Chris Way

The Straight DOPE

Sports EN ↓ 175 episodes

Discussing practical marksmanship, riflekraft, hunting and precision rifle with an emphasis on improving skill and knowledge.

Author

Chris Way

Category

Sports

Latest episode

Feb 3, 2026

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Episodes

Longform: Chad Heckler and Morgun King: Shot therapy/PR'Splainin/Debateathingy 10.06.2022

Im psyched to launch a style that I think will catch on with two shooters discussing a single question back to back, stage style, timed, and focused. We touch the surface of a bunch of topics and open the door for some awesome content. I think this is one youre going to listen to more than once if you want to hear it straight from the best of the best on training and performance. No particular seq...

Dealing with unknowns at Steel Safari and beyond 08.06.2022

Rifleman skills are synonymous with taking known skillsets into the unknown. Steel safari is a great proving ground for your skillsets and there is ALWAYS learning there. like it or not.

factory ammo and a "what if"; listener questions 30.05.2022

Answering a few questions about what I expect from factory ammo as a training tool. Also what would I do if I didnt have a chronograph.

47: Isolate or stagnate.. its your choice. 28.05.2022

More and more it becomes apparent that training skills in isolation develops them more effectively before layering them back into the wholistic skillset. So, here's how I think about it try it or dont..

A (longform) conversation with Morgun King 23.05.2022

Morgun King is the best bolt gunner in the country, so I figured it would be worth posting a talk with him and hear his thoughts on the stuff we like hearing about. What I think is valuable for listeners to keep in mind during this conversation is that Morgun can apply his skill sets in any state, any range, any set of conditions within the Precision rifle world and usually trophy if not flat out...

45 Working Stability. 19.05.2022

Stability leads to repeatable accuracy and precision How much do you play with different methods of gaining stability? Discussion in this episode focuses on slings, bags, and force as they relate to gaining stability and the ability to shoot accurately and precisely. To support the podcast subscribe to Riflekraft.com

44 tripod talk 16.05.2022

Listeners asked about tripods, so here are my thoughts. Support the podcast with a subscription at riflekraft.com! Vote with your wallet.

Wind: Mild / Medium / (American spicy) / Hot / Thai Hot 14.05.2022

more wind discussion make visual indicator references!

42 talking about how to use the riflekraft website 12.05.2022

It dawned on me that some folks just didnt know how to use the website, so I discuss some fundamental aspects of the site for optimal use and direction. The more you know.. riflekraft.com

41 Random listener Questions: Ticks, Fitnesss, Sniper Adventure Challenge 11.05.2022

random subscriber questions. wanna get me talking? subscribe and ask!

Field Fixes 09.05.2022

talking about some items you might consider adding to your pack to keep the day going if you run into some common issues.

Episode 39 ar15 at long range and a field expedient way to fix a slipped turret. 08.05.2022

talking about using my ar at a long range comp and fixing a scope turret issue I ran into while at the match.

38 Conversation around ethical hunting distance baseline 05.05.2022

starting a discussion on components of ethical hunting based on shooter data

Episode 37 RO observations 2: transitions, teams, environment, gaming, and thoughts 04.05.2022

more thoughts on the RO side of events

Episode 36 Hunter Observations 1: Equipment, tech, target acquisition 03.05.2022

observations as an RO

episode 35 RifleKraft Unconventional Shooting Assessment 28.04.2022

Want to gain valuable quantified data on your skills? this is your event riflekraft.com

Diversity wins 26.04.2022

Be diverse. Record strengths and weaknesses. Never stop to creatively test your skills against different styles and types of shooting if you want to continue to grow.

why riflekraft is different and will probably change your shooting for the better 25.04.2022

visit riflekraft.com

episode 32: 100% 19.04.2022

you already give your day 100% how is it invested?

Episode 31: sightpicture and cognitive load 17.04.2022

Sight picture is a big deal; Its more than just the target and reticle. What are you getting from your sight picture?

episode 30: mental mistakes and ideas for training and improvement 13.04.2022

some thoughts about owning and dealing with mental mistakes as a train opportunity

Episode 29: national match takeaways. 12.04.2022

good bad growth

Episode 28: follow through starts now 07.04.2022

Fundamentals week.. Discussing the last fundamental on most lists up front because it often starts up front. Go to Riflekraft.com share etc

Episode 27 Breath 05.04.2022

Fundamentals week.. talking about breath and more go visit Riflekraft.com

Episode 26: bubbles, tolerances, and using what you already have. 04.04.2022

I think its easy to point out issues with stuff because everything has issues. The real trick is figuring out the issues it has and then how to use it effectively anyway! collect data, understand tolerances, adjust your ability and expectations and accomplish your goals anyway.. without buying something fancier. thats the way!

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