Send us a text 🚨 New Episode! 🚨 Tyler Hughes and Nick Diaz sit down with Larry and Noah from Ridgeline Defense for an inside look at their brand new RD-15 LPR — a rifle built with precision shooters in mind. 🎯 The conversation goes beyond the gear, diving into the craftsmanship behind building a rifle like the RD-15, future projects on the horizon, favorite competitions they've battled through, and the evolving landscape of precision rifle training. 🏆🔧 This episode hints at possibly somethi...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Send us a text In this episode, Tyler and Diaz pull back the curtain on the entire process of developing a high-performance training course , using the upcoming Competition Train-Up Day as a case study. 🔍 What Goes Into Building an Effective Train-Up? We don’t just throw drills together—we engineer a training experience designed for immediate, measurable improvement at the next weekend’s competition. Every detail is intentional. Here’s how we do it: ✅ Defining the End Goal – The train-up must p...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Send us a text 🔥 Episode Overview: In this episode, Tyler and Jeph dive deep into a loaded discussion—starting with the question: Is common sense really that common? They break down the latest developments at Max Ordinate , reflecting on January’s milestones and where the company is headed next. 💥 Inside This Episode: ✅ New Products & Partnerships – Get the latest on LaserHit and other cutting-edge tech we’re integrating into training. ✅ SHOT Show Recap – Breaking down the latest innovatio...
Feb 16, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Send us a text 🔥 Precision Rifle Podcast: Francis Colon – Winner of the 2024 PRS Armageddon Gear Cup 🔥 In this episode of the Precision Rifle Podcast, Tyler sits down with Francis Colon, professional precision rifle competitor, Leupold Optics team shooter, and a key figure at MDT. Fresh off his impressive victory at the 2024 PRS Armageddon Gear Cup, Francis shares his journey to becoming one of the top shooters in the Precision Rifle Series (PRS), detailing the training methods, mindset, and g...
Jan 09, 2025•2 hr 9 min
Send us a text 🎙 Max Ordinate and Pro Tier Media is proud to introduce the new hosts of its latest podcast: The Shooters Brief with Nick Diaz and Nick Helbert! This episode dives into the dynamic personalities of “The Mouth” and “The Mustache.” Nick Diaz, bold and unfiltered, speaks his mind with no regard for feelings, while Nick Helbert brings a calm, professional edge, carefully articulating insights with precision. Together, they’re setting the stage for an unmissable podcast. 🔥 What’s Ins...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 6Ep. 24
Send us a text Join Tyler and Jeph on the Precision Rifle Podcast as they dive into the 10 essential principles of alternative shooting positions that every precision shooter needs to know. From real-world applications to hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, this episode is packed with insights to elevate your game—whether you're competing, training, or just geeking out over rifles. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about stability and accuracy: • Introduction: Why alter...
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 6Ep. 23
Send us a text In this episode of the Precision Rifle Podcast, we dive deep into the art and science of wind reading with a focus on advanced techniques. Whether you're a professional marksman, a dedicated hobbyist, or just someone looking to refine your skills, this discussion is packed with actionable insights. We start with a quick recap of foundational wind-reading concepts, setting the stage for more advanced topics like mirage reading, terrain effects, and interpreting environmental cues. ...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 6Ep. 21
Send us a text In this episode, we dive deep into the intricate world of long-range rifle ammunition and explore what truly matters when selecting the perfect rounds for precision shooting. Join us as we discuss key topics including the importance of ammo selection, bullet profiles, and how ballistic coefficients can dramatically affect your performance at distance. We’ll weigh the pros and cons of factory-loaded versus handloaded ammunition, and share insights on primer and propellant choices t...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Season 6Ep. 20
Send us a text In this episode, we explore the rapidly evolving world of precision shooting and the impact of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, smart optics, and advanced ballistic calculators. As the tools and tech available to shooters become more sophisticated, we delve into a key question: in a future where computers can calculate the perfect shot in real time, how much will human skill still matter? Join us as we discuss how AI and smart optics are transforming the way...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 6Ep. 19
Send us a text In this episode, we explore the rapidly evolving world of precision shooting and the impact of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, smart optics, and advanced ballistic calculators. As the tools and tech available to shooters become more sophisticated, we delve into a key question: in a future where computers can calculate the perfect shot in real time, how much will human skill still matter? Join us as we discuss how AI and smart optics are transforming the way...
Nov 15, 2024•4 min•Season 6Ep. 19
Send us a text Trump wins! Trump Wins! Trump wins the 2024 election! and it looks as if America has had enough, flipping the senate and house red! What a world we live in. Post election talk, Tyler and Jeph run through some interesting videos and mindset processes to add a that shooting flavor to our show. For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow Tyler Hughes on Instagram @tyler_hughes_ss and Jeph Savaglio @savage422. Thank you to our show sponsor Howitzer Clothing. Manufac...
Nov 11, 2024•32 min•Season 6Ep. 18
Send us a text From tips and tricks, education, new products, R&D, social media has it all today. There is literally nothing you cant find. So we dive into 5 different videos featuring some training, products, R&D, and more! giving our comments and feedback. If its good, we tell you! if its trash, we also tell you! We dont do feelings here. Honestly. Thats the policy. If we think a training tip is bullshit, youll get it here! For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 17
Send us a text Tyler and Jeph sit down to talk all things wind! From reading the environment, judging wind direction, speed, using mirage. Then discussing a simple to use formula for MILs and MOA. It a trip to school for Jeph as he becomes more and more associated to using mil-radians. 90% of misses are wind related. No better time than the present to improve your first round hit percentage as well as increase your distance! For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow Tyler Hu...
Oct 27, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 6Ep. 16
Send us a text Do you have a training rifle? Want one? is it worth it and what should you be looking for when building a training rifle? Tyler and Jeph hit the topic of Training Rifles, Calibers and benefits, Weight, Purpose, etc. Tyler establishes himself early as a 2 training rifle guy while Jeph had mixed opinions regarding certain calibers but changed his mind ultimately becoming a believer and wanting to change his methods. For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow Tyle...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 15
Send us a text Tyler and Jeph cracking open the decision making process when purchasing a scope for your rifle. Brand. Features. Ruggedness. Trust. Cost. So much goes into this decision. Know what you want, what you're willing to pay for, and make a smart purchase. This conversation came to fruition with the amount of shooters who will message in asking Tyler what scope, rifle, etc to buy. Not wanting to be a biased ass, the questions to help lead them down the path of happy purchases are detail...
Oct 04, 2024•51 min•Season 6Ep. 14
Send us a text Tyler and Jeph sit down to discuss the 2024 Team Safari competition. Tyler partnered with Nick Diaz, Max Ordinate team shooter. This is their second time competing as a team, last outing was 2021. The guys knew they would have to bring it and give all they got to pull out a WIN. 2021 the duo walked away 2nd place losing by 10 points. This years match was a battle all the way down to the final shot! The team again walked away with 2nd Place but heads held high as they know they del...
Sep 13, 2024•38 min•Season 6Ep. 13
Send us a text Whats in your foundation? How did you build it? and is it too late to restructure if you made a mistake? We discuss this, giving examples of different groups and professions, how their foundations are build, and what steps to take to right the ship giving you a ceiling higher than youre capable of now! Included is a discussion of WHY... Why do you want this? When motivation dies there is only discipline. How do you get it? Goals? check it out! Great episode. For a more personal co...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 6Ep. 12
Send us a text Oh the lessons learned. The heartbreak. The high expectations. Stupid mistakes. Mental errors. If you can make a mistake I made it. I did learn from it, 100% but that doesnt make the pain go away. Initially going in, I had planned to use this as a practice match to prepare me for the upcoming steel safari. But me being me, competitive and driven to win, not even one stage in already putting the pressure on to perform. Perfection at every turn. Thats the expectation. For myself. Hi...
Jul 13, 2024•24 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Send us a text Crawl Walk Run? Basic? Advanced? Professional? Amateur? When we think about training whether you're putting your own plan together, training someone, or attending a course, whats your philosophy? Grind the fundamentals until you bleed from your ears? or learn some tricks and determine what you can buy to improve your placement? So many answers. Is there a wrong answer or is this strictly an opinion open to interpretation? For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to fol...
Jul 11, 2024•48 min•Season 6Ep. 11
Send us a text This episode discusses the relationship between Speed, Precision, and Accuracy. There is no replacement for skill, practice, efficiency BUT.... there are techniques that can add speed while maintaining precision. And so we discuss RETICLE HOLDOVERS • MAX POINT BLANK • SPEED DROP. Simple techniques utilizing your reticle, and what you choose to dial on your optic can change the game completely! On a scale of 1 to 5, five being slowest, 1 being fastest and the same goes for the Prec...
May 02, 2024•56 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Send us a text Tyler in the absence of Jeph, hits a few daily news points... P. Diddy, the Moons Time Zone?... Load Testing article... then brings it with a discussion around an article from Vermillianchina.com where "Chris Zhang", a Chinese national who attended high school in the United States from 2014-2017 then going on a 3 year training journey, seeking out pistol, carbine, and hand to hand combat from some of the best instructors in the nation with the ultimate goal of returning to China t...
Apr 04, 2024•19 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Send us a text This episode of the Precision Rifle Podcast, Tyler and Jeph take turns asking each other questions or random nature! Guns. Cars. Sex. Food. And more. This was a fun episode for us to record and we're looking forward to continuing this line of questioning in the future. For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow Tyler Hughes on Instagram @tyler_hughes_ss and Jeph Savaglio @savage422. Thank you to our show sponsor Howitzer Clothing. Manufacturer and designer of g...
Mar 21, 2024•57 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Send us a text Whether youre planning a training course to teach for your company, your friends, or planning out weekly, monthly training for yourself, establishing learning objectives will allow you to tailor your program to fit your needs or the needs of those you are teaching. So what are learning objectives and what developmental processes are you utilizing to increase your chance for success? and what is success to you? How do you define it? PLUS! Bonus content.... Become a certified instru...
Mar 03, 2024•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 6
Send us a text Its been said do practice till you get it right, practice till you cant get it wrong! For this episode Tyler & Jeph discuss "What is the Muscle Relaxation fundamental?" Do you know the answer? Is it lack of all muscular tension or only muscles that effect your ability to maintain stability and pin point aiming? The duo then shifts into the importance of recoil management, the negative effects of recoil and why does the entire industry ignore these? Is it lack of knowledge? Ref...
Feb 25, 2024•41 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Send us a text Through failure, we learn! Tyler talks about a particular student at PR1 having a rough time in the wind on Day 3. Success in the moment may make you happy, but the failures are what make us grow, and nothing was different for this shooter! Sometimes, lessons like these are needed. For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow Tyler Hughes on Instagram @tyler_hughes_ss and Jeph Savaglio @savage422. Thank you to our show sponsor Howitzer Clothing. Manufacturer and ...
Feb 18, 2024•11 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Send us a text Near and dear to Jeph's heart is his journey to better living. Years of hard labor, Police work, Car fab, takes its toll. Enter Stem cells, TRT regimen, and Physical therapy that has taken Jeph from feeling 55 as a 47yr old man to a revived and rejuvenated 47 yr old performing like a 28 yr old. Science in action! Learn from others and make your own choices but its important not to make the same mistakes when you have the option to learn beforehand. For a more personal connection t...
Feb 16, 2024•13 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Send us a text You hear it talked about. Instructors, Teachers, Trainers, whatever you want to call them. Regardless, Bone support and Natural point of aim are staples of marksmanship fundamentals. Yet why cant it be described in simple terms? Why arent you being taught or instructed why these are important and how to know if youre failing to achieve them? Tyler breaks it down on this episode of the importance of Natural Point of Aim. What it is and isnt. It is not proper body alignment. Anyone ...
Feb 14, 2024•23 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Send us a text Every year. That new year rolls around. Its getting close. Motivations start to rise. Changing your life. Doing things different. Im going to do this. Im going to do that. You set goals. And for a few days, maybe possibly a few weeks, youre on this path. Before life sets in, tries to set you back, the goals seem far. And.... youre right back to where you start. This episode is all about setting goals, reaching them, through discipline, motivation, being driven. Having a plan, esta...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Send us a text Tyler grills Jeph this week on him getting his body and training back on track to jump into the competition arena. From packs, to physical therapy, gym sessions, cardio, dry fire, and of course, SHOES! Cant overlook proper footwear. Many people in the competitive arena, or even those who carry a rifle for a living, often brush over these details, the value of keeping a certain baseline fitness, controlling your breathing under high intensity situations, and so much more! For a mor...
Dec 30, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 61
Send us a text Tyler and Jeph bring on a guest, Lauren, who spent the past year training Tyler remotely to prepare him physically for the Sniper Adventure Challenge to a level beyond what he could have accomplished on his own. From adjusting workouts, tracking muscle fatigue, adding a diet. Building strength, adding muscle, and ultimately pushing to a limit beyond anything normal. Not to mention, in depth look at what Tyler is like on the other end of the training spectrum. He will do anything a...
Dec 30, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Season 5Ep. 60
