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The Everyday Sniper Episode 172 Return to AK, APO SH Edition Rifle

The Everyday Sniper Episode 172 Return to AK, APO SH Edition Rifle
I am back in AK for the next block of classes and I wanted to drop an update on the SH Edition APO rifle. I knocked out a video detailing the system and why we spec'd it the way I did.  I think Ashbury is doing a great job with the package, and things are quickly moving forward from the base system.  Soon we will have paired options and that is very exciting.  This system is moving forward. 
Also, I answer a few podbean questions as well as give you insight into my thinking when it comes to comparisons.  Lots of guys continue to ask me my favorite color, and if you listen, the point of the podcast is to give you the tools to make your own buying decisions.  Nobody will pick things in your best interest better than you, so arm yourself with the knowledge being dropped to make those better buying choices.
We'll do our best to keep knocking these out, but don't forget you can always find me on Sniper's Hide in the forum.
Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing and especially thanks for commenting.
No Wind, 

The Everyday Sniper Episode 171 Frank Rambles On Answering Questions

The Everyday Sniper Episode 171 Frank Rambles On Answering Questions
In this episode we tackle some of the great questions we are getting in reference to the podcast. I read questions from both the Podbean App and from the Sniper's Hide Forum. In fact I get so carried away answering these questions I lose all track of time. 
Some of the questions asked include:
Truing BC 
Left Hand Gain Twist Barrels 
Apps 
Muzzle Velocity 
Mike's BBQ Skillz 
Bipods
Savage Rifles 
It's all about the understanding and clarifications of the concepts we are discussing.  You can always head over too Sniper's Hide. We have a great Forum for you to visit and get real answers from.  Sniper's Hide Forum But thanks for listening, sharing and being a part of the Everyday Sniper Podcast. 
 
 

The Everyday Sniper Episode 170 Valkyrie Bolt Action Rifle, Ammunition

The Everyday Sniper Episode 170 Valkyrie Bolt Action Rifle, Ammunition
Quick little upload before I head to Mike's house for a graduation party.  Wanted to expand on my 224 Valkyrie Build as I was able to shoot it at the range this week. A bit of talk about calibers, ammunition and my thoughts on the subject of diminishing returns on your investment.  This is an investment for a lot of people and I want to make sure you understand I am speaking to the 80% out there and not the top 20%.Shot a couple of videos for Sniper's Hide, a training lesson, two parter, and a public video of the Valkyrie.  Lots of people have interest in the Valkyrie but the fact is, when Federal misfired with the 90gr Ammo, the idea of the caliber misfired with it.  So while I understand the hate with the cartridge from this, I still there is a lot of positives making it a viable caliber for folks.
But thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, thanks for being a part of the Everyday Sniper. 

The Everyday Sniper Episode 169 Car Trip Context Discussion

The Everyday Sniper Episode 169 Car Trip Context Discussion
In the car on the way home from the range so I decided to drop a podcast.  Shooting some videos at the range today, so I will need to edit that stuff.  There may be a bit of road noize but nothing too crazy. Context, I am trying to put things into context.  We drop a lot knowledge bombs and shrapnel can spread to other discussions.  I want to make sure you understand if we talk one app things dont always translate to other apps and vice versa.  Also remember, you true BC at 800 and not 100, BC does nothing at 100 yards.  
Clarity and context is the name of the game. 
Thanks for sharing and commenting, and being a part of the Everyday Sniper podcast. 
 

The Everyday Sniper Episode 168 Back from AK, My Wrap Up

The Everyday Sniper Episode 168 Back from AK, My Wrap Up
Made it back from Alaska over the weekend, took a red-eye flight and landed in Denver on Saturday Morning.  Just wanted to touch on the high points of the trip. Go over the pro and cons to what I saw, especially in terms of gear. 
It's important to. understand what quality gear brings to the table.  Making the right buying decisions will pay off in the long run. 
Again, we answer some of the pod bean app questions, you guys are bringing a lot of smart questions to the app so I want to make sure I address them.
Understand while this is our opinion, we give it in hopes of not wasting your time and money.  It's not about the sponsor, it's about success.
Thanks for listening, sharing and being a part of the Everyday Sniper podcast 

The Everyday Sniper Episode 167 Alaska Precision Rifle May After Action

The Everyday Sniper Episode 167 Alaska Precision Rifle May After Action
Finishing up here in Alaska with our first block of Precision Rifle Classes.  The results really speak for themselves.  Marc and I go over some of the pros and cons of the lessons learned from the class.  These are not to bash any one company product, but to help guys not make the same mistakes as others. 
Also, I am answering a quick question on Density Altitude and Barometric pressure. 
Topics covered from the Alaska Precision Rifle class are: 
Fundamentals of Marksmanship as a foundation 
Bad Reloads 
Backing in Data to answer an unknown
Equipment pros and cons 
Rifle packages we recommend. 
Thanks for listening, thanks for commenting and thanks for being a part of the Everyday Sniper. 

The Everyday Sniper Episode 166 Alaska Precision Rifle Discussion

The Everyday Sniper Episode 166 Alaska Precision Rifle Discussion
Frank and Marc of Alaska Precision Rifle and Wiggy's Alaska.We just finished two back to back classes and are preparing for our 3rd for this first trip to AK. 
We hammer forged the fundamentals with every student. It's about the foundation we build. With a positive foundation, how can you expect to be a precision marksman?
Thanks to the Sheep Creek Lodge for hosting the class, both students and instructors stay at the lodge and they do all our meals for the class.
Weather has been great and the courses are paying the students back in the successful engagements we see. Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, and don't commenting.  

The Everyday Sniper Episode 165 Always 6 O Clock in Alaska

The Everyday Sniper Episode 165 Always 6 O Clock in Alaska
Made it to Alaska, sitting in the Capt Cook Hotel waiting to head north and drop some knowledge on the students. In this episode, we finish up reading the comments in the Podbean App. Ballistic discussion, the why, where are we going with this, WTF.  We have explained the W, the wind. We have hammered you with the Fundamentals, the F, and now we need to focus on the T, trajectory. And for many that means Apps.  Ballistic Apps. 
I am getting ready to revamp the training in regards to ballistic apps, and for that, I need you to understand the Why behind this stuff.  So a little explanation is in order. Thanks for listening and sharing and especially thanks for commenting. 

The Everyday Sniper Episode 164 User Comments Answered, Ballistic Apps

The Everyday Sniper Episode 164 User Comments Answered, Ballistic Apps
In this episode I read the user comments. We really appreciate everyone throwing comments in the Podbean App and we want to address them as they start to stack up.Each comment is visible in the App and we encourage to comment on any and all topics.Discuss BCs and ballistics apps as well having to your part. A ballistic app is not a magic bullet, the shooter still has to execute the fundamentals.It's a nice little discussion, hope you all like it before I head to Alaska for the precision rifle classes there.Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing and thanks for being a part of the Everyday Sniper Podcast 

The Everyday Sniper Episode 163 MHSA Class AAR, Valkyrie Stuff, APO Rifle

The Everyday Sniper Episode 163 MHSA Class AAR, Valkyrie Stuff, APO Rifle
In this episode give you a quick after action of the MHSA Precision Rifle class. Again we had the killer winds and the students stepped up in a big way.  The instruction is designed to use the high winds to our favor and maximize the learning. And guys have been learning a great deal. I want to thank everyone who attended and Mike for all the help. Excellent class all around. 
Valkyrie, I shot the custom MHSA Valkyrie bolt action rifle and was super happy with the results. Using a Bartlein Left hand gain twist barrel, the rifle is an absolutely hammer> Fritz builds a helluva stick at MHSA. 
The SH Edition APO Rifle, we used it during the class. A student needed a rifle and we loaned them the APO. Big success on the concept of a training rifle that will fit the shooter.  I was super happy with the results. 
Thanks for listening and sharing, don't forget to comment in the Podbean App.