What Does DOPE Actually Mean? with firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson
Royal Armouries
Oct 14, 2026 15:15
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DOPE: Data On Previous Engagements. Right? Well… not originally.
In this episode of Myths & Misconceptions, Jonathan investigates the surprisingly complicated history of “dope”, the data long-range shooters use to record how a rifle performs at different distances and conditions.
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