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The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Bing Bang Boom Ricochet Rabbit

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Bing Bang Boom Ricochet Rabbit
This was a fun one, I was a bit wound up today. I have had several calls over the last few days about calibers and cartridges.  So I was worked with guys talking about going big.  Go big, everyone wants to go big, but not Me, I want to go small. 
Light is Right 
There I said, I told you guys for awhile now, lighter bullets are better. It's a fact you can't get around.  Speed wins, as well speed kills, so why do they want to go so heavy.  Well because they want to shoot far, which I understand. Push the envelope.  But we are snipers, and we can't really push the envelope because we are small and light.  We need to be mobile. 
The big guns are awesome, they get all the attention. But they are not always practical because, well, you have to carry it.  Not to mention shoot it, with all that means, shooting far is not easy.
This is training too, now you have to teach the guy more about ballistics and less about his job moving from point a to point b.  
listen up I am on fire today,  so thanks for listening, thanks for sharing and thanks for being a part of the Everyday Sniper Podcast.
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The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Knowledge Bomb, LiveStreaming Like a Mofo

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Knowledge Bomb, LiveStreaming Like a Mofo
Today we did our first live stream through Sniper's Hide.  We have invested heavily in new software, servers and services to improve the experience. Today it all started coming together.
I am excited to be the King of All Precision Rifle Media ! 
I have the Sniper's Hide Site, the Social Media, the Forum, and not just that, the Podcast, the Video channels, but wait, there is more.  We now can add in live-streaming to mix. 
It's the future of information sharing. Going live, asking direct questions.  I sincerely think you are gonna love it when it all done.  We're not perfect yet, but we are learning. 
Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, thanks for commenting in the App, and so much more... 
 
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The Everyday SniperPodcast: Knowledge Bomb Edition, Reflect, Reset, Reengage

The Everyday SniperPodcast: Knowledge Bomb Edition, Reflect, Reset, Reengage 
Quick little episode for you as I had nothing to say but a lot of energy to say it.  In this episode I want you to reflect on the previous year of shooting.  Then reset your equipment and mind, then reengage when you head back out for the season.
So really just a mindset lesson, things to reflect on and think about. Combine this with what we spoke about in the last episode with Ted. 
Our mind plays a big part in our shooting, the mind will win you the match or help you lose it in spectacular fashion. So don't overlook the mental side of any sport as it matters. 
Thanks to everyone for listening, for sharing, for commenting on the Podbean App. 
Be sure to visit the Everyday Section of the Sniper's Hide forum. 
https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/forums/everyday-sniper/
The best place to offer up suggestions for future episodes is in the forum.Cheers, Lowlight 

Everyday Sniper Podcast: Knowledge Bomb Edition Ted Hoeger Day Zero

Everyday Sniper Podcast: Knowledge Bomb Edition Ted Hoeger Day Zero 
Welcome to the Everyday Sniper Podcast Knowledge Bomb Edition with Ted Hoeger.  Ted teaches basic precision rifle classes in Iowa and calls his program Day Zero.  Ted is there to guide the new shooter on all aspects of starting out.
In this episode we talk the decisions that go into choosing the systems we do.  The initial buy is always the hardest because you have the least amount of information.  We try to fill in those gaps.
Ted Hoeger and I talk about 
Stocks 
Calibers 
Triggers
Scopes 
Software 
Ballistic Considerations 
We really deep dive with the buying decisions. 
I zoomed this call and it's a big quiet but clear as my system was not set up for zooming but it should be fine. Thanks for listening thanks for sharing thanks for being a part of the everyday sniper podcast.  
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The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Knowledge Bomb Edition Ted Hoeger

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Knowledge Bomb Edition Ted Hoeger 
Welcome to the Everyday Sniper Podcast, Knowledge Bomb Editions were we try to educate the shooter to the best of our ability. 
In this episode I have Ted Hoeger on Zoom to talk to new shooters.  Ted teaches what he calls a Day Zero course, where the shooter is in the early stages of their precision rifle journey. 
So to start our conversation, Ted and I start at Day Zero, what are the considerations when buying your first precision rifle.  Initially I go over the thought process, as well I put our thinking into the context of our decisions.We look at 
Stocks 
Calibers
Scopes 
Triggers 
Bipods 
Basic Ballistics 
We hit on as much as we can think of ... 
The Zoom call was a bit quiet, my computers were not set up for it this time, but we'll fix that, I normally don't use Zoom, I use my board and the phone, but this is clean, just quiet 
Thanks for listening thanks for sharing, thanks for commenting 
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The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Knowledge Bomb Editions : Tools to Talk About

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Knowledge Bomb Editions: Tools to Talk About 
We have a process, we have tools in the toolbox that help us execute the shot process. Some people have easy tools and some people have overly complicated ones.  For the Shooter, our goal is to solve the problem in the quickest, easiest way available at the moment.  We need to be faster than the situation warrants, and as accurate as possible. 
Dry Fire is a tool, we use dry fire to build positive neural pathways that help us execute the task without overthinking it.  The mind knows we want the body to follow. 
If A is the beginning of our precision rifle journey and C is the culmination of our efforts, how much work do we need to put in so we can travel from A to C?  While each person and situation is different, we can create methods to help guide us on our journey.This is a journey, it's progress and progress does not stop just because you made it to the finish line one time, every day on Earth creates a new goal.  Don't let your goals pass you by, Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, thanks for being a part of the Everyday Sniper Podcast. 
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The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Tim Parkhurst USMC Scout Sniper Association

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Tim Parkhurst USMC Scout Sniper Association 
Welcome to the Everyday Sniper Podcast, in this episode we talk to Tim Parkhurst President of the USMC Scout Sniper Association. 
Tim has stopped by the Everyday Sniper Podcast to talk about the SS/A Annual 03/17 Day Raffle. This year is extra special because the Scout Sniper Association is raffling off a custom, period-correct Winchester Model 70 Sniper Rifle. 
This Winchester Model 70 Sniper Rifle uses take-off parts from actual serving rifles and is a very special piece of history.   The USMC never really issued the Model 70 Sniper Rifle but instead fielded less than 500 rifles from WWII to Vietnam.  Stop by the Association Website for your Tickets. 
Tim was recently at the Gathering of Snipers during the Guardian Long Range Competition.  Gary Larson and the Guardian Matches are currently sharing hosting duties with the Army and USMC Sniper Associations.  Tim was able to stop by and visit.  The Gatherings of Snipers is a new get-together featuring Army and Marine Snipers. 
I really enjoyed talking to Tim, the flow is fun, and the raffle is important.  
https://scoutsniper.org/shop/
Thanks for Sharing, Thanks for commenting, and thanks for being a part of the Everyday Sniper Podcast. 
 
 

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Knowledge Bomb Edition Bryan Morgan Hatcreek

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Knowledge Bomb Edition Bryan Morgan Hatcreek
Another Knowledge Bomb Edition, this time with Bryan Morgan, the "M" from the original K&M and the Owner / Operator of Hatcreek in Idaho. 
Bryan runs an outstanding program for shooting high angles and alternates that are used by a wide variety of shooters. It's an honor to have Bryan on the podcast, an accomplished precision rifle shooter, competitor, and instructor.  
Bryan talks about the unique challenges when shooting in the mountains. How he teaches and his mantra to "See it and fix it", I think is a great tool. 
Enjoy the episode be sure to share, and don't forget to comment.  Either here in the Podbean App or on the Sniper's Hide Forum. 
If you have a recommendation for an episode be sure to let me know. 

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Knowledge Bomb Edition, Joel Russo Terminus Actions

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Knowledge Bomb Edition, Joel Russo Terminus Actions 
Actions ! 
I put the word out and you all responded, we want to talk about actions out there. Like Custom Actions, pros, cons, where are we going, the question was actions.  So I reached out to Joel Russo of Terminus Actions as in my opinion it's one of the most modern actions we have available. 
Terminus Actions are switch caliber capable and offer standard configurations. But more importantly, we want to talk about the "why", why does Joel do the things he does. 
I mean common on man, we hand torque barrels on today. 
So Joel and I engage in a nice conversation about the Terminus Actions and how they change the game for the end-user. 
#snipershide #everdaysniperpodcast #terminusactions #practicalmarksmanship 
Thanks to Joel Russo for coming on the Everyday Sniper Podcast, thanks to all the listeners, and commenters we have.Cheers, Lowlight 
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The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Knowledge Bomb Edition, Changing the Thought Pattern

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Knowledge Bomb Edition, Changing the Thought Pattern 
I'll be honest with you guys here, I have no friggin clue what I said during this podcast. I mean I have a high-level idea of what I said, but frankly speaking, it's a blur.
I know I spoke about training and competitions as I feel the mindset behind some of it needs to change.  Not so much on the training side, that was more about the instructors.  But on the competition side, I think we are ripe for something different.  Think of it as a great reset.  Nothing out there says you can't change the way we shoot matches right now.  So why not try something outside the box we are currently living in?
I don't have all the answers, but I know we have a lot of questions and I'm hoping to open the door to discussions around it.  I feel the answer is out there, maybe not a one-person answer, but a group think version is definitely on the horizon.  We just need to head that way. 
Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, thanks for commenting, and appreciate your continued support. 
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