Mythology of Marksmanship

Jake Graves, owner of Gravestone in Lipan, TX and I talk about his range and its growth into one of the premier ranges in the United States. We talk about all of the events coming up including the upcoming PRS match and the IPRF world championship match.

Austin Buschman comes on to talk about his experience at this year's PRS Finale. We talk about different competitors and how they finished. We talk about changes in the PRS. We talk a bunch about our opinions on what we would do differently if we were in charge... but we are not. This is a long one, so get comfortable.

We ramble on about California and the Central Region Finale and plenty of other topics. Basically we recap the matches, the season, and much more.

Sam Singleton, joins me for the return to podcasting. We talk about his entry in to the world of shooting Precision Rifle Series matches. We talk about recent matches we have been to and how it has been going. We talk gear, recoil management, mindset, getting into the sport, and more.

The PRS is growing daily and if you follow them on social media you have probably noticed the new international additions to the PRS. One of the faces behind the new additions is, Runar Jonsson. Runar is from Norway and a great ambassador to the sport, this is evident by his hard work to grow the PRS in Europe and across the world. Ken Wheeler along with Runar Johnson have big plans for the future...

Chris and I discuss the world championships and then finally get to some strategy. Sorry the last few minutes got cut off, but I wanted to get this one out there anyway.

Austin and I talk about what makes him so good at this game and discuss strategies to run different stages. We get into what makes Oklahoma so special in the development of top level shooters. We talk practice routines, combating burn-out, trooplines, and more. Hope you enjoy it!

Chad Heckler and I discuss our recent experiences shooting the Koenig-Ruger Precision Rifle Challenge in Cameo, CO. We talk about what made the match difficult for each of us individually and discuss possible solutions. We talk mental mistakes, organization, mindset and more. For those of you who don't know, Chad is the co-host of the Miles to Matches podcast and a great human. If you haven&#3...

Brady and I talk about our struggles on day one and what we think makes these matches hard. NRL Hunter matches offer a completely different set of challenges that are super fun to handle when you are used to shooting standard PRS matches, but they can be discouraging if you not familiar with their format. We chat about that and how things went.

I get a bunch of questions on how to handle a lot of wind and I think target card is a step in the right direction.

I am not sure what happened to the last episode's audio, but Brian and I will redo it and get it back up.

This is a follow up to the last episode with Brady Allinson. I have Brian on to talk about some recent matches and our practice sessions that have shed some light on the psychology of making a good shot and separating the shot process from the mechanics of a stage. 

Brady and I talk about what I consider to be one of the hardest fundamentals to put into practice. It is a discussion that I feel has not been given enough face time in the precision rifle community and one that I hope to draw some attention to. In this episode we dive into what makes it difficult, why I think it can never be mastered and is therefore inherently perishable, and we discuss some of...

This episode Brady and I give our experiences on flying with guns. Hopefully this helps on your next flight to a match.

Ben Gossett has been one of the best shooters in the PRS for the last several years and in December he won the 2022 AG Cup in phenomenal fashion. When the largest purse in our sport, $30,000 dollars, was on the line he not only won, but he didn't miss a shot the entire day. It was a pretty epic feat that will live on in infamy for many years as one of the most clutch moments in our sport.

BJ DeGroot, the owner of Strike Without Warning, and I discuss his recent move to the states. We talk about what he has seen in the similarities and differences in the precision rifle sport in the US vs Australia. We also resurrect the give away that was supposed to take place last fall and are going to try and make good on our promise to get a brake into the hands of a listener.

On this episode I talk with Brian Neace and Seth Howard, the match directors of the Snake River Standoff PRS Match that is set to take place March 4th and 5th. They each have a unique perspective to stage design that together has generated some of the best courses of fire I have ever shot. We take some time to dive into their approach to designing a stage and engineering a well rounded match. 

Second of a two part series, where Austin Buschman and I talk about how he approaches the game. He has a lot of great insides and techniques. I hope y'all get a lot out of these episodes. 

First of a two part series where Austin Buschman and I discuss how he plays the game and what makes him so good. 

On this episode I talk with Tate Streater, owner of Impact Precision and cofounder of JTAC Precision. He is one of the best shooters and PRS shooting instructors in the world. We take some time to unpack how he goes about shooting a troop line and the skills it takes to be successful at it. We talk about brackets, making corrections, reading plates, etc... You may need a notepad for this episode,...

Paul and I BS about a few different subjects. Hope you enjoy the episode. Sorry about the delay, life has been crazy the last few weeks.

Brady and I discuss various topics and hit a couple good topics that I think y'all will be interested in. Zero issues and shifts will drive a guy crazy if you don't know what things can and do effect it. I see a lot of guys changing their zero when their gun may actually be zeroed, but other things are making it appear to be off. We talk about things that we watch for and when we will or won't cha...

Paul and I discuss our process for preparing for wind before a match and the differences in wind at different locations. Then we get into the science of accuracy and load development.

This episode I talk about a topic that has been on my mind for quite a while; unconscious competence and processing capacity. This is a pretty cerebral topic, but I feel like it is one that explains a lot of issues shooters have and sheds light on where we should focus our efforts in practice in order to improve.  Thanks for listening!

Brady Allinson and I talk about what the main stressor categories are. We also add one, that is usually not talked about by shooters and match directors, to the list: target acquisition. Target acquisition, in my opinion is one of the most overlooked skills to develop in this game. I believe increasing your efficiency in finding targets is one of the only ways you can see immediate results in your...