Comments on: Bryan Litz — Marksman, Rocket Scientist, Ballistics Guru

By: David Cole

David Cole — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 23:11:45 +0000

does the forward section of the Berger VLD give for less surface area resulting in less friction from the atmosphere and does the tapered aft/base section of the bullet result in giving the bullet a smaller surface area resulting in a smaller path of least resistence giving the bullet more time for sustained flight at its given velocity. another question being the novice shooter I am, does the wind coming across the streamline of the bullet to the aft section tend to cause the bullet to be thrust forward? if so how does the tapered base of the Berger VLD favor from that of the base of the JLK?

By: David G Stettler

David G Stettler — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 18:45:51 +0000

Hello Brian. We bear and deer hunt on the Chase estate property around Kellytown, Clearfield Co PA for 28years now and come to know your grandfather Ray Litz very well. In fact two years ago we shared in your grandmother’s 80th birthday party. Your family members that we have met, your aunt Joann, uncle Dave and Grandfather Ray are some of the nicest people we know. It is very nice to know how successful you are and how blessed to have such a loving family out here in Kellytown. “WE ARE PENN STATE” Best to you and your’s David

By: gene solyntjes

gene solyntjes — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 22:57:33 +0000

Hello Bryan,

I am in the midst of building a prone/long range hunting rifle in .284 and shall be interested to see the difference between this caliber and my 6.5 x 284. I am curious about this aspect. I am not bound by any competition rules with regard to this rifle and am wondering about using a muzzlebrake to make it more user friendly.

With regard to finite accuracy have you ever noticed any difference between barrels with a good muzzlebrake like a Vais, and a non braked barrel? I note this subject is shied away from, and nobody makes and assertions about it, which leaves me curious. Both my old 308 Baer and also my 6.5 x 284 are quite accurate. I am basically a benchrest shooter, but since retiring to 6,500 feet an hour south of Whittington have built an 800yd. range and even though it has a concrete benchrest, am leaning about all these damned winds at this altitude when shooting with my belly in the dirt.

Thank you in advance,

Gene Solyntjes

By: Dale Clement

Dale Clement — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:55:03 +0000

Bryan,
I’m slowly reading your book and find it very intersting. It brings back memories of sitting with you at the computer. I hope to shoot with you again at ReadeRange next summer. Thank you for the Personal touch on the inside cover of the book.

Godspeed,
Dale.

By: Henry Childs

Henry Childs — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:50:52 +0000

Bryan,

I chose your book “Applied Ballistics For Long Range Shooters” as a prize for finishing in top 20 LG score at the just held IBS Nationals, Pella, Iowa. I have read a little and will continue reading as I find the time. It looks like a great book and I certainly will be recommending it to shooters who want to take the time to learn more about ballistics for small arms long range shooting.

I have already underlined one quote and noted the page number on the inside cover and that is the statement about the significance of a 3 shot group in determining load precision, p. 262–well said. You can be sure I will refer BR shooters to p. 262 and I am sure other quotes as I read more.

Henry Childs

By: Jim Hardy

Jim Hardy — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:02:31 +0000

There were four great performances during the long range at Perry this year: John Whidden’s shoot off victory in the Leech Cup; John Whidden’s come-from-behind victory for his second Long Range National Championship; Brandon Green’s two in a row Wimbledon Cups; and, Bryan’s great performance to win the Individual Palma. That is traveling in rare air and mighty tall company in anyone’s book.

Bryan’s new Mid Range records are very impressive, but they are just the beginning for him. If you have followed Bryan’s shooting over the past couple of years, you could see this coming. His star is just beginning to shine and the sky is the limit.

I had just a few moments to speak with Bryan at Camp Perry, and I look forward to picking his brain in the future.

Congrats,
Jim Hardy