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12 essentials for shooting in the rain

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Nov 18 2022

watch: 12 essentials for shooting in the rain

Believe it or not, rainy weather can have a negative impact on you and your rifle. Something I learned in this weeks video is how a little bit of rain in the chamber can change the pressure and ultimately affect your shot, so keeping everything dry and maintained is pretty important. Today Ryan McLean goes over some essential gear that he uses when shooting in the rain.

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