long range shooting and custom rifle building podcast: Recent Episodes
Jamie Dodson
A show where we learn about and share everything concerning long range shooting and custom rifle building. To support the show don't forget to visit our Patreon Page, We really appreciate all the members who help support the show. Brought to you by Wolf Precision, Inc. and your host Jamie Dodson. Visit out website at www.wolfprecision.net
We are getting into our rifle building season and wanted to cover some commonly asked or needed to be ask questions. This includes how to select or decide on the different critical parts. We are also launching our new "Because you ask!" video series that will be both on YouTube and our Gun Care Tutorial Pages here at Wolf Precision. How it is going to work and what we are going to cover. Thank you for your support and don't forget to check out the live version of the podcast on YouTube here.
"Becasue you ask" series on YouTube
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In our first live recoding of the podcast, I invite Adam Tack onto the show. Adam is a team member here at Wolf Precision and our Sales and Operations Manager. He is also a 27 year veteran of The Marines Corp. with a lot of experience in shooting and training. We hope you enjoy the interview with Adam. vist our YouTube Channel
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In this episode we discuss the final key to consistency when shooting and that is a mental checklist. The table top that sets on top the other 4 pillars and ties them all together. When put together giving you a sturdy platform to start growing to become a more consistent and accurate shooter!
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In this episode, we continue on our four pillars of marksmanship series and focus in on follow through. Follow through is not an action, but an intentional inaction. Want to take your shooting to the next level? Follow through is usually the last missing key. We also discuss BDC turrets and why we don't use or even recommend them along with some updates on the 22 Creedmoor.
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In this episode we continue on our 4 part series in laying the foundation to the fundamentals of marksmanship! Part 3 is about firing the perfect shot! If you want to go from good to great, you have to master the art of firing the perfect shot.
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In this episode we continue on our 4 part series for laying the foundation to the fundamentals of marksmanship! Part 2: Preparing to take the shot! We are now on target and getting ready to shoot. How we prepare is more important than the act of pulling the trigger. Your results can be predicted, whether they are good or bad, by your attention and preparation. Focus more on preparing for the shot rather than just the hitting of the target and success will follow!
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In this episode we begin our revisit of the 4 part series for laying the foundation to the fundamentals of marksmanship! Part 1: The set up! It is where everything starts and where many things go wrong introducing error into the shot before you even get on the rifle to pull the trigger. Want to improve your shooting instantly? Pay attention to the small details that matter and it all starts here.
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With hunting season coming, this is a great time to bring this back to the forefront. In this episode we start to discuss the upcoming series on the 4 pillars for laying the foundation to the fundamentals of marksmanship. We discuss the upcoming series and the fundamentals. It's art, it's science but at the core it's a solid foundation that is the building block to mastering the rifle. Take control and don't allow your foundation to be built on shaky ground.
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There are many reasons why people undertake or pursue learning how to build and maintain their very own rifles. And it's not always just about the money or cost savings. The two other reasons are expediency and quality. And until now you you could only have two of the the three choice.
- Cheap,
- Fast
- Good
If you want it fast and good, it's not going to be cheap.
If you want cheap and fast, it's usually not going to be good.
If you want it cheap and good, it's probably not going to be fast.
The future is about to change and our hopes is very shortly being able to provide out shooters and customers with all three. Get ready, the ACE is about to change everything.
Area 419 Shop Tour by Impact Precision
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The ACE in action, but not mentioned. This podcast is a mix of business, industry, the ACE and changes. We are proud of Derick and the work he has done. Derick was the first to ever hit the Cold Bore Shot Challenge and won the day at the Black Jack Challenge. Great job on both! Sadly, the ACE and Wolf Precision were edited from mention. That said, great job and both are great channels to watch.
In this podcast we are also excited to have our new online store open and our 2025 shooting school dates open for registration. Also, be on the look out for 5 new rifle starter kits being posted Friday. We think you will be both surprised and impressed.
Black Jack Challenge by Eric Cortina
Ethical Hunter Challenge by Eric Cortina
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This is as much a business podcast as it is a shooting podcast. Our industry has so many secrets and back door dealings hidden from the public that at first glance seem, to most, harmless. But make no mistake, it is a back door that will eventually close many businesses in the firearms industry. I really recommend doing research when dealing with or looking for products from these industries and reward those who support our industry with your business. And, be sure to tell them the reason you choose them! Thank you for supporting our shooting and manufacturing industry.
Look for our 2025 Long Range Shooting School dates being posted and open for registration August 30, 2024.
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When talking about the magnums and 30 caliber hunting rifles, most accept the recoil delivered out of the box. Some think I am "anti-magnum" for this reason. I am not and really want to spread the word that if you are recoil sensitive or a younger shooter, you do not have to be anti-magnum either. There are many tricks to dropping the recoil and the big 30 calibers have huge range you can play with when it comes to manipulating these factors. The 300 PRC can be brought into line with the recoil of a .308 Win or maybe even less in some cases . It just takes some thinking and some tinkering. You do not have to be stuck with the punishment your rifle delivered out of the box. In this episode, I want to share with you some ways you can really tame it down and get into a comfortable range that almost anyone can shoot.
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We are diving into the 7mm calibers. Any chance you can get them to recoil in the enjoyable range of 0-10 Foot pounds of energy on the shooter? You bet, and we will explain how along with some other reasons why this so is important besides just recoil reduction. A really important and ofter overlooked tool is setting up your rifle to be able to self spot.
We also answer a listeners question on properly adjusting your length of pull on your rifle. There are some challenges in getting this right and important things most people overlook, especially new shooters. We share our approach while here at the in person shooting schools.
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Moving on to the 6.5 calibers in Magnums. This is where I think the divide starts with newer shooters starting to have either negative reactions to the shot or at least reducing the fun. That said, there are ways to make the bigger 6.5's more than capable of killing altmost any big game animal in the world without killing the sender in the process. We want to share some our experiences with you.
Having shot a .264WM for years and have taken Elk with it. I can share with you all my positive experiences with these calibers and tell you with confidence that I enjoyed every minute with that rifle. Including taking it long range varmint hunting and even placing 3rd in the North East Regional Varmint Hunters Association’s Championship Shoot. Not bad for magnum rifle that weighed just 12 pounds.
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The 6.5 short action calibers...this is where most of the separation starts when it comes to the line in the sand for big game. In the US, it is considered unethical by some. In Europe, it is the number one moose caliber used. What is the difference? We will let you be the judge as we make the case as to why this is such a great caliber for new, young, or recoil sensitive shooters.
It's about shot placement and the shooter's ability to reliably and repeatably put the bullet on the mark every time. That is through minimal recoil and maximum training. Then, it's about speed and bullet design and construction.
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In this episode we dive into the 6mm calibers. Often thought of the next big step when growing a young or new shooter. This caliber is very capable for medium to big game given the right distance and bullet combo. Again, our focus is improving the accuracy of the shooter and the enjoyment of their experience with the rifle.
Big news, we want to give something nice away for all those attending our Online Long Range Shooting School. This year we are going to give away a slot for our Oct 11-13 in person long range shooting school as our way of saying thank you for joining the Wolf Pack. This includes the slot which is one of five available in the class. But also includes at no charge the use of a school rifle and ammunition. Don't miss out on your chance to win. Join The Wolf Pack and start enjoying the online course for your chance to win today.
Caliber Rating Score Card in Foot Pounds of Recoil Energy
Enjoyable: 1-10 ft-lbs
Comfortable: 10-20
Uncomfortable: 20-30
I'd Rather Not: 30-50
Call The Medic: 50+
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So you want to shoot better? We start into the 22 Creedmoor and use our new rating system to run the numbers for you, the hunter or shooter. We also touch base on some new video hosting policies and introduce you to our new Wolf Pack. Thank you Ken A for a great rating system we are going to use. Please reach out to us for some really cool swag we would like to send your way.
Caliber Rating Score Card in Foot Pounds of Recoil Energy
Enjoyable: 1-10 ft-lbs
Comfortable: 10-20
Uncomfortable: 20-30
I'd Rather Not: 30-50
Call The Medic: 50+
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I thought this was a great interview with Derick. It was not planned and not recorded to be one, but in the end Derick ask if he could post it. Of course, I said yes. Derick attended our shooting school in March of 2024 and purchased a custom rifle featuring the ACE from us last year. He is not only a great guy, but a Veteran and former Drill Sergeant. Both of which I have a lot of respect for.
Derick was leaving on an invite to the Black Jack Challenge held by YouTuber Erik Cortina. He wanted to ask some last minute questions before leaving not just some advice but more in depth questions on our patented and accurizing ACE System. I reposted his interview here because you get to hear the story of the ACE. I also want to support Derick and his efforts to grow as a shooter and his channel.
Lastly, he got the cold bore shot and won Eric Cortina's Black Jack Challenge with skill and of course a rifle featuring the ACE System. Thanks goes out to Derick and congrats on some great shooting!
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So let's talk numbers. Although I am going to share with you my opinions on all the different calibers going forward, the numbers never lie. In this episode I want to share with you a recoil calculator that I find to be an invaluable tool while trying to build a rifle, select your caliber or even when selecting a bullet. This tool gives you a chance to change just a couple little things and see the results you will get in both recoil energy and recoil velocity. And recoil velocity is never spoken off and can make one of the biggest differences in taking your rifles "felt" recoil down a notch or two so you can enjoy shooting it more. Next episode is going to be on the big .224 calibers, but for now let's give you some tools to run the numbers on your own.
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Setting the rules of the road. So, we are going to advocate going with the smallest caliber you think you can get by with. But how do you compare them? What are the parameters or measurements you would use to quantify or qualify the results to get an accurate comparison? This is how I am going to approach this and come up with a score. This is all with a baseline of comparison shooting a small .224 caliber like the .223 Rem, 222 Rem or 22 Hornet.
Recoil Tolerance Score of 0-100: How many people out of 100 can shoot 100 rounds through said rifle and enjoy each shot and would come back and come back to do another 100 rounds immediately afterwards like they could with a small .224 caliber?
Group Size Deterioration Score 0-100: How many people out of 100 could shoot said caliber without increasing their average group size by more than 50% when compared to what they could shoot with a .224 caliber?
Fundamental Deterioration Threshold 0-100: How many consecutive shots do I think the average person could shoot before fundamentals start to deteriorate? I feel 99% of the shooting population could shoot up to 100 rounds with a small .224 caliber.
Accuracy Deterioration Score 0-100: How many people out of 100 could maintain the same level of accuracy with this bigger caliber that they could achieve with a small .224 caliber?
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Let's start small. At least as small as you can legally shoot for hunting in most states. We are going to kick this series off with the small .224 calibers you can choose from. The 22 Hornet, 222 Rem and the .223 Rem. This is not a list of ideas. This is a list of killing-capable calibers for deer- sized game and below. I know this from experience as my Grandfather and my family has hunted with the first two calibers for decades. Taking more deer than you could fit in a dump truck and as best I can recall, I never remember him ever asking for help finding one that got away. That in itself should speak volumes on the value of these unspoken and often forgotten calibers that have been around for nearly 95 years. Take a listen with an open mind. It might change your shooting and open your world to the idea of going with the smallest caliber you can get by with.
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I want to share with you, from my humble opinion formed over nearly 2 decades of training people on the fundamentals of marksmanship, the #1 way to improve your shooting abilities, your groups and your shot placement. This really is the #1 way to hone and sharpen your fundamentals. Go with .................................!
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Legend has it that many sailors have been hypnotized by the sweet song of the sirens, causing them to crash their boats into rocks and land. But first, sailors need to venture into siren territory before the sweet sound can grace their ears and their hearts, luring them into a fate with reckless abandonment.
We are shooters, not sailors, but the song is still sung for our ears and our hearts. It's not a ship on the ocean, but a crack of the rifle that sends a bullet at breakneck speed with the hopes of the sender to land it home and hit his target. That moment in time and the magic it takes to somehow make what seems the impossible happen is the vessel we shooters ride on.
Most people never get a chance to experience the excitement and magic of sending a bullet over a 1/2 mile down range and on their own hit a small target. For any chance to hear this song that is as beautiful as it is enchanting, you must set foot to sea (enter rifle range), put your hands on the rudder and let the winds blow your sail.
For many of us, the hook is set too deep and we are forever sentenced to floundering on the line and in some weird way enjoying every minute of it. One round at a time, frozen in time as we wait to hear that sweet song of the siren and praying to Neptune that they will sing to us just one more time that sweet sound of lead colliding with steel.
In this episode I would like to share with you personally why I have worked so hard in documenting our shooting school to put online and to share. This is the story of Wolf Precision and Jamie Dodson as we grew through the years in our ability to do and eventually teach.
Now, as I get older I would like to document all that we have learned to share and live forever. Even after I am long gone, I hope to leave something behind of value for the next generation of shooters. I also wanted to take the time to do it while I was still young enough and on my A game. Because eventually we all start to slow down and forget some many things we have learned over the years. This is my story, my life's journey and I hope to share it with those who love or have a passion for learning the fundamentals of marksmanship and wanting to grow into the best shooter they can be.
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The shooting season has begun and so have the schools. With over 15 years of teaching on the firing line, the things we learn and see often have a great value to those planning on doing such events in the future. Especially those who are getting ready to experience a class for the first time. Regardless the class or the location, here are some things that are already standing out this season and are worthy of both sharing and discussing how to prevent these things from happening to you.
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In this episode, we discuss at length, carbon fiber barrels...the good, the bad and truly how do you make a decision. Everyone building a custom rifle wants a great looking rifle. Should you choose carbon for that reason? What about a match or long range rifles, would it make a good choice there as well?
I have this conversation every week with customers. I really want to share with you my personal throughts on why you may want to choose it or on the other hand why you may not want to choose it. There is a lot of misinformation on the pros and cons. I want to simply share with you what I know and have come to experience in buildling rifles for nearly two decades.
We hope you enjoy.
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We are excited to invite Bruce Thom from BAT Machine Co. back on to the show talk about their new release, the Hammerhead. Known for being one of the very best actions made, this new model is in my mind the pinnacle of what a tactical action could be in both quality, design and of course accuracy. Join us on our conversation with Bruce about the newest release and his insight into making world class receivers.
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So, you have your hunting rifle or match rifle ready for the season and now it is time to practice. This is a fork in the road for most shooters. Hunting rifles often are expensive to shoot and have more recoil than most would enjoy for a full day at the range. Match rifles are made for shooting, but we often hold back because of the expense of the ammo, reloading components or simply you do not want to wear out your barrel. It's like having that 1973 Cuda (my dream car) and not taking it out of the garage for fear of putting miles on her.
Well you have two choices...just go and shoot the rifle and take the punishment and expense or build a trainer (think daily driver). A training rifle is more than just another tool, it is the tool that will allow you to grow as a marksman.
Now this should be a mirror of your working rifle. Now, if you cannot afford a second "clone" rifle, the good news is you can often just change out a barrel and bolt these days and turn it into your trainer, saving you some money.
Lastly, we talk about the caliber and why this decision is so important if you want to get the most from it and your training with it.
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The art of self-reliance is often talked about in the prepping world for sure. But what about a marksman, shooter or budding competitor. Can you take care of your own rifle? Can you rebuild it if needed? Can you make repairs and do the maintenance needed to keep it in its best shooting condition? Now let's talk about being a well rounded shooter. Can you make your own ammunition? Can you change components to meet you current needs like going from a match round to a hunting round? Can you take advantage of what little components are available when things get hard to find to be able to keep shooting, competing and practicing?
These are all great questions and really the heart of what we are trying to do with our new online classes and the Wolf Pack. It's one thing to hand a customer his new rifle, but in many ways you are leaving them vulnerable to all the above and really limiting not only how much they will enjoy it but how long. All of these things are important and once the skills are learned. It changes you and your shooting forever. Finishing out all there is to learn to get the most from your rifle, knowing how to take care of it whether repairs or upgrades and lastly being able to make you very own high quality ammunition puts you in a league of your own. Giving you the confidence to shoot and enjoy your rifle and your shooting for the rest of your life. This is our biggest step in trying to help finish that curve through education no matter factory or custom. We would like to invite you to look at our new program we call The Wolf Pack.
Lastly our PSA. Ricochets! There was a phone call and a YouTube video that was shared with me. This hidden danger is rarely spoken about and in my mind is so important. I want to share with you things to keep you safe and those around you even though they may be miles away.
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We kick the new year off talking about the importance of bedding and more importantly, the importance of the tang. We are teaching bedding to a new team member and the conversations about bedding and its importance and use really went into the bushes. From the reasons being different for todays chassis over yesteryears wooden stocks to the emphasis on the unsung and what I think one of the most important areas to get right and that is the tang. We hope you enjoy this episode and hope to shed some light on bedding todays modern rifles and why we do it. The reasons may surprise you.
Bedding blog on the importance of the tang.
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We have some exciting news on new programs, classes and memberships you can join for 2024. From the Wolf Pack Shooting Team to a new Graduation Day for our online school attendees, we have lots of news to share. Some of the new programs coming out include online advanced courses along with 1 and 2 range days for free per year here at out facility. We are thankful to have you join us this year and are looking forward to a great shooting season!
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In all the years of shooting I have learned a valuable lesson. Shooting is a lot like flying in the sense that the recoil is a lot like turbulence. If you have a lot of it, you better be a very skilled pilot. Why, because you will be fighting it and correcting for its influence constantly. It can scare you, it will fatigue you and even make you want to call it quits (once you are on the ground of course). It will push all of your senses to the brink of numbness as you yank the joystick to counter act its influence and try to keep the plane on course. If you ask any skilled pilot if they would like to voluntarily go fly in turbulence just for fun, they would look at you like you are absolutely crazy. Yet we voluntarily choose to shoot heavy recoiling rifles.
Is this the year to think small caliber? We have had more fired groups submitted this December of thrilled clients shooting crazy impressive groups than ever before. Part of it is skill, but with a multitude of 22 Creedmoors going out the door and the pictures coming back over and over again from those rifles one truth cannot be denied. People shoot lighter recoiling rifles better. Lower recoiling rifles help most people shoot better than they ever dreamed they where capable of. Like flying that plane through silky smooth air with two fingers on the joystick, the plane is easy to control and you are having the time of your like doing it with little to no effort required.
If you want to shoot better, get a smaller caliber. This will not only improve your quality of shooting simply because it's just easier to repeat the processes. But it will also put the word fun back in your vocabulary and a smile back on your face. Punishment and suffering the consequences of heavy recoiling rifles hurt more than most realize. Not just in the form of physical pain, but the disappointment of not believing in yourself or your ability to shoot. It's like a pilot coming in after a terrifying flight in turbulence believing that it was his lack of skills that was the problem, not the turbulence he just flew through. Don't just survive shooting, get a small caliber to see what you're truly capable of. You just might surprise yourself and have some pictures to proudly share of your own.
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In this podcast, we want to talk about the top reasons some might not think reloading is for them. We talk about the pros, cons and concepts some of which are misguided and some just plain wrong for new reloaders. If you love to shoot, whether for hunting or competition, you need to listen to this podcast. It might change your mind and shed some light on why you cannot afford to wait. This might encourage you to get started today.
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Because it's all about that ACE, 'bout that ACE - no trouble. Okay, trying to be a little funny here. But, on the last part of this series, "The Story of the Ace," it truly is about making the ACE at volume and at exceptionally high accuracy. This is no small feat, to say the least, separating yourself from the accepted machines and machining practices and looking to the aerospace industry. If you want to make world class components, you cannot do it on the same equipment that most big and small manufacturers in the gun industry are using. Hanging a sign on the front door that reads "we build the best," but the sign above the entrance to the shop floor reads "we use equipment of bare minimum quality, just good enough to get by with” is contradictory.
I am not throwing stones, but am committed to not just talking the talk. If you truly believe what you are saying and selling, shouldn't your actions be mirroring your words? Commitment means buying equipment that is 3 to 5 times more expensive than the accepted production brand machine in our industry. You get what you pay for and if you want 3 to 5 times the accuracy and quality out the machine, it's going to cost you. You cannot make Ferrari's using equipment from the Kia plant, nor should you be selling your customers a Kia when promising Ferrari quality. If you are going to commit and make that promise of delivering the highest quality to the customer, you cannot renege on your promise of quality when it comes time to writing the checks and putting the machines on the floor that are needed to deliver on your promise.
I don't mean to sound harsh, but I get tired of the the $3000 custom cowboy hat selling their commitment of the very best quality to you, while deceitfully using throw away machines to make the product after you hand over a lot and in some cases even excessive amounts of hard earned cash. "The most accurate hunting rifle in the world" or "1000 yards out of the box" are only taglines when you are using one of the cheapest brands of machines on the market or worn our recycled machines from the 90's or even older.
We knew building the ACE was going to be hard. We knew holding the tolerances needed to build a rifle as close to perfect as humanly possible was going to be harder. We knew doing all of this at scale meant the machines where going to be expensive and of aerospace quality. We did not talk ourselves out of it or try to find ways to justify anything less. "That's the machine everyone else is using" was not a good enough sales pitch to change our minds. The sign that hangs in our entrance reads "Home of the ACE". Our commitment to the best is on our lobby wall. And, our commitment to building the very best is clear regardless of what door you walk through, including our machine shop. We want to build the best and offer it at a price most can afford. We intend to keep both of those promises. We build to a standard, not a price and our products are premised on optimal performance and engineering excellence.
So would you spend a million dollars to develop the next generation of accuracy driven rifles? We did and are 100% committed to the cause and to stay the course. It's the writing on our wall and a promise we made to our customers. We want to wish a Merry Christmas to everyone and are looking forward to a great new year in 2024! Thanks for all the support!
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The closest I have come to being arrested in Washington DC working on our patent. The story of the ACE Chamber System, part II. So I want to cover some of the developments and my experiences working with and winning patents, two on the ACE Chamber System under our belt and a third in process. I just want to share with you how we did it and why. This is the behind the scenes look and discussion on a part or process that is rarely discussed or shared.
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone and congratualtions to our TrigggerTech Trigger winner announced on the show. We want to say thank you to all who have supported our show and our buisisiness over the years. Thank you all and Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Wolf Precision, Inc.
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Would you spend over a million dollars developing a more accurate rifle. The story of the ACE Chamber System. In this mutli part series we want to share with you the process, trials, and tribulations of developing a product for the rifle that never existed before in an effort to make the perfect shooting rifle. This is part one of the series and the start of our story and the history of the ACE Chamber System.
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In this episode, we go into the deep end on rifle barrels. There is so much more here than meets the eye and the more you know, the more you want to know. This is a working component of the rifle that will either allow your rifle to shoot to it's full potential or rob your rifle's other components of the glory they should be realizing. Make no mistake about it, it is that important.
I think where most people fail is they think the magic happens when the chamber is cut. That cannot be further from the truth. The magic is already in the barrel when it was made. Our job is to not take any of that away while we transform it from a barrel blank to a working part of the rifle.
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In this episode we continue on with our rifle building series and in this episode we talk about the tactical or competition chassis. Giving you some pointers, tips and food for thought on things like bedding. We also introduce the Universal Barrel System with the ACE. Along with a TriggerTech Trigger Giveaway and 7 free days available now at our Online Long Range Shooting School.
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In this episode, we dive into chassis. All is not as it seams. There is a difference and its more that what meets the eye. Sounds familiar. There are a lot of areas you could use these phrases, but none are more important than when trying to select a chassis. We have some tips, trips and just general advice to help you make the best decision for you.
With spending time with and helping train the professionals we count on every day to save lives in the worst of times. Rarely have I even encountered such a great shooting team using tripods. They accomplished this because they have the concept of training right. Most people practice only what they are the best at. The best always practice what they are the weakest at. It was a pleasure spending time with such a great group and a breath of fresh air on how they train and why. We talked about this concept in the past, but this is the result of putting the talk to practice.
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In this episode we go over the difference between stocks and chassis. How to choose what would be right for you and what you are going to use it for. We wanted to go over BDC reticles and turrets. This is one area that most new shooters fall into with out realizing what little there is to learn to get beyond it and really understanding ballistic. BDC reticles and turrets are a way to keep you from learning minutes and mils by bypassing the learning process. When in the end you will always be a better shooter, have better D.O.P.E. and become a more intuned shooter with the environment if you just learned to use minutes or mils.
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We tackle the common question we get asked all the time. Should I upgrade my factory rifle or just go custom? The honest answer is it depends on several factors and your end goals. What are you starting with quality wise for your factory rifle and what you are trying to accomplish. I think most people go custom because they want a rifle they can trust, have faith in and always know they can count on it to do its job every time without worry.
This is a great topic to cover and we hope you enjoy us diving behind the scenes trying to answer a common question we get asked here at the shooting school all the time.
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I want to share a really cool story on how in the last 5 classes, 3 were won by the newest or the student with the least experience. We have a top gun hat awarded in each class. This goes to the highest scoring shooter. I wanted to reflect on my thoughts on how this is possible, as it has been something I have been thinking heavily about over the last couple weeks.
From the trenches. Now and then I want to add a segment for small business owners or for those running them on some tips, tricks and simply a tilt of the hat out of respect and wonder on how any exist at all. It's not easy, so we want to share some encouragement and some food for thoughts from time to time. In this episode, we want to keep encouraging you to stand back up and get back into the fight.
We announced that in 2024 we will only be offering 13 classes with 5 students in each. So 65 seats will be available and are looking forward to having you all here in 2024.
For those that can't attend our in person class, our online courses in moving forward with over 16 hours of content and growing.
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In this episode we discuss the difference between price and cost. When you are looking to build your custom rifle, the action gets a back seat to caliber and stock. But in the grand scheme of things, can cost you the most as far as the quality of your final project and the enjoyment you will get out of it. They look the same, but they are not all equal. The biggest problem to most is they don't know how to evaluate what they are really getting for there hard earned money. We want to share with you our thoughts and why we choose Bat Machine Co.
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In this episode, we have some updates on some new classes, a news for 2024 and a new way of building your custom rifle. We have a whole new series ready to launch on the hows and why to learn to build your very own custom rifle. We hope you enjoy.
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So with a sad heart we left king of the Mountain. We never really explained why, so I thought this would be a great opportunity to talk a little about the added levels of responsibilities and the positions you get put in when having to make decisions when others are depending on you. So if you even plan in running an event, we have some pointers for you and things to careful with when others are involved. More importantly the difference between hosting and running an event. It takes your responsibilities at a whole new level.
We are excited that the new range is almost complete and two new events (Practical Tactical Shooters Challenge) are scheduled. We are also slowly moving forward on our ACE System Kit Rifles with new YouTube video coming soon.
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In this episode we go over a great listener Q and A about training for new shooters and the dangers of doing it too close to the start of the match or hunt. So we had a great customer call in getting ready for his first match. He is getting ready and bam, panic sets in that something is wrong. This is not the first call I have received like this and for new shooters there is some sound advice that applies for not just match preparation but for hunting preparation as well. I want to share with you my advice for this subject that I have given many times. For new shooters it will help you get the match and start it with your head in a great place.
we also cover our new dates for 2024 for all of our shooting schools. With the new range almost ready, 2024 is going to be a great new chapter for our shooting school.
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One nagging question is whether or not a rifle chamber is a verb or a noun. Can you change one to the other? The funny part is, the rifle is made up of tangible working components. All of them are a noun except (unitl now) the rifle chamber. The chamber was a service, a job, something you had done. Don't believe me? Walk into a gun store and ask to buy just a rifle chamber and see just what funny looks you get.
The ACE system finishes or completes the rifle into a true all-component status. The chamber is now a stand alone working part of the rifle, a tangible usable and reusable part separate of the barrel. We don't thow away an action when the barrel is shot out, nor the stock. That would be crazy. But, we throw away what could be one of the most important parts of the rifle, the chamber. As it was, up until now, was simply a service provided to the barrel.
In the future, picking the chamber as a selected part is now a reality. Buying a good one and using it over and over again has finally came to fruition. The only service that a builder or gunsmith provided that you could not complete the rifle without them, was the chamber. That is no longer the case! The future of a true component based rifle system is here, with each and every part a stand alone entity with the ablity to be changed, swapped or re-used at the owner's will or discretion. You no longer need to rely on the service of a third- pary machinist or shop.
Welcome the new ACE System Kit Rifles! Coming soon in 2024! Stay tuned!
We also want to announce our new shooting schools for 2024 as they are posted and open for registration on our website. Take advantage of our early bird special of $50 off for all who register before December 31, 2023.
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In this epsidode, Jamie and Richard talk about the .308. Is it still relevant as a modern, capable cartridge. They diiscuss both the pros and cons on why someone would choose, or not choose...making a case for both sides of the arguument.
One thing I would like to point out. Jamie and Richard both have decades of experience with the .308 for almost all purposes possible including as a match rifle, hunting rifle and varmint rifle. So, this is not just an opinion of someone's thoughts on the caliber, but real world advice from extensive experience with it in the field.
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In reloading, there are many mindsets and techniques, many of which can lead you down a path of heartache, confusion, pain, suffering, sorrow and yes even death. Many reloaders obsess over things they have read or secret formulas they have heard of, thinking that this is the secret they have been waiting for. This new process will most certainly make them the best shooter in the world.
Now on to the truth. Many of the things you read, hear and see being peddled by forums or influencers is not just hog wash, but many times just flat out stupid and dangerous and puts not only yourself in harms way, but selfishly putting others in harms way as well.
A young man called to ask some questions, over a 30 minute conversation, the conclusion was made "you cannot get there from here". You have gone down the wrong road so far, that getting from A to B, or from dangerous to safe is no longer possible. With all good intentions, the advice was to shoot factory ammo until he could buy all new components and with a reloading manual start from scratch following the instructions step by step. It is my belief that if more new reloaders would follow this simple advice, they would make better, safer and easier to find loads than they ever thought possible. And, in the end, making it a win / win for everyone, including the person shooting next to you whose life is possibly in your hands.
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In the episode we discuss a micro segment that will be up and coming in future shows we call "From the Trenches". A business segment where we talk shop, interview business owners and offer real world advice from being in the trenches as a start up 17 years ago. The challenges, struggles, choices and efforts needed to start, run and grow a small business in the US today.
We also announce a new class for new shooters as an introduction to long range shooting. Thanks to a great conversation with one of our Alumni and how they got hooked in the art of long range shooting. We decided we need to really set back and look at a way to introduce to new shooters, not only the art of what we do, but the enjoyment that can be had doing it.
Lastly, making the case for the 7PRC. From a call to the podcast. A conversation on not just the PRC, but on calibers, choices and the differance between the power of marketing and a caliber having staying power. How do you choose the best when every year we are sold the "New Best" or "Must Have" caliber?
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In this episode, we dive into our top three choices for caliber selection for new shooters for both hunting and long range competition. We take into consideration that in a lot of cases we are talking to new or newer shooters that are often overwelmed with information that can be good, bad or even opinions, based on no experience in the subject in which they are offering advice. Usually with no bad intentions, but repeating what they have heard or read from others that is sometimes accepted as the gospal truth. We try to give this advice as if you are our freind, setting across the table and asking us for our honost unbiased opinion. We share not just our selection, but how we made our choices and the critera we used. We hope this helps you with some alternative choices with caliber selection for getting into this type of shooting. We know you will enjoy every day at the range.
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In this episode we continue on our series and share with you our picks if we had to choose a factory rifle. Not only do we share our choices but we also share the guidlines and parameters that helped guide our selections. If you want to get into long range shooting and want or need to start with a factory rifle, this podcast is a great listen on some food for thought while making your selection.
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In part 6 of our series, we dive into factory or custom rifle. Please note we said "or" and for good reason. You can always argue the points of how a custom rifle is better or why you should go custom. But for us, or for us talking with new shooters, it's not a versus argument but an "or" decision on which would be a better fit for you starting out. One could always argue a Tesla is a better car, but for who. For someone new to driving, someone on a budjet or a college kid delivering pizza? Having the best is not always the right choice and certainly not an argument to be had with new shooters or those wanting to give it a try. The cost of getting into long range shooting itself is enough of a deterent when it coomes to the equipment needed besides the rifle. Then, factor in someone demanding it can only be done with the best and we will lose most new shooters.
We want the conversation to be factory or custom. We want to talk a little on how we would approach the decision and what questions to ask yourself. We want you to get started in the best way possible for you. Here are some things we took into consideration and what we have learned as we grew in our passion for the art of long range or precision shooting.
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I was introduced to Matt Rinella by a customer and with that, grew into a conversation about hunting and the industry, in general. Matt is a passionate outdoorsman who with the best intentions is trying to bring to light the damage that social media, TV, advertisers, influencers and even investors are doing to our industry. It was a great interview and a subject that is well worth a listen.
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The last part to this series is called "bits and bobs". All the little things you will need besides the rifle and optics to get started in learning and mastering the art of marksmanship or fundamentals. I think in this case, less but better is always a good approach. Don't fall into or become a victim of G.A.S. "gear acquisition syndrome". Here, staying true to our craft and using simple everyday tools or items you would take to a field match or a hunt is gear. Learn the fundamentals, not the gear. Take full advantage of all your gear as you grow, but don't learn to rely on it to make the shot or to be a great marksman. This is the list of things you need, pure and simple.
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So we interrupt this program to bring you a special announcement...not everything you see or read is true, real or even possible by us mere mortals.
We were speaking with Matt Rinella, of the Hunt Quietly Podcast, and could not believe how parallel our two worlds of hunting and shooting align, from advertising, Facebook, YouTube, Influencers and yes even "Jack Asses" like the movie, but only with rifles and shooting. These "Jack Asses" hurt our image as marksman and professionals and put these ridiculous clips up for all to watch and think that their "edited" abilities are the normal that you must live up to. Or they sell you equipment with such lines and professional influencers that the snake oil salesman would be proud.
We need to set the bar on what a true marksman is and how they should truly gauge themselves as they grow. We need people to put up content that is true, unbiased, untainted by corporate greed and with professionalism and safety at its core. So all those on the outside watching want to learn more about or be a part of this positive and professional image. We need to stop glorifying and "following" those whose stupid stunts and plain stupidity, by accident or intent, are there only to draw millions of clicks and money in their pockets. These stunts make our sport and industry look like the cast of "Jack Ass" found a new area to produce content in and portray us all in that light.
Hits for clicks or stunts for followers with firearms and shooting is bad for our industry, our sport and sets a poor example to our youth and the outside world watching. Hunt Quietly is a good example for our shooting and hunting world to follow if we want this sport and industry to be seen in a positive light.
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We have talked about this is in the past...our industry selling out to cheaper labor and products overseas and bringing them here to our market for high profits. Don't fall victam to this scam. Ask the questions and do your research. Our fathers and grandfathers have said, you should spend 2 to 3 times the cost of the rifle on your optics. They were right then for the same reason they are right now. This age-old wisdom is not just timeless but more true now than ever. Combine that with the marketing and branding power of today's corperations and you can follow that rule and still wind up with a $500 scope made in China or the Phillippines. The only difference is, you paid $2000.00 for it not realizing that you bought a scope that was made overseas for $250 to $500. Wow!
Start asking the questoins and when you are searching for quality, don't be fooled, suckered or shamed by corperate America and it's greed (insert chinese businesses and partners).
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In part II of our series, we were going to discuss rifle stocks. The truth is your approach should be a wholistic. If you want to enjoy yourself at the range and grow as a marksman, simply do not compromise when it comes to quality in any part or piece of your rifle. It matters and it matters a lot. The difference between a great day at the range and a bad day is the gear you make the decision on purchasing. A lot of rifles and manufacturers make compromises on the products they make and sell for many reasons. Price, ease of manufacturing or even in an effort to make more profit. In the end, it all means the same, they compromised for you and got paid to do so. At our Long Range Shooting School, we see it all the time. Three times this year already, two of which where with 5K plus rifles. So just spending more isn't the answer either. Do you homework, ask the questions and follow you instinct. In accuracy it all matters, every single component.
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In this episode we want to start the conversation by going over all the things we have learned and seen here at the school when people try to get started into learning or wanting to enjoy the art of long range shooting. We want to share with you all the good, bad and ugly that happens with the decisions people make when selecting equipment. So we want to go over all the things you should think about and give you some advice on each so you can make the best educated decision possible. In the end, we want you to enjoy this sport, but too ofter the decisions made while selecting equipment to get started leads down a path of frustration and ultimately leading some to just give up. Starting off on the right foot can make all the difference and we want just want to help.
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With just finishing up a class and having years of trying to sort out semi custom and home built rifles on the firing line. I am finally ready to give my opinion as to when you should go custom. I am also here to point out pretty bluntly, that although I find most people to have good intentions, you know the saying on the road to hell being paved with them.
Over the years I have been put in harms way many times. Part of it came with the job. But now, it seems that the rifles being home built or sold as pre-fits have come main stream and I need to put a shout out here. I have seen so many situations arise from the unexpected customer of these sellers and builders. Some so dangerouse that it makes me think twice whenever I am out with a group of unknown shooters. Having seen everything from unfinished chambers, unspinning barrels, suppressors explode, suppressors shot off and in several occasions catching problems just in time to prevent a catastrophy.
I hope you enjoy this one and I hope it gives you some ideas on what you can get yourself into when it comes to home built or pre-fit customs. It might save you time, money or even your life.
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In the custom rifle world, we deal with this issue all the time..."drop in" or "drop fit" stocks and chassis. Too often the marketing powers that be decide to use the term "drop fit," saying that you just bolt it in and your rifle will shoot better and fit without a problem. However, there is a huge difference between fitting, fitting well and fitting perfectly. This can play out with not just accuracy and repeatability issues, but can lead to eventual damage to your rifle. Don't fall victim to this word play. If you want to get the best from your rifle with this type of upgrade, have it fitted or at the very least checked to make sure you have enough of the right contact. If it does not, than you should have it bedded by a professional.
We also want to invite a couple of listeners to the show to share their stories of their hunt or match experiences in a series we are calling "preparing for the hunt" and "preparing for the match." Please email us your stories, both the good the bad, to our email address at contact@wolfprecison.net for your chance to be chosen to come on the air and be part of the show. We will be selecting the top three entries, so submit yours today. Please put in the subject line - "Preparing for the hunt" or "Preparing for the match."
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In this podcast, we finish up our series with talking about 4DOF and the good, bad and ugly of it. We also dive into some tips and tricks to help you get your rifle up and running and keep it up and running. Getting true D.O.P.E. for your rifle is by far one of the most important things you can do to become a better marksman. That said, most put the least effort into this area and even less take the time to learn and understand it. We hope this series helps you to get your rifles D.O.P.E. truly dialed and help bring your shooting up to the next level.
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In this podcast, we finish up our series with talking about 4DOF and the good, bad and ugly of it. We also dive into some tips and tricks to help you get your rifle up and running and keep it up and running. Getting true D.O.P.E. for your rifle is by far one of the most important things you can do to become a better marksman. That said, most put the least effort into this area and even less take the time to learn and understand it. We hope this series helps you to get your rifles D.O.P.E. truly dialed, this will bring your shooting up to the next level.
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I say this often, there are many matches in the past where I have placed or won but was not the best shooter there. What pushed me to the top at several events was knowing and having confidence in my D.O.P.E. at distance. You can do everything right fundamentally, and if you're D.O.P.E. is off, it will mean a miss or at least a less than perfect shot. You cannot runaway or hide from this issue. It exist and you have to iron it out for your individual rifle. This will keep more shots on target and leave you with a little better sense of confidence in yourself and your equipment.
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In this podcast we go over the B.C. trap that most shooters fall into. When we are calculating our D.O.P.E. for our rifle, we use this number as if it is the gospel truth. The problem, it is more of a guideline than a fact. Your rifle barrel can deform and transform you bullet as it passes through the bore. This changes the B.C. from rifle to rifle like a fingerprint. If you want to learn how to get great D.O.P.E. for your rifle, you need to be aware of this problem and in later episodes how we try to fix it.
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If you want to create as close to perfect DOPE for your rifle as you can, then you need to have a perfect zero. In this episode, we are going to really dive into the bushes on what it really means and takes along with some of the hidden perils and dangers you might not even know exist that will make a mess of our DOPE before you even get started. Thank you for joining us and we hope you enjoy this episode. We are passionate about long range shooting and want nothing more than for you to really get your DOPE dialed in. It will change your shooting and your ability to hit things forever.
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In this episode we go over the start of our series on how to get good working dope for your rifle. There are several things we are going to cover while diving into this subject with one being the issue with the curvature of the rifle bore. I said that right, the rifle bore. You're rifling inside your barrel is curved and although most don't talk about it, most don't even know about it. It has several issues with a rifles accuracy while trying to build, but for shooters, it causes issues with trying to figure out how to get good working D.O.P.E. for your rifle. Here is a couple videos to show you just how common this is and how some try to fix it, including bending the barrel to straighten out the inside. Amazing to watch and jaw dropping to think that is so bad that it has to be bent back out after the barrel has been made. Below are a couple YouTube videos posted by others showing the process. Minute 0:36 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUkekGATrfQ Minute 4:05 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IibJgngkbLU Online Long Range Shooting School. https://www.wolfprecision.net/online-long-range-shooting-school.html
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We talk about getting dope and hard copies of it at the end of this podcast. But this is just as much a business podcast as it is a shooting podcast. Many of you have traveled with us through the years as a business and are business owners or persons of responsibilities yourselves. We all have to make the arduous and gut wrenching decisions on money and equipment purchases. I wanted to share with your our thought processes and decision making processes that we have to go through just like everyone else. Maybe by sharing our approach, we can help or give some ideas that you might find useful in the future in your decision making processes. We hope you enjoy this behind the scenes look on making some of the biggest purchasing decisions of our lives.
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Jamie and Richard dive into the last part of this mini series with some final thoughts and advice, one of which is you have to get out and shoot! Knowledge and wisdom are not the same. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad. If you want to become a better shooter, you have to grow beyond the studies and research. In the end, you have to commit to getting to the range (with a plan) and spending quality time on the rifle squezing the trigger. This is where you will master the craft and will go from good to great.
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We just closed on the biggest project we have ever undertaken and this was not on purpose or planned. Things happen in business as in life that at first glance look like bad luck, bad news or an insurmountable obstacle that has just landed in your path. At 52, this still catches me off guard and can shake you to your core. But these things that at first glance appear to be a negative, are often the things you needed to challenge you and force you outside your comfort zone to grow and stretch is ways you never before thought possible.
That is what happened to us a week before Christmas 2022. After being given just 4 months to move and close our business from it's current location, to be candid, the drive home felt like the walls closing in. But this time with decades of these obstacles being put in my path and eventually overcome, I kept faith. I put my boots on and went to work trying to find a new location. Weeks went by with not a remotely close candidate for a building that would fill our needs, but still we kept looking and trying.
This past Thursday, on February the 23rd, just two short months to the day of this devastating news, we are now owners of our own manufacturing facility along with two new world class machines being delivered shortly. A building so perfect for all we do, that we could not have drawn it out any better from scratch. Not to mention, it is 1 mile from our home and up until January, we didn't even know it existed.
I want to share with you our story and to encourage all small businesses out there to keep the faith and keep moving forward. To look at obstacles not as hurdles you cannot get over, but as challenges that are put there to make you grow, stretch and mold you into the owner that must you become to handle the future that is ahead of you.
This has played out many times in my life and to this day, I often find myself looking up at the mountain way up high and wondering, is that even possible? Only to find myself weeks, months or years later on the other side. Keep the faith and know that these obstacles would not be put there if you were not ready to face them and know that what may seem impossible at first glance, are put there to take you to the next level.
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Thank for the great submitted questions by our listeners. In this podcast, we cover left hand shooters converting from learning to shoot right hand, left eye domonance, shooting with both eyes open and driving the rifle. We also go over the importance of barrel coolers especially if you shoot suppressed.
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In this podcast, we go over the concept of groups and the importance of how we look at them and use them. If you truly want to know where you are at in your ability to shoot accurately with consistancy, then you have to shoot some groups and, in doing so, you have to take an honest big picture approach. This allows you to have a true baseline on where you are at now, and a way you will measure your progress moving forward. Don't fall victim to skewing the numbers for bragging rights. Know where you are and work to get to where you truly want to be as a marksman.
We are giving away a free Wolf Precision Log Book 02/15/2023. Stop over to our facebook page to register to win. https://www.facebook.com/wolfprecision.net
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Continuing on our fundamentals series, we discuss the importance of keeping a shooters log book. Besides your rifle, this it the next most important thing in your kit. Learn to use it correctly and you will grow better and more effeciantly with your rifle. You will also learn all of its quirks, habits and track changes you made over the years.
Most shooters don't have one and even less use them properly. Step out and above your competition or just take your shooting abilities and skills to the next level by learning to properly keep and use a log book.
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In this episode we take on a listener question on "what is drving the rifle?". There are many truths to learning to shoot a rifle well. This concept of drving the rifle has more to it than meets the eye.
We also dive into machining and equipment. Why is it that those that are touting to be the best always settle for barely aceptable or less than ideal equipment. If just good enough is ok when it comes to selecting the machines that makes your high dollar rifle, what does that say about the company and how that probably applies to all the other choices they make. Its sort of back handed when you say your the best, say you build the best, but when it comes to the equipment you choose, you don't buy the best. This is what seperates those that talk the talk and those that walk the walk.
It is not cheap, easy or even for the faint of heart. If your companies true beliefs are you build the best, shouldn't your equipemnt you choose speak in volume and reflect it. Don't look behnd the curtain too far, as many in the industry say one thing on the sales floor, but won't put your money where there mouth is when it comes to investing in the best equipment for the job. Instead, the money goes into the pocket and your rifle is made on the cheapest equipement they can get by with.
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In this episode we tackle what I think is the biggest misconception to precision shooting and it is how we are looking at it all wrong. No pun intended, but seeing is not believing. Most people think marksmanship or hitting a target is simply or mostly vision. Line the target up with the reticle and you hit everytime. To be honost that process is the easiest to do and has the smallest effect while trying to go from good to great. Change how you look at marksmanship, becouse most if it does not require your sight.
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We are excited to have Ryan McLean from MDT come on to talk with us about what is new at MDT Chassis. From the new ACC Elite, JAE-700, TIMBR, HNT26 and Oryx. They offer a full line of increadable chassis and are leading the way in brining rifle chassis and stocks to the 21 rst century. Thank you Ryan for taking the time to join us and we hope you enjoy the show.
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A mission with goals and a plan, it all starts here. If I can share with you what has made the best use of my time in training and somthing that has propelled me and my shooting forward through the years, this is it. To lead off this series we cannot skip this important of this often overlooked subject. Work a plan or plan to fail. I always say, good luck tends to hang aournd people that set goals and work a plan. We would also like to share a link for a familiy in need. Steve Prosch has worked at Bat Machine for years and has come down with cancer and is taking treatment out of state that his insurance will not cover. So any listeners who would like to help this familiy in need, we want to say thank you from all of us here at Wolf Precision.
Steve Prosch's Fundraiser - https://gofund.me/ba6f8d2b
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In this episode we talk about preparing for the range to train and having a purpose or goal. This is the first in a series in which we are going to dive into the fundamentals of marksmanship. This episode is from a customer that had stopped by this week who had watched and was a big fan of a video we produced called "All Hogs go to Heaven" part 1. And it reminded me on how making that video changed how we trained and how we have approached training ever since. Having a purpase, reason or goal really makes all the difference. So when you go to the range next time, go with a purpose in mind and train for a goal. We also want to wish all of you a Happy New Year from all of us here at Wolf Precision.
Ep 117 and the Four Pillars of Marksmanship. https://longrangeshootingandcustomriflebuiling.libsyn.com/episode-117-the-four-pillars-for-laying-a-foundation-for-marksmanship
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In this podcast, we continue on with more safety talk. This time, on how we approach training and things we should be thinking about when it comes to spending our time in the great outdoors. From match shooting to hunting, what we do can be dangerous and we accept that risk. But what about the little things we don't think about or take into consideration? From first aid kits, communications, strategies and training we should take to prepare ourselves in case the worst happens or a situation turns from an incident to life threatening. These things happen and situations can change in an instant. The gear you take, the training you attended and the safety precations built into your approach to being part of the outdoors can mean the difference between you making it home or on the list of the missing who too often are found deceased. We attended a class at Angel Trauma Solutions and it really awakened the realization that we should be doing more of this type of training and was a good reminder to always train and prepare as if your life or someone you love depends on it. The number one preventable death in America is from blood loss traumas and in some cases you may have less that two minutes to save a life. Thank you, Rick, for a great class and looking forward to having you on for an interview.
Angel Trauma Solustions. https://angeltraumasolutions.com/
Jase medical. https://jasemedical.com/
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In this episode we take on a listener submitted question on hearing and hearing protection. What you hear may shock you. From what decibal ratings are, mean and what little protection some products actually propvide. Even though you think you are doing the right thing, you probably are still destroying you hearing one shot at a time. Like me, I thought I was protected and was I wrong. Take heed and take notes, this is a really important topic to tackle.
We also talk about our new rifle build kits. Would you install you own trigger to save nearly $1000 dollars on your next custom rifle? We think so. Also,
New free online gunsmithing school is about to take flight to help you get the most in buidling and taking care of you rifle.
Ear Plugs we use. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013A0C0Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Ear Muffs we use - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TCGNL2S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
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The top ten Elk Catridges. This video on YouTube has gotten our attention on the pitch and strike when it comes to forcing the belief you must use big hard hitting magnums as acceptable minimum caliber for Elk. There is so much wrong with those statements, mostly due to marketing, writers and the quest to have the biggest baddest caliber on the block. Too many times, new shooters and hunters get exposed to the "experts" and buy all in on the concept that a poor shot with a big magnum will still kill the animal. Not only it this not true, but the followers of this madness will all but ensure a bad shot as most new or young shooters cannot shoot them well. They will not enjoy shooting it, they will not practice as much because of it. And in a lot of cases will not go out and "waste" a lot of ammo training because of the $100 or more per box price.
You can accomplish more than you think will small and sometimes really small calibers. You will learn to shoot! You will practice because you will be having fun doing it. And when the time comes "shot placement and bullet selection" will put the trophy on the wall.
Don't fall for the "expert" writters opintions so easily. Take it all with a grain of salt. They are the car salesmen of the gun industry. They are beholden to and subservient. Don't believe me? I challenge you to go through your last 20 magazines and find one critical/bad review of any rifle. And don't think for a minute they are all expert marksmen or woodsmen at that too. We are working on a series of YouTube videos to balance the scales and to give you another point of view from people who love to shoot first and take the importance of marksmanship and one's abilities to shoot certain calibers well as a choice that should not be taken lightly.
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In this podcast, we announce our new Gunsmithing School. Have you ever dreamed of being a custom rifle builder and starting your own business? Ever thought about being a part of the rifle building world? There are some obstacles to becoming a world-class custom rifle builder including the years and costs of schooling, the training it takes to be a world-class machinist and the time necessary to master the skill, not to mention, the costs of the equipment. These items are usually the reasons why folks who want to be gunsmiths are not able to do so. They are simply limited by resources including time and money.
But now, in just 4 days, here at Wolf Precision, we can teach you everything you need to know to be a world class ACE Gunsmith and Rifle Builder. We are excited to announce the ...ACE Gunsmithing School.
Forget about a $12,000 lathe. Forget about the 1-2 year gunsmithing course at $26,000/yr or the online schools selling you a kit of home studies. Don't limit yourself by the lack of quality training or equipment. Our course is a much more effective use of your time and money. Whether you are an established rifle store looking to start offering custom rifles or an aspiring gunsmith, this is your chance to become a custom rifle builder using the cutting edge technology of the ACE.
With the invention of the ACE, a modern chamber design, all it takes is few short days to learn. We want you to build custom rifles that will surpass any other builder in your area. We want you to take pride in knowing that you are on the leading edge of technology and innovation and simply building the very best there is for yourself, your friends or your customers. From beginning to end, you will learn it all. We don't want to sell you fantasy; we want to invite you to learn to build the best and enjoy the experience of building your very own custom rifles either for yourself or for your business!
Learn more about our new Master Class ACE Gunsmithing School here -https://www.wolfprecision.net/gunsmithing-school1.html
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We would like to say Happy Thanksgiving to all our listeners and customers out there. We also have some new classes to announce for 2023 including our new Practical Tactical Shooters Challenge, Relaoding and of course the movers class in GA in the spring. We also have an early bird special for all of our advance classes. If you sign up before December 31, 2022 you will recieve $50.00 off
Happy Thanksgiving everybody.
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In this episode, we cover a variety of topics including the movers class that we just finished, chassis for hunting, trigger failures and optics. The safety conversation on the potential for extremely dangerous trigger failures are worth the listen alone. One topic that I really think is worth a listen, too, is how to break in a scope and get it ready for repeatable long term use. We hope you enjoy the podcast as Richard joins us for another great episode.
Just when you thought we where out of the woods, here we go again. Just a friendly PSA on the rifle brass shortage that may be coming. If you need or may be in need of brass, we recommend buying what you need now. In this episode, we also talk about and dive into the wind, its concepts and how you should aproach it. It doesn't do or act on a bullet the way you may think or how common sense would tell you at first thought.
Lastly, we are excited to announce our new online long range shooting school course is live along with a new 2 day live fire event for those who attend. Learn from the convenience of you own home, then spend two days with us mastering what you have learned.
We would also like to thank TriggerTech, Kreiger Barrels and MDT for being sponsors of the show. If you enjoy the show you can show your support through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29426128&fan_landing=true&view_as=public
Let's talk about shooting, marksmanship and having confidence to drive the rifle. Knowing you can shoot and hit without technology when it's needed and when it counts the most. We also talk about having lists, pre-flight. Things you should be doing to prepare for the range before you go, things to do at the range and what you do when you get home. Having a list of things you check both before and after can save you a lot of grief when preparing for a hunt, match or range trip. I love pilots for this very reason. They have a checklist for everything, including pre-flight which I think is the most important.
Lastly, we are excited to announce our new online long range shooting school course is live along with a new 2 day live fire event for those who attend. Learn from the convenience of you own home, then spend two days with us mastering what you have learned.
We would also like to thank TriggerTech, Kreiger Barrels and MDT for being sponsors of the show. If you enjoy the show you can show your support through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29426128&fan_landing=true&view_as=public
We would like to introduce Richard Jones, a great long time friend and now team member here at Wolf Precision. We go way back in shooting together and really had some great experiences shooting and even traveling to matches and events. We talk about his history and background that brought him to America. What got him started in wanting to learn the art of long range shooting and even some future topics.
If you came to our schools in 2022 you may have met Richard already. If you call in you may talk with him on the phone. He is a great asset and help to us here and really, you couldn't ask for a more knowledgeable person to teach at the school and talk custom rifles on the phone when wanting to place an order. We hope you enjoy the show.
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In this episode we talk about bedding, cerakote and barreled actions. We just returned from our trip to Redstone Arsenal, AL and Ft. Benning, GA. Bedding is a topic that came up and barreled action requests are common here at the shop. They both go hand in hand and with a new chassis in the shop being bedded as we speak, this was the right time to answer why we do not offer or sell just barreled actions. We have to see the rifle through to the very end if you are to have the success and accuracy you are expecting from it!
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In this episode we take a question from Casey on carbon Vs steel barrels. We also dive into a little buisisness on the difference between innovation and creativity. I hope to encourage you to try to put some of your ideas to the test and make or invent that product or widget. Write that song, code or book. Too many times, the best inventions never see the light of day, simply becouse the creativity part was realized but never acted on to bring it to a realization. It is the greatest feeling in the world and i want to encourage everyone to so that they may experience it too. It will make your heart and soul smile if you do, so do it.
When we talk about the future of rifles, not just custom, you get a choice of two out of three options...quick, good (quality) and cheap. But you can only choose two. You want quality and you want it now, it's not going to be cheap. You want quality and cheap, it's not going to be quick. You want cheap and fast, its probably not going to be good good.
The major problem isn't that the perfect rifle can't be made by the highest quality gunsmith on his very best day and using the very best techniques. The problem is that the process is slow and not repeatable as scale. Because you are limited by that gunsmiths time and the qaulity of skill he apples that day.
If he speeds up, the quality goes down. It he is tired, the quality suffers. If he can make the perfect rifle on Monday, does he have the physical and mental stamina to maitinain that ultra high level of detail to attention for the rest of the week and every rifle he continues to build that week? Or does he tire, lose a little focus or just stop caring as much, maybe in an effort to just finish?
The ACE isn't the only way to build the perfect rifle, it is the only way to build the perfect rifle at scale. Achieving the same level of accuracy as the best gunsmith in the world on his very best day in a way that is production sustainable.
Our mission in creating the ACE was not in trying to find a way to make the perfect rifle, our mission was trying to find a way to make the pefect rifle every single time without relying on an individuals skill or abilities that day.
Which is where the ACE was born and the problem solved. As we move forward in the future, you can have the best, you can have it now and you can have it at a better price, every time with every rifle.
In this episode we discuss the final key to consistency when shooting and that is a mental checklist. The table top that sets on top the other 4 pillars and ties them all together. When put together giving you a sturdy platform to start growing to become a more consistent and accurate shooter.
In this episode, we continue on our four pillars of marksmanship series and focus in on follow through. Follow through is not an action, but an intentional inaction. Want to take your shooting to the next level? Follow through is usually the last missing key. We also discuss BDC turrets and why we don't use or even recommend them along with some updates on the 22 Creedmoor.
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In this episode we continue on our 4 part series in laying the foundation to the fundamentals of marksmanship! Part 3 is about firing the perfect shot! If you want to go from good to great, you have to master the art of firing the perfect shot.
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In this episode we continue on our 4 part series for laying the foundation to the fundamentals of marksmanship! Part 2: Preparing to take the shot! We are now on target and getting ready to shoot. How we prepare is more important than the act of pulling the trigger. Your results can be predicted, whether they are good or bad, by your attention and preparation. Focus on preparing your shot, more than the hitting the target, and you will succeed!
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In this episode we begin our 4 part series for laying the foundation to the fundamentals of marksmanship! Part 1: The set up! It is where everything starts and where many things go wrong introducing error into the shot before you even get on the rifle to pull the trigger. Want to improve your shooting instantly? Pay attention to the small details that matter and it all starts here.
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In this episode we start to discuss the updomcing series on the 4 pillars for laying the foundation to the fundamentals of marksmanship. We discuss the upcoming series and the fundamentals. It's art, it's science but at the core it's a solid foundation that is the building block to mastering the rifle. Take control and don't allow your foundation to be built on shaky ground.
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Leading into our next series on the 4 pillars of marksmanship. This podcast leads it off with trying to explain the difference between the fundamentals of marksmaship, training and application. When you are working on a new position, you are not working on the position per say. You are working on applying the fundamentals to that position. Totally different approach and mindset. The trick is, you have to master and fully understand the fundamentals first. This is where the next series starts.
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In this episode, we discuss the "why" in learning to build your very own custom rifle. My journey in building and mastering the art of a custom rifle spans nearly two decades. You can now enjoy the same fulfilling experience in a 1 or 2 day class! It has changed my life, my shooting, and now, you can make that change too. Not only do I want to share our rifles, but also the enjoyment we get in building them too.
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In this episode, we are now ready for the range. Some things to think about, how we prepare and what we do when we get there. From suppressor to breaking in the barrel in, this is how we approach it and always with the mindset that we are there to enjoy ourselves through the process.
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In this episode we go over tearing down and inspecting the rifle (factory or custom) before final assembly. There is a huge list of little things that can couse you all kind of grief while trying to enjoy your new rifle. We cover a few of the more common major and minor things you just might find. We also go into fitting the scope with rings and some tips to keep your optics stress free.
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In this episode we continue our series with talking about the action. The important details of all the things that we believe make a difference. We also cover in some great detail about how and why the barrels should be fitted to your reciever. As in all things in life, it can take twice the effort for that last 20% of improvement. In building the action and the fitment of the barrel this could not be more true.
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In a world of evolution, one thing has remained the same for over 100 years. Chambering a barrel! In talking about the heart of an accurate rifle, the barrel itself holds a big portion of the potential. The chambering has the biggest counter effect on the barrel. If you have a .25 MOA capable barrel blank, you have to get it incorporated into the rifle without degrading it. Traditional chamber does anything but. From selecting the right barrel, knowing what to look for and options we avoid, selecting the barrel itself is a lot to think about. Thinking of the accuracy you will loose with your now prized barrel in hand after you send it off for traditional chambering using 100 year old old technology is mind boggling.
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In this episode, we continue on our series with talking about chassis. Tactical chassis started to really get a foothold and take shape in the 90's to 2000's. With hunting chassis now beginning to take center stage, chassis are continuing to grow and take more market share every year. New materials like magnesium and carbon fiber along with end user changeable parts, hunting chassis are here to stay. However, they too are vulnerable to some shortcomings and design flaws. Here is some food for thought and things to take into consideration. To see more about Wolf Precision vist us at www.wolfprecision.net
In this episode we continue on our series with stocks. Traditional molded stocks started to take shape in the 70's and continued to make waves even through the 2000's. New materials, colors and shapes continue to evolve our options with new designs. However, molded stocks and the dated technology used in their making have and are vulnerable to some shortcomings. Done right, you can have a world class rifle. Done wrong and you will have a world of headaches. Here is some food for thought and things to take into consideration. You can see more about us and Wolf Precision at www.wolfprecision.net
In this episode we continue on our series of the heart of an accurate rifle. In part 2 we talk all about scopes. There is more here than meets the eye, no pun intended. At our school, we find this to be one of the biggest problem areas for attending students. Don't risk loosing the enjoyment of the sport by a poor or uneducated choice in your scope. It really matters, so take the time to get it right.
We would like to thank Matt and Jaden of XLR Industries for stopping by and joining the podcast for a great interview. From the new XLR Element, C6 buttstock and some cool chats on 22LR trainers. This interview has something for everyone. You can see more about XLR at https://xlrindustries.com/ To see more about the Wolf Precision stop by our webiste at www.wolfprecison.net
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We launch into a multi-part series on the heart of an accurate rifle. Custom or otherwise, these parts matter and are the core or heart of the rifle. Everything else either leaves the rifle shoot to its ability or degrades it. But nothing and I mean nothing can impove it beyond these key elemnts. We hope you enjoy this mutli part series.
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Lets face it, if we forced match shooters to shoot ultra-light rifles in magnum calibers, would they have the same score they normally would have with their match gun? In selecting a hunting rifle, we do everything the exact opposite a match shooter would do to shoot better. This is about to change and it has to do with several things happening at the same time: gear, calibers, and bullets.
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EP 104 - What great shooters know is that weight matters and it is an aid to accuracy. What hunters know is weight matters and heavy rifles suck to carry. What great shooters know is small calibers are easier to learn and shoot more accurately when combined with a heavy rifle. What most hunters mistakenly think is that the bigger caliber, the better.
I can't think of any place where accuracy is more important than when trying to harvest an animal, yet most hunters do the complete opposite of what most great shooters know. They go light in terms of weight and big in terms of caliber. Both of these can have huge negative impacts on your ability to learn and grow as a shooter, along with your overall accuracy level.
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In this episode we want to discuss headspace, and no not the one in your rifle. We also talk about the 22 Creedmoor, compare the two best hunting chassis on the market and a little about the upcoming movers class in November 2022.
In this episode we continue on our last part in our fundamental of marksmanship series. We also answer some questions submitted by listeners. Introduce our new Pursuit rifle and share a story of hammers and doors.
Fundamentals series part 5 and the focus on follow through. The arrow and answering the question, how does adding a part to the rifle (The A.C.E.) make anything better. The flooding of me too's in the industry and my 5/10 rule when it comes
Fundamentals series part 3. In this episode we discuss proper grip on the rifle, breathing and share with you lots of tips and tricks to help you get the most from your shooting and your rifle.
In this episode we discuss one of the top three things that really affect shooters and their ability to consistently hit the same spot over and over again. We also discuss why it is so important to shoot a shooters stock for a hunting rifle.
In this episode we are starting on our series of podcasts that deal with fundamentals of marksmanship. Part 1 is an overview, introduction, safety and talking about getting and keeping good body position.
In this podcast we are excited to announce new episodes coming soon. We also go over observation without assumption, which is critical to master as an instructor of any subject.
In this podcast we go over observation without assumption, which is critical for a masterclass instructor. We also have a very exciting announcement to make concerning new episodes of the podcast.
They all know it's a problem, they all continue to make products that consistantly under deliver for you the customer. Why do they do this, becouse it has been a long accepted practice and no one wants to invest the time, money or resources to find a solution. That is until we took it on. Find out what the industry has never spoken publicly about and why you deserve better than the cheapest, least accurate and most convenient way for them to build your rifle.
In this episode we are proud to announce our new online long range shooting school. A first of its kind, learn from both audio and video instructions from a leader in the industry and from the convenience of you own home. We are looking forward to sharing with you our decades of experience in teaching the art of long range shooting. You can see more at https://www.wolfprecision.net/online-long-range-shooting-school.html
In this episode we talk about stress, fatigue and staying sharp shooting. A great submitted question and one that is more important to talk about than you might first think. Also, if you enjoy the podcast please consider supporting the show through Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29426128
In this episode we discuss the importance of being the bright spot in the sport. Keep it light, stress free and fun. That may just be answer on how to start our next generation in the sport and how to keep them wanting to be involved. We are excited to announce our new Online Long Range Shooting School starts March 1, 2022. Bringing the training and experience to you, no matter where you live.
In life, work, family and hobbies, it is more important to make a list of things you are going to say no to, to allow room for things you want to say yes to. Editing life is not about making highlight reels like so many others do. Its about choosing to do only the things that makes the reel in the first place. Choosing to live every moment as if our whole life was the highlight reel, not going back after the fact and picking out small portions to stitch together.
In this episode we have a great conversation with Seth Swerczek of Hornady Manufacturing. We talk about the history leading up to the new A-Tip match bullets and about the awesome 4-DOF program. A great conversation giving us some insight in the making of world class bullets and a peak behind the scenes of one of America's leading bullet manufacturers.
A tool that is most often overlooked when learning to become a well rounded marksman is learning to engage moving targets. It is a skill that will take you compeition shooting or hunting to the next level and could possibly save your hunt. We offer some tips and tricks to get you started and answer some common questions on suppressors and barreled actions.
EP 94 - Stoke the fire. In life and with our passions, we all have a tendency to let the fires burn down to embers or coals. If left go too long, they eventually go out, sometimes forever. You have to rekindle the fire and put more logs on. You have to reach your hand into the fireplace where it is sometime uncomfortable and the risk of getting hurt or burned is inevitable. The rewards, though not always instant, can and will be enjoyed by you and those around you feeling the radiant heat it provides. Our passions fill us with that fire, that glow that others will take notice too. When we are happy and pursuing our passions, others come set beside us and enjoy the glow that will radiate. Like a fire giving off warmth, it is inviting and inspiring to others. Stoke your fire!
In this episode we want to go over and answer some great questions submitted by you the listeners. We also want to go over some new and excited projects we are working on here for 2022. New classes and new line of Ultra Light rifles series. This is a good one, we hope you enjoy it.
In this episode we get the pleasure and honor to interview Kevin Timm, owner and founder of Seek Outside. Kevin and his team make world class outdoor gear right here in the USA. From ultralight hunting and hiking backpacks to hot tents. They are innovators and leaders in making the gear that helps us to enjoy and be safe in the outdoors. This is a great chance to learn about what a great backpack can do and why a hot tent should be on your list for a shoulder season hunt.
In this episode we want to wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year. We also want to touch base on why we love anything and everything outdoors. It's about the adventures. We are slowly turning into an indoor species and for many of us, myself included, too much time indoors starts to feel like a life sucking prison. We need the outdoors and the many kinds of adventures that await us there. It is what fuels us, keeps us sharp and fills our souls and hearts with memories and the feeling of being alive. Live your life to the fullest, follow your calling and go and seek your adventure!
In this podcast we have the opportunity to interview Tom Danielson, a Co-Founder of Alpha Munitions. Alpha Munitions is an American company making world-class brass poised to best some of the greatest brass makers in the world. We talk brass, shooting, industry, reloading, and about the 22 Creedmoor.
In this episode we finally had a chance to bring Bruce Thom back on the show to talk about the new Ignitor and BumbleBee actions from Bat Machine. In the world of machining and tool and die making, he is one of the masters and his passion for quality and the pursuit of perfection always shows. A great interview with some neat insight to the behind the scenes and the making of the very best actions available today.
In this episode we share with you the story of the ACE. In life and in business, sometimes it's the things you choose to not due that lead to the biggest break throughs and discoveries. We also follow up on the fundamentals series and why you must have and train to a system. Lastly, we announce the release of two outdoor videos to our youtube channel for your entertainment over the holidays.
In this episode we discuss the final key to consistency when shooting and that is a mental checklist. The table top that sets on top the other 4 pillars and ties them all together. When put together giving you a sturdy platform to start growing to become a more consistent and accurate shooter. We also cover a listener Q & A and announce our two day custom rifle building/gunsmithing class.
In this episode, we continue on our foundation series and focus on follow through. Follow through is not an action, but an intentional inaction. Want to take your shooting to the next level? Follow through is usually the last missing key. We also discuss BDC turrets and why we don't use or even recommend them along with some updates on the 22 Creedmoor.
Sometimes it is the little things that will cause you the most heartache. Whether custom or factory, new or well broken in. If your rifle is not shooting or suddenly stops shooting so well. Don't panic, take a look at these common issues that can pop up at anytime and really cause shooters some serious heartburn and grief.
In episode 84, we continue into our custom rifle building series with part 7 and the little things that matter! When you are finishing your rifle it is usually the small and often overlooked details that create the biggest headaches. Here is a list of things that you should pay close attention too and check during your final assembly to finish your rifle in a way that allows it and you to shoot your fullest potentials.
Part 6 in our custom rifle building series. If you even wanted to learn to build your own custom rifles, we are excited to announce classes in both level 1 and 2. In as little as 1 day we can teach you to build and maintain a world class rifle at a fraction of the cost and time the traditional gunsmithing route would cost you. The future of custom rifles is here, the ACE is about to change everything.
In this podcast we continue and finish our series on chassis to include the foundation stocks. We also include updates on our Long Range Shooting School, King of the Mountain and Custom Rifle Building Classes.
In this episode we dive into chassis. Wether hunting or in competitive shooting, they are leaving there mark and are here to stay. We discuss in particular some of the pros, cons and things to think about and watch out for. We are also excited to announce the Gen 3 ACE for sale as a stand alone component and the worlds first reusable rifle chamber.
In this episode we discuss rifle stocks when building a custom rifle. In particular, molded stocks that are found on traditional custom hunting rifles. What to look for, how to order and the little details that matter in some of the materials you will have to select to get the most accuracy from your rifle.
Episode 79 - We are going to hit pause on our Four Pillars of Marksmanship series to continue on our Custom Rifle Building Series. Part 2 is all about triggers. Take a listen, this is not just about accuracy or building as much as it is about safety. Yours and that of others shooting with you.
Episode 78 - The four reasons to learn to build your own custom rifle. It's about quality, price, convenience and versatility. Building the best while saving money doing it. Doing it at your convenience and the ability to rebuild, rebarrel or repurpose your custom rifle as your wants and needs change. We also have a great Q & A on the importance of parallax.
Episode 77 - In this episode we take on some listener Q & A questions. Ranging from optics, reloading, wind meters and even MOA vs Mils.
In this episode we continue our 4 part series for laying the foundation to the fundamentals of marksmanship! Part 3: Firing the perfect shot! If you want to go from good to great, you have to learn and master firing the perfect shot.
In this episode we continue our 4 part series for laying the foundation to the fundamentals of marksmanship! Part 2: Preparing to take the shot! These 4 things will make or break you as a shooter. Also, we are excited to be giving away a slot to our October 14-16, 2021 long range shooting school to an eligible veteran.
In this episode we talk about the big rocks or priorities in life. With the 20th anniversary of 9/11 coming up it makes you reflect on what is important in life. I wanted to finally share a tribute song written for a fallen friend to start a scholarship in his name at his high school.
In this episode we begin our 4 part series for laying the foundation to the fundamentals of marksmanship! Part 1: The set up! It is where everything starts and where many things go wrong introducing error into the shot before you even get on the rifle to pull the trigger. Want to improve your shooting instantly? Pay attention to the small details that matter and it all starts here.
In this episode we discuss the 4 pillars for laying the foundation to the fundamentals of marksmanship. We discuss the upcoming series to truly understanding where to start learning the fundamentals.
We discuss why it is so important to learn to use all your equipment for all you can get out of it. There a so many ways to use just a few pieces of everyday kit to make and stabilize your shots without having to buy and bring every gadget under the sun. That weight savings in your pack will allow you build and carry a little heavier rifle without increasing the overall weight of your kit. Prioritizing your weight management to maximize or favor the benefits to you as a shooter.
Go and do it now! I have learned something about the shooting school event itself that I want to share. With all things in life, taking three days to spend time together is about relationships. Building, healing, bonding and growing. In life we rarely get to spend three days uninterrupted doing anything with the people we love. I am always amazed to watch the joy and smiles those three little days bring. No matter the hobby or the event, do not hesitate, just go and do it now. The people in our lives are too important and those moments too precious to wait.
Whether you're putting your new rifle together or re-assembling it after cleaning or maintenance. Details matter, even the smallest ones if you want any level of repeatability. That includes using quality tools like fix it stixs.
I was asked about all the troubles and to go into detail on the struggles of making great reloads. Truth be told, I could not answer or even relate to the question or those who enjoy that kind of torture. My advice, just make simple great reloads and enjoy the shooting. Pain and suffering is not required.
Lessons from the firing line: Predicting your shot! A guaranteed way to increase or decrease your hit percentages and the choice is yours. Believe you can, trust your abilities and practice to reinforce both.
Lessons from the firing line: distracted shooting! A guaranteed way to increase or decrease your hit percentages and the choice is yours. Learn to focus only on the shot at hand!
Driving the rifle! The fundamentals of marksmanship that you must know, understand and focus on if you want to go from good to great!
The compounding effect of annealing and HBN bullet coatings when used together! In this episode we discuss annealing and HBN bullet coatings and why they make a win/win/win scenario when used together. Its all about getting the most out of all of your components while potentially extending the shooting life of your barrel.
Choosing the right binoculars, don't take it lightly! There is more to think about than just the quick glance and feel we usually apply when purchasing this really important item.
A solution to helping correct the current ammo, powder and primer crisis! As shooters and hunters, we are vulnerable to those outside our world when they decide to jump in and take advantage of a vulnerable situation. This profiteering goes on more than you know and is more organized than ever. We hold the key that not only would put a stop to profiteering, but in doing so, would bring back the order of getting the product back in the cycle of producer to consumer.
Making the case for the 22 Creedmoor! In this episode we discuss what might be one of the best cartridges to come about in decades. The 22 Creedmoor has been flying under the radar for years and with the advent of a whole new line of bullets is poised take the hunting and shooting world by storm.
The health of the outdoor industry in America! Corporate greed, the copying of best practices and a market ripe for the picking. Our outdoor industry is in trouble! The closing of American facilities in favor of cheaper overseas labor is putting lesser quality products on our shores while still asking us to pay premium prices. Corporate America and its investors have turned their eyes to every part of the outdoor industry looking to gain access to our wallets through slick marketing and cheap overseas manufacturing. They are not looking to make great and innovative products for our industry. They are looking to make profits from our industry. Flush with cash, they are using any and every available product or brand they can find or abuse to flood our markets with cheap and easily made overseas products, including scopes, binoculars, tents, coolers, clothing, boots and electronics. And, these are just the tip of the iceberg. You name it, they are making it and soon could control most if not all of it. What happens if they decide we no longer need such items and in our best interest decide we can't get them? When our American outdoor industry is gone and its workers are out on the street, who will be left to protect and preserve our heritage for future generations. With a decimated industry, who could afford the fight?
Episode 70 - Preparing for the Match, part 4. Training more efficiently and effectively while using less ammo! The 2021 shooting season is upon us with ammo and reloading components in short supply. You can still train and obtain great improvements. Learning to train efficiently and effectively is more important now than ever. Don't stop training, learn to train better. We have been teaching to train this way for more than a decade. You will learn to get the most from your time at the range along with the added benefit of saving valuable resources for the match.
In this episode, we are excited to have a chance to talk to Mr. John Markwell. John has been involved in the shooting industry and competition world for decades and shares some great insight and advice, a lot of it drawn from his years as a writer, varmint hunter, competitor, match director and match organizer.
Episode 68 - Preparing for the Match, part 2. In this episode, we are going to continue into our "Preparing for the Match," series. Going over all the things you should be doing, taking into consideration and preparing to become a competitive shooter.
Episode 67 - Preparing for the Match part 1. In this episode we start into our "Preparing for the Match," series. Going over all the things you should be doing, taking into consideration and preparing to become a competitive shooter.
Episode 65 - The new Igniter Action and getting the next generation of shooters started! We are excited to introduce the new Igniter action and talk about why we use Bat actions. We also discuss getting the next generation of long range shooters safely started.
Episode 64 - Lister Q & A and the new Igniter action. In this episode we discuss multiple listener submitted questions on subjects ranging from reloading, optics, earmuffs and more. We also excited to announce the highly anticipated Igniter action and our new winter long range shooting schools.
Episode 63 - Preparing for the Hunt part 2. In this episode we take a look from the guides prospective. We have a great interview with western guide and good friend Brock M. Brock shares some great tips and advice from his years of guiding big game hunters out west. We also tackle a great customer submitted question at the end of the show.
Episode 62 - Preparing for the Hunt part 1. Who says you are past your prime. In this interview we talk with good friend and hunter Larry Teaberry. With passion and drive, Larry got started into the game of hunting much later in life. That has not stopped him from doing some amazing hunts. He is an inspiration to us all.
Episode 51 - Reloading series part 3. In this episode we complete our reloading series by discussing the final processes of making the reloaded ammo. We also introduce our upcoming gunsmithing classes and rifle building series.
Episode 50 - What is your definition of long range... In this episode we want to talk about and ask the question. What is your definition of long range? For hunting, for match shooting or just for fun. We are also giving away another chassis by MDT on the 4th of July. See our facebook page for details.
Episode 49 - Reloading series part 2. In this episode we start discussing the selection of reloading components and materials. Giving you some of the pros and cons along with some input on making your first experience in reloading as stress free and as successful as possible.
Episode 48 - Reloading series part 1. In this episode we dive into reloading, its pros and cons and some of the things you should take into serious consideration before you even get started. We are also happy to announce the winner of our MDT stock giveaway.
Episode 47 - Rifle weight and recoil part II and a lose-lose situation you may have never heard of. In this episode we continue discussing the rifle weight and recoil management part II and the unfortunate lose-lose situation hunters unknowingly put themselves in. We also discuss the case for the 6.5 and a free stock giveaway happening now.
Episode 46 - Beware The Marketing, School Updates, Rifle Weight and more... In this episode we talk about the power of marketing and things to watch for, sponsored shooters ofter do not buy with their hard earned money what they are trying to sell you. We also talk school updates and rifle weight part two.
Episode 45 - Lower cost scope options, eBikes and new shooting school formats. In this episode we talk about lower cost option scopes to purchase when looking for a great scope on a budget. We also would like to introduce Bakcou eBikes for hunting along with some new school updates!
Episode 44 - Q&A on 22lr trainer and get a grip on choosing your stock. In this episode we take on the question of whether you should build a 22lr trainer. We also talk about getting a grip on choosing your next rifle stock and a word of cation when choosing an applicator to coat your rifle.
Episode 42 - Accurizing factory rifles, Listener Q & A and a new video series coming soon! In this episode, we discuss accurizing factory rifles and things to think about and be aware of. Customer Q & A on new entry level custom rifles being pushed on the market. And, our new "The eXtrodinary Guide to Accuracy" video series is coming soon!
Episode 43 - Weighing in on the weight of a hunting rifle. In this episode we talk about the pros and cons when considering the weight of a hunting rifle. We are also excited to announce our new video series and that we made it to the next step in our purchasing power to make our custom rifles more affordable than ever.
In this episode we provide some updates on what we are doing to address the new virus concerns. We also have a customer Q & A session along with some exciting announcements on a new video project.
Episode 40 - Accurizing Factory Rifles and "Entry Level" "Custom Rifles"... the pros and "cons" of accurizing your factory rifle. What are you getting when you purchase an "Entry Level" "Custom Rifle".
Episode 39 - In this episode is a reminder on safety and to not become complacent, our loved ones are counting on it. Building a training rifle in .223 or 22LR. Some thoughts on the subject and ideas to think about. Some black Friday specials for our Wolf Precision custom rifles featuring the ACE.
Episode 38 - Rifle scopes part II and shooting tips that will immediately help you shoot smaller groups now. In this episode, we talk about the disturbing entrance of poor quality scopes brought into our market by big name companies to take money out of your pocket with knowingly inferior products. We also share shooting tips to help you shoot better groups right now.
Episode 37 - In this episode we do a Q & A session from listener submitted questions. We also are excited to announce our new level 3 shooting class for students to continue to grow while using and learning their own rifles. Giving us a total of 5 different classes for our 2020 shooting season. Registrations for our 2020 classes are now open!
Episode 36 - Is small the next big thing? Whether new to this business or another, we discuss what may be a revolutionary change in business for new business owners and entrepreneurs alike. We also would like to point out that not all is what it appears to be when attending the big shows as the top dogs put on their best corporate welfare display.
Episode 35 - Lessons and tips from the firing line 2019 and updates on the 2020 shooting season. In this episode we discuss tips to help you get your best shot learned from what we commonly observed from new shooters this past shooting school season. We also discuss what new and exciting for the 2020 shooting schools.
In this episode we talk to Zac Smith of Thunder Beast Arms about suppressors. I am a big fan of all the advantages suppressors have to offer us as shooters. A bolt action rifle suppressor requires more attention to quality because we need it to allow the rifle to shoot to its fullest abilities. Thunder Beast Arms is leading the way.
Episode 33 - Interview with Zach Purvis about shooting, his career as a Scout Sniper in the Marines and the important work of the Recon & Sniper Foundation.
Episode 32 - In this episode we were ask if we flute barrels and the answer may surprise you. Not that we don't but the actual reason why. We also discuss whether or not the 300 Win Mag is still relevant today.
Episode 31 goes behind the scenes and talks a little bit about what makes Wolf Precision's rifles so special and the secret "21 rules of accuracy" we live by and how we apply them to each and every part and why it is so important.
Episode 30- Interview with Bruce A. Thom of BAT Machine Co. We get to talk to one of Americas oldest action makers about long range shooting and custom rifles. BAT actions hold more world records than any other maker and Bruce shares with us over two decades of experience.
Episode 29 - Group Therapy, shooting better by training better. Debunking some myths about custom rifles. New testing results just in on the ACE and reloading tips.
In this episode we discuss King of the Mountain and thoughts on a real field shooting rifle. We also discuss our latest offering in 22 Creedmoor and some news from our shooting school.
In this episode, we discuss our upcoming King of the Mountain, which is held in the beautiful Seneca Rocks, WV. We dive into caliber selection and ethical big game hunting and share a personal story from my very first sniper match.
In this episode we continue on our last part in our fundamental of marksmanship series. We also answer some questions submitted by listeners. Introduce our new Pursuit rifle and share a story of hammers and doors.
Episode 25 - Fundamentals series part 5 and the focus on follow through. The arrow and answering the question, how does adding a part to the rifle (The A.C.E.) make anything better. The flooding of me too's in the industry and my 5/10 rule when it comes
Episode 24 - Fundamentals series part 4. News and updates on our newest Carbon Hunting Rifle and shooting school.
Episode 23 - The A.C.E. - Stacking the deck to achieve better accuracy. Want to shoot better, stack the deck in your favor. In this podcast we discuss the A.C.E. and the three ways it is better than any traditionally chambered rifle. We also share a recent new shooters story who bested the longest shot at an industry event by over 300 yards on a prairie dog.
Episode 22. Fundamentals series part 3. In this episode we discuss proper grip on the rifle, breathing and share with you lots of tips and tricks to help you get the most from your shooting and your rifle.
In this episode we discuss one of the top three things that really affect shooters and their ability to consistently hit the same spot over and over again. We also discuss why it is so important to shoot a shooters stock for a hunting rifle.
In this episode we are starting on our series of podcasts that deal with fundamentals of marksmanship. Part 1 is an overview, introduction, safety and talking about getting and keeping good body position.
In this episode we go more in depth of truing D.O.P.E. for your rifle. We also preview the new up and coming episodes all going to be on the building blocks for great shooting. Fundamentals.
In this episode we discuss how to get true working D.O.P.E. for your rifle. Technology will help get you started, but getting true D.O.P.E. for your rifle is actually critical and not as hard as you may think.
In this podcast we are going to share some childhood shooting stories along with an art you have to learn if you want to grow as a shooter from good to great.
In this episode we follow up with our interview with Mike from Krieger Barrels on the purpose built rifle. We also talk more on reloading and the punishment for gun builders growing. The excise tax.
In this episode we are proud to have Mike Hinrichs of Krieger barrels as our guest to talk shop and answer lots of questions about shooting and of course, rifle barrels.
In this episode we interview Walt Sloyer and Joe Romano. Both are guest instructors here at the school and have come a long way in shooting. We discuss shooting, schools. helpful tips and more. We answer some common reloading questions and talk about the importance of learning the art of spotting.
In this episode we interview Eric Allread, owner of Cool Acres Sporting Camp in Swainsboro, GA. This is a private facility Eric built by hand and where we teach our moving target course. Eric discusses his years in shooting and we also share some tips and tricks to taking your best shot in the field.
In this episode we go into more detail about the Rifle Chamber Cylinder and what it does to stop you from loosing accuracy. Allowing you and your barrel to shoot to your full potential! We also discuss varmint hunting and why so many enjoy it and how it will make you a more rounded shooter.
In this episode we discuss the art of engaging moving targets. For competition or for hunting this is a must have skill to learn and master.
All the things to keep in mind when trying to build a custom rifle for hunting. We call it the purpose built rifle! We want to help you take your shooting to the next level, and it's all about choosing the equipment.
Getting D.O.P.E. for your rifle... in this day and age, technology is supposed to help. However, in the shooting world, it has really taken what is a simple and easy process to a confusing and agonizing experience. Want to hit what you're aiming at? Learn to get real D.O.P.E. for you rifle!
In this podcast, we discuss tips to help you, the shooter, select and prepare for your first rifle course. From selecting the course, instructors, questions to ask, and gear to pay close attention to so you can safely enjoy and make an educated decision!
In this episode we are proud to introduce our new line of actions. The BT and BTE! We want to share with you what makes each special and how to select which is right for you. We also are going to be talking about Krieger Barrels and go into detail on why we use them for our custom rifles and to answer some commonly asked questions. And at last our first Mail Call where we take your questions and answer them in the podcast.
In this episode we talk about rifle stocks and triggers for both factory rifles and custom rifles. Some things to take into consideration and some pros and cons to some of the options that are available today.
In this episode, we discuss in detail all the things you should consider when trying to select a rifle scope for long range shooting. We'll discuss selecting the right brand, magnification, and trying to answer questions we are commonly asked when customers are trying to select the right scope!
In this episode we are discussing caliber selection, suppressors, muzzle brakes and recoil. Things to keep in mind when getting started, suggestions and things to take into consideration to help you take your best shot and grow as a shooter!
In this episode we discuss the patented rifle chamber cylinder. The future of precision rifles and what it means to you the shooter. The system allows the perfectly straight throat to be cut into the barrel and the rifle chamber to be made as a stand alone component. What we now call the ACE (Accurizing Chamber Extension)
We would like to welcome you to our very first podcast of The Long Range Shooting and Custom Rifle Building Podcast. I would like to introduce myself and talk about what the show is really about and what to expect it future episodes. The art of long range shooting and the art of building custom rifles.