MOCKA SHOOTS
Everything about firearms, shooting sports, gear, training and competition.
Everything about firearms, shooting sports, gear, training and competition.
Airsoft and Tactical
Airsoft as a training bridge, tactical gear, and crossover disciplines.
Open CategoryField Notes
Personal updates, reflections, and observations from the shooting world.
Open CategoryGear and Firearms
Firearms, optics, and accessories — notes, comparisons, and hands-on impressions.
Open CategoryLaw and Safety
Firearms law, terminology, safety culture, and responsible ownership in the UK.
Open CategoryPractical Shooting
Competition structure, disciplines, events, and getting started in practical shooting.
Open CategoryEntries
All pages under MOCKA SHOOTS.
- Window Size Doesn't Really Matter
A field note on pistol optic window size, dot tracking, and why practical use matters more than spec-sheet assumptions.
- Shot Show 2026: A First-Timer's Guide to the World's Biggest Firearms Trade Show
A first-timer's account of Shot Show 2026, covering the scale, pace, exhibitors, fatigue, and what to expect.
- Balancing the Trigger: Time Management and Avoiding Burnout
A practical reflection on balancing shooting, tech work, content, and rest without turning every hobby into pressure.
- CZ Scorpion Evo Coming to the UK
A news-style note on the CZ Scorpion Evo's appeal for UK shooters and practical mini rifle competitors.
- From Air to Fire: How IPSC Action Air Training Prepares You for the Real Deal
A look at how IPSC Action Air can build transferable habits for live-fire handgun competition.
- Lynx Brutality 2025: From Commentator to Competitor
A match report about moving from commentary to competing at Lynx Brutality after two years behind the microphone.
- The Difference between Instructing and Coaching
A training note separating instruction from coaching, with lessons carried between shooting practice and software mentoring.
- This Trigger Will Make Your Airsoft Gun, Realistic!
A shooting-adjacent product note on using airsoft trigger realism as a bridge into more useful dry training.
- Top 5 Handguns I'd like to shoot IPSC Handgun
A personal wishlist of handguns to try in IPSC Handgun, written from the perspective of an active competition shooter.
- What I Focus on when Reviewing Optics
A reviewer checklist for evaluating shooting optics through use, clarity, controls, mounting, and practical performance.
- Why Practical Shooting is a Great Shooting Discipline
A primer on practical shooting as a dynamic discipline built around movement, problem solving, and measurable performance.
- You have an Astigmatism and it's OK
A reassuring optics guide for shooters who see distortion, blur, or unusual reticle shapes through red dots.
- How to get into Sports Shooting in the United Kingdom
A UK-focused starter guide covering the practical first steps for getting involved in sports shooting.
- New Year, New Feat!
A Shoots-side personal update about shifting priorities, reviving Mockachino, and moving creative effort into a more personal outlet.
- Stop referring to Firearms as Weapons!
An opinion piece about language around firearms, sporting use, and why terminology matters in shooting culture.
- What is a True 1x Magnification?
An optics guide explaining true 1x magnification, why it matters, and how LPVOs and red dots compare at close range.
- What is Sight Over Bore?
A foundational explanation of sight height, offset, and why close-range point of impact changes relative to the optic.
- IWA Outdoor Classics, What is it?
A short explainer on IWA Outdoor Classics as a trade fair for shooting sports, hunting, outdoor equipment, and industry networking.
- Tactical vs Practical Shooting
A comparison of tactical and practical shooting, clarifying how goals, context, and training assumptions differ.
- The M&P 15-22 is your Best and Worst Practical Mini Rifle
A review-style look at the Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 as both a strong and compromised practical mini rifle choice.
- Understanding Hold Overs... and Hold Unders
A shooting technique guide on compensating for trajectory with hold overs and hold unders at different distances.
- What Optic Setup is Best for Practical Mini Rifle?
A practical guide to choosing mini rifle optics based on target distance, stage design, shooter preference, and tradeoffs.
- Why I Chose an HHS Setup over an LPVO Setup for Practical Mini Rifle
A practical mini rifle optics note explaining the tradeoffs behind choosing a hybrid sight setup over an LPVO.
- It's a Moderator! Not a Silencer!
A terminology note on why UK shooters usually call the muzzle device a moderator rather than a silencer.
- How to start IPSC Mini Rifle on a Budget
A budget-minded starter guide for IPSC Mini Rifle, following on from the Action Air entry point.
- Shoot a Handgun in 10 Minutes or Less
A quick handgun fundamentals note inspired by a training video, focused on whether basic pistol concepts can be learned fast.
- What is the 36 Yard Zero?
A guide to the 36-yard zero concept and how trajectory choices affect practical rifle holds at different ranges.
- How to Start Shooting IPSC Action Air
A beginner guide to getting involved in IPSC Action Air, emphasizing accessibility and the low barrier to starting.
- Recover Tactical 20/20 Stabiliser Kit
A review of the Recover Tactical 20/20 stabiliser kit and the practical appeal of handgun carbine conversions.
- How to Start IPSC Action Air on a Budget
A budget starter guide for IPSC Action Air, focused on avoiding overwhelm while choosing workable entry equipment.
- Vortex Razor HD Gen III 1-10x24
A review entry for the Vortex Razor HD Gen III 1-10x24 LPVO and its role in practical shooting setups.