The Leather Sling and Shooting Positions

Author: Jim Owens
Publisher: Loose Cannon
ISBN: 1939812305
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 175

Book Description
From the author of "Sight Alignment, Trigger Control & The Big Lie" This new ebook edition picks up where "Sight Alignment..." leaves off. Jim Owens imparts valuable and effective knowledge on how to master the essential shooting positions and sling usage, learned over years of High power rifle match experience. Follow a four-step program to shooting positions, the likes of which you have never seen before. Learn to assemble and adjust the leather sling in the same method taught by the Marine Corps Team. As an added bonus, receive a five-step theory that could increase your off-hand three to ten points. Updated for 2014, with a new chapter on the No-Pulse Sling, with more pictures and up-to-date info on NRA/CMP stage procedures and recent rule changes. It is both a terrific guide and reference, for both beginners as well as experienced match competitors. Everyone is sure to find something useful to improve their competition shooting techniques. Keywords: rifle,competition,training,high power,off hand,stance,sitting,prone,rest,open leg,cross leg,aim,sling,setup,leather,service rifle

Sight Alignment, Trigger Control & The Big Lie

Author: Jim Owens
Publisher: Loose Cannon
ISBN: 1939812283
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 274

Book Description
Updated 2013 ebook version The power-packed book that helped hundreds of shooters improve their groups and scores, some by as much as forty or fifty points. Written by Master Sergeant Jim Owens, his 20+ years of Marine Corps Shooting Team experience will give you the skills and insights to excel in any type of rifle competition. Jim’s book covers the core basics, in-depth as only he can. With his tips you will master breathing, natural point of aim, sight alignment, sight picture, focus and trigger control. Includes additional sections on mental conditioning, marking your sights, zeroing, normal come ups, light effects, damage to the crown, care in cleaning, throat erosion and way more. Jim's advanced theory section has been praised by High Masters and numerous National level competitive marksmen. Keywords: marksman,rifle,competition,training,high power,score,sight picture,technique,trigger squeeze,trigger control,stance,position,ammunition

U.S. Marine Corps Scout/Sniper Training Manual

Author: USMC Development Education Command Staff
Publisher: Ravenio Books
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 231

Book Description
The U.S. Marine Corps Scout/Sniper Training Manual is an essential guide for those seeking to master the art of scouting and sniping in the United States Marine Corps. This comprehensive manual covers a wide range of topics, from the fundamentals of marksmanship and camouflage to advanced tactics and techniques used by elite scout snipers in the field. Whether you are a aspiring sniper, a military enthusiast, or simply curious about the training and skills required to become a scout sniper, this manual provides a detailed and informative look into the world of one of the most highly skilled and respected positions in the U.S. military. The U.S. Marine Corps Scout/Sniper Training Manual is an official publication of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps has a long and distinguished history of producing highly skilled scout snipers who have played critical roles in conflicts around the world. This manual represents the collective knowledge and expertise of generations of Marine Corps snipers and instructors.

Police Jiu-Jitsu

Author: Louis Shomer
Publisher: Loose Cannon
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 150

Book Description
This Book is the world's best cure of the bully. If you are armed with a clear mind and righteous wrath, you need fear no rough-neck after you've mastered the simple easy holds of the greatest JIU JITSU TEACHER. Police Jiu Jitsu will keep you SPELL-BOUND with the simplicity of its wonderful quick-action defenses. Learn to successfully and quickly end offensive advance or attack. Learn to protect yourself and your friends under all circumstances without ever striking a blow.

Reading the Wind

Author: Jim Owens
Publisher: Loose Cannon
ISBN: 1939812291
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 246

Book Description
Updated 2013 ebook version As a competition shooter you can control many things, but you cannot control the wind conditions. To excel in any outdoor shooting sport you will need to learn how to compensate for the effects of the wind. Written by Master Sergeant Jim Owens, his 20+ years of Marine Corps Shooting Team experience will give you the knowledge of how to read, judge and adjust for the wind - in any type of rifle competition. Jim’s book presents a simple system for judging the speed, direction and value of the wind. You'll learn to read the mirage, how to accurately read the range flag, estimate wind speed, wind strategies, effects on the bullet and much more. The coaching techniques section will help your own performance and that of others when shooting in the wind. Also included are 22 sets of wind charts for a variety of calibers (.223, .308, 6.5-08, 6.5-284, .300 Win. Mag.), bullet weights, and for both Across the course and Long Range. There are 80 wind charts in total ! "My scores have improved drastically. I thank you for your books. High Power shooting is enjoyable when you do better." —Neal Trubitt “Your series of books and tapes have helped me make the first daunting steps and I entered my first competitive event ever, the 2004 NRA High Power Week Competition at Camp Perry. Your Data Book is the best that I have seen and all the information that you had put together and your personal commitment to Juniors in the sport is indeed commendable.” —Steven Field Keywords: windage,rifle,high power,clicks,adjustment,range,chart,training, practice,wind speed,kentucky,hold,sight picture,aim,competition,NRA

Landing Party Manual

Author: United States. Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 696

Book Description

Care, Cleaning & Sportsmanship

Author: Jim Owens
Publisher: Loose Cannon
ISBN: 1939812844
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 233

Book Description
Updated 2015 ebook version Ever wonder if you are cleaning your competition rifle correctly..? Master Sergeant Jim Owens, with 20+ years of Marine Corps Shooting Team experience, has written the definitive guide to rifle cleaning, and proper maintenance for the high power rifle competitor. With particular attention to the Service Rifles (M16/AR-15, M14/M1A, M1 Garand), Jim gives you detailed instructions on how to clean your rifle the right way to maximize results and minimize unnecessary wear or tear. Learn all about twist rate, barrel life, and parts of the barrel. Tips on Bullet Seating, and bullet run-out. Brushing vs. Patches only. Questions & Answers with Boots Obermeyer, Jack Krieger, Charlie Milazzo and Mike Bykowski. Also, read interviews with Seven National Champions on how they clean their bores. An extensive chapter on "Moly Coating" treatments for bullets and barrels. And, ending with the positive side of Sportsmanship. With numerous clear illustrations and photos, over 130 pages of information that Jim spent years learning and developing as a competitive shooter. You will not be disappointed!

23 Years of Undetected Crime

Author: Jim Owens
Publisher: Loose Cannon
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 137

Book Description
“These stories are all true—TRUST ME.” After a distinguished 20-plus year career with the US Marine Corps, M/Sgt. Jim Owens has gone on to train and inspire new generations High Power Shooting competitors. Passing on his knowledge and expertise via his popular books and videos on markmanship technique, safety and coaching methods. In this autobiography Jim shares his background and upbringing as well as his formative early years in the Marine Corps. Jim went on to both serve on various Marine Corp competitive teams and also coached numerous Marine Corp Rifle teams, including the winning 6-Man Team in the All USMC Championship Matches in 1983. This humorous volume is packed with amusing anecdotes and wild adventures as only Jim can tell them. PRAISE FROM ADVANCE READERS: I read it straight through and laughed, and was well entertained. As I read from story to story I was laughing and laughing and in awe of a lifetime spent in the Marines. —Brian Fitzgerald "Jim's honesty, humor and wit is a perfect blend to make this a great read for any former military person or retiree to relate to." —V.E. Wolfenbargel

Landing Party Manual, United States Navy, 1960

Author: United States. Navy Department
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Landing operations
Languages : en
Pages : 682

Book Description

Elk Hunting Guide

Author: Tom Airhart
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811749738
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 498

Book Description
A thorough, informative guide to the growing sport of elk hunting with in-depth coverage of current equipment and gear.