Precision Rifle Channel Podcast

On today’s episode, Johnathon Solinsky and Jose Gardner join Travis Ishida to talk about Long Range Tactics (LRT), where passion meets precision, providing real information and quality Gear Reviews, and more! Jose Gardner, Reviews Manager and Pro Staff for LRT, picked up shooting at an early age, when gifted a good ole New England Firearms 20 ga single barrel shotgun at age 5. After high school, Jose joined the Marine Corps where the wheels started spinning in his head for what it really takes to be a good shot. Upon graduation from Auburn University, Jose moved to Utah to further his education, and this is where was bit by the long range bug. Jose shot his first long range match in September of 2015 and has shot well north of 75 matches of various disciplines since. Being a research and development scientist by day, Jose’s inquisitive and curious mentality led to a natural fit for reviewing precision shooting gear. Jose has been reviewing gear since 2017 and now helps manage the efforts of Long Range Tactic

On today’s episode, Phillip Velayo joins Travis Ishida to talk about Modern Day Sniper, the mindset, mentorship with a precision rifle team, and more! Phillip Velayo’s experience in the Marines within the scout/sniper pipeline, in precision rifle competitions, as a professional long range shooting instructor, and in other involvements along the way, lead him to his newest venture beyond the uniform, Modern Day Sniper. Learn more about Phillip, Modern Day Sniper, and more, on the PRC Podcast! Index: 00:51 – Phillip Velayo’s Background 01:28 – Mentorship within a Precision Rifle Team; SoCal Precision Rifle Team 06:31 – Modern Day Sniper (MDS) with Caylen Wojcik 14:30 – Race Guns and New Competitors 18:36 – Hunting and Ethical Shots 28:33 – Closing the Distance 32:58 – NRL Hunter Series; Learn about your Shooting Capabilities; Full Circle 43:12 – Words Mean Something; Competition 49:34 – Cards will Fall into Place 53:20 – Phillip’s Hunting Setup and Gear 01:04:22 – Theories on approaching a stage 01:07:54 – H

On today’s episode, Justin Shireman and Matt Parry of Oklahoma Practical Precision Shooters (OPPS) join Travis Ishida to talk about the youth shooters, crafting a match focused on improving the skills of the next generation of competitors, and more! Justin Shireman is an avid hunter and one of the original ‘Okies’ traveling coast-to-coast to hit some of the very first ever organized precision rifle matches, and although not actively competing at current day national-level matches, he utilizes the precision rifle skills in his hunting, and helps get more youth shooters involved in precision rifle. Matt Parry, owner of Parry Custom Gun, started competing in 2008/2009 in some of the first exclusive precision rifle matches with a group of Oklahoma competitors, and now spends a lot of time helping new competitors, hunters, and youth shooters getting them off on the right foot within precision rifle. Learn more about Justin, Matt, the Young Guns OPPS match, and more on the PRC Podcast! Index: 00:56 – Justin

On today’s episode, Kili Lilly joins Travis Ishida to talk about a precision rifle journey from a woman’s perspective, experiencing the sport as a family, the dynamic of competing with her husband, and more! Precision Rifle competitor, Kili has jumped straight in to national-level matches, is a great ambassador for the sport, and offers boundless advice for women interested in the sport. Learn more about Kili and more on the PRC Podcast! Index: 01:07 – Kili’s Background and an Enriched Precision Rifle Life 02:42 – Precision Rifle Conquered Other Extreme Sports 06:46 – Improving Upon Oneself and Igniting Flames for New Shooters 10:53 – New Experience as a Family 15:07 – Short Action Precision’s Young Gun Program 16:20 – Women Taking the Next Step 20:52 – Competing with your Spouse 25:30 – Documenting the Journey “Long Range with the Lillys” 30:52 – Fostering New Shooters into the Sport 36:28 – Women Necessities; Customizable Equipment 50:34 – Top Must Haves/Traditions at a Match 54:16 – Closing Links –

On today’s episode, Regina Milkovich joins Travis Ishida to talk about the Arizona Tactical Precision Rifle Challenge’s 9th Annual Tactical Precision Rifle Challenge (TPRC), the props that may appear, advice for the match, her precision rifle journey this season, and more! 2020 NRL Match Director, Regina has been involved in the TPRC events since essentially the beginning, is a top lady precision rifle competitor, and is directing the 9th Annual TPRC as part of the NRL Season this November. Learn more about Regina, TPRC, and more on the PRC Podcast! Index: 01:32 – TPRC Roots 03:04 – Glimpse into the plans for the 2020 TPRC 06:15 – Gunsite the Facility 08:51 – Stages, Timeframe, and Community Gathering 12:27 – Anything different due to the pandemic? 18:13 – Competitors’ options for hotels, campground access, and local restaurants 23:20 – Match shenanigans 24:50 – Regina’s precision rifle journey this season 27:27 – TPRC’s change in match fees 30:09 – Downtime during covid; practicing for upcoming matches

On today’s episode, Tyler Frehner joins to talk about the NRL22, new rules, the degree of accuracy required in the sport, going extreme with NRL22X, to camaraderie, and more! Director of Match Operations, Tyler has been involved in the precision rifle shooting sector for a very long time, has paved the way for NRL since 2016, is one of the creators of NRL22, and many of this sport’s accomplishments are as a result his dedication and hard work. Learn more about Tyler, NRL22, NRL22X, and more, on the PRC Podcast! Index: 00:40 – Tyler’s Background 02:05 – Inception of NRL22; Precision Rifle Exposure to New Competitors, Youth, and Women 07:00 – Exploding growth; New Sector in Shooting Sports 08:56 – New Rules in NRL22 12:38 – Base Class; Background, Purpose, and New Season additions 17:47 – The Ultimate NRL22; NRL22X is Unlimited 29:00 – Skill & Experience in NRL22; Defining Equipment 37:30 – Lighting a fire; Camaraderie in the Community 38:37 – NRL22X preliminary schedule leaked 45:26 – Solid Team Supportin

On today’s episode, Ryan Charlton joins to talk about deep diving into precision rifle shooting, the precision rifle growth in the UK and other countries, hunting, and more! From rural England, Ryan has been an avid shooter and hunter for 15 years, he works in the UK gun industry with Highland Outdoors. In the past year he has traveled to the States to compete in his first U.S. NRL match, and first ever precision rifle match, at the PRSID Gem State Standoff in 2019. Learn more about Ryan, his perspective from the UK, and more, on the PRC Podcast! Index: 0;46 – Intro 2:04 – Ryan’s Background and journey into Precision Rifle Shooting 2:45 – Diving into the deep end 9:51 – Laws and restrictions in the UK 15:12 – Traveling abroad and getting a Taste of the US 18:50 – UK’s Precision Rifle League 25:18 – Camaraderie and after-match fun UK-style 27:29 – Writing for publications sharing love of the sport 29:15 – Educators of precision rifle 33:15 – Growth of precision rifle shooting in other countries 37:45

On today’s episode, Phillip Velayo joins to talk about keeping skills sharp during this COVID-19 crisis, a cadence to dryfiring, to the shooter’s checklist and cycle operations, and more! Wyoming based match director, educator, and competitor, Phillip Velayo’s shooting journey began in the US Marine Corps, to becoming a highly respected precision rifle ambassador and the lead instructor for Gunwerks Long Range University and Training. Learn more about Phillip, his teaching techniques, and more, on the PRC Podcast! Index: 1:01 – Intro 1:35 – How to keep skills sharp during this grounded period of COVID-19 07:31 – Is there a cadence to dryfiring? 14:35 – 3 things Phillip diagnoses in Breathing Techniques 24:40 – Props you can use and how to make adjustments at home 30:13 – Proper training vs “100 miles in the wrong direction” barrier 35:42 – Rifle setup properly to you, for your style of shooting 43:07 – Exercises to strengthen up core skills for precision rifle 49:35 – Training with youth 52:58 – Closi

On today’s episode, Chris Way joins to talk about competing with an open mind, the aha moments in his precision rifle journey, to earning a 1st place overall win at the 2020 Rifles Only Brawl, and more! Colorado based competitor, Chris Way got into the sport only a short time ago and has experienced a variety of new challenges state to state, to most recently earning a 1st overall national-level match win. He has had a year of perspective and continues to take that experience and put it to use. Learn more about Chris’ background, how he has taken the learning value of matches to apply lessons, and optimizing the training value, and more, on the PRC Podcast! Index: 00:58 – Intro 02:23 – Chris’ Background; Fast progression 04:15 – Using time to the best of your advantage; Each Match offering something new, so how do you see results 07:06 – Universal skillset pulled from multi-match experiences 10:31 – Developing a dedicated practice focused on improving averages 18:17 – Identifying weakness and adjusting to

On today’s episode, Chaz Macrander joins to talk about the Bighorn Steel Classic, gear to bring for Nebraska matches, exciting side-matches, and more! Nebraska based competitor, Chaz Macrander got into the sport through hunting and has since done everything from competing, ROing, directing local centerfire, NRL22 matches, to directing 2-day, national-level matches. Learn more about Chaz’s background, gearing up for the match, safety, and more, on the PRC Podcast! Index: 01:23 - Chaz’s Background into the Sport; the addiction 07:25 – Hosting 2-Day National-Level matches 15:11 – Gear bag dump; Preparations for match environment 32:03 – Preserving hearing with inner ear protection; safety 36:13 – Eye pro; safety 42:33 – Invested gear 48:13 – The latest on Bighorn Steel Classic from the MD himself; side-matches 55:20 – The NRL Trailer in attendance 56:05 – Forecast 57:06 – Shooter slots; changes this year 01:02:40 – Chaz’s must have for a match; Closing Links – 2020 Bighorn Steel Classic - https://nati

On today’s episode, Lou Smith joins to talk about modifications to reloading process, evolution of cartridges, score analysis, and more! Colorado based competitor, Lou Smith was born into benchrest, and with an aerospace engineering background, has an eye for the details needed to make first round impacts on long range targets. Learn more about Lou’s background, perspective from the engineer’s mindset, and more, on the PRC Podcast! Index: 01:08 – Intro; Lou’s Background into the Sport 06:01 – Good ol’ Remington 700; getting the precision rifle bug 08:10 – Modifications to reloading process; Benchrest mentality in Reloading 11:08 – Evolution of Cartridges; contributions to accuracy in reloading 15:12 - To buy factory ammo, or to reload, that is the question 20:41 – Best prop to use in practicing positional? 23:18 – Score Analysis; Ideas and #SpoilerAlerts 38:48 – 2020 Match Plans 41:15 – Lou’s must-haves at a match 42:27 – The Avid Shooter 44:35 - Closing Links – The Avid Shooter – https://theavidshoot

On today’s episode, Clay Blackketter joins to talk about Clay’s Cartridge Company, his precision rifle journey from last place to first place, his upcoming 2020 NRL match, and much more. Clay is an Oklahoma based competitor, owns his own cartridge company, sits on NRL’s Board of Directors for 2020, is running the Clay Cartridge Company PRC at the end of March, and is one hell of a competitor. Learn more about Clay’s background, getting to that top level, and more, on the PRC Podcast! Index: 00:29 – Intro 01:04 – Clay’s Cartridge Company 05:30 – Background getting into the Sport and Experience competing; Last to First! 13:06 – Competitiveness; Journey getting to that Top Level 22:05 – Mentally overcoming a Defeat 23:41 – Stage Strategies; Watching others’ Strategies 25:34 – Topics of Conversations Traveling to Matches 28:28 – NRL Clay Cartridge Company PRC 33:57 – Choice of Gear 38:21 – Chocolate & Nuts (or no nuts) 40:51 – Clay’s must-haves at a match; Closing Links – Clay’s Cartridge Company - https

On today’s episode, NRL’s 2019 Champion Tate Streater joins to talk about the season, shares on his background, Impact Precision Shooting LLC, and much more. Tate Streater is an Oklahoma based competitor, owns his own action/rifle business, sits on NRL’s Board of Directors 2019-2020, is slated to direct NRL’s Championship match for 2020, and all-around great guy. Learn more about Tate’s background, Impact Precision Shooting LLC, perspective from a season Champion, NRL’s 2020 Season, and more, on the PRC Podcast! Index: 01:14 – Tate’s involvement within precision rifle community 02:08 – Background 03:10 – That Champion mindset; the turning point in chasing the Title position 04:03 – Traveling and competing with buddies 05:40 – Finishing strong and knowing it will go his way at the Championship match 07:25 – Acquiring the confidence to produce at that Top Level 09:06 – Winning overall in team matches to Winning overall in an individual sport 10:20 – Running NRL’s 2020 Championship match; and hosting NRL

On today’s episode, Josh Botha joins on the podcast from Canada and talks about Modular Driven Technologies (MDT) from an engineering standpoint, preparations and mental management going into the NRL Championship, and much more. Josh Botha is a design engineer at MDT and is a wealth of knowledge in engineering development for competitions, he’s a competitive shooter, and all-around great guy. Learn more about Josh’s background, MDT, and more, on the PRC Podcast! Index: 00:35 – Josh’s involvement within precision rifle community 02:04 – Background 03:38 – Precision Rifle Journey; humble beginnings 10:50 – Development of 100% dedicated competition chassis 15:13 – Designing inlet variations 16:54 – New items; what’s to see at SHOT Show 19:18 – Practice and preparations for 2019 NRL Championship 23:25 – Traveling internationally for matches 28:09 – 2020 Season; Pro Team 32:00 – MDT front and JAE models 38:10 – Josh’s must-have at a match; Closing Links – MDT - https://mdttac.com/us_en/ Secrets of Me

On today’s episode, Marcus Olsson joins from Sweden and talks about Viking Rifle Series (VRS), a snapshot on how it looks compared to matches in the US, his match recommendations for competitors in the states, and much more. Marcus Olsson is the Co-Founder of the precision rifle league, VRS, which currently consists of matches across Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark. Learn more about Marcus’s background, the Viking Rifle Series, and more, on the PRC Podcast! Index: 00:30 – Marcus’ relations to the precision rifle community 00:45 – Viking Rifle Series 04:34 – Recommendation for US competitors 07:01 – What is the popular gear used in the VRS? 08:55 – Acceptance and evolution of the sport 10:52 – Guardian Long Range match in Ireland 15:52 – Marcus’ going stateside in 2020 18:57 – Rifle laws and different licenses 22:19 – Future of the sport 24:49 – Environmental Factors, challenges 27:46 – Experience in the US 32:26 – Marcus’ background and experience in shooting 40:25 – American competitors in VRS

On today’s episode, NRL competitor Brett Barnes joins on this podcast to talk about practice and match preparations, confidence in equipment on how it’s running, who’s on top of their game, and much more. Brett Barnes has been competing for 4 years, and within the NRL Season has made it to some podium finishes and remains a top contender within the sport of precision rifle. Learn more about Brett’s background, his path to the Championship, and more, on the PRC Podcast! Index: 01:20 – Brett Barnes’s background 06:00 – Rifle Build 06:52 – 6XC vs 6 Dasher 09:05 – Preparing for a national-level match 12:15 – Mental Preparation; How do you know you’re ready for the big match? 13:20 – Achilles heel 18:32 – NRL Championship in Texas 23:28 – Hunting Season 29:39 – Future of precision rifle competitions 30:52 – Those to look up to in this Sport 36:58 – Having a bad match; when something is off 41:14 – Closing If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure to subscribe to us on Soundcloud or iTunes for more episodes an

On today’s episode, a group of unnamed individuals join in a round-table format to talk about the American Rifle Series (ARS). Who is ARS and what are they all about? Hear more on their initiatives, it’s purpose, what they do within the precision rifle community, and more, on the PRC Podcast! Index: 01:38 – What is ARS? 08:22 – Who is behind the ARS? 11:30 – American Rifle Series Pro Cup 18:32 – Seriousness of the sport; Badge of Honor 21:05 – It’s Beginnings and Purpose 24:48 – How many are involved in the infrastructure? 26:50 – What’s next for the ARS? 29:21 – Who’s safe? 31:58 – How do people support the ARS? If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure to subscribe to us on Soundcloud or iTunes for more episodes and write us a review! Share this episode with anyone interested in all things Precision Rifle. Do you have questions, comments, insight on the topics discussed today? Shoot an email to tishida@precisionriflechannel.com with Subject: “PRC Podcast S2 E20” Follow Us On: Website: http://precisio

On today’s episode, Scott Satterlee and Marchand Hovrud joins to share big news starting in 2020 and to talk about the responsibility of a community to further educate those around us. At the core of our market is a community enriched and connected by the change NRL is seeking to make. When presented with the opportunity to get behind the mission and carry it forward for generations to come, what will you do? With our little pocket of the world, we have the chance to take initiative in not only reaching our markets but changing them. Scott Satterlee has 26 years of service in the Army, nearly a decade’s experience in shooting in precision rifle matches and experience in directing matches. Marchand Hovrud is a hunter and wilderness time seeker. Both are great ambassadors of the precision rifle sport, taking on various roles as competitors, educators, range officers, and are positive influencers in this industry. Hear more on their new outreach initiatives, opportunities available, the responsibilities of

On today’s episode, Travis Ishida joins from the road to provide an After Action Report on the South Dakota Steel Classic presented by Match Director Mike Kane! Hear more from the match, remaining matches of the season, and update on NRL’s 2020 season on the PRC Podcast! Index: 00:17 – South Dakota Steel Classic AAR 10:56 – Matches for 2020 11:26 – Remaining Matches for 2019 If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure to subscribe to us on Soundcloud or iTunes for more episodes and write us a review! Share this episode with anyone interested in all things Precision Rifle. Do you have questions, comments, insight on the topics discussed today? Shoot an email to tishida@precisionriflechannel.com with Subject: “PRC Podcast S2 E18” Follow Us On: Website: http://precisionriflechannel.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precisionriflechannel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precisionriflech/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/precisionriflechannel iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/precision-r

On today’s episode, Sports Agent of OneWest Sports and team manager of PROOF Research, Chris Gittings joins back to talk about what we can do as a community to sustain the growth, types of content precision rifle competitors should share, pushing boundaries, and more! Chris is an NFL Sports Agent by day, with 20 years’ experience representing and negotiating contracts for players, working on endorsements, charity and appearance deals for them, and has had his own agency for 8 years. After sharing on the multiple tiers of Brand Ambassadorship in an earlier podcast, we had to get him back on. Learn more about Chris, his insight with bringing more awareness to this sport, great social media content to share, and more on the PRC Podcast! Index: 01:39 – Overlap of other sports; learning and adapting for the precision rifle sport 03:56 – Let’s put the viewer into the competition 06:08 – Sustaining the growth together; welcoming new competitors, providing advice and mentorship 09:30 – Spreading of information –