Keith Glasscock, a High Master, is one of America’s greatest F Class shooters and a highly respected coach. Keith Glasscock, a High Master, finished second in the F-Open division of the NRA F-Class Long Range Championship 2021. He also placed second in the 2020 F-Open Nationals and second in the 2019 F-Open Nationals. His consistency is unmatched, which means that he knows the secrets to competition shooting and loading ultra accurate ammo. Keith has recently started PRS/NRL, bringing his skills to these popular tactical disciplines.
Keith has an excellent YouTube Channel that is updated every week with new content. Keith’s Winning in the Wind YouTube channel offers over 190 informative videos covering a variety of topics, including wind reading, component selection, loading development, and training. In today’s Video Showcase we present four of our favorites Keith Glasscock videos. Each video contains important points that will benefit any competitive rifle shot, whether you compete in local 100-yard fun match or at the National Level for F-Class or LR Benchrest or High Power.
How to reduce extreme spread (ES) and standard deviation (SD)
A low Extreme Spread (ES), however, does not guarantee optimal accuracy. Some PPC shooters are willing to accept a relatively large ES if the load is best suited for 100/200 yard shooting. Very low ES, i.e. If bullet BCs are consistent, a bullet that exits the muzzle with a similar FPS can reduce vertical dispersion. Keith discusses various methods for reducing ES and SD in this video. This can include primer choice, powder weight, brass preparation, bullet seating methods, and more. Our tip is to use brass with the highest quality, the best-chamfered casemouths, a high-quality arbor press that measures seating force, and a good arbor press.
Keith says that to achieve the lowest ES you need to consider multiple processes. These include precision powder weighing and seating, brass annealing and primer selection. Bullet selection is another factor. Bullets of the exact same nominal caliber or weight class do not have the same bullet shape or diameter. You can sometimes get better accuracy AND a lower ES by using a different brand. Bullet diameters of the same caliber can vary up to.0008″ (eight ten thousandths). Some barrels prefer fatter bullets while others may prefer skinny bullets.
Top 10 ways to improve your shooting accuracy
To achieve the highest scores, you will need both great skills and excellent hardware. This video will cover 10 things that can increase accuracy, starting with what is most important. Keith says that the most important thing is to have good rifle shooting skills. You need to be able hold on target and fire the rifle consistently. The second most important item is an accurate gun — you need one with a high-quality barrel, components of the highest quality, and inherent accuracy that is top-tier. Third, you will need highly accurate ammunition, which means you must perfect your reloading techniques. You need to have a precise powder measurement, and a bullet that is seated consistently. The fourth item on the list is ammo. You need to be able to develop loads effectively to select the best load for a particular barrel. The “right bullet” is number five. You need a bullet of high quality and consistency that is well suited to your barrel and discipline. Watch the video to learn about the other five items.
Balance Beam vs. Advanced Electronic Scale With AutoTricker
Keith compares the performance of ammo that has been loaded using a conventional balance-beam scale with ammo that has been loaded using a precision electronic force-restoration weighing scale equipped with an AutoTrickler V4. It turned out that the ammo loaded with a balance beam scale was quite accurate and consistent. Keith concluded that the balance-beam ammo might be sufficient for PRS/NRL competition. Keith suggests that it might be worth investing in other disciplines such as F-Class and benchrest. The key factor is time. With the AutoTrickler and precision scale, Keith can load large amounts of competition-grade ammunition much, much quicker. Keith reminds us that “time is money” and places a value on it.
Barrel Breaking Procedure for Match Barrels
Keith explains how he breaks in his match barrels. He begins by cleaning and bore-scoping his barrel. If he finds burrs, he can use JB Bore Paste and a patch with a worn brush to “give that throat some scrub” (see 1:30 mark). He used different strokes lengths to prevent putting “steps” in the throat. He goes to the range when he is satisfied. He fires five rounds and then cleans. He fires a number of rounds before cleaning again the barrel and starting load development.
Bullet Sorting Methodology — Effective Methods
Sorting bullets can improve accuracy and scores, especially for long-range competitions. Sorting can be done in a variety of ways: by weight, bearing surface, tip condition, bearing surface measurement, or max diameter. Keith explains in this video the pros and cons of different methods. The brand, design and caliber of the bullet can also influence which is the best option. Some bullets have a large base-to-ogive variation, while others (such as Lapua Scenars) are extremely consistent. If you are a long range competitor, it is probably useful to sort bullets. You can use the outliers as fouling shots.
Tripod options for PRS/NRL Competition
Keith has now added PRS/NRL competitions to his resume. Keith has gained a lot of experience in tactical competitions, along with his F-Class skills. He’s also learned that a good tripod can make a big difference in the outcome of a match. In this video Keith examines various tripod options, and explains how you can use a tripod for PRS/NRL rimfire and centerfire competition. The tripod is not only used to support a rifle but can also be used in other ways, as shown by the video.
