Mythology of Marksmanship

Sam Singleton, joins me for the return to podcasting. We talk about his entry in to the world of shooting Precision Rifle Series matches. We talk about recent matches we have been to and how it has been going. We talk gear, recoil management, mindset, getting into the sport, and more.

Austin and I talk about what makes him so good at this game and discuss strategies to run different stages. We get into what makes Oklahoma so special in the development of top level shooters. We talk practice routines, combating burn-out, trooplines, and more. Hope you enjoy it!

Chad Heckler and I discuss our recent experiences shooting the Koenig-Ruger Precision Rifle Challenge in Cameo, CO. We talk about what made the match difficult for each of us individually and discuss possible solutions. We talk mental mistakes, organization, mindset and more. For those of you who don't know, Chad is the co-host of the Miles to Matches podcast and a great human. If you haven't had a chance to listen in on their podcast you are missing out.

Brady and I talk about our struggles on day one and what we think makes these matches hard. NRL Hunter matches offer a completely different set of challenges that are super fun to handle when you are used to shooting standard PRS matches, but they can be discouraging if you not familiar with their format. We chat about that and how things went.

I get a bunch of questions on how to handle a lot of wind and I think target card is a step in the right direction.

I am not sure what happened to the last episode's audio, but Brian and I will redo it and get it back up.

This is a follow up to the last episode with Brady Allinson. I have Brian on to talk about some recent matches and our practice sessions that have shed some light on the psychology of making a good shot and separating the shot process from the mechanics of a stage. 

Brady and I talk about what I consider to be one of the hardest fundamentals to put into practice. It is a discussion that I feel has not been given enough face time in the precision rifle community and one that I hope to draw some attention to. In this episode we dive into what makes it difficult, why I think it can never be mastered and is therefore inherently perishable, and we discuss some of the ways that we have tried to improve our implementation of this fundamental. 

This episode Brady and I give our experiences on flying with guns. Hopefully this helps on your next flight to a match.

Second of a two part series, where Austin Buschman and I talk about how he approaches the game. He has a lot of great insides and techniques. I hope y'all get a lot out of these episodes. 

First of a two part series where Austin Buschman and I discuss how he plays the game and what makes him so good. 

On this episode I talk with Tate Streater, owner of Impact Precision and cofounder of JTAC Precision. He is one of the best shooters and PRS shooting instructors in the world. We take some time to unpack how he goes about shooting a troop line and the skills it takes to be successful at it. We talk about brackets, making corrections, reading plates, etc... You may need a notepad for this episode, I know I did. I hope you enjoy the sneak peak into one of the greatest minds our sport has to offer. 

Brady and I discuss various topics and hit a couple good topics that I think y'all will be interested in. Zero issues and shifts will drive a guy crazy if you don't know what things can and do effect it. I see a lot of guys changing their zero when their gun may actually be zeroed, but other things are making it appear to be off. We talk about things that we watch for and when we will or won't change our zero. We also discuss the price tag of high-end setups and if they are worth it. We answer the question, "can you get something better for less money?" 

Paul and I discuss our process for preparing for wind before a match and the differences in wind at different locations. Then we get into the science of accuracy and load development.

This episode I talk about a topic that has been on my mind for quite a while; unconscious competence and processing capacity. This is a pretty cerebral topic, but I feel like it is one that explains a lot of issues shooters have and sheds light on where we should focus our efforts in practice in order to improve.  Thanks for listening!

Brady Allinson and I talk about what the main stressor categories are. We also add one, that is usually not talked about by shooters and match directors, to the list: target acquisition. Target acquisition, in my opinion is one of the most overlooked skills to develop in this game. I believe increasing your efficiency in finding targets is one of the only ways you can see immediate results in your match performances. I hope you enjoy the episode!

On this episode I solo it to answer some listener questions related to Kestrels and how I use them. I talk about how I use them to develop a wind call, how to set them up to give correct crosswind jump (AJ or aerodynamic jump), and how I true my data. Thanks for listening!

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In this episode Paul Higley and I answer a few listener questions. We discuss topics like how to plan how to attack a stage, natural point of aim, recoil management, dial vs hold, and how to manage wind on troop-lines. I hope you like the episode. If you have any questions hit me up on social media.

Sorry about the introduction, it was cut off somehow. In this episode we are in France at the AirBnb sitting in a circle talking about what happened during our travels so far in the first day and a half. This show features Paul Higley, Greg Bell, Rusty Ulmer, Matt Partain, and Buck Holly. We have a good time and towards the end we answer a couple listener questions.