I say this often, there are many matches in the past where I have placed or won but was not the best shooter there. What pushed me to the top at several events was knowing and having confidence in my D.O.P.E. at distance. You can do everything right fundamentally, and if you're D.O.P.E. is off, it will mean a miss or at least a less than perfect shot. You cannot runaway or hide from this issue. It exist and you have to iron it out for your individual rifle. This will keep more shots on target an...
Apr 07, 2023•33 min•Ep. 149
In this podcast we go over the B.C. trap that most shooters fall into. When we are calculating our D.O.P.E. for our rifle, we use this number as if it is the gospel truth. The problem, it is more of a guideline than a fact. Your rifle barrel can deform and transform you bullet as it passes through the bore. This changes the B.C. from rifle to rifle like a fingerprint. If you want to learn how to get great D.O.P.E. for your rifle, you need to be aware of this problem and in later episodes how we ...
Mar 30, 2023•15 min•Ep. 148
If you want to create as close to perfect DOPE for your rifle as you can, then you need to have a perfect zero. In this episode, we are going to really dive into the bushes on what it really means and takes along with some of the hidden perils and dangers you might not even know exist that will make a mess of our DOPE before you even get started. Thank you for joining us and we hope you enjoy this episode. We are passionate about long range shooting and want nothing more than for you to really g...
Mar 21, 2023•35 min•Ep. 147
In this episode we go over the start of our series on how to get good working dope for your rifle. There are several things we are going to cover while diving into this subject with one being the issue with the curvature of the rifle bore. I said that right, the rifle bore. You're rifling inside your barrel is curved and although most don't talk about it, most don't even know about it. It has several issues with a rifles accuracy while trying to build, but for shooters, it causes issues with try...
Mar 16, 2023•37 min•Ep. 146
We talk about getting dope and hard copies of it at the end of this podcast. But this is just as much a business podcast as it is a shooting podcast. Many of you have traveled with us through the years as a business and are business owners or persons of responsibilities yourselves. We all have to make the arduous and gut wrenching decisions on money and equipment purchases. I wanted to share with your our thought processes and decision making processes that we have to go through just like everyo...
Mar 10, 2023•35 min•Ep. 145
Jamie and Richard dive into the last part of this mini series with some final thoughts and advice, one of which is you have to get out and shoot! Knowledge and wisdom are not the same. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad. If you want to become a better shooter, you have to grow beyond the studies and research. In the end, you have to commit to getting to the range (with a plan) and spending quality time on the rifle squezing the trigger. Thi...
Mar 03, 2023•37 min•Ep. 144
We just closed on the biggest project we have ever undertaken and this was not on purpose or planned. Things happen in business as in life that at first glance look like bad luck, bad news or an insurmountable obstacle that has just landed in your path. At 52, this still catches me off guard and can shake you to your core. But these things that at first glance appear to be a negative, are often the things you needed to challenge you and force you outside your comfort zone to grow and stretch is ...
Feb 25, 2023•35 min•Ep. 143
Thank for the great submitted questions by our listeners. In this podcast, we cover left hand shooters converting from learning to shoot right hand, left eye domonance, shooting with both eyes open and driving the rifle. We also go over the importance of barrel coolers especially if you shoot suppressed. Online Long Range Shooting School. https://www.wolfprecision.net/online-long-range-shooting-school.html Patron Support. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29426128&fan_landing=true&view_as=p...
Feb 16, 2023•35 min•Ep. 142
In this podcast, we go over the concept of groups and the importance of how we look at them and use them. If you truly want to know where you are at in your ability to shoot accurately with consistancy, then you have to shoot some groups and, in doing so, you have to take an honest big picture approach. This allows you to have a true baseline on where you are at now, and a way you will measure your progress moving forward. Don't fall victim to skewing the numbers for bragging rights. Know where ...
Feb 09, 2023•40 min•Ep. 141
Continuing on our fundamentals series, we discuss the importance of keeping a shooters log book. Besides your rifle, this it the next most important thing in your kit. Learn to use it correctly and you will grow better and more effeciantly with your rifle. You will also learn all of its quirks, habits and track changes you made over the years. Most shooters don't have one and even less use them properly. Step out and above your competition or just take your shooting abilities and skills to the n...
Feb 02, 2023•31 min•Ep. 140
In this episode we take on a listener question on "what is drving the rifle?". There are many truths to learning to shoot a rifle well. This concept of drving the rifle has more to it than meets the eye. We also dive into machining and equipment. Why is it that those that are touting to be the best always settle for barely aceptable or less than ideal equipment. If just good enough is ok when it comes to selecting the machines that makes your high dollar rifle, what does that say about the compa...
Jan 27, 2023•36 min•Ep. 139
In this episode we tackle what I think is the biggest misconception to precision shooting and it is how we are looking at it all wrong. No pun intended, but seeing is not believing. Most people think marksmanship or hitting a target is simply or mostly vision. Line the target up with the reticle and you hit everytime. To be honost that process is the easiest to do and has the smallest effect while trying to go from good to great. Change how you look at marksmanship, becouse most if it does not r...
Jan 20, 2023•35 min•Ep. 138
We are excited to have Ryan McLean from MDT come on to talk with us about what is new at MDT Chassis. From the new ACC Elite, JAE-700, TIMBR, HNT26 and Oryx. They offer a full line of increadable chassis and are leading the way in brining rifle chassis and stocks to the 21 rst century. Thank you Ryan for taking the time to join us and we hope you enjoy the show. Online Long Range Shooting School. https://www.wolfprecision.net/online-long-range-shooting-school.html Free Gunsmithing Classes and Tu...
Jan 12, 2023•33 min•Ep. 137
A mission with goals and a plan, it all starts here. If I can share with you what has made the best use of my time in training and somthing that has propelled me and my shooting forward through the years, this is it. To lead off this series we cannot skip the importance of this often overlooked subject. Work a plan or plan to fail. I always say, good luck tends to hang around people that set goals and work a plan. We would also like to share a link for a family in need. Steve Prosch has worked a...
Jan 05, 2023•33 min•Ep. 136
In this episode we talk about preparing for the range to train and having a purpose or goal. This is the first in a series in which we are going to dive into the fundamentals of marksmanship. This episode is from a customer that had stopped by this week who had watched and was a big fan of a video we produced called "All Hogs go to Heaven" part 1. And it reminded me on how making that video changed how we trained and how we have approached training ever since. Having a purpase, reason or goal re...
Dec 29, 2022•27 min•Ep. 135
In this podcast, we continue on with more safety talk. This time, on how we approach training and things we should be thinking about when it comes to spending our time in the great outdoors. From match shooting to hunting, what we do can be dangerous and we accept that risk. But what about the little things we don't think about or take into consideration? From first aid kits, communications, strategies and training we should take to prepare ourselves in case the worst happens or a situation turn...
Dec 23, 2022•38 min
In this episode we take on a listener submitted question on hearing and hearing protection. What you hear may shock you. From what decibel ratings are, mean and what little protection some products actually provide. Even though you think you are doing the right thing, you probably are still destroying you hearing one shot at a time. Like me, I thought I was protected and was I wrong. Take heed and take notes, this is a really important topic to tackle. We also talk about our new rifle build kits...
Dec 17, 2022•42 min•Ep. 133
The top ten Elk Catridges. This video on YouTube has gotten our attention on the pitch and strike when it comes to forcing the belief you must use big hard hitting magnums as acceptable minimum caliber for Elk. There is so much wrong with those statements, mostly due to marketing, writers and the quest to have the biggest baddest caliber on the block. Too many times, new shooters and hunters get exposed to the "experts" and buy all in on the concept that a poor shot with a big magnum will still ...
Dec 08, 2022•41 min•Ep. 132
In this podcast, we announce our new Gunsmithing School. Have you ever dreamed of being a custom rifle builder and starting your own business? Ever thought about being a part of the rifle building world? There are some obstacles to becoming a world-class custom rifle builder including the years and costs of schooling, the training it takes to be a world-class machinist and the time necessary to master the skill, not to mention, the costs of the equipment. These items are usually the reasons why ...
Dec 01, 2022•33 min•Ep. 131
We would like to say Happy Thanksgiving to all our listeners and customers out there. We also have some new classes to announce for 2023 including our new Practical Tactical Shooters Challenge, Relaoding and of course the movers class in GA in the spring. We also have an early bird special for all of our advance classes. If you sign up before December 31, 2022 you will recieve $50.00 off Happy Thanksgiving everybody. We would also like to thank TriggerTech, Kreiger Barrels and MDT for being spon...
Nov 23, 2022•30 min•Ep. 130
In this episode, we cover a variety of topics including the movers class that we just finished, chassis for hunting, trigger failures and optics. The safety conversation on the potential for extremely dangerous trigger failures are worth the listen alone. One topic that I really think is worth a listen, too, is how to break in a scope and get it ready for repeatable long term use. We hope you enjoy the podcast as Richard joins us for another great episode.
Nov 18, 2022•44 min•Ep. 129
Just when you thought we where out of the woods, here we go again. Just a friendly PSA on the rifle brass shortage that may be coming. If you need or may be in need of brass, we recommend buying what you need now. In this episode, we also talk about and dive into the wind, its concepts and how you should aproach it. It doesn't do or act on a bullet the way you may think or how common sense would tell you at first thought. Lastly, we are excited to announce our new online long range shooting scho...
Nov 09, 2022•32 min•Ep. 128
Let's talk about shooting, marksmanship and having confidence to drive the rifle. Knowing you can shoot and hit without technology when it's needed and when it counts the most. We also talk about having lists, pre-flight. Things you should be doing to prepare for the range before you go, things to do at the range and what you do when you get home. Having a list of things you check both before and after can save you a lot of grief when preparing for a hunt, match or range trip. I love pilots for ...
Nov 03, 2022•30 min•Ep. 127
We would like to introduce Richard Jones, a great long time friend and now team member here at Wolf Precision. We go way back in shooting together and really had some great experiences shooting and even traveling to matches and events. We talk about his history and background that brought him to America. What got him started in wanting to learn the art of long range shooting and even some future topics. If you came to our schools in 2022 you may have met Richard already. If you call in you may t...
Oct 27, 2022•55 min•Ep. 126
In this episode we talk about bedding, cerakote and barreled actions. We just returned from our trip to Redstone Arsenal, AL and Ft. Benning, GA. Bedding is a topic that came up and barreled action requests are common here at the shop. They both go hand in hand and with a new chassis in the shop being bedded as we speak, this was the right time to answer why we do not offer or sell just barreled actions. We have to see the rifle through to the very end if you are to have the success and accuracy...
Oct 22, 2022•34 min•Ep. 125
In this episode we take a question from Casey on carbon Vs steel barrels. We also dive into a little business on the difference between innovation and creativity. I hope to encourage you to try to put some of your ideas to the test and make or invent that product or widget. Write that song, code or book. Too many times, the best inventions never see the light of day, simply because the creativity part was realized but never acted on to bring it to a realization. It is the greatest feeling in the...
Oct 13, 2022•20 min•Ep. 124
When we talk about the future of rifles, not just custom, you get a choice of two out of three options...quick, good (quality) and cheap. But you can only choose two. You want quality and you want it now, it's not going to be cheap. You want quality and cheap, it's not going to be quick. You want cheap and fast, its probably not going to be good good. The major problem isn't that the perfect rifle can't be made by the highest quality gunsmith on his very best day and using the very best techniqu...
Sep 30, 2022•33 min•Ep. 123
In this episode we discuss the final key to consistency when shooting and that is a mental checklist. The table top that sets on top the other 4 pillars and ties them all together. When put together giving you a sturdy platform to start growing to become a more consistent and accurate shooter.
Sep 16, 2022•21 min•Ep. 122
In this episode, we continue on our four pillars of marksmanship series and focus in on follow through. Follow through is not an action, but an intentional inaction. Want to take your shooting to the next level? Follow through is usually the last missing key. We also discuss BDC turrets and why we don't use or even recommend them along with some updates on the 22 Creedmoor. If you enjoy the podast, you can support the show through Patreon. We appreciate your support. https://www.patreon.com/user...
Sep 08, 2022•47 min•Ep. 121
In this episode we continue on our 4 part series in laying the foundation to the fundamentals of marksmanship! Part 3 is about firing the perfect shot! If you want to go from good to great, you have to master the art of firing the perfect shot. If you enjoy the podast, you can support the show through Patreon for just $3 a month or $36 a year. We appreciate your support. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29426128&fan_landing=true To learn more about Wolf Precision and the ACE, stop over to www....
Sep 01, 2022•29 min•Ep. 120
