MAX ORDINATE • The Precision Rifle Podcast

<p>This is a product of Max Ordinate Academy, focusing on precision rifle training, methods, hard lessons learned, and tactical precision rifle competition preparation with after-action reviews, military and law enforcement employment, TTP & SOP's. Your hosts, Tyler Hughes and Jeph Savaglio gives you a professional and instructive perspective when it comes to professional / amateur thought processes with a lot of passionate, no-holds-barred content. This pod has no problems discussing a wide range of topics whether it be a failed stage, training methods, lessons learned, or calling each other out for mistakes made, or insane social media posts that need debunked or called out. Join and subscribe to get the best information on training tips, new products, and approaches. <br /><br />About the show hosts: Tyler Hughes is a male precision rifle shooter who served 10 years in the US Marines. In 2013, Tyler left the Marines as a Scout Sniper and started Max Ordinate Academy seeking to provide the highest level of precision rifle training in the nation to both civilian shooter and Law Enforcement snipers. Tyler also serves as the lead Urban Sniper Course instructor for the USMC. He competes primarily on a national level in Precision Rifle Series, National Rifle League, and Competition Dynamics matches consistently placing Top 5 or better. Tyler has pulled in multiple 1st place wins and continues to chase perfection. </p>

The Return of Precision: Tyler & Special Guest Sam Dive Deep into Training, Tuners, and the Art of Silence

Send us a text 🎙️ Episode Description After an 8-month hiatus, Tyler — host of the Precision Rifle Podcast — is back and better than ever! 🔥 In this comeback episode, he’s joined by Sam, the mind behind ThunderBeast Arms and the Barrel Burner App, for a raw and detailed conversation about everything from training philosophies to the fine science of precision rifle performance. Together, they unpack: 💥 The innovation behind the Barrel Burner App🧠 Modern training methods for precision shooters🎯...

10-28
02:20:20

Stocks & Chassis

Send us a text Stock? Chassis? An unholy combination of both? In this episode Tyler and Rei discuss their experiences, both good and bad with traditional stocks and chassis systems. Tyler discusses pros, cons, and trade-offs of each of the approaches. In addition, a variety of accessories and accessory systems such as Mlok and ARCA approaches are debated and discussed. Rei discusses her maiden voyage with a Masterpiece Arms chassis, which may have lead to a conversion from a tradition...

03-06
37:20

Tripods & Pros

Send us a text This episode of the Sub-MOA podcast touches briefly on one of our most favorite pieces of equipment: the tripod. Tyler and Rei discuss their experiences with tripods, and briefly touch on the use and effective deployment of tripods in competition shooting. In addition, the topic of “what makes a professional shooter?” is brought up. We have a call-iin from Max Ordinate team member Paul, in which the trio discuss their individual opinions on what it takes to be consi...

03-06
41:26

UPdates & DOWNsides

Send us a text This episode has Tyler and Rei discussing a variety of topics. Everyone knows that MOA loves tripods! Tyler goes into some details about the potential negatives of using certain kinds of tripods and the positives and negatives of how other equipment choices can influence shooting. We also want to update you all on the new happenings at our facility in Apple Valley, California. New range improvements have really taken place, and we are excited to share them wit...

08-02
56:29

Extreme Competition Preparation

Send us a text In this special edition podcast: An in-depth overview of Tyler's training regiment in preparation for the Vortex Extreme and the Sniper Adventure Challenge. Support the show Become a VIP Subscriber at http://www.patreon.com/maxordinate1 for video content, instructional videos, presentations, classes, charts, cheat sheets, and more!

08-13
24:56

Post Vortex Extreme

Send us a text Experiences, trials, and tribulations of the Max Ordinate Team: Rei and Tyler, during the 2019 Vortex Extreme competition. Hear how it was setup, what gear was used, and how their strategy fared. Support the show Become a VIP Subscriber at http://www.patreon.com/maxordinate1 for video content, instructional videos, presentations, classes, charts, cheat sheets, and more!

08-13
41:04

Clicky but no Bangy!?!

Send us a text Tyler and Rei discuss the ups, downs, and windage of a local Las Vegas match. Also, the importance of dry firing is discussed, along with one of our most favorite topics: Natural Point of Aim (NPA) Support the show Become a VIP Subscriber at http://www.patreon.com/maxordinate1 for video content, instructional videos, presentations, classes, charts, cheat sheets, and more!

08-19
53:38

Head Games

Send us a text Tyler and Rei discuss current Precision Rifle match formats and the possibility of what could be, should be, and shouldn't be....You decide. They follow up with an in-depth look at mental preparation and the effects it has on your game plan: What to look for, how to prep, and what to take from the end result. Support the show Become a VIP Subscriber at http://www.patreon.com/maxordinate1 for video content, instructional videos, presentations, classes, charts, cheat sheets...

09-01
58:39

Recap: Competition Dynamics Sniper Adventure Challenge

Send us a text SAC After action report..as promised! In this week's episode Tyler gives the run down on his experience with his recently complete Sniper Adventure Challenge. Listen in to hear his stories of triumphs, tribulations and everything in between. Support the show Become a VIP Subscriber at http://www.patreon.com/maxordinate1 for video content, instructional videos, presentations, classes, charts, cheat sheets, and more!

09-18
01:06:51

Training & Development: Not just for the gym!

Send us a text In this week’s podcast Tyler goes over various aspects of developing and implementing a training protocol for precision rifle shooting. Developing a proper routine that encompasses the fundamentals then fine tuning to a personal skill level, desire, and ability is one of the most critical things that shooters looking to improve their game can do. Listen in and get your mind right! Support the show Become a VIP Subscriber at http://www.patreon.com/maxordinate1 for video ...

09-24
54:42

CD Team Safari After Action Report and 2020 Outlook

Send us a text Tyler and Rei talk about one of their favorite matches: Competition Dynamics - Team Safari. This is a field match that really pushes the shooter & team to communicate and work together. Listen in to hear about their misadventures, learning moments, and victories. In addition, Tyler talks about our exciting upcoming course calendar, which incorporates a variety of multi-discipline training as well as some new competition oriented offerings! Support the show Be...

10-22
48:38

Principles of Supported Position Engagement - Support your supported shooting!

Send us a text Tyler and Rei discuss the 9 principles of supported shooting. Tyler goes over how critical small details are, while relating them back to the fundamentals. Listen on in to get some in depth info on shooting supported! Support the show Become a VIP Subscriber at http://www.patreon.com/maxordinate1 for video content, instructional videos, presentations, classes, charts, cheat sheets, and more!

10-22
44:51

Enter the Mind of Rei aka @9_dolls

Send us a text This episode Rei leads the discussion on making mistakes during competitions, logging issues, immediate fixes versus after the match fixes and more! Mental or physical, if there is a problem it cannot go unsolved. Tyler touches on rear bag usage, how to conduct the natural point of aim drill & what you're looking for after the shots have been fired. Support the show Become a VIP Subscriber at http://www.patreon.com/maxordinate1 for video content, instructional videos...

10-29
01:12:40

Feeling that Sunday Vibe

Send us a text This episode takes a look into Tyler's first impressions of the Leupold Mark 5 while he was out load developing for his competition rifle. Rei chimes in with what load he should run based on the results. The heart of the episode takes us into Rei's process to eliminate mental errors. Interesting ideas to say the least. Does hydrating, carb loading, and iron deficiencies bring your performance down? And finally, the team answers a few questions from listeners regarding different...

11-04
01:24:02

Long Range Precision Rifle: Know before you go

Send us a text This episode Rei and Tyler discuss few new products they're experimenting with before they dive into caliber selection, when a shooter should jump to an exotic cartridge, rifle & gear thoughts for new shooters, and tons more! Be sure to follow us on Facebook / Instagram for the latest updates. Leave a comment or a question, we would love to include it in an upcoming episode. Support the show Become a VIP Subscriber at http://www.patreon.com/maxordinate1 for video cont...

11-13
01:14:04

If optics could talk...

Send us a text Rei and Tyler talk optics. Is there a right one? How come none are perfect? Before diving into the initial process of properly mounting your optic to your rifle. This is part 1 if a 2 part series discussing optic mounting, functions, and features. The duo also dives into training knowledge, last week's recap, and some black friday deals that are can't miss opportunities. Support the show Become a VIP Subscriber at http://www.patreon.com/maxordinate1 for video content, ins...

11-28
01:35:45

NRL Championship Recap - Sign In / Zero Day

Send us a text Sights, Sounds, and Observations from around the Championship Firing Line! Tyler and Rei discuss traveling to Texas, check in, Rifles performing, Stages to be concerned about, and a game plan for tomorrow at the National Rifle League Championship 2019. Support the show Become a VIP Subscriber at http://www.patreon.com/maxordinate1 for video content, instructional videos, presentations, classes, charts, cheat sheets, and more!

12-07
42:46

NRL Championship - Trials and Tribulations

Send us a text Tyler and Rei discuss the UP's and DOWN's of Day 1 of the NRL Championship 2019. Few mental mistakes, wind was the enemy! Support the show Become a VIP Subscriber at http://www.patreon.com/maxordinate1 for video content, instructional videos, presentations, classes, charts, cheat sheets, and more!

12-08
41:03

NRL Championship - To prepare for 2020 we must learn from 2019

Send us a text Rei and Tyler discuss the final day of the match. Stages that stuck out, how they conquered or got conquered. Tyler brings up a controversial topic that will probably piss some off but still leaves a lot of questions unanswered. Support the show Become a VIP Subscriber at http://www.patreon.com/maxordinate1 for video content, instructional videos, presentations, classes, charts, cheat sheets, and more!

12-09
55:52

Feelings for 2020 & What is parallax?

Send us a text Rei and Tyler discuss gear and training tactics for 2020 based on 2019's lessons learned. The team discusses parallax, upcoming matches, & MORE!! Support the show Become a VIP Subscriber at http://www.patreon.com/maxordinate1 for video content, instructional videos, presentations, classes, charts, cheat sheets, and more!

12-12
47:27

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