The Everyday Sniper Episode 181 Adam Cloaninger Interview One 1/2 of the 2019 SHC Winning Team Welcome to the Everyday Sniper, in this episode I sit down and talk with Adam Cloaninger, precision rifle shooter, and one half of the winning SHC Team. Adam talks about his time growing up and shooting in Washington State. Where he is today with precision rifle competitions around the area. Then we talk about his training strategies, the mental aspect of the game which Adam puts a heavy focus on. This...
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 182
The Everyday Sniper Episode 180 TreadProof Class AAR Down in the Franklin Tennesse area just finished a class at Treadproof a new training facility located just outside Nashville. In this episode we talk: Treadproof Class Terminal Ballistics from Dr Maurer Valkyrie Results 90gr Federal Bullet Military vs Competition Future Thoughts, more Training Electronics vs Hardcopy https://treadproof.com Thanks to everyone who attended and especially thanks to Paul, Todd, Jake, Barbara, Wes for the hospital...
Jul 08, 2019•47 min•Ep. 181
The Everyday Sniper Episode 179 My Celebrity Train Wreck MOA Rant Frank here with the Everyday Sniper and Sniper's Hide, in this pre-4th of July episode I go on a nice rant regarding the Mil vs MOA debate. Seems like this thing won't go away anytime soon as guys continue to stir this punch bowl. The debate is silly, there is defined disciplines that work with MOA, in our game it's Mils all the way. It's easier, it's efficient and it makes communicating that much better. If you are an MOA shooter...
Jul 04, 2019•47 min•Ep. 180
The Everyday Sniper Episode 178 Joel Wise Interview Precision Rifle Network We just finished our June MHSA Precision Rifle class and Joel Wise of the Precision Rifle Network was a student in the class. So being a media guy in the gun industry I thought we would do a podcast about the Class. Joel is the main video guy for the Precision Rifle Series, and does a lot of content and filming for Shannon Kay and the PRS. He has a great perspective on the industry seeing it from many angles. The convers...
Jul 01, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 179
The Everyday Sniper Episode 177 Phil Velayo SHC After Action Great Episode here with top shooter, USMC Scout Sniper Instructor and Precision Rifle Instructor Phil Velayo on the line. Phil came in second place at the Sniper's Hide Cup with his partner Beau, so his perspective is super important to all. We breakdown some of the stages and well as the main elements to executing a great match finish. Getting Phil's perspective all all this adds some much to the Everyday Sniper Podcast. He gets it on...
Jun 27, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 178
The Everyday Sniper Episode 176 Sniper's Hide Cup AAR Back from the Sniper's Hide Cup, and wanted to do an after action from my perspective of the competition. I was a range officer, slash scorekeeper on stage 1 on the A side of the match. My stage was 3 targets at 680, 650, and 680, really interesting to see the mix of shooter and how they attacked the problem. Other important areas of discussion were, Safety, because it is always about safety. Efficiency, how to manage a stage under time Movem...
Jun 25, 2019•55 min•Ep. 177
The Everyday Sniper Episode 175 Talking Ammo, Merino Wool, Sniper's Hide Competitions, and So much More Welcome to the Everyday Sniper, this is my pre-travel Sniper's Hide Cup episode where I have nothing to say about the match, except that I have nothing to say. The Rifleman's Team Challenge crew along with Carl Taylor and Clint Sharp are doing all the heavy lifting because I have been so out of pocket its crazy. We talk factory ammo. I just shot the new Made in US Prime Ammo load and I want to...
Jun 19, 2019•51 min•Ep. 176
The Everyday Sniper Episode 174 My Rant on LE Equipment Back from Alaska, this is my June After Action Report. The Civvy classes we did were excellent. No equipment issues I can recall, nobody needed to default the SH Edition APO Rifle. But we also did an LE class and that is completely different story. This was not about the shooters, but their equipment that went back to the 1990s. In my mind this is totally unacceptable for guys who work the harsh wilds of Alaska. Having a working rifle and o...
Jun 15, 2019•49 min•Ep. 175
The Everyday Sniper Episode 173 AK Precision Rifle Class with James and Wyatt Finished our first class from the second block of training here in Alaska. Had an awesome class, lots of really great shooters. We brought in two of the students, Wyatt, and James. Both students are from the Lower 48 as if I am not. But we wanted to get their perspective and talk about the class. This class went fantastic and the students took to their lessons like a duck to water. We were able to tighten up the presen...
Jun 10, 2019•34 min•Ep. 174
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 ...
Jun 07, 2019•44 min•Ep. 173
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 c...
Jun 04, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 172
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 coup...
Jun 01, 2019•44 min•Ep. 171
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 ver...
May 31, 2019•45 min•Ep. 170
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 ...
May 28, 2019•52 min•Ep. 169
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 ...
May 24, 2019•47 min•Ep. 168
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 th...
May 22, 2019•43 min•Ep. 167
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...
May 17, 2019•35 min•Ep. 166
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 discussio...
May 15, 2019•49 min•Ep. 165
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 a...
May 13, 2019•45 min•Ep. 164
The Everyday Sniper Episode 162 Rifle Set up, Busted Computer, Class In this episode I am recovering from my computer breaking this week. So I was without my main system to finish doing video work. But from there I had some great feedback from the class. So I take a deep dive into rifle set up. We go over length of pull, we talk setting up the optics. It's about understanding the principles and how they apply to you. I cannot see or feel what you feel. Its just like your car. if I get in to driv...
May 09, 2019•33 min•Ep. 163
The Everyday Sniper Episode 161 Favorite Stuff Talk We were asked via the podbean app, what our favorite no bullshit gear was. So we breakdown some of the stuff we used, we currently use, or we would use if the zombie apocalypse hits us. We go over handguns, carbines, pistols, optics, all aspects of our shooting What is your favorite gear, go over to Sniper's Hide and let us know or post your top 5 in the Podbean App. Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing and thanks for being a part of the Ev...
May 06, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 162
The Everyday Sniper Episode 160 Mike After Action, 22 Rifle Stuff In this episode, Mike and Frank are back together, in the interrupted episode where we interrupt each other every chance we get. Greenmill 22 Match MHSA Training Catfishing Gun Stuff Fun Thanks for listening, sharing and commenting as well as being a part of the Everyday Sniper
May 03, 2019•56 min•Ep. 161
The Everyday Sniper Episode 159 MHSA Precision Rifle Class AAR Just finished up the first MHSA Precision Rifle class of the season. A great mix of conditions, and awesome students. I breakdown the MHSA Class for everyone hitting the high points, talking about the wind conditions we saw this weekend. Huge mix and swing of winds, from very little too far too much. Yet we made it work and work well. Thanks to the students, thanks to Mike for the help, and to MHSA for supporting and hosting. Don't f...
Apr 30, 2019•46 min•Ep. 160
The Everyday Sniper Episode 158 Pre-NRA Show Talk In this episode, we go over a few lingering topics as well as talk Pre NRA Annual Meeting Releases. This year NRA is looking to launch a lot more new products than SHOT did for the precision rifle shooter. We reference in this episode Hornady Nightforce Newcon Optiks 300 Yard Drop Calculations Silver Mountain Target System ELR Shooting MHSA Class Trigger Control A lot of talk about trigger control and the 90-degree finger. We talk lasers again, w...
Apr 25, 2019•51 min•Ep. 159
Everyday Sniper Episode 157 Frank on the Mic, Talking Barrel Ballistics Welcome to the everyday sniper, in this episode I do a bit of catch up after the block of interview episodes. We get singularly focused on the interviews, so these episodes let me spread it out a bit. Sniper's Hide Online training Truing your BC The Barrel and your Bullet Safety Follow up Q&A from the App Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, thanks for commenting in the Apps....
Apr 22, 2019•43 min•Ep. 158
The Everyday Sniper Episode 156 Interview with Aaron Hampton of EOTech In this episode, we are speaking with Aaron Hampton of Eotech in regards to their Precision Rifle Optics, specifically the Vudu Line as well as some of the science behind the Holosight Technology. With NRA around the corner, Eotech is bringing out their 1-8x scope coming off the successful launch of the 1-6x scope. These short-range precision rifle optics are very popular in not just 3GUN but with the military and law enforce...
Apr 18, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 157
The Everyday Sniper Episode 155 Interview with Jim from Prime Ammo Important podcast here, I interview Jim from Prime Ammo about the countersuit filed against RUAG Swiss Ammotec. Jim and Prime Ammo are locked in a battle with RUAG over the Prime Ammunition used here in the US. Jim goes into detail about the ups and downs of this suit. If you are interested in contributing to Prime's Defense, you can video, www.primelegalfund.com...
Apr 16, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 156
The Everyday Sniper Episode 154 NDs, Safety, PRN Video So a video was posted by Joel of the Precision Rifle Network regarding a situation he filmed at an event this past weekend. The shooter during a string of fire had an ND on the line, hid it, and in fact took an extra point. The video was being used to highlight a trend he has been noticing where safety has been falling by the wayside. He wanted to reverse this trend but instead was himself attacked. Safety is everyone's responsibility and sh...
Apr 13, 2019•56 min•Ep. 155
The Everyday Sniper Episode 153 Get inside Frank's Brain Okay, getting ready for our April Blizzard and wanted to let you take a peek inside my head. I hit on a bunch of topics I am considering, Clothing, Apparel, Managing the rifles Changing the calibers and the system It's all pretty much a conversation about the various topics floating around in my brain. Thanks for listening and sharing and don't forget to comment.
Apr 10, 2019•45 min•Ep. 154
The Everyday Sniper Episode 152 Gunsite AAR Part 1 Driving Back from Gunsite, a road trip episode My Nightmare continues, my luck refuses to change. Sorry for the delay, but the podcast speaks for itself Thanks for listening and sharing and dont forget to comment
Apr 06, 2019•54 min•Ep. 153
