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We are excited to invite Bruce Thom from BAT Machine Co. back on to the show talk about their new release, the Hammerhead.  Known for being one of the very best actions made, this new model is in my mind the pinnacle of what a tactcial action could be in both quality, design and of course accuracy.  Join us on our conversation with Bruce about the newest release and his insight into making world cass recievers.

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In all the years of shooting I have learned a valuable lesson.  Shooting is a lot like flying in the sense that the recoil is a lot like turbulence.   If you have a lot of it, you better be a very skilled pilot.  Why, because you will be fighting it and correcting for its influence constantly.  It can scare you, it will fatigue you and even make you want to call it quits (once you are on the ground of course).  It will push all of your senses to the brink of numbness as you yank the joystick to counter act its influence and try to keep the plane on course.  If you ask any skilled pilot if they would like to voluntarily go fly in turbulence just for fun, they would look at you like you are absolutely crazy.  Yet we voluntarily choose to shoot heavy recoiling rifles.

Is this the year to think small caliber?  We have had more fired groups submitted this December of thrilled clients shooting crazy impressive groups than ever before.   Part of it is skill, but with a multitude of 22 Creedmoors going out the door and the pictures coming back over and over again from those rifles one truth cannot be denied.  People shoot lighter recoiling rifles better.   Lower recoiling rifles help most people shoot better than they ever dreamed they where capable of.  Like flying that plane through silky smooth air with two fingers on the joystick, the plane is easy to control and you are having the time of your like doing it with little to no effort required.

If you want to shoot better, get a smaller caliber.  This will not only improve your quality of shooting simply because it's just easier to repeat the processes. But it will also put the word fun back in your vocabulary and a smile back on your face.  Punishment and suffering the consequences of heavy recoiling rifles hurt more than most realize.  Not just in the form of physical pain, but the disappointment of not believing in yourself or your ability to shoot.   It's like a pilot coming in after a terrifying flight in turbulence believing that it was his lack of skills that was the problem, not the turbulence he just flew through.  Don't just survive shooting, get a small caliber to see what you're truly capable of.  You just might surprise yourself and have some pictures to proudly share of your own.

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In part 6 of our series, we dive into factory or custom rifle.   Please note we said "or" and for good reason.  You can always argue the points of how a custom rifle is better or why you should go custom.  But for us, or for us talking with new shooters, it's not a versus argument but an "or" decision on which would be a better fit for you starting out.  One could always argue a Tesla is a better car, but for who.  For someone new to driving, someone on a budjet or a college kid delivering pizza?  Having the best is not always the right choice and certainly not an argument to be had with new shooters or those wanting to give it a try.  The cost of getting into long range shooting itself is enough of a deterent when it coomes to the equipment needed besides the rifle.  Then, factor in someone demanding it can only be done with the best and we will lose most new shooters.   

We want the conversation to be factory or custom.  We want to talk a little on how we would approach the decision and what questions to ask yourself.  We want you to get started in the best way possible for you.  Here are some things we took into consideration and what we have learned as we grew in our passion for the art of long range or precision shooting.

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We would also like to thank our sponsors of the show.  TriggerTech, Krieger Barrels and MDT Chassis.

In this episode we want to start the conversation by going over all the things we have learned and seen here at the school when people try to get started into learning or wanting to enjoy the art of long range shooting.  We want to share with you all the good, bad and ugly that happens with the decisions people make when selecting equipment.  So we want to go over all the things you should think about and give you some advice on each so you can make the best educated decision possible. In the end, we want you to enjoy this sport, but too ofter the decisions made while selecting equipment to get started leads down a path of frustration and ultimately leading some to just give up.  Starting off on the right foot can make all the difference and we want just want to help.  

Online Long Range Shooting School.  https://www.wolfprecision.net/online-long-range-shooting-school.html

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We would also like to thank our sponsors of the show.  TriggerTech, Krieger Barrels and MDT Chassis.

Online Long Range Shooting School.  https://www.wolfprecision.net/online-long-range-shooting-school.html

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We would also like to thank our sponsors of the show.  TriggerTech, Krieger Barrels and MDT Chassis.

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.  This is where you will master the craft and will go from good to great.

Online Long Range Shooting School.  https://www.wolfprecision.net/online-long-range-shooting-school.html

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We would also like to thank our sponsors of the show.  TriggerTech, Krieger Barrels and MDT Chassis.

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 ways you never before thought possible.

That is what happened to us a week before Christmas 2022.  After being given just 4 months to move and close our business from it's current location, to be candid, the drive home felt like the walls closing in.  But this time with decades of these obstacles being put in my path and eventually overcome, I kept faith.  I put my boots on and went to work trying to find a new location.  Weeks went by with not a remotely close candidate for a building that would fill our needs, but still we kept looking and trying.

This past Thursday, on February the 23rd, just two short months to the day of this devastating news, we are now owners of our own manufacturing facility along with two new world class machines being delivered shortly.  A building so perfect for all we do, that we could not have drawn it out any better from scratch.  Not to mention, it is 1 mile from our home and up until January, we didn't even know it existed.

I want to share with you our story and to encourage all small businesses out there to keep the faith and keep moving forward.  To look at obstacles not as hurdles you cannot get over, but as challenges that are put there to make you grow, stretch and mold you into the owner that must you become to handle the future that is ahead of you.

This has played out many times in my life and to this day, I often find myself looking up at the mountain way up high and wondering,  is that even possible?  Only to find myself weeks, months or years later on the other side.  Keep the faith and know that these obstacles would not be put there if you were not ready to face them and know that what may seem impossible at first glance, are put there to take you to the next level.

Online Long Range Shooting School.  https://www.wolfprecision.net/online-long-range-shooting-school.html

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We would also like to thank our sponsors of the show.  TriggerTech, Krieger Barrels and MDT Chassis.

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 you are and work to get to where you truly want to be as a marksman. 

We are giving away a free Wolf Precision Log Book 02/15/2023.  Stop over to our facebook page to register to win. https://www.facebook.com/wolfprecision.net

Online Long Range Shooting School.  https://www.wolfprecision.net/online-long-range-shooting-school.html

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We would also like to thank our sponsors of the show.  TriggerTech, Krieger Barrels and MDT Chassis.

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 company and how that probably applies to all the other choices they make.  Its sort of back handed when you say your the best, say you build the best, but when it comes to the equipment you choose, you don't buy the best.   This is what seperates those that talk the talk and those that walk the walk. 

It is not cheap, easy or even for the faint of heart.  If your companies true beliefs are you build the best, shouldn't your equipemnt you choose speak in volume and reflect it.  Don't look behnd the curtain too far, as many in the industry say one thing on the sales floor, but won't put your money where there mouth is when it comes to investing in the best equipment for the job.  Instead, the money goes into the pocket and your rifle is made on the cheapest equipement they can get by with. 

Online Long Range Shooting School.  https://www.wolfprecision.net/online-long-range-shooting-school.html

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We would also like to thank our sponsors of the show.  TriggerTech, Krieger Barrels and MDT Chassis.

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

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We would also like to thank our sponsors of the show.  TriggerTech, Krieger Barrels and MDT Chassis.

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 really makes all the difference.  So when you go to the range next time, go with a purpose in mind and train for a goal.  We also want to wish all of you a Happy New Year from all of us here at Wolf Precision. 

Ep 117 and the Four Pillars of Marksmanship. https://longrangeshootingandcustomriflebuiling.libsyn.com/episode-117-the-four-pillars-for-laying-a-foundation-for-marksmanship

Online Long Range Shooting School.  https://www.wolfprecision.net/online-long-range-shooting-school.html

Free Gunsmithing Classes and Tutorials. https://www.wolfprecision.net/free-online-gunsmithing-school.html

Patron Support. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29426128&fan_landing=true&view_as=public

We would also like to thank our sponsors of the show.  TriggerTech, Krieger Barrels and MDT Chassis.

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 turns from an incident to life threatening.  These things happen and situations can change in an instant.  The gear you take, the training you attended and the safety precations built into your approach to being part of the outdoors can mean the difference between you making it home or on the list of the missing who too often are found deceased.  We attended a class at Angel Trauma Solutions and it really awakened the realization that we should be doing more of this type of training and was a good reminder to always train and prepare as if your life or someone you love depends on it.  The number one preventable death in America is from blood loss traumas and in some cases you may have less that two minutes to save a life.  Thank you, Rick, for a great class and looking forward to having you on for an interview.  

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We would also like to thank our sponsors of the show.  TriggerTech, Krieger Barrels and MDT Chassis.

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 school course is live along with a new 2 day live fire event for those who attend.  Learn from the convenience of you own home, then spend two days with us mastering what you have learned.

We would also like to thank TriggerTech, Kreiger Barrels and MDT for being sponsors of the show.  If you enjoy the show you can show your support through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=29426128&fan_landing=true&view_as=public