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Learn With Helanbak
At Helanbak you do not just buy a rifle. You learn how it works. These short videos explain the basics in plain words, so you can choose with confidence and get more out of what you own.
Getting Started
Shooting basics that help with any rifle.
5:57Laser Rangefinding 101
Shooting at distance starts with knowing how far away the target is. You will see how a laser rangefinder measures that distance and why a good number matters before you aim.
The Secret to Getting Stable Anywhere
A steady position matters more than fancy gear. You will learn to get low and to use two points of support that sit far apart, so you stay steadier wherever you shoot.
Rifles & Gas Guns
How semi-auto rifles work and what helps them shoot accurately.
5:23Precision Gas Guns 101
A gas gun uses a little gas from each shot to cycle itself. You will see which parts matter most when accuracy is the goal, such as tight-fitting parts, a handguard that stays clear of the barrel and a good trigger.
Related terms: Gas system, Gas block, Free-float, Handguard
6:14How Barrel Harmonics Affect Rifle Accuracy
Every barrel whips a little when it fires, and accuracy comes from the bullet leaving the same way every time. You will also see why adding a weight, such as a suppressor, can change where the rifle shoots.
Related terms: Barrel harmonics, Muzzle brake and suppressor
Bolt Actions & Barrels
What to know when you choose or upgrade a bolt action or a barrel.
5:53Factory Actions vs Custom Actions
Not every bolt action is the same. You will learn what truing means, how a factory Remington 700 (a very widely copied bolt-action rifle design) compares with a custom action, and what to think about when you choose.
Related terms: Action, Truing, Remington 700 footprint, Bolt action
6:15Match Grade vs Factory Barrels
What does match grade mean, and does it matter for you? You will hear how barrels differ and what to weigh before you spend money on an upgrade.
Related terms: Match grade barrel, Barrel harmonics
5:19Before You Fire a New Barrel — Watch This
There is one check to make before the first shot through a new barrel: headspace (how snugly the cartridge fits the chamber). You will learn what it is and why it matters for safety and for how the rifle runs.
Related terms: Headspace, Chamber and reamer
Suppressors
Brakes, suppressors and how to choose. More in Suppressor Basics. Suppressor Basics.
5:31Muzzle Brake vs Suppressor: Which Is Better?
Neither one is better for everyone. You will see what each one does to recoil, noise, length and weight, so you can decide which suits the way you shoot.
Related terms: Muzzle brake and suppressor
In the Shop
A look at how rifle parts are made.
5:12Turning & Chambering a Precision Rifle Barrel
Follow a barrel through the lathe. You will see it turned and chambered step by step, and what a reamer does when it cuts the space where the cartridge sits.
Related terms: Chamber and reamer
1:07Bolt Action — Manufactured By Us
A short, wordless look at a bolt action being made in Columbia, Mississippi, from machining through finishing.
Related terms: Bolt action
Every word on this site, in plain language: the glossary. Questions? Try the FAQ or call the shop at 601-736-6112.