Miles to Matches

Barrels are a core element of every precision rifle. Chad and Francis walk through everything barrels, from break in to cleaning to precision to selecting the right barrel to balance. All of these small aspects lead to a better system that will put you on target. When should you consider a barrel "shot out"? Do you know your barrel and what is your process to learn it's tendencies? Take a listen t...

This topic is straight forward: are you shooting small enough groups to be competitive? And what is the acceptable standard to compete at various levels? What causes your groups to be larger/smaller and what can you do to improve size and consistency?

"Destroy" is a very visceral word, generally negative ...but the internal meaning of words can be different from person to person, changing the context and personal meaning. Chad and Francis cover the idea of finding flow state: attitude, triggers, detractors, and motivators. Some days the rifle is a natural extension of the shooter and others it feels clumsy and unnatural, begging the question: h...

This episode, Francis and Chad debate, discuss, and decide whether "Super Squads" exist. Is there a benefit to getting into that squad of all Pro shooters? Should it be random? What about sponsor slots? The hosts dive into the deep end of the real truths behind squadding, shared wind calls, super squads and more. Do the pro's play " squadding leapfrog" on Practiscore to gain an advantage or to sho...

This episode is special as Chad and Francis catch up with Andy Slade: teammate, instructor, competitor, and seriously amazing dude with an awesome message. There are some INCREDIBLE discussions on everything from flow state, checklists, caliber selection, balance in training and so much more! Rifleman's Path is is not just a fancy name to be catchy, but a lifestyle that helps drive success through...

2023 K&M Kahles PRC is in the books. Chad and Francis recap their experiences and learning moments from the "Augusta National" of our sport. From match shooting to filming with Team MDT, this episode highlights how analyzing your smallest errors can make a HUGE difference in placement. Simple take away: always assume there is another stage to shoot even after your last round is fired. A perfect pl...

Chad and Francis catch up between matches and discuss shooting in the East vs the West. This detailed episode covers the nitty-gritty on some less obvious equipment and strategy changes between square ranges and western open ranges. Taking a trip across country? Listen to this episode to be a bit better prepared for you next match or even hunt!

This episode Chad and Francis work out the backbone of being successful despite setbacks. No one - literally - can claim 100% success in all things at all times under all conditions. In fact, it is more likely that the progress toward your goals is proportional to the number of "failures" you experience in pursuit of your goals. They candidly discuss the challenges that we all deal with...

This episode Chad and Francis catch up on a couple of cool topic: troubleshooting loads, spotting impacts, and recoil management. These all interplay with one another creating making it easier (or harder) to hit your point of aim. Generally speaking, load development has been fairly easy for us over the years, but occasionally, we find ourselves scratching our heads with new components or having t...

This episode covers an oddly difficult question to answer: What is a "Pro?" Is it your classification in the PRS? Your knowledge of shooting and ballistics? Your income related to your profession? These all have a distinct role in considering yourself a "pro" but the deeper question is whether you are focusing your efforts on areas that will help you get to your maximum potential as fast as possib...

This episode covers a major source of error behind the rifle: emotion. A mistake can lead to another mistake when emotion creeps into our mind. From pro golfers to pro shooters to daily internations, an emotional response can cause us to miss details, overestimate skill, inflate egos and generally hurt our ability to respond to most situations.

Chad and Francis chase planes, trains and automobiles to get to Cameo Shooting Complex in Colorado for the Koenig-Ruger PRS AG Cup match. Awesome scenery, big stages, and huge altitude created some unique challenges and fun learning on (and off) the clock: from acclimating to high altitude to *nearly* getting special service from the TSA, the duo cover their pre- and post-match experience in the R...

This episode Chad and Francis deep dive on "truing" you data. This is arguably one of the most important terms talked about daily newer shooters and veterans alike and for good reason! Aligning your solver to what you see down range can be very gratifying... and very frustrating! Because of the complexity of the variables around fire solutions, it is easy to induce an error that will not...

This episode, Chad and Francis catch up after shooting separate matches across the country. Chad going to the Snake River Idaho match and Francis going to the Clay's Cartridge Classic, they discuss some of the challenges and learning moments between the two events. Big winds, big weather and big smiles!

This episode, Chad and Francis pick up where they left off tackling questions posed from the listeners over the last few months and hammer them out. Some are easy questions and some take a bit of a deeper discussion. This is part two of the two part segment; listen in to see if we covered your question in this episode or the next!

This episode, Chad and Francis tackle the vast assortment of questions posed from the listeners over the last few months and hammer them out. Some are easy questions and some take a bit of a deeper discussion. This is part one of a two part segment; listen in to see if we covered your question in this episode or the next!

This episode, Francis and Chad hit on one of the most requested topics since the start of the podcast: analyzing your matches and areas for improvement.  Practice only helps if you practice items that actually need work and, more specifically, areas that are actually costing you points in matches.  Why focus on better precision and handloads if you are timing out?  Should you work o...

Chad and Francis chat about very common challenge: procrastination and choosing the right tasks. The "Big P" is a very dangerous habit that can lead to even bigger challenges that can seem unrelated. When you have items that COULD be done to get you ahead, tackle them now... You never know when life will throw you a wrench in your plans that could upend your "plan" to get ready for a match. Listen...

In this episode, your hosts Chad and Francis have a candid conversation on the last leg of a long drive home and it turns into something special. We all have the blessing of interacting with so many people from so many different walks of life on a daily basis. Some of them may be experts at something that we know nothing about, while others may have something more simple to teach us. if you are wi...

This episode, Chad and Francis kick off their season at the MDT FrostBite, with tough conditions and difficult terrain to spot corrections. Even the best of us will make mistakes and early season matches are typically where they can be made. Catch up with the hosts as they walk through what the learned and their plans to improve for the coming weeks.

This episode, Chad and Francis tackle a simple question posed by a listener with a not so simple answer: Is something really "wrong" if you get the result you are working towards?  On one hand, the correct result - hitting a target, reducing wobble, creating a habit - is what we ultimately need to arrive upon.  Yet, finding the result you want by a less than ideal methods can create bad...

In this episode, your host’s Chad and Francis talk to Jeff Guerry who tied in series points with the 2022 golden bullet winner Austin Buschman, only to end up in second place via the tie breaker at the finale. They talk about his amazing 2022 season and try to figure out how he was able to rocket to the top in such a short time. Enjoy the discussion, because we sure did!

In this episode, Francis and Chad connect with Michael Beemer, Match Director for 11 National PRS matches and the 2023 PRS Finale. The upcoming matches, including the Box Canyon Showdown and the Positional Punisher, are two incredible matches with unique styles. They cover the aspects that make their matches awesome for new and veteran shooters in PRS. The core of great match design combines menta...

In this episode, your host Chad and Francis discuss what could be considered by some as a rather emotional topic. Any organized sport has rules to create a level playing field across all competitors and venues. Does that mean that the rules should stay the same forever? When is the right time to update or append them? Who should get to decide? Addressing the tough scenarios that arise by using the...

Have you ever been distracted by weather conditions at a match? To some degree, we all have. In this episode, your hosts Chad and Francis talk about their thoughts on how gear and apparel can help create a competitive advantage if you are the one who is prepared and your opponents are not. Even the slightest amount of discomfort can be a distraction and take some of your focus away from the task a...