Precision Rifle Channel Podcast

On today’s special episode, the 2018 NRL Champion - Jon Pynch, stops by the podcast to recap the epic championship match. Coming down to just 1 point, Jon was able to take home the title as this year’s NRL Champion. Listen as Jon takes you through on what went down on the final stage with Austin Orgain and Jake Vibbert. Learn more about Jon, what gear he’s running, who he thinks is the next up-and-comer for next year, and more on the PRC Podcast! Index: 0:18 – 2018 NRL Championship 9:00 – The mental aspect of shooting 16:30 – Jon’s mindset going into a match 20:30 – What gear Jon ran this season 24:40 – What else is on Jon’s schedule for 2018? 28:20 – Jon’s hunting background 30:55 – The next up-and-comers in the sport 41:20 – Plan and goals for 2019 43:55 – 3 underrated items Jon can’t shoot without 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

On today’s episode, Travis sits down to chat with various shooters, from both east coast and west coast, just before the Rock Lake NRL Steel Challenge. How can match directors cater to the top, mid-range, and new shooters? How has Self-RO’ing worked at matches? How do you pick and choose which matches to compete in? All these topics discussed by Scott Satterlee, Keith Baker, and Nico Detour. Learn more about the early days of the sport, an east coast shooter’s experience shooting on the west, and more on the PRC Podcast! Index: 0:30 – Scott Satterlee on the early days of precision rifle shooting competitively 3:50 – East coast shooter, Keith Baker, on traveling to the west coast for a match 7:30 – Catering to the elite shooters, mid-pack, and new shooters 13:15 – How do you pick and choose matches? 25:30 – Thoughts about Self-RO’ing 39:15 – How do you prepare yourself before a match? 49:06 – Top 3 favorite items to bring to match If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure to subscribe to us on S

On today’s episode, Travis invites Britainy McMillan, VP of Operations at McMillan Fiberglass Stocks! The McMillan Family has devoted itself to the firearms industry for the last 40 years. The family business has grown into one of the most well-known and respected custom rifle stocks in the industry. Today McMillan is a proud sponsor of Guardian Long Range competitions, which are full day precision shooting events where 100% of the proceeds go towards helping orphans and foster children. Hear more about Britainy, the McMillan family history, how you can be a part of the Guardian matches, and more on the PRC Podcast! Index: 0:23 – History of McMillan Fiberglass Stocks 4:16 - Why choose a McMillan stock? 13:25 - McMillan’s solution towards long lead times 18:24 - Guardian Long Range Competitions 25:50 - Guardian matches left in 2018 34:11 - How Guardian’s match format is different 45:20 - McMillan’s next big projects releasing soon If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure to subscribe to us on Soundcl

On today’s special episode, precision rifle shooter and instructor, Jim See, stops by the podcast to catch up with Travis! A business owner for companies such as Center Shot Rifles & Elite Accuracy, and a top finisher in early PRS competitions, Jim has been involved in the precision rifle industry for many years. 2 years ago Jim started the Border War Rifle Series, which are 1-day matches that provide shooters a fun and affordable way to participate in high-level competitive precision shooting. Learn more about Jim’s career, the Border War Rifle Series, and how it’s grown into one of the largest precision rifle shooting series’ in the country! Index: 0:30 – Jim See’s career in precision rifle shooting 3:24 – Precision rifle shooting Then vs. Now 4:56 – The birth of the Border War Rifle Series 14:03 – The burdens of prize tables 17:52 – Border War’s and NRL’s new partnership for 2019 26:57 – Border War’s championship format 29:25 – Any changes to Border Wars for 2019? 35:30 – Border War’s member

On today’s episode, Travis invites Janae Frehner and Cherisse (Reece) Morgan to the podcast! Precision rifle shooting has seen a lot of growth in the last couple of years, especially in participation of women shooters. However there is still a percentage of women out there who are still on the fence about getting into the sport. Hear from both an experienced shooter and new shooter talk about women in precision rifle, why it can be intimidating for other women, and more on the PRC Podcast. Also make sure to share this podcast with anyone interested in getting into the sport! Index: 0:35 – Janae and Reese’s shooting background 6:45 – Intimidating for female shooters to get into the sport 13:23 – Going to the range with your girls vs. your husband 21:20 – Limitations on female shooters and others 31:19 – The welcoming community of precision rifle 36:30 – What should you wear to match? If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure to subscribe to us on Soundcloud or iTunes for more episodes and write us

On today’s special episode, Travis invites “Pursue The Wild” host, Kristy Titus, to the podcast! Here are just a few things listed on Kristy’s extensive resume: She’s part of the NRA Board of Directors, is a successful shooting instructor and hunter, stars in her own digital series ‘Pursue The Wild’, and serves as a brand ambassador for many companies like Ruger, The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Nightforce Optics, and many more! Learn more about Kristy, her shooting career, her advice for female shooters in the sport, and more on the PRC Podcast! Index: 0:25 – Kristy’s extensive resume with hunting, shooting sports, and the NRA. 4:08 – How Kristy got into shooting sports and hunting 11:04 – What rifle Kristy is running this year 13:25 –Kristy’s hunting setup VS. her competition set up 15:51 – How many matches Kristy has competed in this year so far 19:10 – Advice to females interested in precision rifle shooting 20:13 – Kristy’s goals going into each match 24:30 – The expenses of paying f

On today’s episode, Travis invites his good friend Nathan Webnar of Short Action Precision to the podcast! Nathan started shooting precision rifle in 2009, worked in the entertainment industry, and founded Short Action Precision in 2011. Nathan has been actively involved in the precision rifle industry for years - competing, RO’ing, and sponsoring matches. Learn more about Nathan, his advice to new shooters dealing with a handicap, the origins of Short Action Precision, and more on the PRC Podcast! Index: 0:25 – Nathan’s background and Short Action Precision 2:32 – Short Action Precision’s famous 2-Round Holder 5:25 – Dealing with imitator companies as a manufacturer 13:55 – The NorCal Tactical Bolt Rifle Challenge 14:47 – Are too many matches a good or bad thing? 19:16 – Nathan’s shooting career 23:02 – Nathan’s advice on new shooters that think they have a handicap 30:40 – The new S.A.P Sling If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure to subscribe to us on Soundcloud or iTunes for more epi

On today’s special episode, Nikon senior manager, Jeremy Bentham, answers viewers’ questions about Nikon’s new BLACK series of optics. For 2018, Nikon has taken a giant leap forward into the precision rifle market with the development of their new BLACK FX1000 riflescope and 4K Laser Rangefinder. Nikon has not only been able to offer products that are innovative & affordable for shooters, but deliver a new level of performance and are some of the finest optics on the precision rifle and hunting market today. Learn more about Jeremy, how Nikon differentiates themselves from other optic companies, and more on today’s episode of the PRC Podcast! Index: 2:00 – Jeremy’s background in the precision rifle industry and how he got involved with Nikon 7:20 – What makes Nikon unique from other optic companies? 11:13 – Nikon’s 4K Laser Rangefinder 13:30 – Is there a sling attachment point? 14:37 – Expected battery life and affect of freezing temperatures 18:10 – How vertical cant affects calculation 20:50

On today’s episode, Travis invited precision rifle shooter Andy Reinhardt to the podcast! Andy started his shooting career doing Competition Dynamics matches before transitioning to precision rifle matches. His most recent CD match was the 2018 Steel Safari, where he took 3rd place. Recently the topic of cheating has been going around in the shooting community. Andy gives us his thoughts on the consequences of cheating at matches. Learn more about Andy, his opinion on today’s gear race, cheating, and more on the PRC Podcast! Index: 0:15 – Andy Reinhardt’s shooting career 1:10 – What kind of matches are hosted by Competition Dynamics? 7:35 – How Andy transitioned from CD matches to precision rifle matches 11:20 – Andy’s opinion on the ‘Gear Race’ 16:20 – What gear Andy is running this year 27:30 – Cheating going on in the shooting community 37:39 – What matches are on Andy’s schedule for the rest of the year? If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure to subscribe to us on Soundcloud or iTunes for

On today’s episode, we invite match director Robert Quigley to the podcast! Robert and his team host High Country Precision’s Milehigh Shootout, a national level match that sold out in Colorado last year. Building off last year’s success, Robert is adding more stages, and more land to shoot on this year. Robert also shares with us some details on High Country Precision’s other upcoming match that will take place on the military base: Camp Atterbury. Learn more about Robert, High Country Precision and their 2 national level matches, and more on the PRC Podcast! Index: 1:14 – What to expect from the 2018 Milehigh Shootout 2:55 – What are the most difficult challenges when hosting a national-level match? 6:02 –Urban Hide Shootout match at Camp Atterbury, Indiana 8:30 – The family business of High Country Precision 9:20 – What else is on Robert’s schedule this year? 12:05 – Any returning faces from last year’s Milehigh Shootout? 13:39 – Favorite stage at the Milehigh Shootout this year 16:24

On this week’s episode, Travis invites precision rifle shooter and instructor Phillip Velayo. Phillip is a 10-year Marine Scout Sniper veteran, a top shooter in the National Rifle League and PRS, was nominated for Scout Sniper Instructor of the Year in 2016, and just became the Lead Shooting Instructor for Gunwerks Long Range University. Phillip also hosts his own show, Systematic Approach, on the Precision Rifle Channel. Learn more about Phillip, Gunwerks, what you should be looking for in a shooting instructor, and more on the PRC Podcast! Index: 0:48 – Phillip’s new position at Gunwerks Longrange University 9:05 – What rifle Phillip is running currently 11:45 – What Gunwerks has in store for their competition platform 13:17 – Phillip’s mindset going into the Dog Valley Precision Challenge 18:01 – Plan for the rest of the year 21:57 – Most important things to look for in a shooting instructor 25:13 – 5 most important items to invest in for a new shooter 37:45 – Closing comments by Phill

On this week’s episode, Ryan Hey is on the PRC podcast to talk about the latest technology and companies pushing into the competition side of the precision rifle industry. Ryan is a veteran, competitive shooter, and works for Magneto Speed. This year he has 13 national precision rifle matches on his schedule. Learn more about Ryan, Magneto Speed’s target hit indicators, where technology is taking the precision rifle shooting, and how some big named companies are now just breaking into the commercial side of precision rifle industry. Index: 0:38 –Ryan Hey’s background in the precision rifle industry 3:39 – What Ryan is running this year 9:07 – Magneto Speed’s T1000 Target Hit Indicators 16:46 – Where technology is taking precision rifle shooting 28:35 – What other matches Ryan is attending this year? 31:40 – How Ryan prepares for a match #GetMyCardsDone 36:45 – Companies pushing into the competition side of precision rifle shooting 46:45 – Ryan’s favorite product he saw at NRA If you enjo

On this week’s episode, Travis invites Matt Means of XLR Industries to the show! Matt is the sales manager at XLR Industries. XLR is a world-class rifle chassis manufacturer, best known for their Evolution and Element Chassis, which feature their renowned, fully adjustable buttstocks. Learn more about Matt, trends in the chassis market, what sets XLR apart from other manufacturers, and more on today’s episode! Index: 0:22 – About XLR Industries 1:14 – XLR’s Pro Shooter Team 2:46 – What sets XLR apart from other chassis manufacturers? 4:26 – Current trends in the market 12:07 –Left Hand Configuration Chassis 13:27- Catering to both centerfire and rimfire shooters 18:18 – XLR’s renowned buttstocks 22:15 – Adjustability and modularity over looks 27:00 – Other accessories XLR manufactures 30:45 – Matt competing at his first NRL match 33:41 – Matt’s new rifle build 39:48 – How people can get involved in precision rifle shooting If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure to subscribe to us on Sou

On today’s special episode, Travis invites precision rifle shooter and match director Jake Vibbert. For the last couple of years Jake has been known as one of the top precision rifle shooters in the nation, taking home multiple 1st place finishes at national level matches. Jake is also the owner of JC Steel Targets Inc. and match directs several national level matches throughout the year. Learn more about Jake, the annual JC Steel Target Challenge, how he prepares for matches, and more on this special episode of the Precision Rifle Channel Podcast! Index: 0:22 – What to expect at the JC Steel Target Challenge 2:58 – The famous Helicopter Stage 5:18 – Running a match with 160 competitors 8:50 – How Jake keeps that competitive edge in precision rifle shooting 15:50 –What action Jake will be running this season 17:00- Jake’s Online Training Academy 24:30 – How to mentally prepare for a match or stage 29:55 – Who Jake would like to go head-to-head with in one final match 32:07 – Jake’s thoughts on

On today’s episode Travis invites precision rifle shooter and match director, Justin Watts, of Fouled Bore Precision to talk about his night match – Silent Night. After serving in the Army, Justin started Fouled Bore Precision, where he would offer and teach different shooting classes. Today Fouled Bore Precision continues to grow, hosting monthly local matches and 2 national matches a year. Last year Justin shot 24 precision rifle matches last year, placing 5th in Butch’s Oklahoma Shoot. Learn more about Justin and his night match Silent Night, misconceptions about shooting a night match, what gear Justin is running this season, and where he sees the sport going in the next 5 years. Index: 0:15 –Details on the Silent Night match 6:02 – Differences directing a night match versus a day match 7:40 – Silent Night’s schedule and start time 10:02 –Will the time change affect shooters? 11:00 – Justin Watt’s background and shooting career 12:33 – Why are competitors afraid to shoot in Oklahoma? 13:45

The Finest “Out of the Box” rifles w/ Matt Hornback PRC Podcast Ep. 2 This week Travis invites Matt Hornback to the show to talk about Howa USA & Lithgow Arms of Legacy Sports. Matt is the director of product development for Legacy Sports, parent company of Howa USA and Lithgow Arms, did competitive shooting for 3-Gun Nation and USPSA, attended Army Sniper School in Fort Benning, and is currently a part of the Nevada National Guard. In this episode Travis talks with Matt about the history and quality of Howa’s centerfire rifles, advice for new shooters, Australia’s very own Lithgow Arms, and much more! Index: 0:16 – About Howa and Legacy Sports 3:55 – What calibers do Howa rifles offer? 5:02 – What rifle build is Matt running this year? 6:24 – Matt’s firearms background and how he got into the Precision Rifle industry 11:03 – Chasing the next best gear for precision rifle shooters 13:20 – Cost and quality of Howa rifles 15:22 – Setting up new shooters for success 17:53 –Where do you see the

Ep. 1: Cole Quarnberg | Vudoo Gun Works Episode Notes: In our first episode of the Precision Rifle Channel Podcast, Travis sits down with Cole Quarnberg. Cole is the director of sales and marketing at Vudoo Gun Works, public relations manager at Robinson Armament Co., competitive precision rifle shooter, match director, and former sergeant in the Utah National Guard. Hear what Cole has to say about the rising popularity of Vudoo Gun Works, the growth of the .22 and precision rifle market, and how match directors can sell out their match. Index: 1:00 –How Cole started working with Vudoo Gun Works 3:10 – Growth of the .22 market 6:03 – Future plans for Vudoo Gun Works 12:12 – What ammo should I shoot with? 15:22 –How much Vudoo Gun Works products cost 20:57 – What optics should I be using? 23:55 – How Cole sold-out his match in less than 48 hours 26:45 – What to expect from the 2018 Dog Valley Precision Challenge 30:18 – Other companies and charities Cole is working with 35:14 – The future of the