think (their website for example doesn't show you what's on the pages inside the book)!!
Papers McGee Tactical Tailors website has them. Search Sniper data book. They are 44.25. I don’t like the modular ones. There is a ton of valuable information in the book.
Love your channel and catching up on many of your videos. Question though - why would a Kestrel be any better than an Applied Ballistics app on your phone ?
Because you can get real time data measurements at your location in one package. Not having to use dongles for wind and not having to have a cell phone that might overheat during the competition. That’s would be my reasoning.
Brando L. Ruger RPR. If you don’t like the long range game it is easy to offload it with minimal loss. I saw them for 1100 last week. For 3500.00 try to get into an MPA but it’s a big commitment and then you still have to add optics.
X-RING thanks. I got an rpr 308 and wasn’t really a fan. I was looking at Alamo Precision, masterpiece, and how I stumbled upon your videos Christensen Arms..
Really great video. I am just getting into LR shooting. I have a new AT308 and Steiner M7Xi w the MSR2 reticle. I am looking to mount the scope using a fixed Spuhr mount. I was wondering what height mount to use? The height range is 28mm - 38mm. Also what is your opinion of the Hornady 4DOF vs G1/G7 ballistics calculators? Is one algorithm more accurate than the other. Thanks for your help and I really enjoy your videos. I always learn something new. Thanks - J
Ross Taylor Hello Ross. I had a chance to mess with them last year at a sniper conference. They seem to be well made and a quality rifle for the money. I have never owned one.
What's your staff sargent Friend's secret? You said he has about 20 years experience but he only looks 20. If hes found the fountain of young on one dem tours. I'd like in on the secret plz brother man. I'm 30 and look 50 😬
Jayesh Patel No Jayesh. It was a sign that I bought from a place going out of business. I don’t sell anything at all.....except 1911 and 2011 magazine releases.
That was an awesome video excellent information on all levels and for everyone thank you very much
Kotaboy32 Tactical Thanks John, I appreciate it. You ready to get that shottie ? :-)
@@XRING man I can't wait
How have I missed this channel? Great advice. Kestrels are nice for sure, definitely one of my next kit adds. Been shooting 1k plus now for over a year and am getting 1/2 moa 5 shot groups with a 200$ TC Compass and a 4-16x50 hawke scope. I compete with an RPR and a Schmidt PM2 but it is pretty amazing what you can do on a budget.
I'm just starting to get into long distance shooting. Thank you I built a AR platform in .308 and savage model 10 with 6.5 creedmore.
Laplaga303 Sounds like you have some great tools for the job. Long range shooting can be addictive! Thanks for watching.
I'm so grateful for all the info I've been gaining from your videos. And for free. What a wonderful time to be alive. Thank you.
Kestrel too...or a 4 inch length of 'gutted' and frayed 550 cord tied to the bipod area :) Thank you for your service, Sergio.
I like this presentation for one simple reason, money?
Neither of you said, "To get STARTED, you need to spend $20,000"! Nope, a "decent" rifle and "decent" optic!
To be, doesn't mean a lot, (mean't very respectfully), because I consider this to be a younger person's endeaver? With a bolt avtion rifle if I can group a couple inches at a few hundred yards, with 66+ year old eyes I'm good.
This presentation a wonderful for younger people who want to get into long range shooting! You guys really held my interest!
Great job! Thanks to both of you!
Walter Miner Thanks Walter. You always have very insightful comments. Everyone thinks that it takes a TON of money to get into long range shooting and that is not always the case. I have a friend that is 68 years old he he is just getting into long range as we speak.
Thanks.
@@XRING Your friend grtting started at 68? Geez, I'm just a kid, I'll be 67 in 4 months! Lol! Seriously, that's great! I think it's the personal "challenge" that is gradifying! Now, you got me thinking? Even for folks that aren't really knowledgeable about long distance shooting your presentations are more like a tutorial, (If my choice of verbage is correct)? I think, sincerely, if you had the time or it wouldn't interfere with your "day job", you could put together a great "on-line" Course on Long Distance Shooting? You break down everything in a manner that spurs people's curiousity, "Geez, maybe I voould really do this"?
Great educational material!
Best to ya' Sir!
Please do a full review and step by step video on using the kestrel.
Great Video, loved y’alls input! It was valuable to hear both points of view. Please do more of these type of vids, Thanks for yall’s Service TFS Carry On
Thanks fellas
Always good to hear another voice once in awhile
Manitou Our pleasure!
I got a Nikon fx 1000 black ffp scope works great under $1000. Put it on my new howa I’d love to see a video on that brand/rifle. Love the video keep it up
Let me add one thing....a good attitude because no matter how good you are shooting a pistol or rifle, longe range takes more puzzle pieces on the table and some get real frustrated...think they buy all the gear and still cant group at 800yds. Good.attitude and willingness to take quality instruction from maybe even a younger person.
RAZORJB Absolutely! Always keep a positive attitude and listen to what others have to say. Two instructors can say the same thing but the simple wording or tone can make a huge difference to someone processing that information.
There is an old Asian saying, something to the effect of “ A master should forever be an open minded student.”
That’s it in a nutshell anyway. :-)
Thanks for the good introduction as I am not into long range shooting but I find it very interesting so keep up the good work.....Good stuff....
Scott F. Thanks Scott. I appreciate your comments and thanks for watching.
Excellent instructional video. Thanks for the hard work putting this together. Merry Christmas!
Jo Quin Thanks! You as well Jo.
Thank you both for your service.
Great video!!! KB32 sent me over and I’m glad he did. I’m new to long range/PRC and I am trying to absorb as much as I can. See you at Shot!
Thanks Fit’n Fire and thanks for watching! See you in January.
Great info , thanks you for your service ,Sergio
Bald&curious Thanks Val! I will pass it along to Sergio.
Great video! Good follow up would be “how to find your range with rifle scope.” I’m not sure how you’d do that
Highway 9 CA There are a ton of videos on it but I will do one. Very simple to put together. Thanks Highway 9CA
At last, common sense technics in a long distance shooting video, good job buddy
Eduardo Rgm Thanks Eduardo and thank you for watching!
The Sig KILO3000 is only good out to 800 yards with the ballistic unless you connected your Kestrel 5700 Elite to the Sig KILO3000. I have both.
Right on, all good info and a big thanks
Thanks Ed. I appreciate you watching the channel.
Very good video guys.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
all great information!! cool to see sergio make it in to the line up ! I use the ID cards from work as well, great minds man !
Great info Thanks for have Sergio on. Thanks Ray for sharing your knowledge.
Glad I found your channel. Your videos are good and very informative. The only question is what are some other long range calibers you would recommend? Thanks for the videos.
Have you checked into the ACSS reticle? Bullet drop, wind holds and moving target leads built in to the scope.
Brian Lence John over at Kotaboy32 introduced me to that reticle. Great reticle. Just not for my application.
Great video fellas, some great information
TY
Awesome info!!
Thanks Ray. Great info.
Perfect practice makes perfect👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Correct.
Practice makes perfect did not work for me as far as golf goes.
All it did was ingrain my bad habits.
Should have taken lessons before hitting the course.
Same applies to shooting.
I just got a new 7 millimeter Magnum and mounted a 6 to 24 scope on it, but the only problem is.... The only long distance range is about 3 hours drive from me. 😖
Kevin Roberts Finding a place to shoot is one of the hardest parts about learning long range shooting.
Great video Mr. Flannel and Sergio. Maybe one day you guys can teach me a thing or two!
Matthew P any time buddy we should shoot a match together.
LOL! You already know everything!
Couldn’t agree more guys
Cheers
Good stuff as always. Thanks
Awesome video. First off, I would like to thank Serigo for his service to this country. I'm just curious but is weight of the gun a major factor in accuracy out at long range distances? I'm a Browning guy and I am running a X Bolt Hells Canyon Speed in .243 win that ways six 6 1/2 lbs the gun only with a sporter fluted barrel and a Burris Fullfield II 4.5-14x 42 with the Ballistic Plex reticle. Which is sub moa at a 100yds. The gun shoots extremely well. I know the scope is not capable of what it takes to reach out there but with a long range scope I wonder if it's heavy enough to handle long range shooting? And I don't want to put you on the spot but have ever used any Burris long range optics? And would it be beneficial to buy a scope with a etched reticle rather than the wire crosshairs? Thanks again for the great videos.
Cody Oslin Thanks Cody! I will pass it along to Sergio.
I have try keep a heavy rifle for more stability and ability to watch the target with less jump and a light weight setup for more “rucking” applications. Weight of the gun plays a small part.
The .243 is a great cartridge for longer range shooting.
I have used the Burris products and their lifetime warranty is great. Had to use it once. Nothing bad to say about Burris at all.
God bless you Sergio,
You are a saint in a godsend thank you so much for serving and being a sniper. ! 👍🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
P..S
We Need you on Our Border. !!
👍👍👍😂🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you. Now that would be fun 🤣
What do you mean? Shooting unarmed civilians, including children, trying to enter the US to make a better life for themselves and supporting your economy by taking jobs you wouldn't give to a dog? Not funny.
Thanks so much for the great content. Can you link to the data book and cover? Its actually harder to find than you think (their website for example doesn't show you what's on the pages inside the book)!!
Papers McGee Tactical Tailors website has them. Search Sniper data book. They are 44.25. I don’t like the modular ones. There is a ton of valuable information in the book.
@@XRING cheers
Love your channel and catching up on many of your videos. Question though - why would a Kestrel be any better than an Applied Ballistics app on your phone ?
Because you can get real time data measurements at your location in one package. Not having to use dongles for wind and not having to have a cell phone that might overheat during the competition. That’s would be my reasoning.
At 1:42 I determined I’m too immature to get into long range precision shooting.. I’ll leave..
LoL! Well, thanks for watching anyway 😄
X-RING while I got you. What’s your favorite 6.5 rifle under $3500.. subbed and currently scrolling through your video library.
Brando L. Ruger RPR. If you don’t like the long range game it is easy to offload it with minimal loss. I saw them for 1100 last week.
For 3500.00 try to get into an MPA but it’s a big commitment and then you still have to add optics.
X-RING thanks. I got an rpr 308 and wasn’t really a fan. I was looking at Alamo Precision, masterpiece, and how I stumbled upon your videos Christensen Arms..
@@BL-yj7xe MPA build will do u well.
Ray what height of rings?
Great video! About a foot left of target at 150 yards is all my iron sights pee shooter got. LOL
Really great video. I am just getting into LR shooting. I have a new AT308 and Steiner M7Xi w the MSR2 reticle. I am looking to mount the scope using a fixed Spuhr mount. I was wondering what height mount to use? The height range is 28mm - 38mm. Also what is your opinion of the Hornady 4DOF vs G1/G7 ballistics calculators? Is one algorithm more accurate than the other. Thanks for your help and I really enjoy your videos. I always learn something new. Thanks - J
I want that Steiner for my ddm5v3..hate I had to order the ssa-e when they was shipping them with the rifle..
Just moved to Hendersonville and want to get started in long range. Do you guys do classes?
Steven Hamer email me at thexringchannel@gmail.com
Been using the Sig 2400 with my AI .... and is making me look bad ... data loaded seems primo, error is usually me 🤣
Where the hell is Rick. Hey Sergio
That's what was missing.. So how's your long distance rig?
Daniel, God is my judge wonderful a slingshot a bag of beef jerky and a microtech knife. Lol
Hey buddy how are you.
Looking for a specific Leupold optic and maybe you have resources to find it. Is there a way to contact you other than here? IG maybe? Email?
Hello birdwk . I am not a dealer or anything. If you want me to keep my ear to the ground I can do that.
Email me at thexringchannel@gmail.com
Which data book did he recommend?
You can find them on Tactical Tailors website under accessories
What do u think of the Bergara 6.5 Creedmoor hmr
Ross Taylor Hello Ross. I had a chance to mess with them last year at a sniper conference. They seem to be well made and a quality rifle for the money.
I have never owned one.
What's your staff sargent Friend's secret? You said he has about 20 years experience but he only looks 20. If hes found the fountain of young on one dem tours. I'd like in on the secret plz brother man. I'm 30 and look 50 😬
Hamed Izzy He looks crazy young. We call him “Spanky” from the little rascals. 😂
@@XRING look. Awsome video. Looking forward to the next.
Are you a Leupold dealer?
Jayesh Patel No Jayesh. It was a sign that I bought from a place going out of business.
I don’t sell anything at all.....except 1911 and 2011 magazine releases.
He doesn't look like it but I bet Sergio is a real killer
I shoot long range don't need one then
Great information ! 👍
Thanks Jerry! I appreciate you watching the videos sir.