PRECISION RIFLE CHANNEL PODCAST

On today’s episode, Lou Smith joins to talk about modifications to reloading process, evolution of cartridges, score analysis, and more!

Colorado based competitor, Lou Smith was born into benchrest, and with an aerospace engineering background, has an eye for the details needed to make first round impacts on long range targets.

Learn more about Lou’s background, perspective from the engineer’s mindset, and more, on the PRC Podcast!

Index:

01:08 – Intro; Lou’s Background into the Sport

06:01 – Good ol’ Remington 700; getting the precision rifle bug

08:10 – Modifications to reloading process; Benchrest mentality in Reloading

11:08 – Evolution of Cartridges; contributions to accuracy in reloading

15:12 - To buy factory ammo, or to reload, that is the question

20:41 – Best prop to use in practicing positional?

23:18 – Score Analysis; Ideas and #SpoilerAlerts

38:48 – 2020 Match Plans

41:15 – Lou’s must-haves at a match

42:27 – The Avid Shooter

44:35 - Closing

Links –

The Avid Shooter – https://theavidshooter.com

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Release date:

14 January 2020

On today’s episode, Clay Blackketter joins to talk about Clay’s Cartridge Company, his precision rifle journey from last place to first place, his upcoming 2020 NRL match, and much more.

Clay is an Oklahoma based competitor, owns his own cartridge company, sits on NRL’s Board of Directors for 2020, is running the Clay Cartridge Company PRC at the end of March, and is one hell of a competitor.

Learn more about Clay’s background, getting to that top level, and more, on the PRC Podcast!

Index:

00:29 – Intro

01:04 – Clay’s Cartridge Company

05:30 – Background getting into the Sport and Experience competing; Last to First!

13:06 – Competitiveness; Journey getting to that Top Level

22:05 – Mentally overcoming a Defeat

23:41 – Stage Strategies; Watching others’ Strategies

25:34 – Topics of Conversations Traveling to Matches

28:28 – NRL Clay Cartridge Company PRC

33:57 – Choice of Gear

38:21 – Chocolate & Nuts (or no nuts)

40:51 – Clay’s must-haves at a match; Closing

Links –

Clay’s Cartridge Company - https://clayscartridgecompany.com/

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Release date:

7 January 2020

On today’s episode, NRL’s 2019 Champion Tate Streater joins to talk about the season, shares on his background, Impact Precision Shooting LLC, and much more.

Tate Streater is an Oklahoma based competitor, owns his own action/rifle business, sits on NRL’s Board of Directors 2019-2020, is slated to direct NRL’s Championship match for 2020, and all-around great guy.

Learn more about Tate’s background, Impact Precision Shooting LLC, perspective from a season Champion, NRL’s 2020 Season, and more, on the PRC Podcast!

Index:

01:14 – Tate’s involvement within precision rifle community

02:08 – Background

03:10 – That Champion mindset; the turning point in chasing the Title position

04:03 – Traveling and competing with buddies

05:40 – Finishing strong and knowing it will go his way at the Championship match

07:25 – Acquiring the confidence to produce at that Top Level

09:06 – Winning overall in team matches to Winning overall in an individual sport

10:20 – Running NRL’s 2020 Championship match; and hosting NRL matches

11:36 – 2020 Predictions in the running

13:23 – New talent coming up and dedication from all competitors

15:10 – Mental game in stiff competition

17:26 – Confidence in Gear and gear restrictions

23:50 – Practice and training; Quality Gear

31:42 – Tate’s plan for 2020

32:53 – Hunting and fishing game

34:33 – Sharing same passion with your family

40:07 – Tate’s must-have at a match; Closing

Links –

Impact Precision Shooting LLC - https://impactprecisionshooting.com

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Release date:

31 December 2019

On today’s episode, Josh Botha joins on the podcast from Canada and talks about Modular Driven Technologies (MDT) from an engineering standpoint, preparations and mental management going into the NRL Championship, and much more.

Josh Botha is a design engineer at MDT and is a wealth of knowledge in engineering development for competitions, he’s a competitive shooter, and all-around great guy.

Learn more about Josh’s background, MDT, and more, on the PRC Podcast!

Index:

00:35 – Josh’s involvement within precision rifle community

02:04 – Background

03:38 – Precision Rifle Journey; humble beginnings

10:50 – Development of 100% dedicated competition chassis

15:13 – Designing inlet variations

16:54 – New items; what’s to see at SHOT Show

19:18 – Practice and preparations for 2019 NRL Championship

23:25 – Traveling internationally for matches

28:09 – 2020 Season; Pro Team

32:00 – MDT front and JAE models

38:10 – Josh’s must-have at a match; Closing

Links –

MDT - https://mdttac.com/us_en/

Secrets of Mental Marksmanship - https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Mental-Marksmanship-Perfect-Shots/dp/1581607210

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Release date:

26 November 2019

On today’s episode, Marcus Olsson joins from Sweden and talks about Viking Rifle Series (VRS), a snapshot on how it looks compared to matches in the US, his match recommendations for competitors in the states, and much more.

Marcus Olsson is the Co-Founder of the precision rifle league, VRS, which currently consists of matches across Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark.

Learn more about Marcus’s background, the Viking Rifle Series, and more, on the PRC Podcast!

Index:

00:30 – Marcus’ relations to the precision rifle community

00:45 – Viking Rifle Series

04:34 – Recommendation for US competitors

07:01 – What is the popular gear used in the VRS?

08:55 – Acceptance and evolution of the sport

10:52 – Guardian Long Range match in Ireland

15:52 – Marcus’ going stateside in 2020

18:57 – Rifle laws and different licenses

22:19 – Future of the sport

24:49 – Environmental Factors, challenges

27:46 – Experience in the US

32:26 – Marcus’ background and experience in shooting

40:25 – American competitors in VRS

49:05 – VRS Season and preparations

54:47 – Marcus’ must-have at a match; Closing

Links –

Viking Rifle Series - https://www.vikingrifleseries.com/

Marcus Olsson YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRcGUu3Xc85qV1Qod2ZErw

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Release date:

19 November 2019

On today’s episode, NRL competitor Brett Barnes joins on this podcast to talk about practice and match preparations, confidence in equipment on how it’s running, who’s on top of their game, and much more.

Brett Barnes has been competing for 4 years, and within the NRL Season has made it to some podium finishes and remains a top contender within the sport of precision rifle.

Learn more about Brett’s background, his path to the Championship, and more, on the PRC Podcast!

Index:

01:20 – Brett Barnes’s background

06:00 – Rifle Build

06:52 – 6XC vs 6 Dasher

09:05 – Preparing for a national-level match

12:15 – Mental Preparation; How do you know you’re ready for the big match?

13:20 – Achilles heel

18:32 – NRL Championship in Texas

23:28 – Hunting Season

29:39 – Future of precision rifle competitions

30:52 – Those to look up to in this Sport

36:58 – Having a bad match; when something is off

41:14 – Closing

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Release date:

22 October 2019

On today’s episode, a group of unnamed individuals join in a round-table format to talk about the American Rifle Series (ARS). Who is ARS and what are they all about?

Hear more on their initiatives, it’s purpose, what they do within the precision rifle community, and more, on the PRC Podcast!

Index:

01:38 – What is ARS?

08:22 – Who is behind the ARS?

11:30 – American Rifle Series Pro Cup

18:32 – Seriousness of the sport; Badge of Honor

21:05 – It’s Beginnings and Purpose

24:48 – How many are involved in the infrastructure?

26:50 – What’s next for the ARS?

29:21 – Who’s safe?

31:58 – How do people support the ARS?

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Release date:

8 October 2019

On today’s episode, Scott Satterlee and Marchand Hovrud joins to share big news starting in 2020 and to talk about the responsibility of a community to further educate those around us.

At the core of our market is a community enriched and connected by the change NRL is seeking to make. When presented with the opportunity to get behind the mission and carry it forward for generations to come, what will you do? With our little pocket of the world, we have the chance to take initiative in not only reaching our markets but changing them.

Scott Satterlee has 26 years of service in the Army, nearly a decade’s experience in shooting in precision rifle matches and experience in directing matches. Marchand Hovrud is a hunter and wilderness time seeker. Both are great ambassadors of the precision rifle sport, taking on various roles as competitors, educators, range officers, and are positive influencers in this industry.

Hear more on their new outreach initiatives, opportunities available, the responsibilities of the community, and more, on the PRC Podcast!

Index:

01:13 – Big Announcement; New Education Chair

04:21 – “Generation Next”; Educating Students

09:17 – Outreach initiatives

11:21 – Responsibility as a Community

16:18 – Requesting Feedback and Ideas for Materials; Coaching

25:54 – Sharing the Knowledge bottom up, top down

33:07 – NRL’s Commitment to further Education

37:17 – Closing and Call-To-Action

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Release date:

24 September 2019

On today’s episode, Travis Ishida joins from the road to provide an After Action Report on the South Dakota Steel Classic presented by Match Director Mike Kane!

Hear more from the match, remaining matches of the season, and update on NRL’s 2020 season on the PRC Podcast!

Index:

00:17 – South Dakota Steel Classic AAR

10:56 – Matches for 2020

11:26 – Remaining Matches for 2019

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Release date:

10 September 2019

On today’s episode, Sports Agent of OneWest Sports and team manager of PROOF Research, Chris Gittings joins back to talk about what we can do as a community to sustain the growth, types of content precision rifle competitors should share, pushing boundaries, and more!

Chris is an NFL Sports Agent by day, with 20 years’ experience representing and negotiating contracts for players, working on endorsements, charity and appearance deals for them, and has had his own agency for 8 years. After sharing on the multiple tiers of Brand Ambassadorship in an earlier podcast, we had to get him back on.

Learn more about Chris, his insight with bringing more awareness to this sport, great social media content to share, and more on the PRC Podcast!

Index:

01:39 – Overlap of other sports; learning and adapting for the precision rifle sport

03:56 – Let’s put the viewer into the competition

06:08 – Sustaining the growth together; welcoming new competitors, providing advice and mentorship

09:30 – Spreading of information – recruitment and awareness

13:44 – What should I post on social media? Types of content to distribute.

20:32 – Bringing value no matter what level you are at.

25:48 – Hunting community crossover; practical application for what we do

32:16 – Putting boundaries in every direction; Rifle Set-up

41:10 – Using humor to promote, and be Genuine

46:43 – Marketers using Brand Ambassador programs

1:07:06 – Acceptance by both parties and going in with a plan

Links:

Missed the 1st Podcast with Chris Gittings on different tiers of Brand Ambassadorship? - http://precisionriflechannel.com/brand-ambassadorship-with-chris-gittings/

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Release date:

27 August 2019