PRECISION RIFLE CHANNEL PODCAST

On this week’s episode, Travis invites precision rifle shooter and instructor Phillip Velayo.

Phillip is a 10-year Marine Scout Sniper veteran, a top shooter in the National Rifle League and PRS, was nominated for Scout Sniper Instructor of the Year in 2016, and just became the Lead Shooting Instructor for Gunwerks Long Range University. Phillip also hosts his own show, Systematic Approach, on the Precision Rifle Channel.

Learn more about Phillip, Gunwerks, what you should be looking for in a shooting instructor, and more on the PRC Podcast!

Index:

0:48 – Phillip’s new position at Gunwerks Longrange University

9:05 – What rifle Phillip is running currently

11:45 – What Gunwerks has in store for their competition platform

13:17 – Phillip’s mindset going into the Dog Valley Precision Challenge

18:01 – Plan for the rest of the year

21:57 – Most important things to look for in a shooting instructor

25:13 – 5 most important items to invest in for a new shooter

37:45 – Closing comments by Phillip

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For more info on Gunwerks Long Range University go to https://www.gunwerks.com/store/long-range-university

Follow Phillip Velayo on Instagram: @velayo_0317

On this week’s episode, Ryan Hey is on the PRC podcast to talk about the latest technology and companies pushing into the competition side of the precision rifle industry.

Ryan is a veteran, competitive shooter, and works for Magneto Speed. This year he has 13 national precision rifle matches on his schedule.

Learn more about Ryan, Magneto Speed’s target hit indicators, where technology is taking the precision rifle shooting, and how some big named companies are now just breaking into the commercial side of precision rifle industry.

Index:

0:38 –Ryan Hey’s background in the precision rifle industry

3:39 – What Ryan is running this year

9:07 – Magneto Speed’s T1000 Target Hit Indicators

16:46 – Where technology is taking precision rifle shooting

28:35 – What other matches Ryan is attending this year?

31:40 – How Ryan prepares for a match #GetMyCardsDone

36:45 – Companies pushing into the competition side of precision rifle shooting

46:45 – Ryan’s favorite product he saw at NRA

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For more info on Magneto Speed, visit https://magnetospeed.com/

On this week’s episode, Travis invites Matt Means of XLR Industries to the show!

Matt is the sales manager at XLR Industries. XLR is a world-class rifle chassis manufacturer, best known for their Evolution and Element Chassis, which feature their renowned, fully adjustable buttstocks.

Learn more about Matt, trends in the chassis market, what sets XLR apart from other manufacturers, and more on today’s episode!

Index:

0:22 – About XLR Industries

1:14 – XLR’s Pro Shooter Team

2:46 – What sets XLR apart from other chassis manufacturers?

4:26 – Current trends in the market

12:07 –Left Hand Configuration Chassis

13:27- Catering to both centerfire and rimfire shooters

18:18 – XLR’s renowned buttstocks

22:15 – Adjustability and modularity over looks

27:00 – Other accessories XLR manufactures

30:45 – Matt competing at his first NRL match

33:41 – Matt’s new rifle build

39:48 – How people can get involved in precision rifle shooting

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For more info on XLR Industries, visit: https://xlrindustries.com/

On today’s special episode, Travis invites precision rifle shooter and match director Jake Vibbert.

For the last couple of years Jake has been known as one of the top precision rifle shooters in the nation, taking home multiple 1st place finishes at national level matches. Jake is also the owner of JC Steel Targets Inc. and match directs several national level matches throughout the year.

Learn more about Jake, the annual JC Steel Target Challenge, how he prepares for matches, and more on this special episode of the Precision Rifle Channel Podcast!

Index:

0:22 – What to expect at the JC Steel Target Challenge

2:58 – The famous Helicopter Stage

5:18 – Running a match with 160 competitors

8:50 – How Jake keeps that competitive edge in precision rifle shooting

15:50 –What action Jake will be running this season

17:00- Jake’s Online Training Academy

24:30 – How to mentally prepare for a match or stage

29:55 – Who Jake would like to go head-to-head with in one final match

32:07 – Jake’s thoughts on Squading

39:02 – The growth of precision rifle shooting

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For more info on JC Steel Targets and Jake’s Online Training Academy, visit: http://www.jcsteeltargets.com/

On today’s episode Travis invites precision rifle shooter and match director, Justin Watts, of Fouled Bore Precision to talk about his night match – Silent Night.

After serving in the Army, Justin started Fouled Bore Precision, where he would offer and teach different shooting classes. Today Fouled Bore Precision continues to grow, hosting monthly local matches and 2 national matches a year. Last year Justin shot 24 precision rifle matches last year, placing 5th in Butch’s Oklahoma Shoot.

Learn more about Justin and his night match Silent Night, misconceptions about shooting a night match, what gear Justin is running this season, and where he sees the sport going in the next 5 years.

Index:

0:15 –Details on the Silent Night match

6:02 – Differences directing a night match versus a day match

7:40 – Silent Night’s schedule and start time

10:02 –Will the time change affect shooters?

11:00 – Justin Watt’s background and shooting career

12:33 – Why are competitors afraid to shoot in Oklahoma?

13:45 – Goals for this year?

15:27 – Justin’s go-to competition set up

16:54 – Where do you see the sport growing in 5 years?

18:06 – Justin’s favorite match that he has competed in

20:08 – Does it make a difference if you’re squaded with your friends or randoms?

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To register for Silent Night 2018, please visit: https://nationalrifleleague.org/matches-page/silent-night/

The Finest “Out of the Box” rifles w/ Matt Hornback PRC Podcast Ep. 2

This week Travis invites Matt Hornback to the show to talk about Howa USA & Lithgow Arms of Legacy Sports.

Matt is the director of product development for Legacy Sports, parent company of Howa USA and Lithgow Arms, did competitive shooting for 3-Gun Nation and USPSA, attended Army Sniper School in Fort Benning, and is currently a part of the Nevada National Guard.

In this episode Travis talks with Matt about the history and quality of Howa’s centerfire rifles, advice for new shooters, Australia’s very own Lithgow Arms, and much more!

Index:

0:16 – About Howa and Legacy Sports

3:55 – What calibers do Howa rifles offer?

5:02 – What rifle build is Matt running this year?

6:24 – Matt’s firearms background and how he got into the Precision Rifle industry

11:03 – Chasing the next best gear for precision rifle shooters

13:20 – Cost and quality of Howa rifles

15:22 – Setting up new shooters for success

17:53 –Where do you see the Precision Rifle Shooting industry going in 5 years?

21:00 –Lithgow Arms

24:08 – Introducing Lithgow Arms to the rimfire market

28:30 – What’s on Matt’s schedule for 2018?

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For more info on HOWA USA, please visit: https://www.howausa.com/

For more info on Lithgow Arms, please visit: http://www.lithgowarms.com/

Ep. 1: Cole Quarnberg | Vudoo Gun Works

Episode Notes:

In our first episode of the Precision Rifle Channel Podcast, Travis sits down with Cole Quarnberg.

Cole is the director of sales and marketing at Vudoo Gun Works, public relations manager at Robinson Armament Co., competitive precision rifle shooter, match director, and former sergeant in the Utah National Guard.

Hear what Cole has to say about the rising popularity of Vudoo Gun Works, the growth of the .22 and precision rifle market, and how match directors can sell out their match.

Index:

1:00 –How Cole started working with Vudoo Gun Works

3:10 – Growth of the .22 market

6:03 – Future plans for Vudoo Gun Works

12:12 – What ammo should I shoot with?

15:22 –How much Vudoo Gun Works products cost

20:57 – What optics should I be using?

23:55 – How Cole sold-out his match in less than 48 hours

26:45 – What to expect from the 2018 Dog Valley Precision Challenge

30:18 – Other companies and charities Cole is working with

35:14 – The future of the Precision Rifle market and competition

41:50 – What are your plans for the rest of the year

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