The High Power Hangout

We're all the way up to Episode 27, and it's packed full of loads, results, bugs, and random thoughts. We'll dip into a Load Lounge  (07:45) to talk about seating depths, hit a lengthy Results Rundown  (16:58) which is where the meat and potatoes lies for our problems and possible solutions to magazine feeding issues as well as delayed ignitions, and introduce a new random segment call...

Welcome back to the High Power Hangout! Episode 26 is jam packed with lots of little goodies including a hybrid Results Rundown from two recent matches and a Technique Talk (08:22) for some match rifle / service rifle carryover, a stop by the Load Lounge (30:57) to talk about prepping Starline brass for high power use, a new segment called The High Power Hangout Myth Busters Lab (43:48) to debunk...

Short episode alert! Welcome back for a brief check-in for Episode 25. On today’s agenda is a trip to the Load Lounge (02:03) to chat about some preparation being done for the Match Rifle game, a quick Word From our Sponsors (18:18) if you’re interested in keeping your BC’s high, and a Shooter Shoutout (19:29) for our new friend out west doing some great things for the junior program. Enjoy the sh...

We're back with Episode 24 where you'll hear the phrases 'lord knows,' 'in no particular order,' and 'moving on' in abundance. Today's episode will cover the 2023 Camp Perry Experience (03:45), a long-winded Technique Talk (20:00), a quick word from our friends at Rappy Products with a Word From our Sponsors (42:37), and an Equipment Engagement for some great fo...

Well we've reached the 23rd episode and crossed the one year mark. Time to get in some last minute thoughts before heading out to Camp Perry for the 2023 CMP Cup Championship and National Trophy week. Today's thoughts include a roasty Results Rundown (07:41) , a quick fashion check in a Technique Talk (14:10), and a brief Mental Machine (22:56) to discuss an idea that may help when you&#39...

Wow it's been a while, but welcome back! Today's a little long winded, and you've been warned. We'll dive right into a Results Rundown (04:26) and cover some interesting experimentation that I've been pondering with a short physics...lesson?, talk about a neat little device called a Whoop that's been providing some great biometric feedback during this year's competition...

(Apologies about previous audio issues - they've been resolved!) Well we're finally into our twenties. Crack a cold one and enjoy this adult episode, and please excuse my head cold, monotony, and foul language. Today we'll dive into a Results Rundown (03:54), talk trickle in the Equipment Engagement (08:51), finally get back to another Mental Machine (18:02), and revisit a familiar ran...

Well, thankfully it's still early in the season and goofy things happening in matches isn't as frustrating as it is when we approach the National Championships. Today's episode features an early season pump up, some issues that have been popping up in the Results Rundown (2:55), a Equipment Engagement (13:25) to talk about a few cleaning products that I've been trying, and a Range...

The High Power season has officially kicked off (if you live where it snows)! I'm excited about this episode because it contains some early season rookie mistakes, the recent match results in the Results Rundown (03:30), an Equipment Engagement (05:42) talking about a new set of dies from Whidden Gunworks, an error-fixing session on headspace and die settings in the Load Lounge (11:02), and a...

We did it! (Sort of) We found a 1,000 yard target out there and lived to tell the tale. In todays episode, well jump into a Results Rundown (01:41) and talk about what it's really like to be the rookie of the sport in trying conditions, talk 'slings in the Equipment Engagement (16:37), and hear a quick, environmentally friendly message from our sponsors (20:40). Thanks for all your support...

We're finally getting the ball rolling in 2023 with the second episode. Today we'll look at some upcoming long-range match planning (01:18) , discuss some tweaks and changes for both .308 and .223 in the Load Lounge (08:17), and heat things up a bit in the Equipment Engagement (12:53). Thanks for stopping in!

Did we just skip ahead four months without a single episode? We sure did. In today's short episode, I'll explain why, as well as dip into a few items on the horizon that I'm excited about. We'll hop into the Load Lounge (03:57) to tackle some unknowns and a quick Equipment Engagement (06:51) to talk about an adjustment made to my service rifle platform. Thanks for stopping in! We're looking forwar...

In today's quick episode, we'll cover some match results and talk about a funny situation in rapid sit in the Results Rundown (04:00), talk about how the words you say can directly change your performance in the Mental Machine (08:14), and give a Range Shoutout to the Milan Rifle Club, in Milan, Illinois.  As always, thanks for listening!

In Episode 14, we'll cover a few not-so-great results in the Results Rundown (01:08), contending with the big dogs in the Mental Machine (10:14), how to effectively build a sitting position for us "criss-cross-apple-saucers" in the Technique Talk (17:58), and finish out by talking about why I'm willing to look like a range dork in my red floppy hat in a quick Equipment Engagement (29:00). Thanks f...

Thanks for stopping in for Episode 13! Today we'll cover some quick match results in the Results Rundown (03:10), discuss hydration and nutrition in an information-packed Technique Talk (04:50), finally jump back in to the Load Lounge for some overall-reloading topics (20:20), and get a quick word in from our (completely made up) sponsors, Raymond Porter's Double Ought Buck Stuff (29:35). Enjoy th...

In today's episode, we'll go over some across the course and mid-range match results in the Results Rundown (00:50), talk about breath control and breathing techniques in a quick Technique Talk (05:02), and finish up with some discussion about the AutoTrickler V3 and how I sacrifice a little bit of time to get outstanding powder charge consistency in the Equipment Engagement (17:13). Thanks for li...

On episode 11, we'll take a few minutes to talk about my back-breaking technique for offhand in the Technique Talk (00:55), jump up to the Mental Machine (06:25) to discuss what you could be doing before your relay is called to the line, and finish up with a quick Range Shoutout (14:34) to one of my favorite places to spend the afternoon. Thanks for listening!

Back to our regular scheduled programming. Today, we'll dive into some Technique Talk (01:20) about slingin' it correctly, how to stop those annoyingly distracting conversations behind you during your string in the Mental Machine (07:54), compare a few deflectors in the Equipment Engagement (16:04), and give a shout out to a thoughtful letter that came my direction (19:44). Thanks for listening!

For the last episode about Camp Perry trophy week, we'll do a quick rundown of the disaster that was the Hearst Doubles, and what it was like to be a part of the "in-competition" team at the 2022 CMP National Trophy Rifle Team Competition. 

On Episode 8, we'll do a quick recap of the past two days at Camp Perry, OH which consisted of the President's 100 match, and the National Trophy Individual match. One of these went better than the other..... Thanks for stopping by!

Here's a quick, unscripted review of the week at the CMP Cup Championship at Camp Perry, Ohio. It was a great time with some challenging conditions. I share some quick thoughts about the matches, the results throughout the week, and what was going on in my mind through the last day's competition to finally come out on top. 

Welcome back to the last episode before Camp Perry, 2022! Today's buzz is all about the hybrid mix of the Results Rundown and Load Lounge (01:47), preloading the trigger in the Technique Talk (07:50), and a Range Shoutout (14:08) to highlight my home away from home. Thanks for listening! 

Welcome to Episode 5! Today we'll discuss some match results while simultaneously load testing in the Load Lounge (00:43), talk about inappropriate music during offhand in the Mental Machine (04:26), take a few minutes talking about trimmers in the Equipment Engagement (09:49), and finish out with a Range Shoutout for the great people in eastern Nebraska (15:33). Thanks for listening!

In Episode 4, we'll chat about some recent match results in the Results Rundown (00:56), get into a quick talk about load testing and seating depths in the Load Lounge (07:56), how to avoid the first stage jitters on match day in the Mental Machine (11:11), and wrap it up in a...well...not so great Equipment Engagement (20:32) with the Monard Ultimate HP Shooting Jacket. 

Thanks for joining us for Episode 3! Today we'll cover some match results in the Results Rundown (01:09), discuss techniques in offhand and sitting in the Technique Talk (03:23), make a trip into the Load Lounge (05:00), talk about some great competition in Van Meter, IA (10:05), and finally review the White Oak Distinguished Rifleman Service Rifle Scope out the Equipment Engagement (14:00).