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HUNTING
How can TECHNOLOGY
improve my shooting ability?
Technology changes the world around us on a daily basis. Even in respect of firearms and
the components thereof, technology changes this sport every day. The unbelievable long
shot and very small groupings which are the norm nowadays, are proof of technological
changes in sports.
 By Jan-Lodewyk Serfontein
Sales Clerk: Hinterland Wapens,
Kroonstad and hunting expert
T
he operation of a firearm and the
style thereof have not changed
significantly over the past 50
years. However, many improve-
ments have been made. A firearm is a
tool with, inter alia, an action, a butt and
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a visor. Due to technological progress
we have stronger actions, more accurate
barrels, more constant ignition and better
bullets than 50 years ago. Fortunately it
is not the only changes which have taken
place over the past number of years.
Some of the most significant chang-
es over the past number of years have
been in respect of optical products. The
enlargement of telescopes and lenses
has improved significantly. The operation
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and additional functions thereof have also
improved over the years. Another optimal
product which has made hunting a lot
easier, is distance finders. These help
us to determine the exact distance over
which we want to shoot. Since the curve
of a projectile can differ by as much as
60cm over a distance of 300m, the shoot-
ing distance is very important.
Another handy tool being used nowa-
days is the speed meter or chronograph.