Phalanx Arms Podcast

With the Texas rifle season kicking off, Mike sits down for a solo episode to cover the critical last-minute rifle prep and field gear that can make or break your hunt. Before diving into the technical mechanics of the rifle, Mike shares a massive personal milestone—closing in on 100 pounds of weight loss—and gives an update on his hybrid training for the 2027 Austin Marathon, alongside the upcomi...

In this episode of Red, White & Moose , Mike sits down with UK shooter Joe Pask (@precisionrifle_joe) right on the heels of a historic run. Joe recently became the first international competitor ever to stand on the Open division podium at the IPRF World Championship—finishing 2nd overall—before flying home and immediately winning both the PRS UK Finale and the PRS UK Series title. Mike and Jo...

After a chaotic stretch of back-to-back Ultimate Hunting Experience events and Worlds, Mike is back on the mic with Taylor Crabtree (@possum_puncher) to recap the first leg of the Texas Two-Step PRSuit match at Freestone Shooting Complex. Coming off a 4th place finish in Open (6th overall) running a 6 PRC, Mike and Taylor pull back the curtain on what the new PRSuit series actually looks like on t...

In this episode of Red, White & Moose , we’re recording on-site at the latest Ultimate Hunting Experience event to sit down with one of our biggest supporters: Silencer Co. We dive into the nearly 20-year history of the company and their ongoing mission to normalize suppressors for everyday hunters and shooters. It’s about more than just metal and machines; it’s about the passionate people beh...

In this episode of the Red, White & Moose podcast, we’re out on the range at the Ultimate Hunting Experience catching up with Branch from Korbin’s Archery. We break down what makes UHE events the perfect, low-pressure environment to test your gear, whether you're prepping for a backcountry elk hunt or just want to cross-train by picking up a new discipline. Branch dives deep into the techn...

This week on the Red, White, and Moose podcast, we are fueled by caffeine and diving headfirst into the peak of the precision rifle season. With standard PRS in full swing and the PRSuit hunter-style matches officially kicking off, a lot of shooters are trying to figure out how to bridge the gap between the two formats. We break down the massive mindset shift required to bounce between the highly...

We’ve all been there—you buy that new piece of gear, drag it into the field, and instantly realize it’s holding you back. Whether you're carrying a 20-pound benchrest anchor up a mountain or fighting the violent recoil of an ultralight toothpick, bad gear choices cost you impacts and cost you animals. This week, we are stripping down the modern precision rifle piece by piece to build the ultim...

In this July episode of Red, White, & Moose, Mike dives into the critical prep work you should be doing right now to guarantee success when rifle season hits. Moving past the outdated "shoot once a year from a bench" mentality, Mike breaks down how simulated hunting events like the Ultimate Hunting Experience (UHE) and the new PRS PRSuit offer the absolute best proving grounds to tes...

In this departure from standard gear and shooting talk, Mike opens up about a lifelong, deeply personal battle: his weight. Peaking at well over 300 pounds, the former lineman and powerlifter realized his relentless dedication to building his business had completely sidelined his physical health. Down 90 pounds, Mike gets vulnerable about the mental hurdles of long-term weight loss. He discusses t...

Welcome back to another episode of Red, White, and Moose! This week, we kick things off with a major update for the Ultimate Hunting Experience—the rest of the year's schedule is officially live! We highlight the upcoming events in Rose (OK), Preston (ID), and Brownfield (TX). Spots are limited, so head over to theultimatehuntingexperience.com to lock in your expedition before they sell out. T...

In this episode of Red, White, and Moose , we are breaking down an absolute rollercoaster of a weekend at the PRS Punisher Positional. From battling heavy, switchy tailwinds and 94-degree heat on Day 1 to surviving a gnarly Texas thunderstorm in a fifth-wheel, the elements were out in full force. I walk through the highs of climbing into the top 10 early on, the brutal reality of dropping down to...

Mike is back on the mic and back on the firing line. After a wild year of building Phalanx Arms, getting the Ultimate Hunting Experience (UHE) off the ground, and just surviving the chaos of entrepreneurship, Mike finally got back to his roots at the Thunder Beast King of Coal Canyon PRS match. In this episode, Mike breaks down the mental friction of returning to competition after a hiatus and how...

In this episode of Red, White, and Moose, we sit down with Korbin Williams, the owner of Korbin's Archery. Korbin shares his incredible journey from working full-time as a school psychologist to building bowstrings in his garage until 3 AM, and ultimately expanding into a premier multi-location archery business across Texas. We dive into the psychology of business, the importance of surroundin...

The Ultimate Hunting Experience Has Arrived In this episode of Red, White and Moose , Mike is running on pure adrenaline and zero sleep after successfully wrapping up the inaugural Ultimate Hunting Experience (UHE) at Gravestone in Lipan, Texas. If you've been wondering what UHE is all about, this episode paints the full picture: a low-stress, high-fun environment where hunters and families ca...

This week, Mike is joined by archery guru, engineer, and total super-nerd, Ryan Garner (@rgarner92). If you’ve ever wanted to know how the precision and tinkering of long-range rifle shooting translates directly into archery, this is the episode for you. Ryan drops an absolute masterclass on bow tuning, explaining why he prefers a 35-inch axle-to-axle setup, the mechanics of D-loop tuning for a st...

In this episode of Red, White and Moose, the focus shifts to managing the absolute madness of preparation and precision. With the Ultimate Hunting Experience at Gravestone just days away, we dive into the behind-the-scenes logistics of processing an avalanche of Rinehart targets and sponsor gear. The workbench is heavy with new arrivals from SilencerCo, leading into a detailed breakdown of suppres...

In this episode of Red, White and Moose, Mike dives into a massive recap of the highly anticipated Dust Devil Duel NRL Hunter match. Before getting into the match breakdown, he shares some exciting updates from the shop, new gear testing, and what to expect from the very first Ultimate Hunting Experience event. Episode Highlights: Archery & Optics: Mike discusses testing out the new Kahles K54...

The Ultimate Hunting Experience is officially live. After a year of working behind the scenes, Mike sits down with Dan from Raven Rifles to announce a massive new movement in the hunting and shooting industry. Co-founded alongside Evan Dextrase, Evan Hafer (Black Rifle Coffee), and the crew at Alpha Munitions, The Ultimate Hunting Experience (UHE) was built to fill a massive gap for the everyday h...

Welcome back to Red, White and Moose! This week, Mike is joined by one of the sharpest minds—and best shooters—in the precision rifle game: Tobias Lindgren of Botnia Solutions. Tobias is representing Sweden in the upcoming IPRF World Championship and is the mastermind behind some of the most effective and intelligently designed muzzle brakes on the planet. If you’ve ever debated running a brake ve...

Welcome back to Red, White and Moose! In this episode, Mike breaks down his recent run at the NRL Hunter Cactus Classic, put on by Clayton Smith at the incredible 26,000-acre Hawks Double Mountain Ranch in Rotan, Texas. Coming off knee surgery just six weeks prior, Mike decided to have some fun and test himself by running his heavy-hitting .300 Norma. He gives an honest, unfiltered after-action re...

In this episode of Red, White & Moose , the focus is on a deep dive into hunting cartridge selection, challenging the traditional mindset that bigger is always better. The core argument advocates for prioritizing speed over bullet mass for most hunting scenarios (particularly whitetail-sized game). By stepping down in bullet diameter and pushing velocities to 3,000+ FPS (using cartridges like...

In this episode, we are taking a massive deep dive into preparing for an NRL match from start to finish. If you want to stop bleeding points on the clock and start dominating stages, this one is for you. We break down everything from the gear you actually need (and what you don't) to the advanced strategies that separate the top tier from the middle of the pack. What we cover: The Gear Rundown...

This episode pulls back the curtain on what it takes to run a precision rifle match, covering target math, stage setup, terrain challenges, and tips for success. Hosted by Mike Burdis, it offers valuable insights for shooters and match organizers alike.

In this episode of Red, White & Moose, Mike Burdis checks in after attending the Dallas Safari Club (DSC) in Atlanta. He showcases several high-end gear acquisitions, including a collaboration knife between Grayboe and Half Face Blades, a Montana Knife Company Speed Goat 2.0, and innovative Tulu Broadheads capable of impressive 100-yard groups. The tone shifts as Mike details a serious medical...

In this episode of Red, White and Moose, Mike Burdis shares exciting updates about upcoming hunting adventures and asking the listeners for inputs on cartridge and broadhead selections. He discusses plans for various hunts, including Axis buck and whitetail hunts, predator hunts, and seeks input from listeners on gear choices, cartridges, and broadheads. The conversation emphasizes the importance...