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At Hop.nl we share our knowledge and hands-on experience. Our blog articles are written by experienced shooters and reloaders who work with precision shooting, long range shooting and fine-tuning reloading processes every day. You will find in-depth articles about riflescopes, reloading presses, bipods, firearm maintenance and ballistics. No superficial sales talk, but honest, technical content that helps you make the right choices.

Setting up and maintaining your caliper: getting the most out of every measurement
3 Apr 2026

Setting up and maintaining your caliper: getting the most out of every measurement

Two jaws, a display, a zero button. A caliper looks almost too simple to think about. Yet for many r...

SuperTrickler ST101 Gen 3: What
23 Feb 2026

SuperTrickler ST101 Gen 3: What's New and Is the Upgrade Worth It?

The SuperTrickler ST101 has quickly established itself as the benchmark for precision powder dispens...

Bolt-Action Rifle Maintenance: Cleaning and Lubrication
26 Jan 2026

Bolt-Action Rifle Maintenance: Cleaning and Lubrication

A bolt-action rifle represents an investment of thousands of euros for many shooters. Whether you hu...

The History of AIM Field Sports: Born from Frustration on the Shooting Range
6 Jan 2026

The History of AIM Field Sports: Born from Frustration on the Shooting Range

AIM Rifle Cases: Everything You Need to Know From Carbine to ELR, From Sport Shooter to Special Forc...

Why seating depth is so important
24 Dec 2025

Why seating depth is so important

Bullet seating depth is one of the most influential variables in precision reloading. A difference o...

Why a turret press makes the difference
24 Dec 2025

Why a turret press makes the difference

Correctly setting up your dies is crucial for accurate ammunition. In this article, you'll learn how ...

Bullet Seating Depth For Precision Reloading
23 Dec 2025

Bullet Seating Depth For Precision Reloading

Determining Bullet Seating Depth: The Complete Guide for Precision Reloading In precision reloading,...

Which bipod is right for you? Compare the best bipods for precision shooting
20 Nov 2025

Which bipod is right for you? Compare the best bipods for precision shooting

A quality bipod is just as essential for the modern precision shooter as a high-grade riflescope. Wh...

Electronic powder dispenser: worth the investment?
18 Nov 2025

Electronic powder dispenser: worth the investment?

For reloaders who regularly produce their own ammunition, the question arises quickly: do I continue...

Fortmeier Bipods and Mounting Adapters.
15 Oct 2025

Fortmeier Bipods and Mounting Adapters.

Why German precision engineering makes all the difference in long range shooting Introduction: Stabi...

Which Vortex Razor Riflescope Suits Your Shooting Distance?
7 Oct 2025

Which Vortex Razor Riflescope Suits Your Shooting Distance?

Why the Vortex Razor series is popular among shooters The Vortex Razor series has evolved into a sol...

Vortex Optics: Quality and innovation for the shooter
18 Sep 2025

Vortex Optics: Quality and innovation for the shooter

Vortex Optics is one of the leading brands in shooting sports optics. The brand has built a rock-sol...

Case Preparation: From Decapping to Trimming
22 Apr 2025

Case Preparation: From Decapping to Trimming

If you're just starting out with reloading your own ammunition, case preparation can seem a bit intim...

Common Shooting Mistakes and How to Fix Them
6 Apr 2025

Common Shooting Mistakes and How to Fix Them

You're at the range, you've got your firearm, your ammunition, and you're ready to shoot that perfect g...

Shooting Targets: From Paper to Steel and Everything In Between
3 Apr 2025

Shooting Targets: From Paper to Steel and Everything In Between

Whether you're a novice shooter, have been gaining experience at the range for years, or simply enjoy...