Become a Better Hunter and Shooter by Training Target Acquisition

Target acquisition through your favorite riflescope seems simple enough. Shoulder the rifle, put your head down on the stock and look through the scope until you align the reticle on target. At the range and on paper, this is a stress-free task that just about anyone can easily do. Many shooters have a relaxed routine when it comes to plinking at the range and take for granted the casual affair. Fast forward to hunting season, add fatigue, distracting headgear, ominous weather and many other potential stressors, and finding that animal in the optic can lead to more missed opportunities than missing the shot itself.

When it comes to acquiring a target, whether that be paper, steel...

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