Beyond The Target

In Episode 03 of the Bald Guys With Guns Podcast, Rob and Jeromy dive into the age-old debate: handguns vs rifles. They break down the pros and cons of each, sharing personal experiences, real-world shooting insights, and how each type of firearm fits into their shooting style.They don’t hold back — at the end, they reveal which one is their favorite, and discuss whether they could ever be convinced to switch to the opposite. This episode is full of honest opinions, practical advice, and the kind of firearm discussions you can’t get anywhere else.In this episode, we discuss:Pros and cons of pistols vs riflesPersonal experiences and shooting stylesWhy each one prefers their chosen firearm typeCould they ever be convinced to switch?Other firearm and gear topicsWhether you’re a pistol shooter, a rifle enthusiast, or just enjoy honest firearm discussions, this episode gives you a real-world perspective on the great firearm debate.

TIMESTAMPS:(00:00:00) Welcome Jeremiah Mani(00:01:11) Jeremiah’s Military History(00:03:58) Creating the Moses Cartridge(00:06:17) 223 Line Brass Life(00:09:07)Moses Carstridge Design(00:17:32) Summarize Design and Felt Recoil(00:19:06) Performance, Powder, Compressed Loads(00:22:18) Speed Or Accuracy?(00:29:27) Barrel Life(00:32:33) First Moses Rifle(00:39:06) Safety and Testing(00:44:28) The Poor Man’s Magnum(00:48:38) The 223 Family(00:55:40) The 308 Family(01:04:30) Short and Long Action Use(01:07:52) The 06 Family(01:14:02) The 300/338 Norma Family(01:23:19) The 338 Lapua Family(01:26:02) The 33XC Family(01:33:03) King of Two Mile(01:41:19) Available to the Public(01:43:56) What will be the most popular(01:46:40) Where to learn more/get started(01:50:20) Hydroformed brass is good(01:53:50) Let the audience knowIn Episode 2.5, we sit down with the inventor of the Moses cartridge to talk about the story behind the round and the experience that led to its creation.We cover his military background, time in the field as a hunter, and how those experiences shaped the idea for a more efficient cartridge design. The conversation moves through the different calibers and brass case families in the Moses lineup, including what’s available now and what’s planned for the future.We also talk about performance topics like speed, bullet weight, powder charge, and how the Moses cartridges compare to other rounds in similar calibers. The focus stays on overall efficiency and practical use rather than deep technical breakdowns.Along the way, we discuss the use of NATO brass across the cartridge families, how that makes brass easier to source, and touch on processes like hydroforming. As usual, the conversation drifts off topic here and there, making for a relaxed and honest discussion about shooting, design, and real-world experience.

In Episode 02 of the Bald Guys With Guns Podcast, we break down what we believe is one of the worst concealed carry pistols we’ve ever shot — the Springfield XDS 9mm.Jeromy owns the pistol, and after running it extensively, it has consistently failed to perform the way a carry gun should. We talk through two videos we made featuring the XDS: a full review and a competition-style shoot, both of which exposed serious issues with reliability and shootability.In this episode, we discuss:Jeromy’s experience owning and shooting the Springfield XDS 9mmWhy the XDS performed poorly in both a review and competition videoWhat makes a pistol a bad choice for concealed carryPistols we prefer over the XDS for carryOther firearm and shooting topicsThis episode is for shooters who want honest opinions on carry guns, gear we actually use, and the kind of real-world firearm discussions you won’t see anywhere else.

In Episode 01 of the Bald Guys With Guns Podcast, we tell the story of how we met, why we started the channel, and what pushed us to finally hit record.This episode lays the foundation for Bald Guys With Guns. We talk about our backgrounds, how casual range conversations turned into a firearms-focused YouTube channel, and why we wanted to create honest, no-BS gun content.In this episode, we discuss:How we met and started shooting togetherWhy we decided to launch a firearms YouTube channelThe direction and goals for Bald Guys With GunsWhy Marlin Firearms stood out as a brand we wanted to featureWhy the Marlin bolt-action .22LR became our very first videoThis episode explains the “why” behind the channel and sets the tone for future conversations about firearms, gear, and shooting culture.d