In this in-depth interview, Steve Boelter shares his expertise on high-end rimfire rifles, the industry's evolution, and insights into ammunition, stocks, and market trends. Discover how European and American innovations shape the future of precision shooting.

Topics

• Development of high-end rimfire rifles
• European vs American firearm design
• Ammunition quality and shortages
• Stock design and ergonomics
• Market trends in precision shooting

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to High-End Rimfire Rifles

01:55 The Evolution of Rimfire Rifles

06:03 Current Trends in Rimfire Shooting

11:47 The Importance of Ammunition in Rimfire Shooting

20:00 The Future of Rimfire and Precision Shooting

31:06 The Scale of Ammunition Production

32:04 Challenges in Match Ammunition Development

33:23 The Mystery of American Match Ammunition

34:11 The Shift in Manufacturing Locations

35:04 The Impact of Shortages on the Market

36:18 Building Relationships in the Industry

37:59 Innovations in Stock Design

39:01 The Evolution of Stock Materials

40:37 The Importance of Ergonomics in Shooting

42:19 The Aesthetic and Functional Appeal of Stocks

44:08 Marketing Strategies in the Firearms Industry

46:12 The Future of Trade Shows

48:17 The Importance of User Feedback

49:44 Fatigue and Its Impact on Shooting Performance

53:28 Looking Ahead in the Shooting Community

In this in-depth interview, Steve Boelter shares his expertise on high-end rimfire rifles, the industry's evolution, and insights into ammunition, stocks, and market trends. Discover how European and American innovations shape the future of precision shooting.

Topics

• Development of high-end rimfire rifles
• European vs American firearm design
• Ammunition quality and shortages
• Stock design and ergonomics
• Market trends in precision shooting

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to High-End Rimfire Rifles

01:55 The Evolution of Rimfire Rifles

06:03 Current Trends in Rimfire Shooting

11:47 The Importance of Ammunition in Rimfire Shooting

20:00 The Future of Rimfire and Precision Shooting

31:06 The Scale of Ammunition Production

32:04 Challenges in Match Ammunition Development

33:23 The Mystery of American Match Ammunition

34:11 The Shift in Manufacturing Locations

35:04 The Impact of Shortages on the Market

36:18 Building Relationships in the Industry

37:59 Innovations in Stock Design

39:01 The Evolution of Stock Materials

40:37 The Importance of Ergonomics in Shooting

42:19 The Aesthetic and Functional Appeal of Stocks

44:08 Marketing Strategies in the Firearms Industry

46:12 The Future of Trade Shows

48:17 The Importance of User Feedback

49:44 Fatigue and Its Impact on Shooting Performance

53:28 Looking Ahead in the Shooting Community

Resources

Anchuts North America - https://AnschutzNorthAmerica.com

Bergara Rifles - https://bergara.online

Savage Arms - https://savagearms.com

Lapua Ammunition - https://lapua.com

Eley Ammunition - https://eley.co.uk

RWS Ammunition - https://rws-munitions.com

Capstone Group (Lapua, Vihtavoury, Nammo) - https://capstonegroup.com

Guest links

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/steveboelter

The conversation covers long-range shooting classes, gear recommendations, and ballistics for competitive shooting. It also delves into the importance of gear, training, and mental preparation for shooting stages. The discussion includes insights on load development and the significance of velocity in a hunter match. The conversation covers topics such as rifle velocity, projectiles, wind adjustments, caliber classes, optics preferences, and competition equipment. Josh Cluff shares insights on the use of suppressors, ARCA rails, and shooting belts. The conversation also delves into the importance of wind calls, power factors, and the advantages of MILS reticles.

Takeaways

• Long-range shooting classes for hunters focus on ballistics, target acquisition, and shooting positions.
• Gear selection and training are crucial for competitive shooting, and the right gear can help steal points in a match.
• Mental preparation and time management are essential for shooting stages, and understanding ballistics is critical for long-range shooting. Rifle velocity and bullet weight affect recoil and impact on target
• ATIPS projectiles provide advantages in spotting impacts on steel targets
• Bold wind adjustments are crucial for precision shooting
• Minimum power factor requirements impact caliber choices
• Optics with a zoom range of 15-18 power provide a larger sight picture
• Competition equipment should include ammo, food, med kit, and rain gear
• MILS reticles offer advantages in quick wind call adjustments

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties
• 05:03 Real-World Shooting Scenarios
• 11:25 Competitive Shooting Mentors and Learning
• 16:50 Gear Selection and Ballistics
• 28:44 Rifle Velocity and Recoil
• 43:12 Optics Preferences and MILS Reticles
• 49:24 Competition Equipment and Packing

The conversation covers topics related to air gun hunting, arrow technology, and competitive bench rest shooting. It delves into the passion for hunting, the use of air guns for whitetail hunting, the technology behind air gun arrows, and the precision and skill required for competitive bench rest shooting. The discussion also explores the impact of wind on shooting accuracy and the advancements in air gun technology. The conversation covers a range of topics including the use of copper bullets, terminal performance, long-range shooting, optics, trigger weight, and meat processing. It also emphasizes the importance of familiarity with borrowed rifles and the ethical considerations of hunting. The discussion provides insights into the world of airgun competitions, precision shooting, and the culinary aspects of meat processing.

Takeaways

• Air gun hunting and precision firearms
• Arrow technology and air guns
• Competitive bench rest shooting Copper bullets and their terminal performance
• The importance of trigger weight and familiarity with borrowed rifles

Chapters

• 00:00 Bench Rest Shooting and Wind Reading
• 29:38 Copper Bullets and Terminal Performance
• 34:38 Long-Range Shooting and Airgun Competitions
• 44:06 Trigger Weight and Borrowed Rifles
• 50:42 Meat Processing and Biltong

The videos and sience we talked about in our video:
Crown Arrow: https://youtu.be/No8vris4qgU?si=2k5fNh4cp8t7Mwds
Whitetail: https://youtu.be/ScNrQWZOcbI?si=m3vIeAWL9SCwnLZ4
Hunting Georgia https://youtu.be/1LPAaylmf0k?si=AWn6IulaM09YeLgN
Therma Shot https://youtu.be/phUF55XMdT8?si=U48HPm0bkJDVKI9w

Matt Dubber is the King of shooting Monkeys, a World champion Airgun PRS shooter, and an entrepreneur!

A good friend of Oscar's and one of the first ambassadors we worked with. Join us on this episode as we talk about his YouTube journey, the world of Airguns, and Element Optics.

Check out Matt's Channels: AirArmsHuntingSA - YouTube

Element Optics: Element Optics - Premium Quality Riflescopes & Optics

FX Airguns: FX King - FX Airguns

We are so happy to announce that we are starting a Video Podcast!

Over the years of running GRS, we have befriended so many fantastic individuals around the world working in the Weapons industry, including shooters and Hunters.

In this podcast, we will interview them, have them share their knowledge in their craft, so you can get better at your shooting or hunting, or just learn more!

We have 16 individuals already signed up for episodes, and we can't wait to start filming in February.

Oscar Haugen, the CEO and Co-founder of GRS, will host the episodes.

We will publish new episodes every month, and the goal is to have them around 45 minutes.

Stay tuned!