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AR-15 Accuracy Fundamentals
Wildcat Cartridges, the Best PRS Caliber, and How We Accurize a Rifle: Ask a Gunsmith
Wildcat cartridges, the best PRS caliber, and how to actually improve a rifle’s accuracy: these are three of the questions we get asked the most, so we sat down to answer them straight. Short version: there is no single best PRS caliber. There are tradeoffs, and which ones matter depends on what you’re building the […]
Gunsmith Answers: Why Your Gun Stopped Shooting Straight
Your rifle used to print tight groups at 100 yards. Now, months later, you’re struggling to keep it under 2 MOA. You haven’t changed anything, but your accuracy has mysteriously vanished. What happened? This is one of the most common questions the 360 Precision gunsmiths hear, and the answer isn’t always obvious. In this comprehensive […]
Is Bigger Always Better? The Honest Answer From a Gunsmith
Walk into almost any gun shop in the country, and you will hear some version of this conversation. A new shooter wants to know what caliber to buy. Someone behind the counter – or another customer – leans in and says something like “go bigger.” Bigger caliber, bigger bullet, more power. The 360 Precision gunsmiths […]
We Shot a .308 Rifle With Zero Ear Protection. Here’s What Happened.
There is a lot of talk about how quiet a suppressed .308 actually is. Most of it comes without data. We decided to change that. Dan Cogan from 360 Precision took the custom suppressed .308 rifle his team built for the Allentown SWAT sniper unit to Survival Trail – a dealer and shooting range in […]
Your Gunsmith Questions, Answered Straight
There’s no shortage of firearms content on the internet. But a lot of it either skims the surface or buries the useful information under a pile of gear reviews and affiliate links. What most shooters actually want is simple: a straight answer from someone who knows what they’re talking about. In this article, an expert […]
The ONE Body Position Rule for Accurate Rifle Shooting: Master Natural Point of Aim
Why do your shots keep drifting? Why can’t you see your impacts? The answer isn’t your trigger pull, your optic, or your ammunition, it’s how you position your body behind the rifle. The Fundamental Everyone Overlooks We see it constantly at 360 Precision. Shooters come in, some brand new, others with years of experience, even […]
The Complete Competitive Shooter’s Ruck Sack Guide: Essential Gear Breakdown
What do the pros actually carry to precision rifle competitions? We sat down with two seasoned competitive shooters to unpack their ruck sacks and reveal every piece of gear they bring to matches, and why it matters. Why Your Ruck Sack Setup Matters Whether you’re preparing for your first precision rifle competition or you’re a […]
Joe Gentile: The Biggest Mistakes New Shooters Make (and how to avoid them)
Dan Cogan of 360 Precision sits down with Joe Gentile, Director of the Mason-Dixon PRS Series, to break down what really matters in precision rifle shooting, especially for shooters trying to level up. Joe’s story isn’t one of instant success. He started shooting young, grew up around firearms, and even struggled early on, failing to […]
Hunting for the best rifle
A guide to selecting and building a good hunting rifle Below are three key elements that you should consider when either building a custom rifle or purchasing a stock rifle. These questions will help ensure that you make a smart purchase and are able to use the rifle for your intended purpose. 1. What are […]
