Federal Gold Medal Match
Federal Gold Medal Match and Radial Symmetry: How It Impacts Accuracy
The smallest aberrations in the quality of ammo can throw a serious wrench in accuracy, especially at ranges greater than 100 yards. Naturally, we also need to consider shooter discipline, trigger-finger habits, breathing control, rifling, and barrel length, but ammo matters here. One prime determinant of accuracy is a bullet’s radial symmetry, which is heightened […]
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Why OTM Ammo (Like Federal Gold Medal Match) Is Superior for Long-Distance Shooting
There is a class of ammo known as OTM, also known more properly as “open-tip match” ammo, and sometimes as hollow point (even though it isn’t really). In the event that you are not familiar with it, and you are a long-range competitive shooter, it can change the way you think about your groupings at […]
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Why Federal Gold Medal Match Is Actually Better for Long-Range Shooting Than FMJ Ammo
Have you ever shot with OTM ammo before? If not, the next time you’re at the shop, talk to one of the guys behind the counter about it. Or, better yet, the next time you’re at the range, talk to one of your buddies. If you can get your hands on a round, take a […]
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