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Michelle Singleton Wiggins: Representing from the Bench
Michelle Singleton Wiggins is dominating a benchrest–F-Class hybrid division that doesn’t even officially exist—proving skill matters more than position.
Jun 265 min read


Burstfire 2-in-1 Induction Annealing Machine & Case Prep Center: Affordable. Capable. Different.
Burstfire Just Created a Whole New Category in Reloading When Burstfire launched its original 2-in-1 Torch Annealer and Case Prep...
Jun 2410 min read


Billet Precision Rifles: The Machinist, The Marksman, and the Momentum Behind the LS1
This year, I’ve been working on a project that’s taken me across the country—digging into the people and companies behind the actions we...
Jun 206 min read


From Foster Care to Guardian Long Range: A Full-Circle Moment
I grew up in non-profit. I spent a large portion of my early career working in that world, and today I’m still deeply involved—whether...
Jun 97 min read


Extreme Long Range With West Coast Long Range - Make It To A Mile
There’s a place just down the road from the Quail Point Hunt Club in Zamora, California. It doesn’t look like much at first—just rolling...
May 277 min read


Shooter vs. Wind: The Fight That Wind Zero Finally Levels
In long-range precision shooting, your greatest adversary isn’t the rifle, the load, or even the distance—it’s the wind. Trickster....
May 1912 min read


Ladies of Long Range: How West Coast Long Range Is Building a More Inclusive Shooting Future
A Space to Grow, A Place to Belong There’s a quiet shift happening in shooting sports—one that isn’t driven by scores or sponsorships,...
May 165 min read


The Blueprint of a Revolution: How MacDonald Innovations Rewired Precision Shooting
“Game changer.” We hear it all the time in the shooting world. A new gadget drops, a buzz builds, and before long, the forums are flooded...
May 139 min read


Freedom Benchrest West Coast Nationals at Sacramento Valley Shooting Center
Event coverage—including photos, video, and wind readouts—is available at: https://www.blackplagueprecision.com/portfolio The Freedom...
May 58 min read


Behind the Machine: How Henderson Precision Turned a Garage Project into a Reloading Powerhouse
Can you believe the Henderson Trimme r has been around for over a decade now? In that time, it’s become something of a staple in the...
May 16 min read


Finding the Node: A Practical Guide Using Bryan Blake’s 7 BSM Ladder Test
Well, I was going to have to announce it one way or another, so this is as good a time as any: I’ve officially decided to invest in a...
Apr 256 min read


The Legacy of a Toilet Paper Engineer: How Jim Borden Built World-Record Precision
In the precision rifle world, where opinions are as plentiful as projectiles, few names spark instant respect like Borden. But it wasn’t...
Apr 146 min read


The Rebel Panda and Nonesuch Precision
Chasing a Panda at Southwest Nationals 2025 There I was, camera in hand, soaking in the action at the Southwest Nationals (SWN) in...
Mar 315 min read


New Episode of the Black Plague Precision Podcast – Featuring Nick Laplant
This week on the Black Plague Precision Podcast , I had the pleasure of sitting down with Nick Laplant, a personal trainer and PRS...
Mar 182 min read


Boost Your Shooting Performance with Slam Ball Carries
By Nick LaPlant If you’re looking to up your game in shooting sports like PRS or F-Class, adding slam ball carries to your training can...
Mar 183 min read


Exciting News: Joining the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA)
I am beyond thrilled to announce that I have been voted in and officially accepted as a Voting Member of the Professional Outdoor Media...
Mar 163 min read


Staying True to the Hunt: The Challenge of Unknown-Distance Precision Matches
From a Lone Battle to a Legendary Series It started as a once-a-year proving ground, a brutal test of skill where shooters weren’t handed...
Mar 125 min read


Western States Fullbore Championship at Coalinga Rifle Club
The Coalinga Rifle Range is a proving ground for precision shooters, where skill, endurance, and strategy take center stage. The Western...
Feb 235 min read


Southwest Nationals 2025: Home Again
Come Again I came to Arizona for one reason: the Southwest Nationals, one of the most prestigious long-range shooting competitions in the...
Feb 214 min read


SHOT Show 2025: MDT Sporting Goods – What’s New & What’s Proven
NOTE: Youtube Videos Live on 02.10.25 at 9:00 AM PST. This year, I had the chance to catch up with Paige Koster and Matt Vincent from...
Feb 93 min read
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