Cameron Curtis

2 weeks ago | sofrep.com | Cameron Curtis

The Perfect Long-Range KillA Canadian sniper with Joint Task Force 2 made a world-record kill shot at a range of 3,540 meters (2.2 miles). That range converts to 3,871 yards. Range was determined by a laser rangefinder and an inclinometer. There were two two-man shooter-spotter teams, with shooters and spotters rotating regularly due to the fatigue associated with long periods of concentration.

2 weeks ago | sofrep.com | Cameron Curtis

IntroductionIn my last article, Selecting A Rifle: An Organized Approach, I discussed an approach to rifle selection. If you’re a soldier, it’s pretty easy – the Army presses a rifle into your hands. The approach I describe is more general, based on a number of different applications. Varmint hunting, midsize game, large game, target shooting, long range shooting, police marksmanship – any number of mission sets. To follow this approach, you need a good understanding of your target and your tools.

2 weeks ago | sofrep.com | Cameron Curtis

The Mathematics of ViabilityCan Ukraine be saved? I’m not talking about the war. It is now generally accepted that the Russia-Ukraine war is not winnable if we define the desired end state as the eviction of Russia from all occupied territory. That’s not going to happen. As I’ve discussed, the most likely outcome is a peace agreement along the lines of “Istanbul Plus,” Russia’s peace proposal of June 2024. For reference, see How President Trump Can Obtain a Ceasefire in Ukraine (Istanbul Plus).

2 weeks ago | sofrep.com | Cameron Curtis

IntroductionThis article is an introduction to a series on how to select a rifle. This will be a fairly extensive series, with topics ranging from ballistics issues to scope selection. I wouldn’t be surprised if most readers already own more than one rifle, but I do think it will be a useful exercise to study this approach.

3 weeks ago | sofrep.com | Cameron Curtis |Don Bolduc

Disclaimer: This article provides no legal advice. Do NOT try this at home without familiarizing yourself with and complying with local and federal ATF laws. Otherwise, you may find yourself taking up a new residence and making new friends. SuppressorsIn my last article, Check Out the Suppressed Shotgun, I introduced suppressors – how they work, and some of the issues involved in working with them. Suppressors are tubes mounted to the muzzle of a firearm to reduce the sound of a gunshot.