Precision Rifle Series Podcast

In this episode of the PRS Podcast, we're joined by retired Army Master Sergeant Jim Gilliland, a 20-year military veteran and former Army sniper, to discuss his incredible military career, his experiences in Iraq, and his connection to the world of competitive precision rifle shooting. Jim takes us back to his deployment in Ramadi, Iraq, where he made a remarkable 1,250-meter shot with an M24 chambered in .308. He walks us through the events leading up to that moment, the equipment available...

Who will take home the Golden Bullet at the PRS Pro Series Finale? In this episode we're gearing up for the final showdown of the regular season as the top competitors prepare to battle for the championship. With the standings incredibly close and several past champions in contention, the guys break down their predictions for the finale, discuss the biggest threats to the leaderboard, and make their picks for the top finishers. The conversation covers everything from match preparation and rif...

Is the US PRS Finale a better competition than the World Championships? In this episode we're joined by Runar Johnson, International Director of the Precision Rifle Series, to discuss the rapid growth of competitive precision rifle shooting around the world and how international shooters are stacking up against the best competitors in the United States. Runar shares his journey from Iceland to Norway, his background as a gunsmith and competitive shooter, and his role in expanding the Precisio...

What does it take to manufacture the precision tools that gunsmiths and competitive shooters rely on? In this episode we visit Manson Precision Reamers and learn more about the people, craftsmanship, and processes behind their products. We're joined by the plant manager at Manson Precision Reamers to discuss the company's history, its evolution under new ownership, and what goes into manufacturing high-quality chamber reamers and headspace gauges. He shares how Manson continues to build on th...

How much of what we believe about precision rifle shooting is actually backed by data? In this episode, we're joined by Cal Zant, the creator of Precision Rifle Blog, to dive into the science, testing, and research behind competitive precision rifle shooting. Cal shares how Precision Rifle Blog started, how his research has influenced the shooting industry, and what he's learned from years of testing rifle equipment and studying the gear used by top PRS competitors. We also discuss some surpr...