The Hit Factor Podcast

2026 Area 1 champ Sam Matt joins the podcast for the second time, Talking Rules to follow, Fixed time stages and Visualization for stage prep.

Ben Czyzewski joins the podcast for the second time, Ben placed 11th in Carry optics at the 2025 Factory gun nationals.

The Hit Factor Ep 229: Dylan Poulin, Jay Beal, Saul Allen - EHC, Maine State/Standby to Fly

The Hit Factor Ep 229: Jay Beal, Saul Allen, Dylan Poulin

EHC and Maine State

The Hit Factor Ep 228: Jay Beal, Saul Allen.

The Hit Factor Ep 227: Nathan Barnes, Kyle Narkum, Jay Beal.

The Hit Factor Ep 226: Buck Lawler

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Takeaways

• Managing injuries and physical limitations
• Strategic approach to stage performance
• Balancing physical and mental readiness Rivalry and competition among co-hosts
• Pressure and performance in shooting matches Shooting Speed and Accuracy
• Podcast Dynamics

Chapters

• 00:00 Pre-Match Preparation and Weather Conditions
• 26:01 The Tradition of Rivals Co-Hosting
• 33:03 Mental Capacity and Performance
• 38:27 Pre-Match Thoughts and Expectations
• 44:20 Adapting Vision and Transitioning
• 49:37 Transitioning and Confidence
• 55:07 Preparing for Rematch
• 01:07:09 Shooting Speed and Dotless Performance

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Takeaways

• Skill progression happens between practice sessions and matches.
• Experience and exposure contribute to skill progression even without active training.
• Consolidation of skills occurs primarily during sleep, allowing the brain to form new neural pathways. Autonomous learning vs. learning from observation
• The value of taking breaks and allowing time for consolidation Custom gun modifications
• Building and customizing firearms

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
• 13:20 Skill Progression and Experience
• 22:01 Accelerated Learning Through Observation
• 43:36 The Satisfaction of Creating and Learning
• 51:21 Custom Gun Modifications
• 59:23 Innovative Firearm Projects

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Takeaways

• Match preparation
• Score chasing Experience speeds up stage understanding
• Stage design impacts separation and performance
• Challenging stages require granular separation Shooting Strategy
• Match Preparation Match performance is influenced by the depth of field and the number of registrants.
• The process of aging cheese is compared to the process of skill development in shooting competitions. Strategic division selection
• Pressure and decision-making
• Influence on match dynamics

Chapters

• 00:00 Match Preparation and Area 7
• 26:09 Post-Match Reflection and Next Steps
• 32:10 Handling Match Pressure
• 37:10 Emotional Impact of Mistakes
• 53:20 Practice and Skill Development
• 01:20:40 Stage Design and Skill Separation
• 01:35:07 Strategic Squad Selection
• 01:40:29 Pressure and Decision-Making