The Everyday Sniper

The Everyday Sniper Episode 89 Mike and Frank Catch Up  Mike and Frank are back together talking precision rifle. We recap with Mike, find out what he was up too.  In this episode we discuss:  NRL Match in Craig Colorado  Match Train Ups  Classes with MHSA  Fundamental Eval  Random Match Thoughts  We hit on a host of topics surrounding this recent match Mike attended while I was away in Alaska.  T...

The Everyday Sniper Episode 88 Post MHSA Class Welcome to the Everyday Sniper, in this episode we have to honor a fall friend, Todd Siegmund passed away this weekend. Todd is the Brother of Scott the VP of Accuracy International NA. Todd has been super active in the gun community for a very long time and he will be missed by many.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.  Trigger control an...

The Everyday Sniper Episode 87 Pre MHSA Training Class  Getting ready to host the August MHSA Training Class.  I hit on a few topics:  PRS Clarification  Prime Ammo Discounts  Training vs Competition  My Competition Schedule  Thanks for all the feedback on the last few episodes, this topic is far from over. Everyone want to discuss the passion vs payout episode.  We'll leave that for a later date....

The Everyday Sniper Episode 86 Passion vs Payout  So I have been getting a lot of feedback regarding the PRS talk in the Gunwerks episode. So I wanted to address it as best I could. I have been getting a lot of calls on the subject of the PRS and my take on the ROI etc. So without wanting to go down the rabbit hole, I venture anyway and hopefully put this to bed. I really have no interest in discu...

The Everyday Sniper Episode 85 Michael Victor Interview Welcome to the Everyday Sniper, in this episode I sit down with Micheal Victor of Victor Company makers of the Titan 10/22 stock and AICS Viper Skins. Mike and I talk a variety of topics,  Victor Company  NRL22 Matches  AI Rifles  Competition  Tyler Hughes MOA Training  A bit of Camera Stuff  Thanks to Michael for stopping by and giving me an...

The Everyday Sniper Episode 84 Gunwerks After Action  Back from Cody WY and the Gunwerks Monster Steel Challenge.  Talking about the time there, I may have to do a part two in order to fit all this in.  But I talk about my stages, my time at the match, good points and bad points. Mentoring PRS Stages  Field Stages,  Tikka LH GT Barrel  130gr Prime Ammo Jon Pynch Winner  Team Gunwerks Training and...

The Everyday Sniper Episode 83 Gunwerks Blown Primers I am here in Cody, WY, getting ready for the registration and sight in day at the Gunwerks PRS match.  I managed to dope and check everything usng the Tikka Tac A1. Everything went like clockwork with the 130gr Prime ammo, but switching to the hot and heavy handload it immediately blew a primer and broke the bolt.  Lucky I was able to swap bolt...

The Everyday Sniper Episode 82 Gunwerks Pre Match  Just getting ready to leave for the Cody Wy Gunwerks Match and ran into an issue with my Tikka Tac A1 in the heat. Popped 2 primers killed my ejector, had to run to MHSA to fix it.  Logan took care of me, and got me back up and running.   Because my range session was cut short, I am consider going 100% to my Prime Ammo load. Though I mix in some 1...

The Everyday Sniper Episode 81 Back from Alaska Hey Everyday Sniper fans, I am back from Alaska and wanted to give you an update on some of the things going on in my head.  Bit a stream of consciousness discussion with some worthy topics.   Air Travel  Barrel Heat  Spotters  Trolls  Hunting Scopes and Rifles  Gonna go and get ready for the Gunwerks match in Cody WY at the end of the week, so I giv...

The Everyday Sniper Episode 80 Alaska After Action with Marc and Frank  Marc Taylor and I have finished up this block of classes and go over a few of the highlights for you. The fundamentals of marksmanship, the difference between teaching guys with hunting rifle vs tactical rifles.  We see a lot of variety in students and that in my opinion makes us better instructors.  Thanks for listening, than...

The Everyday Sniper Episode 79 Alaska, Marc & James  Quick podcast update from AK, talking with Marc Taylor and James Drayton here at the Sheep Creek Lodge. We update you on the escapades here in Alaska what we are doing. Thanks for listening and sharing and stay tuned for more   

The Everyday Sniper Episode 78 Alaska PR 1 Hey Everyone listening to the Everyday Sniper. Up here in Talkeenta Alaska at the Sheep Creek Lodge with my former platoon SGT Marc Taylor.  We teach a series of precision rifle classes for a great group of new and returning precision rifle shooters. We focus on the fundamentals and making marksmansip vs gaming. I get it, context matters, but man nothing...

The Everyday Sniper Episode 77 Team Accuracy International  Special Everyday Sniper Podcast with Dave Walls the Inventor of the Accuracy International Rifle and his .50 Cal Team compromised of Dave, Ady Newberry, and Darrell Evans. They breakdown the ins and outs of traveling and competing in as .50 Competition.  Thanks for listening and Sharing and Please Enjoy     

The Everyday Sniper Episode 76 King of 2 Mile Talk  Congrats to Robert Brantley for winning the King of 2 Mile and to the 3 shooters inlcuding Robert who actually hit 2 Miles. Paul and Duncan of Team AB and JJ Rock Co  Give you a couple of my takeaways from the Ko2M competition  We talk equipment, marksmanship, etc  Thanks for listening and sharing the Everyday Sniper Podcast 

The Everyday Sniper Episode 75 Paul Philips Team AB Ko2M Here at the King of 2 Miles Competition in Raton New Mexico with Paul Philips of Team Applied Ballistics  Paul is an F Class Team Champion and Member of Applied Ballistics Shooting Team. He finished n 2nd at the Ko2M competition and is definitely a great interview for everyone  Thanks for listening thanks for sharing and thanks for supportin...

The Everyday Sniper Episode 74 Tactiholics Ko2M  Here at the King of 2 Miles competition in Raton New Mexico.  We talk with Steve and Dylan about the match their observations etc,  Enjoy, share, and thanks for listening  Little tiny mic issue in the first 2 minutes but it cleans up fast 

The Everyday Sniper Episode 73 Range Safety Range, Match, Safety.   Treat all weapos as if they are loaded Never point the muzzle at anything you are not willing to destroy and take full responsibility for.  Finger straight and out of the trigger guard until the sights are on target  Be sure of your target and backstop, you own the bullet until it comes to a complete rest  Use the bolt as your vis...

The Everyday Sniper Episode 72 Scope Calibration  In this episode we talk about scope calibration as a primary step to setting up your ballistic calculator.  One of the first things mentioned in the Kestrel Presentation was scope calibration.  It's important to tell the software how your scope actually tracks so it can correct any errors you might encounter.  It's quite common for a scope to be of...

The Everyday Sniper Episode 71 Kestrel Lesson  In this episode of the Everyday Sniper, we do another interactive lesson this time with the Kestrel. We follow along with the Kestrel Powerpoint to help guys better understand the set up and use of the Kestrel.  We are there to help you CRUSH it. CRUSH - Stop by Kestrel to take part in the Crush Challenge  Capture  Range Update Spin Hit  Thanks for li...

The Everyday Sniper Episode 70 Mike and Frank Talk Wind  Hey Mike and Frank are back together doing an indepth wind episode. Little catch up, little hey where you been, then on to our observations of wind calls  How do you determine your first round wind call ?  Let us know the answer either on Sniper's Hide or Facebook, you can also use the Podbean App to comment  Thanks for listening, thanks for...

The Everyday Sniper Episode 69 Random Musings  In front of the computer getting caught up, I thought I was just do an off the cuff cast.  Answering some questions, getting interrupted, you know the deal when you are working  But me and Mr Fuzz are here and wanted to talk Thanks for listening and sharing and please stop by SH  Cheers 

The Everyday Sniper Episode 68 Home from Alaska  Frank is home from Alaska is gives a brief wrap up of the trip in terms of lessons learned from a marksmanship standpoint. Talking about the shooter here and setting up their equipment to them.  How we adjust and tailor the training to the individua in order to make them a better marksman.  I want to thank everyone in Alaska for a great trip, the St...

The Everyday Sniper Episode 67 Marc Taylor AKPRC Part 2  Welcome to the Everyday Sniper this is Frank with Sniper's Hide sitting with Marc Taylor of Wiggy's Alaska and Alaska Precision Rifle Course.  In this episode we breakdown the weekend classes.  Alaska provides a unique opportunity to see a diferent class of shooters vs the Lower 48.  The mix of hunting and precision is a great way to fine tu...

The Everyday Sniper Episode 66 Marc Taylor AKPRC Frank here the Everyday Sniper is Talkeetna AK for the Alaska Precision Rifle Course.  I am with. my co-Instructor Marc Taylor who was my Platoon SGT in the USMC.  We'll drop some more AK Gold during the week as I am up here for another full week. Thanks for listening thanks for sharing, enjoy  Thanks to Marc 

The Everyday Sniper Episode 65 SHTC Part 2  Welcome to the Everyday Sniper, here is Part 2 of our SHTC Debrief. In this episode I focus on the Vectronix, the Sig Optics, the stages I shot and enjoyed and some of the lessons learned.  Be sure to stop by Sniper's Hide to check out some more detailed discussions on various topics mentioned in the podcast  Mike is over at MHSA so be sure to give him a...