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December 09, 2020Ep. 36: Rifle Accuracy and Precision, Your Questions Answered
Brief Summary of Show:

In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast, Travis speaks with Ryan Steacy from IBI Barrels to answer all your questions that we received about rifle accuracy and precision.

If you have a story that would be of value to the Silvercore audience, or know someone who does, email us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!

Topics discussed in this episode:
Intro [00:00:00 - 00:02:52]
Gain twist barrels, is there merit there? [00:02:52 - 00:09:04]
Your specifications say barrel within .0001”-.0002”, which is extremely consistent. Many people talk about 22lr barrels needing a ‘Choke’. With this consistency, are your barrels not choked and is it really required? [00:09:04 - 00:14:48]
Is it common to have a schnozzle, schnabel on the end of a barrel? [00:14:48 - 00:18:11]
Barrel length, short or long for accuracy, which is better? [00:18:11 - 00:21:55]
Why different powders product different results [00:21:55 - 00:23:03]
They say you need a straight barrel bore for accuracy, is it true? How straight is the bore? [00:23:03 - 00:25:25]
Is there such a thing as a hummer barrel as a hummer barrel? [00:25:25 - 00:25:25]
Is there an optimal headspace?
What is the purpose of the shnobel on a barrel? [00:28:40 - 00:29:29]
Any plans on a barrel in 6.5 PRC? [00:29:29 - 00:30:25]
Is there any accuracy or other differences between the number of grooves a barrel has? [00:30:25 - 00:32:13]
Is there any truth to barrel break-in? [00:32:13 - 00:35:34]
How international is IBI? [00:35:34 - 00:39:23]
Whats up with “seasoning” a barrel for rimfire? [00:39:24 - 00:43:13]
How as a manufacturer do you make your barrels shoot well enough to be competitive at the highest level? [00:43:13 - 00:46:02]
With modern barrels is there any point in choosing say a Varmint/bull barrel or standard barrel for long range shooting? [00:46:02 - 00:51:05]
I’m trying to find a good reload using solid copper bullets (such as barnes ttsx, nosler e-tip, etc) in a tikka with a 1 in a 11 twist. I’m seeing lots of articles suggesting that you don’t go by weight of the bullet, but rather the length. Why is that? And is that the true way to find a good bullet for a barrel? [00:51:05 - 00:57:10]
Why are you so GQ? [00:57:10 - 00:57:38]
For my hunting rig, with weight saving in mind, should I go with a pencil barrel or a canon fibre wrap of the same length? [00:57:38 - 01:00:12]
Fast twist 22lr barrels? [01:00:12 - 01:04:35]
Cold bore vs. Clean bore [01:04:35 - 01:06:13]
How often do you clean your bore? [01:06:13 - 01:09:07]
Best practices for cleaning [01:09:07 - 01:14:20]
Fire lapping [01:14:20 - 01:16:10]
Carbon ring [01:16:10 - 01:23:05]
Does an 11 degree target crown make a difference over a 90 degree or other? [01:23:05 - 01:24:04]
Barrel or stock, which makes the most noticeable difference to accuracy? [01:24:04 - 01:24:51]
Bedding vs. V-blocks [01:24:51 - 01:26:53]
Torque settings, are the all that they are cracked up to be? [01:26:53 - 01:30:24]
Is Loctite overused? [01:30:24 - 01:32:23]
Do barrel tuners work? [01:32:23 - 01:34:37]
Will the optimal load for a barrel change over the barrels lifespan [01:34:37 - 01:35:40]
What is throat erosion and how can it be prevented? [01:35:40 - 01:37:21]
Will moly coated bullets increase barrel life? [01:37:21 - 01:40:01]
What gives premium barrel a better life span? [01:40:01 - 01:41:36]
Cryo-treating [01:41:36 - 01:42:33]
Outro [01:42:33 - 01:44:48]

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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:
Silvercore [00:00:10] [00:00:21] [00:00:24] [00:00:31] [00:01:22] [01:43:05]
Colonel Townsend Whelen [00:00:45]
Service Rifle [00:00:52]
IBI Barrels [00:00:55] [00:00:56] [00:01:32] [00:35:55] [01:43:21] [01:43:39]
PRS [00:03:01] [00:20:47] [01:01:19] [01:33:04] [01:34:15]
Gain twist [00:03:10] [00:03:16] [00:03:20] [00:03:23] [00:03:26] [00:04:24] [00:04:34] [00:05:40] [00:06:12] [00:06:14] [00:08:11]
Lee Harvey Oswald [00:04:40] [00:05:34]
Carcano [00:04:41]
Bartlein [00:06:37] [01:41:13]
Doug Blessin [00:13:37]
Walther [00:13:42] [00:13:52]
Reliable Gun [00:19:12]
Savage Axis [00:19:15]
German corner shot rifles [00:25:03]
PGW Defence [00:26:55] [00:49:59]
6BR Norma [00:26:58]
Headspacing [00:27:44] [00:27:52] [00:28:14] [00:28:19]
6.5 PRC [00:29:34] [00:29:43]
300 PRC [00:29:50]
Cleaver Firearms [00:36:54]
CRPS [00:40:44]
Lapua [00:41:39]
SK [00:41:39]
Eley [00:41:44] [00:41:53] [00:41:54]
Molybdenum disulfide [00:41:57] [00:41:59]
Hexagonal boron [00:42:17] [01:37:59]
Remington SPS [00:48:46]
Barnes TTSX [00:51:12] [00:52:02] [00:53:01]
Nosler e-tip [00:51:13] [00:52:59]
Tikka [00:51:17]
175 Sierra Match King [00:52:12]
Stag 10 [00:56:19]
Transonic zone [01:02:08] [01:02:36] [01:02:42] [01:03:07]
Wipe Out [00:34:35] [01:08:20] [01:09:11] [01:09:38] [01:09:48] [01:09:52] [01:10:10] [01:11:51] [01:12:07] [01:14:03] [01:18:32] [01:38:22] [01:38:46]
MDT [01:27:56] [01:28:26] [01:28:42] [01:29:14]

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1 hr 45 min
November 24, 2020Ep.35: Jet Boats and Ghost Towns
Brief Summary of Show:

In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast, Travis speaks with jet boat instructor of University of Northern BC, jet boat tour and fishing guide, Robert Bryce.
Listen as they discuss some considerations you should make before purchasing a jet boat and experienced based safety precautions when out on the waters.

Robert also talks about his interest in ghost towns in Northern BC and what he does in his off time when he’s not touring people with his business Northern BC Jet Boat Tours.

If you have a story that would be of value to the Silvercore audience, or know someone who does, email us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!

Topics discussed in this episode:
Intro [00:00:00 - 00:02:00]
What jet boat tours consist of [00:02:00 - 00:03:57]
Jet boating course [00:03:57 - 00:06:14]
Considerations prior to buying a jet boat and after [00:06:14 - 00:09:24]
Robert’s trip on his boat [00:09:24 - 00:11:31]
Tourism BC & ghost towns [00:11:31 - 00:14:51]
Research of other ghost towns [00:14:51 - 00:16:37]
Fish guiding [00:16:37 - 00:17:29]
Accessing remote areas with a jet boat [00:17:29 - 00:18:55]
Jet boating course access for students [00:18:55 - 00:20:58]
River changes & using caution [00:20:58 - 00:23:29]
Interests outside of jet boating & tours [00:23:29 - 00:24:49]
Issues on the river & decisions based on experience [00:24:49 - 00:32:12]
Reading the river [00:32:12 - 00:32:51]
Outro [00:32:51 - 00:33:09]

Explore these Resources
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:
Silvercore [00:00:10] [00:00:21] [00:00:24] [00:00:31] [00:01:22]
Skeena River [00:01:12] [00:02:43] [00:02:53] [00:12:34] [00:15:53] [00:16:12] [00:16:24] [00:16:31] [00:16:53] [00:18:03] [00:18:29] [00:22:33] [00:25:07] [00:31:02]
University of Northern BC [00:01:28] [00:01:30] [00:01:32] [00:01:54] [00:03:59]
Prince George [00:01:35]
Terrace [00:01:41]
Northern BC Jet Boat Tours [00:01:50]
Georgia Strait [00:06:21]
Dean River [00:09:40] [00:10:17]
Kitimat [00:10:15] [00:10:17] [00:11:10]
Shearwater [00:10:19] [00:10:20]
Bella Coola [00:11:09]
Kitsault [00:11:57]
Alice Arm [00:12:11]
Anyox [00:12:15]
Port Essington [00:12:31]
Dorreen [00:12:35]
Butedale [00:15:03]
Ocean Falls [00:15:04]
Namu [00:15:06]
Difenbaker's Bunkers [00:15:38]
Prince Rupert [00:15:54]
Douglas Channel [00:18:31]
Hamiltons [00:19:28]
American Turbine [00:19:30]
Navionics [00:21:00]
Bathymetry [00:21:01]
Elaho River [00:27:42]
Thompson River [00:27:42]
Nahatlatch River [00:27:44]

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34 min
November 11, 2020Ep.34: SAS Selection and other stories
In this episode of the Silvercore Podcast, Travis Bader speaks with long time friend Jason Budd about his time serving with the British Army, the selection process for the SAS, training and deployment.

Topics discussed in this episode:
Intro [00:00:00 – 00:01:41]
Getting into the British army [00:00:00 – 00:09:25]
Working as a civilian in Europe [00:09:25 – 00:12:31]
Enlistment & training [00:12:31 – 00:16:45]
Friends & accents [00:16:45 – 00:18:48]
Sick mom & final exercise [00:18:48 – 00:21:58]
Skiing for the British Army [00:21:58 – 00:25:34]
SAS Selection [00:25:34 – 00:28:33]
The hills, testing & beacons not working [00:28:33 – 00:36:22]
Accept your own risk, selection periods & process [00:36:22 – 00:44:09]
Flagged OI1 & Tour to Afghan [00:44:09 – 00:51:29]
Administrate yourself, skiing Mount Hector & listening to your inner voice [00:51:29 – 01:03:02]
Outro [01:03:02 – 01:03:44]
Explore these Resources
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:
Silvercore [00:00:10] [00:00:21] [00:00:24] [00:00:31] [00:01:10]
British Army [00:00:50] [00:01:21] [00:01:50] [00:03:03] [00:12:07] [00:15:14] [00:17:56] [00:18:01] [00:18:31] [00:22:15] [00:25:21] [00:25:28] [00:27:46] [00:41:05] [00:41:11] [00:41:46] [00:43:48] [00:53:01] [00:53:37] [01:00:18] [01:03:19]
SAS [00:00:53] [00:06:54] [00:06:56] [00:07:06] [00:07:15] [00:07:23] [00:07:28] [00:14:10] [00:25:55] [00:27:14] [00:27:50] [00:27:53] [00:27:54] [00:42:18] [00:42:26] [00:43:22] [00:53:06] [00:53:49]
RCMP [00:02:47] [00:06:44]
Canadian Forces [00:02:52] [00:13:35]
Wainwright [00:02:56] [00:03:03] [00:03:27]
Petawawa [00:02:57]
Shilo [00:02:57]
Seaforth Highlanders of Canada [00:03:31] [00:04:00] [00:08:04] [00:15:39]
Commonwealth [00:04:31] [00:04:39] [00:05:18] [00:05:34] [00:07:03]
Royal Marines [00:04:44] [00:07:52] [00:50:42]
Parachute Regiment [00:07:50] [00:13:30] [00:13:32] [00:13:39] [00:13:58] [00:14:16]
Royal Green Jackets [00:07:53]
Cameron Barracks [00:08:22]
Inverness [00:08:23] [00:08:47] [00:08:48] [00:11:14]
Army Foundation College [00:14:26]
Edinburgh [00:14:29] [00:14:39] [00:22:58]
Glencorse [00:14:38]
Pentlands [00:14:40]
ITC Catterick [00:15:58] [00:17:08] [00:19:55] [00:26:24] [00:30:22] [00:38:32] [00:59:42]
Black Watch [00:16:51] [00:17:33] [00:21:45] [00:27:21] [00:53:45] [00:58:48]
RGBW Regiment [00:16:53]
Dundee [00:17:13] [00:17:21] [00:17:31] [00:17:37] [00:17:40] [00:17:44] [00:17:47] [00:17:49]
Glasgow [00:18:43]
Darlington [00:20:21]
Heathrow [00:20:27] [00:40:11]
Aviemore [00:23:47] [00:23:49]
Val-d’Isère [00:24:12]
All arms Infantry Skills Course [00:25:50] [00:38:18]
Hereford [00:26:41]
Elan Valley [00:30:51] [00:31:19] [00:31:35]
Special Reconnaissance Regiment [00:41:47] [00:42:12] [00:42:24]
Mount Hector [00:54:38] [00:54:59] [00:56:41]
Arc’Teryx [00:55:02]
Camelbak [00:56:11] [00:56:13]
GORE-TEX [00:57:05] [00:57:11]
Gavin de Becker [00:59:34] [00:59:36]
The Gift of Fear [00:59:38]

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1 hr 4 min
October 27, 2020Ep. 33: Spey Fishing with Pro Guide Brian Niska
In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast, Travis speaks with Brian Niska of Skeena Spey Riverside Wilderness Lodge in Terrace, BC. Brian is a fishing guide, certified fishing instructor and designated master castor and designer of the Metal Detector series of Pieroway rods.

If you have a story that would be of value to the Silvercore audience, or know someone who does, email us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!

Topics discussed in this episode:
Intro [00:00:00 - 00:01:22]
Brian’s passion for fishing & experiences as a kid [00:01:22 - 00:02:24]
Master Castor Instructor Certification & guiding in Chile [00:02:24 - 00:06:35]
Fly fishing, trolling & spey casting [00:06:35 - 00:08:56]
Getting into spey fishing & equipment [00:08:56 - 00:12:39]
Different types of people that fly fish [00:12:39 - 00:19:00]
Pieroway Rods, other gear & trademarking the letter ‘X’ [00:19:00 - 00:27:09]
Brian’s influence on spey casting & best fly fisheries in the world [00:27:09 - 00:29:37]
Brians passion for fishing & building a business our of his passion of fishing [00:29:37 - 00:35:40]
Fishing seasons around BC [00:35:40 - 00:37:56]
Spey casting for pink salmon on the Fraser [00:37:56 - 00:39:08]
Fishing Etiquette [00:39:08 - 00:46:52]
Outro [00:46:52 - 00:47:23]

Explore these Resources
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:
Silvercore [00:00:10] [00:00:21] [00:00:24] [00:00:31] [00:01:14] [00:32:01] [00:52:43]
Brian Niska [00:00:53]
Skeena River [00:00:54] [00:01:10] [00:17:32] [00:24:12] [00:32:23] [00:36:59] [00:37:12] [00:37:20] [00:41:22] [00:42:39] [00:45:32] [00:46:34]
Spey Fishing [00:00:44] [00:07:06] [00:09:06] [00:35:42] [00:36:03] [00:36:29]
Skeena Spey Riverside Wilderness Lodge [00:00:54]
Metal Detector series [00:01:04] [00:22:49] [00:25:20]
Pieroway Rods [00:01:05] [00:19:02] [00:19:07] [00:19:08] [00:25:28] [00:26:10] [00:26:18]
DeBoville Slough [00:02:07]
Pitt River [00:02:12]
FFF Fly Casting Instructor Certification [00:02:32] [00:03:28]
Grouse Mountain [00:03:02]
Pete Caverhill [00:03:23]
Kingdome [00:04:28] [00:04:33] [00:04:34] [00:06:05]
Hexagraph Fly Rods [00:04:45] [00:05:02] [00:05:12] [00:05:17]
Bruce and Walker [00:05:03]
Walt Powell [00:05:07]
Harry Briscoe [00:05:15]
Mike & Denise Maxwell [00:05:56] [00:05:57]
Bonaparte Lake [00:06:40] [00:12:43]
Pennask Lake [00:07:22]
Bow River [00:19:53] [00:26:19]
X-Series [00:25:26]
Sage Fly Fishing [00:25:29]
Renegade series [00:25:58]
Jerry French [00:25:59]
Skagit Guides [00:26:02]
Copper River [00:29:00]
Nicklaus North [00:29:58]
Squamish system [00:36:01]
Fraser Valley Tributaries [00:36:11]
Vedder River [00:36:15] [00:41:08]
Kitimat River [00:36:51] [00:36:52]
Bulkley River [00:37:17] [00:37:28]
Mamquam River [00:38:34]

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48 min
October 13, 2020Ep. 32: April Vokey of Anchored Outdoors
In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast, Travis speaks with BC born fishing legend April Vokey about hosting her own TV show, working with MeatEater, and her latest community project for hunters, anglers and foragers called Anchored Outdoors.

If you have a story that would be of value to the Silvercore audience, or know someone who does, email us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!

Topics discussed in this episode:
Intro [00:00:00 - 00:03:05]
How April turned her passion into a multimedia empire & community [00:03:05 - 00:05:53]
Humble beginnings & growing a following [00:05:53 - 00:11:45]
Women in the commercial guiding fishing industry [00:11:45 - 00:16:15]
Insecurities, being headstrong & school of hard-knocks [00:16:15 - 00:21:21]
Marketing the brand [00:21:21 - 00:25:21]
The story of Martin, perseverance & dedication [00:25:21 - 00:30:37]
Not being constrained by the business being built [00:30:37 - 00:35:37]
Including family in the building of brand [00:35:37 - 00:36:47]
How April jumped from guiding into being on TV [00:36:47 - 00:42:23]
What April see’s as Anchored Outdoors Future [00:42:23 - 00:45:53]
April’s advice to anyone looking to build their passion into a business [00:45:53 - 00:52:38]
Outro [00:52:38 - 00:53:32]

Explore these Resources
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:
Silvercore [00:00:10] [00:00:21] [00:00:24] [00:00:31] [00:01:14] [00:32:01] [00:52:43]
Anchored Outdoors [00:00:45] [00:03:47] [00:33:32] [00:33:57] [00:40:53] [00:41:07] [00:42:26] [00:42:34] [00:45:43]
Flygal [00:00:46] [00:18:59] [00:19:00] [00:19:03]
MeatEater [00:00:47] [00:02:15] [00:40:30] [00:40:31]
Steve Harvey Show [00:02:05]
60 Minutes with Bill Whitaker [00:02:06]
Outdoor Life Network [00:02:10]
Discovery Channel [00:02:11]
Shorelines [00:02:13]
Yeti [00:02:18]
Patagonia [00:02:18]
Pacific Northwest Fishing Course [00:02:54]
Masterclasses [00:03:48] [00:41:03] [00:43:15]
masterclass.com [00:04:12] [00:04:42]
Tony Hawk [00:04:24]
Josh Niland [00:04:51]
Steve Rajeff [00:05:00]
Bob Clay [00:05:07]
Adrienne Comeau [00:12:18]
Bear Grylls [00:34:41] [00:34:43] [00:34:49] [00:34:55]
VP Media House [00:38:25]
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill [00:50:32]

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54 min
September 30, 2020Ep.31: Bodyguard for the Worlds Elite
In this episode of The Silvercore Podcast, Travis speaks with Silvercore instructor, Darren Maughan, to discuss what it takes to work as a bodyguard for some of the world's most elite. Darren recounts how he got into the world of executive protection, as well as some fantastic stories during his time working with Oprah Winfrey and the Australian National Cricket Team.

If you have a story that would be of value to the Silvercore audience, or know someone who does, email us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!

Topics discussed in this episode:
Intro [00:00:00 - 00:01:24]
Getting into Executive & Close Protection Work [00:01:24 - 00:04:39]
Client Confidentiality & Security Work for the Australian Cricket Team [00:04:39 - 00:09:11]
Connecting with the Client [00:09:11 - 00:09:50]
Working for Oprah [00:09:50 - 00:11:17]
Protecting, but also Babying the Client [00:11:17 - 00:13:07]
Having to Walk Away from a Client [00:13:07 - 00:14:26]
Keeping up Your Skill Set & Meeting Interesting People [00:14:26 - 00:17:01]
The Toll on Personal Life & Taking Time to Decompress [00:17:01 - 00:18:57]
Keeping Positive in the Challenges of Life [00:18:57 - 00:22:53]
Falling Circus Tent [00:22:53 - 00:30:06]
Driving Oprah & Stedman to the Hospital [00:30:06 - 00:31:45]
What’d I Do Now? [00:31:45 - 00:32:23]
Outro [00:32:23 - 00:33:25]

Explore these Resources
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:
Oprah Winfrey [00:00:59] [00:09:51] [00:10:54] [00:23:03] [00:24:25] [00:24:48] [00:25:03] [00:25:25] [00:26:16] [00:29:07] [00:30:09] [00:30:40] [00:30:55] [00:30:59] [00:31:51]
Australia National Cricket Team [00:01:00] [00:05:48] [00:06:22] [00:07:26] [00:08:45] [00:16:05]
IPSC [00:01:16] [00:02:03] [00:02:05]
Close protection [00:01:28] [00:04:08] [00:06:06] [00:11:19] [00:13:04] [00:14:00] [00:14:02] [00:15:26] [00:15:31] [00:16:37] [00:18:30] [00:24:30] [00:25:44]
Zimbabwe [00:01:43] [00:02:19] [00:02:32] [00:03:26] [00:04:32] [00:06:18] [00:06:37] [00:06:38] [00:06:50] [00:07:09] [00:08:14] [00:08:26]
South Africa [00:01:47] [00:02:22] [00:03:14] [00:04:28] [00:05:56] [00:06:03] [00:06:11] [00:06:14] [00:10:00] [00:10:09] [00:23:03]
Rob Leatham [00:02:47]
Philipines [00:03:11] [00:03:18]
Mugabi [00:06:41] [00:07:46]
Bulawayo [00:07:10] [00:07:37] [00:08:15]
Stedman Graham [00:10:53] [00:24:29] [00:25:29] [00:26:20] [00:27:05][00:27:21] [00:27:34] [00:28:27] [00:29:09] [00:29:13] [00:29:24] [00:29:25] [00:30:11] [00:30:12] [00:30:17] [00:30:18] [00:31:02]
Nelson Mandela [00:23:04] [00:23:21] [00:31:37]
Gayle King [00:24:47] [00:27:37] [00:27:58] [00:28:03] [00:28:23] [00:28:39] [00:29:21] [00:30:17] [00:32:04] [00:32:05] [00:32:06]

Armageddon [00:28:31]

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34 min
September 16, 2020Ep. 30: Silvercore Behind the Scenes
This episode is a little different from every other Silvercore Podcast to date as Travis Bader is interviewed by Agron Bajraktari on what it takes to succeed in operating a successful business in todays market. Travis talks about starting Silvercore, overcoming adversity, knowing your worth and seeing the big picture. If you are interested in learning more about how Silvercore got started and what it's like to operate a business in the firearms and outdoor training world, this podcast is a must listen.

If you have a story that would be of value to the Silvercore audience, or know someone who does, email us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!

Topics discussed in this episode:
Intro [00:00:00 - 00:00:56]
Building a business [00:00:56 - 00:02:20]
Juggling different interests, focusing efforts & seeing the big picture [00:00:56 - 00:06:49]
Working for someone vs. self-employed [00:06:49 - 00:09:22]
First job as a magician to working as a gunsmith [00:09:22 - 00:13:52]
Army cadet program & government agencies [00:13:52 - 00:16:19]
Entrepreneurship & having a roadmap [00:16:19 - 00:21:35]
Valuing your self worth in business & focusing on building rather than money [00:21:35 - 00:27:58]
Specialized knowledge & quality products [00:27:58 - 00:34:03]
Training your clients & negotiating agreement [00:34:03 - 00:38:08]
Putting out fires & dealing with stress [00:38:08 - 00:44:23]
Perspective, success & happiness [00:44:23 - 00:47:32]
Everyday progression & swindled ideas [00:47:32 - 00:51:57]
Lost interest, laziness & helping other people [00:51:57 - 00:55:33]
Outro [00:55:33 - 00:56:12]

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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:
Silvercore Training [00:01:05] [00:01:11]
Smith and Wesson Training School [00:13:32]
Army Cadet Program [00:13:54]
Ray Dalio [00:26:49] [00:27:21] [00:28:02]
Earl Nightingale [00:46:19]
Rockefeller [00:46:33]
Gary Vaynerchuk [00:50:48] [00:52:12]

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58 min
September 02, 2020Ep. 29: Tales of borrowed guns and pirate ships
Brief Summary of Show:
In Episode 29 of the Silvercore Podcast, Travis speaks Ryan Steacy, a six time National Service Rifle champion and technical director for International Barrels and they talk about the current state of service rifle, how to get into precision rifle series shooting, pro tips to help you with your marksmanship. As well as stories and adventures from working on farms, working anti-piracy security off the coast of Somalia.

If you have a story that would be of value to the Silvercore audience, or know someone who does, email us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!

Topics discussed in this episode:
Intro [00:00:00 - 00:01:08]
Recap of last podcast with Ryan & Mental Management [00:01:08 - 00:07:53]
How COVID-19 has affected IBI [00:07:53 - 00:11:08]
Can I borrow a gun? My brother is coming to town [00:11:08 - 00:16:14]
Can you help us kill a cow? [00:16:14 - 00:17:45]
Anti-piracy, fur & animal spine [00:17:45 - 00:24:06]
Gun ban & effects on Service Rifle [00:24:06 - 00:25:51]
CCFR court case & political points [00:25:51 - 00:29:06]
Precision Rifle Series (PRS) shooting & baking [00:29:06 - 00:35:12]
How other PRS matches have gone [00:35:12 - 00:36:40]
Warhorse shooting bag [00:36:40 - 00:38:14]
Kestrel with Applied Ballistics & Rangefinders [00:38:14 - 00:44:02]
What do you need to get into PRS style shooting? [00:44:02 - 00:53:54]
Squads in PRS helping each other out [00:53:54 - 00:59:13]
Outro [00:59:13 - 00:59:31]

Explore these Resources
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:
Silvercore [00:00:10] [00:00:21] [00:00:24] [00:00:31]
Service Rifle [00:00:45] [00:00:53] [00:01:24] [00:24:23] [00:25:15] [00:29:12] [00:29:15] [00:30:12] [00:32:52] [00:34:51] [00:51:30] [00:56:07]
International Barrels (IBI) [00:00:48] [00:08:00] [00:09:00] [00:58:10] [00:58:16]
Mental management [00:01:27] [00:02:22] [00:02:33] [00:02:43] [00:02:45] [00:03:56] [00:04:35] [00:05:04] [00:30:36] [00:58:24] [00:58:43]
The Secret by Oprah Winfrey [00:02:10]
Manifest destiny [00:02:25] [00:02:27]
.22 [00:15:17] [00:16:02] [00:16:03] [00:16:09] [00:16:34]
Hereford Bull [00:16:41] [00:17:37]
Special Air Service (SAS) [00:18:49] [00:18:50] [00:19:56]
CCFR [00:25:55] [00:26:08]
Precision Rifle Series (PRS) [00:29:10] [00:33:01] [00:33:04] [00:34:16] [00:34:41] [00:34:43] [00:34:57] [00:44:03] [00:44:47] [00:49:14] [00:51:00] [00:53:55]
MilCun Training Centre [00:29:31] [00:30:20] [00:30:21]
BC Rifle Association (BCRA) [00:29:59]
Kestrel [00:35:13] [00:35:30] [00:38:15] [00:38:18] [00:39:00] [00:39:26] [00:39:37] [00:39:44] [00:39:59] [00:40:09] [00:40:13] [00:40:26] [00:40:32] [00:41:17] [00:41:33] [00:41:58] [00:42:02] [00:43:39]
Horus Ballistics Version [00:38:20] [00:43:07]
5700 Elite [00:43:11] [00:43:26]
Data On Previous Engagement (D.O.P.E.) [00:35:20] [00:39:45] [00:39:53][00:41:39] [00:56:23]
Warhorse Developments [00:36:43] [00:36:44] [00:36:45] [00:36:55] [00:37:18]
Applied Ballistics [00:38:22] [00:38:25] [00:43:03]
SIG Kilo Rangefinders [00:38:33] [00:39:13]
2200 [00:39:19]
2400 [00:39:20]
SHOT Show [00:38:41]
Leica [00:38:43] [00:38:57]
Reticle [00:39:46] [00:49:35] [00:50:01][00:53:42]
G7 [00:42:21] [00:42:24] [00:42:37] [00:42:56] [00:43:35]
G1[00:42:36] [00:42:55] [00:43:34]
Custom Curve [00:42:27] [00:42:38] [00:42:49] [00:43:58]
Bryan Litz [00:43:17]
.223 [00:44:39]
.308 [00:44:41] [00:44:44] [00:45:09]
Muzzle break [00:45:15] [00:45:53] [00:49:01]
MDT [00:41:08] [00:46:01]
MDT Chassis [00:46:00]
MDT ACC [00:46:03]
MDT Ckye-Pod [00:48:13]
Harris Bipod [00:48:23] [00:48:31]
H32 [00:49:44]
H59 [00:49:45]
Minutes of Angle (MOA) [00:49:07] [00:52:05] [00:56:51]
Mil dot [00:50:08]
Milrads (Millradians) [00:52:06]

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1 hr
August 19, 2020Ep.28: Pro Hunter vs Pro Guide, Hunting African and North American Game
Travis speaks with longtime friend and Silvercore instructor Darren Maughan. They discuss Darren’s experiences as a professional hunter, preparing for an African hunt, firearm and calibre selection, the differences between North American and African guided hunts, what can go wrong and how to ensure it doesn't.

If you have a story that would be of value to the Silvercore audience, or know someone who does, email us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!

Topics discussed in this episode:
Intro [00:00:00 - 00:01:50]
Growing up in Africa [00:01:50 - 00:05:01]
Hunting Plains Game & Dangerous Game [00:05:01 - 00:07:37]
Professional Hunter vs. Professional Guide [00:07:37 - 00:9:00]
Differences in hunts in Africa and North America [00:9:00 - 00:12:59]
Differences in Calibre’s used [00:12:59 - 00:15:41]
Training required for Professional Hunters [00:15:41 - 00:21:54]
Safari Operator [00:21:54 - 00:23:06]
Advice for people going to Africa for a Hunt [00:23:06 - 00:27:46]
Missed shot, a camel pack & training with your equipment [00:27:46 - 00:29:51]
Immerse yourself in the culture [00:29:51 - 00:31:39]
Outro [00:31:39 - 00:32:01]

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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:
Silvercore [00:00:10] [00:00:21] [00:00:24] [00:00:31] [00:00:45] [00:01:46]
Australian National Cricket Team [00:01:37]
Northern Rhodesia (Now Zambia) [00:02:25]
Zimbabwe [00:02:31] [00:03:59] [00:12:06] [00:12:23] [00:17:26] [00:24:35]
Impala [00:06:50]
Kudu [00:06:51]
Eland [00:06:52]
Waterbuck [00:06:54]
Bushbuck [00:06:55]
375 H&H [00:13:16] [00:13:27] [00:13:40] [00:14:52] [00:26:00]
458 Lott [00:13:38]
416 Rigby [00:13:48]
500 Nitro Express [00:14:06]
30-06 [00:14:40] [00:14:46] [00:14:58]
300 Win Mag [00:15:11]
Zimbabwe Hunting Association [00:18:38]
308 [00:29:09]

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32 min
August 05, 2020Ep. 27: The Cure for Canada‘s Gun Ban
Brief Summary of Show:

In Episode 27 of the Silvercore Podcast, Travis speaks with Tony Bernardo of CSSA about what the Canadian Shooting Sports Association does for Canadian firearms owners. They speak on how the OIC has been used before and what the cure for the prohibition is, as well as raising awareness about the other parts to the OIC and what you can do to fight it.

The winner of the Bradley P10 Professional Smoker to one lucky Silvercore Club Member is also announced, but you’ll have to listen in to the podcast to hear it as we’re not including the announcement in the show notes!

If you have a story that would be of value to the Silvercore audience, or know someone who does, email us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!

Topics discussed in this episode:
Intro [00:00:00 - 00:01:21]
Background of the CSSA & some of their successes [00:01:21 - 00:03:46]
Getting rid of lead for sporting uses [00:03:46 - 00:08:41]
Mitigating in the shadows & doing whats best for firearms owners [00:08:41 - 00:11:23]
Order in Council used before, categories of OIC [00:11:23 - 00:15:37]
Variants of prohibited firearms & evolution of firearms & banning them all [00:15:37 - 00:21:50]
The cure for the prohibition & simplified classifications of firearms [00:21:50 - 00:27:27]
Plain english rewrite & common sense licensing [00:27:27 - 00:29:23]
OIC grace period & transportation for purposes of moving [00:29:23 - 00:34:59]
What people can do about the OIC & what the CSSA is doing [00:34:59 - 00:41:44]
CSSA Contact for questions, Membership & legal advise [00:41:44 - 00:49:08]
Raising awareness to other parts of the OIC & a ‘normative process’ [00:49:08 - 00:57:18]
Joules of Energy & the Hasselwander decision [00:57:18 - 01:04:08]
The growing list of prohibited firearms & a police state [01:04:08 - 01:07:40]
Advocating for creation of an evaluation committee & getting rid of the OIC [01:07:40 - 01:07:40]
Outro [00:27:27 - 00:57:31]

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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources which may be beneficial to you:
Silvercore [00:00:10] [00:00:21] [00:00:24] [00:00:46] [00:01:00] [00:01:30]
The Silvercore Club [00:00:31]
Bradley Smoker [00:00:46] [00:43:17]
RCMP [00:14:38] [00:14:58] [00:16:00] [00:17:20] [00:18:56] [00:50:11] ≈ [01:01:04] [01:01:21] [01:01:27] [01:04:50] [01:04:55] [01:05:10] [01:05:22] [01:06:30] [01:06:36] [01:06:50] [01:07:15] [01:08:16] [01:08:49] [01:19:49]
Bill C-68 [00:02:27] [00:11:39] [00:12:14] [00:13:12] [00:13:31] [00:17:18] [00:31:09] [00:40:05]
Steven Blaney [00:13:50] [00:14:00] [00:15:54] [00:54:05] [00:54:06] [00:54:35] [00:55:16]
CZ 858 [00:14:34] [00:15:43]
Swiss Arms Rifles [00:14:53]
FRT (Firearms Reference Table) [00:15:40] [00:56:33] [00:56:36] [00:56:38] [00:56:41] [01:06:42] [01:06:46] [01:07:27]
12(3) Non-Restricted [00:15:46] [00:15:57] [00:16:04]
Mossberg Blaze [00:17:44] [00:17:45] [00:17:51] [00:18:23] [00:18:35]
Blaze 47 [00:17:49] [00:18:14] [00:18:28] [00:18:36] [00:18:38] [00:20:25]
AK-47 [00:18:08] [00:18:19]
CFO (Chief Firearms Officer)
AR-15 [00:19:38] [00:19:54] [00:20:00] [00:38:47] [00:39:07]
Adler [00:19:42] [00:19:57]
Common Sense Licensing [00:28:08]
ATT (Authorization To Transport) [00:28:15] [00:31:15] [00:32:20] [00:33:04] [00:33:39] [00:33:44] [00:33:47] [00:34:00] [00:34:47] [00:44:50]
Firearms Safety Course Training [00:28:19]
Civil litigants judicial review with Arkadi Bouchelev [00:35:24]
KKS Tactical Court Case with Solomon Friedman [00:36:00]
117.15 (Criminal Code) [00:39:36] [00:39:41] [01:09:59] [01:10:28]
12(6) Firearms [00:39:43]
Hasselwander Decision [00:57:34] [00:57:42] [00:57:50] [00:58:06] [01:00:51]
Ontario Forensic Centre [01:08:19]
United Nations [01:14:55]
Parliamentary Outdoors Caucus Association [01:17:41]

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1 hr 21 min

About The Silvercore Podcast with Travis Bader

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The Silvercore Podcast explores the mindset and skills that build capable people. Host Travis Bader speaks with hunters, adventurers, soldiers, athletes, craftsmen, and founders about competence,…