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The Everyday Sniper Episode 249: Heavy Bullet vs Light Practical Application

The Everyday Sniper Episode 249: Heavy Bullet vs Light Practical Application
In this episode, I have two main topics for discussion.  Heavy bullets vs Light bullets and Mils vs Moa article on the new Sniper's Hide.This week I was able to go out and shoot two loads from the same source, one using a 140gr ELDM and the other using a 130gr Prime Load.  Both loaded by Spark Ammunition.  I had great conditions to compare the two loads, one, the heavy 140gr going 2650fps vs the 130gr going 2835.  This shows how the two perform at a distance when most people try to default to the heaviest load possible.  The lighter load was better, less drop, less wind because the speeds were up. Speed wins in our sport so we want to push this faster. 
Next, this week we upgraded the Sniper's Hide website. These were the changes I have been hoping to make for ages.  The new forum and frontpage are uniform and now use a single login.  This was my ideal set up when thinking about it.  So with the upgrades, my first article is a deep dive into Mils vs TMOA vs SMOA.  This question just won't go away, so I wanted to do a complete article on the subject.  Right now I have six pages of details and it's not stopping from there. I still have images to upload and to refine the text.  But it's comprehensive.This is the key, I want you to be a smarter consumer. I am not looking to sell you something, I am merely offering up information, what you do with that is up to you. Thanks for listening, thanks for commenting and thanks for being a part of the everyday sniper podcast. 

The Everyday Sniper Episode 248 Pajama Pandemic 10% Difference

The Everyday Sniper Episode 248 Pajama Pandemic 
Hour 1460 of the Pajama Pandemic, in this episode we hit on a few minor topics, the 10% difference.  I say 10% because that is usually the variation between the topics I am discussing. We focus on precision and accuracy so 10% matters to me.  If I said I could increase your performance by 10% you'd probably take it without any hesitation. 
When it comes to different reticles these small variations in design will have a pretty big, if not immediately noticeable impact on our results.  So with the new Army Reticle posted I wanted to go over my thinking when it comes to reticles.  
Accuracy International AT LE model. I recently built an AT LE or in this case, an AT with an AX Buttstock. This is a feature a lot of people wanted and AI did it in a blue gun LE offering so a few people were upset by this.  I detail how you can build an AT LE without a lot of hassle and my method will save you about $500 in the process.  There is more than one way to get an AT LE as a non-LE shooter, so here is my breakdown.
Be sure to comment, be sure to hit Sniper's Hide for more details, and be sure to stay safe out there. 

The Everyday Sniper Episode 247: Everyday Jeremy

The Everyday Sniper Episode 247: Everyday Jeremy
Going in a different direction with this podcast. A long time Sniper's Hide member Jeremy reached out to me and asked, would I entertain doing an episode with an Average Joe?  Of course, and Jeremy has a background in Law Enforcement, has been to training, and shoots competitively in his local area.  He is a listener of the podcast and member of the Hide Forum.  
It's about context, it's about putting things in perspective and how we manage success.  I had never spoken to Jeremy prior, but we are able to speak the same language and put forth concepts in the Everyday Way. 
So you might be sitting in your car listening to me, I hope you see both sides of the coin here.  
I want to thank Jeremy for being forward-thinking and reaching out to me. I think there is quite a few nuggets to mined from our short discussion. Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing and thanks for being a part of the Everyday Sniper 
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The Everyday Sniper Episode 246 Robb Manning

The Everyday Sniper Episode 246 Robb Manning
Robb Manning is the current Editor of Gun World magazine.Robb Manning grew up in a rural community in southern Wisconsin. Despite growing up in a non-hunting household, Robb gained an interest in hunting through school friends, his uncle, and his fervor for reading hunting magazines. Upon graduating High School, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps, where he served for over 10 years (1990-2000). During this time, he developed a passion and knowledge for firearms of all types.Upon getting out of the Marines Robb and his new wife moved back to Wisconsin, where Robb has lived his passion for the outdoors. Robb enjoys hiking, fishing, camping, and hunting. He also loves everything guns -- especially Military Surplus, Tactical Rifles, and Handguns.In 2010, Robb decided to put his lifelong love of guns to good use as a freelance gun/hunting writer, and has since written for AR Guns & Hunting magazine, Predator Xtreme, Gun Digest magazine, Modern Shooter as well as two reoccurring columns in the On Wisconsin Outdoors newspaper: Everyday Carry and New Product 6-Pack.He has written two books, “Glock Quick Reference Guide” and “Gun Digest Book of CZ,” and has also co-authored the “Shooter’s Bible Guide to AR-15s, 2nd Ed” with Doug Howlett.He also enjoys filming videos about guns and gear for his Youtube channel, @762x51n8o.You can find Robb on Youtube and Instagram @Robb_Manning. 
Fun discussion to break up the quarantine time.  Thanks for listening than for sharing and being a part of the Everyda Sniper Podcast. 

The Everyday Sniper Episode 245: Frank Green of Bartlein Barrels

The Everyday Sniper Episode 245: Frank Green of Bartlein Barrels
An often-repeated question I was getting in the Podbean App has focused on Barrel contours.  I was gonna answer this question several times and get into the heat and weight discussion but decided to reach out to Bartlein Barrels and ask Frank Green to come on the podcast.I think this entry episode with Frank is a master class on discussing the various pro and cons of barrel features and options.  Frank breaks down the concepts in an easy to understand format. We start out talking contours, that is the main focus of the conversation.  We get into twist rates, which brings us to Gain Twist barrels.  The experience over several years of Bartlein doing the Gain Twist for many different shooting disciplines.  
I really appreciate Frank coming on, this is an excellent episode. Have a great week, stay safe, protect yourself at all times, to include the family.Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, and thanks for commenting.  

The Everyday Sniper Episode 244: Jeff Huber Zero Compromise Optics Interview

The Everyday Sniper Episode 244: Jeff Huber Zero Compromise Optics Interview
In this episode I am talking with Jeff Huber from Zero Compromise Optics. We discuss the history and background behind this excellent optic.  Jeff comes from several Tier One scope companies and that experience has helped him to create the company Zero Compromise. There are some really great nuggets of information this interview. If you are interested in how scopes get designed and how certain features come into play, Jeff is one of the original subject matter experts in this field, 
Optics for shooters can be so subjective, it's one of those industries where a look can override a feature of quality of the build.  So listen to Jeff break some of this down in a very easy way to understand it. 
Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, thanks for being a part of the everyday sniper podcast.  Stay safe and wash your hands, 

The Everyday Sniper Episode 243: Rifle Set up as Part of the Fundamentals & Gaming

The Everyday Sniper Episode 243: Rifle Set up as part of the Fundamentals & Gaming
Not nearly the smoking and joking as some previous podcast episodes. We dig into a couple of topics as related to the fundamentals and then from a question off the Podbean App I was asking about gaming a stage or match. In the first part, I read from a great Sniper's Hide Forum topic on features that help with accuracy. But change that topic into one of rifle setup.  Rifle setup is the key feature for this.  How we execute the fundamental and the Tom Cruise, No Mind Part of the equation. Mindset is big with precision rifle shooting.  How the brain reacts and relays information is key to our success. So I talk about mindset when it comes to set up. 
Lastly, we had a question about gaming. As Mike and I mention gaming a match or stage several times.  Well, gaming is a subjective, gray area topic, however, I attempt to give you some insight into what we are talking about.  It can be very subtle or quite obvious, education is the key. 
Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing thanks for being a part of the Everyday Sniper Podcast, 
Stay Safe, wash your hands, stay away from Zombies and talk to you some more soon. 
Cheers, 

The Everyday Sniper Episode 242 Unscripted Corona Containment v1

The Everyday Sniper Episode 242 Unscripted Corona Containment v1
Where are with with your coronavirus containment, bored, entertained, looking for something to do. Listen to Mike and Frank breakdown their stream of consciousness when it comes to being on lockdown, 
Not a whole lot of knowledge bombs, but some funny stories, entertaining thoughts to get you through the day.  Sprinkles of shooting mixed in with a heavy dose of chuckles.What are you watching on Netflix, where can you go, if you can go out?
We appreciate all our listeners and subscribers and hope everyone is staying safe. Give us some feedback for what you want to hear moving forward. We are looking for your thoughts and ideas on an episode during this highly unusual time. 
Cheers, 

The Everyday Sniper Episode 241 Jacob Bynum Assassin's Way

The Everyday Sniper Episode 241 Jacob Bynum Assassin's Way
Conversation with Jacob Bynum regarding the proposed series Assassin's Way which features a $500k prize to the first place winner over 23 days and 8 separate competitions. 
Skils to address for the 2021 Assassin's Wa
Movement and field skills over time, vs hours or minutes. 
Marksmanship
Land Navigation 
KIM's Games 
Observation 
Movement to stages 
We saw competition as a validation of your training.  This is an attempt to get back to the practical marksmanship standard for the individual. 
There is so much more to practical skillsets, it's beyond what we normally see. 
There is a discussion on the Sniper's Hide forum regarding this match. 
Let's hear your comments on this podcast 

The Everyday Sniper Episode 240 Star Date 73680.7 Quarantine Day 4

The Everyday Sniper Episode 240 Star Date 73680.7 Quarantine Day 4
StarDate 73680.7 Day 4 of the Corona Virus Quarantine and we'd aren't drunk enough yet. Being behind closed doors has allowed me to re-assess the processes I engage in when shooting or teaching. It's allowing me to be reflective in my strategies when it comes to engaging targets with a precision rifle. 
Couple of things to pass the time, I want to stay entertaining while passing on a couple of knowledge bombs>
The book is in final edit mode, the Sniper's Hide website is getting an upgrade this week, all to make your experience more enjoyable. Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, thanks for being a part of the Everyday Sniper Podcast