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A man at the shooting range during the summer using a Cole-TAC shooting mat.

How to Get Your Rifle Setup Ready for Summer Range Days

Summer range days bring heat, humidity, and fine dust. And these are all conditions that can mess with your accuracy, wear down your gear, and leave you burned out before lunch. How Heat Affects Shooting Hot weather changes how your rifle, body, and gear perform at the range. If you’re heading to an outdoor shooting […]

A rifle with scope resting on a wooden block at a shooting range during the summer.

Summer Drills to Sharpen Your Rifle Skills

Hot, sweaty, and full of distractions – summer range days aren’t just uncomfortable. They’re useful. Practicing in the heat and sun pushes your shooting skills in ways that calm-weather sessions can’t. Real-World Pressure, Right at the Range When it’s 90+ degrees and your shirt’s sticking to your back, your body is working harder. You’re squinting […]

A rifle at the shooting range during the summer being supported by a Cole-TAC shooting support bag.

Top Support Bags for Summer Range Days

Hot weather can do a number on your gear and your focus. When you’re out on the range in the middle of summer, the sun, sweat, and dust don’t just affect your comfort. They also mess with your setup and performance. Support bags that work great in the winter might feel heavy, sticky, or even […]

A group of men out hunting walking through a field.

How to Reduce Gear Noise to Hunt Quietly

If you’re walking through the woods and your gear clinks, rattles, or crinkles, you’re already behind. Deer, elk, and other game animals have sharp hearing, and they’re always listening for something that doesn’t belong.  That’s why organizing your hunting gear to reduce noise matters as much as choosing the right rifle or boots. But organizing […]

A Cole-TAC range bag hanging on a tree branch.

How to Build a Smarter Shooting Kit with Bags and Pouches

A smart shooting kit isn’t about carrying more stuff. It’s about carrying the right stuff, in the right way. That’s where well-designed bags and pouches come in. With the right setup, you’ll spend less time digging through your gear and more time focusing on the shot.  Let’s look at what you need to know to […]

A man loading ammo into his Cole-TAC Ammo Novel to pack his range bag.

What to Pack in Your Range Bag – A Complete Checklist

Whether running drills with your pistol or heading out for suppressor training, the gear you bring makes a big difference. Packing smart saves time and frustration at the range. Here’s a simple, no-nonsense list of range bag essentials to help you stay organized and ready. Core Range Bag Gear Firearm and Magazines Eye and Ear […]