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    LEGACY SKILLS

    Jun 25, 2020 4 minutes
    BY FRANK GALLI

    In terms of training, we talk about “legacy skills” all the time. To me, legacy skills are the tools that enhance the shooter’s overall proficiency while not being dependent on gear. In other words: You’re solving your precision rifle problem without having to dip into your wallet.

    It boils down to training and mindset. Do you invest in a ballistic calculator for your latest smartphone, or will a data book work?

    RETICLE RANGING

    One example from a sniper’s standpoint is reticle ranging. Reticle ranging is a legacy skill because it’s:

    » Slow in a game where speed wins

    » Limited in

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