Mythology of Marksmanship

The PRS is growing daily and if you follow them on social media you have probably noticed the new international additions to the PRS. One of the faces behind the new additions is, Runar Jonsson. Runar is from Norway and a great ambassador to the sport, this is evident by his hard work to grow the PRS in Europe and across the world. Ken Wheeler along with Runar Johnson have big plans for the future of our sport. This episode we get to know who he is and what is going on inside the PRS. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

Chris and I discuss the world championships and then finally get to some strategy. Sorry the last few minutes got cut off, but I wanted to get this one out there anyway. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

Austin and I talk about what makes him so good at this game and discuss strategies to run different stages. We get into what makes Oklahoma so special in the development of top level shooters. We talk practice routines, combating burn-out, trooplines, and more. Hope you enjoy it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

Chad Heckler and I discuss our recent experiences shooting the Koenig-Ruger Precision Rifle Challenge in Cameo, CO. We talk about what made the match difficult for each of us individually and discuss possible solutions. We talk mental mistakes, organization, mindset and more. For those of you who don't know, Chad is the co-host of the Miles to Matches podcast and a great human. If you haven't had a chance to listen in on their podcast you are missing out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

Brady and I talk about our struggles on day one and what we think makes these matches hard. NRL Hunter matches offer a completely different set of challenges that are super fun to handle when you are used to shooting standard PRS matches, but they can be discouraging if you not familiar with their format. We chat about that and how things went. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

I get a bunch of questions on how to handle a lot of wind and I think target card is a step in the right direction. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

I am not sure what happened to the last episode's audio, but Brian and I will redo it and get it back up. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

This is a follow up to the last episode with Brady Allinson. I have Brian on to talk about some recent matches and our practice sessions that have shed some light on the psychology of making a good shot and separating the shot process from the mechanics of a stage. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

Brady and I talk about what I consider to be one of the hardest fundamentals to put into practice. It is a discussion that I feel has not been given enough face time in the precision rifle community and one that I hope to draw some attention to. In this episode we dive into what makes it difficult, why I think it can never be mastered and is therefore inherently perishable, and we discuss some of the ways that we have tried to improve our implementation of this fundamental. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

This episode Brady and I give our experiences on flying with guns. Hopefully this helps on your next flight to a match. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

Ben Gossett has been one of the best shooters in the PRS for the last several years and in December he won the 2022 AG Cup in phenomenal fashion. When the largest purse in our sport, $30,000 dollars, was on the line he not only won, but he didn't miss a shot the entire day. It was a pretty epic feat that will live on in infamy for many years as one of the most clutch moments in our sport. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

BJ DeGroot, the owner of Strike Without Warning, and I discuss his recent move to the states. We talk about what he has seen in the similarities and differences in the precision rifle sport in the US vs Australia. We also resurrect the give away that was supposed to take place last fall and are going to try and make good on our promise to get a brake into the hands of a listener. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

On this episode I talk with Brian Neace and Seth Howard, the match directors of the Snake River Standoff PRS Match that is set to take place March 4th and 5th. They each have a unique perspective to stage design that together has generated some of the best courses of fire I have ever shot. We take some time to dive into their approach to designing a stage and engineering a well rounded match.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

Second of a two part series, where Austin Buschman and I talk about how he approaches the game. He has a lot of great insides and techniques. I hope y'all get a lot out of these episodes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

First of a two part series where Austin Buschman and I discuss how he plays the game and what makes him so good. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

On this episode I talk with Tate Streater, owner of Impact Precision and cofounder of JTAC Precision. He is one of the best shooters and PRS shooting instructors in the world. We take some time to unpack how he goes about shooting a troop line and the skills it takes to be successful at it. We talk about brackets, making corrections, reading plates, etc... You may need a notepad for this episode, I know I did. I hope you enjoy the sneak peak into one of the greatest minds our sport has to offer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

Paul and I BS about a few different subjects. Hope you enjoy the episode. Sorry about the delay, life has been crazy the last few weeks. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

Brady and I discuss various topics and hit a couple good topics that I think y'all will be interested in. Zero issues and shifts will drive a guy crazy if you don't know what things can and do effect it. I see a lot of guys changing their zero when their gun may actually be zeroed, but other things are making it appear to be off. We talk about things that we watch for and when we will or won't change our zero. We also discuss the price tag of high-end setups and if they are worth it. We answer the question, "can you get something better for less money?" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

Paul and I discuss our process for preparing for wind before a match and the differences in wind at different locations. Then we get into the science of accuracy and load development. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

This episode I talk about a topic that has been on my mind for quite a while; unconscious competence and processing capacity. This is a pretty cerebral topic, but I feel like it is one that explains a lot of issues shooters have and sheds light on where we should focus our efforts in practice in order to improve. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

Brady Allinson and I talk about what the main stressor categories are. We also add one, that is usually not talked about by shooters and match directors, to the list: target acquisition. Target acquisition, in my opinion is one of the most overlooked skills to develop in this game. I believe increasing your efficiency in finding targets is one of the only ways you can see immediate results in your match performances. I hope you enjoy the episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

On this episode I solo it to answer some listener questions related to Kestrels and how I use them. I talk about how I use them to develop a wind call, how to set them up to give correct crosswind jump (AJ or aerodynamic jump), and how I true my data. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

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In this episode Paul Higley and I answer a few listener questions. We discuss topics like how to plan how to attack a stage, natural point of aim, recoil management, dial vs hold, and how to manage wind on troop-lines. I hope you like the episode. If you have any questions hit me up on social media. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

Josh Martin is an accomplished precision rifle competitor from Great Britain. He competed at the Precision Rifle World Championships on Team Great Britain. On this episode we discuss precision rifle shooting in Great Britain, Josh's background, and our experiences at the world championships. I am super intrigued by the shooting community around the world. It is exciting to see the growth in our sport across the globe and this episode is a look at the growth of the sport in another corner of the world. This is the first of a few different episodes that I want to do that will look at our game in different parts of the world. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

Paul and I look take some time to look back at the IPRF World Championship that took place in France and share our thoughts on the event. We discus what we thought they did right and what could have been better. We look at the course of fire and what made is so awesome. We talk about why this event was so big for our sport. We talk about the results, how each of us finished, and I talk about my rifle issue. At the end we answer a listener question. I am going to try and incorporate more listener questions into the format going forward as they provide a way for listeners to get involved and start productive discussions. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

Sorry about the introduction, it was cut off somehow. In this episode we are in France at the AirBnb sitting in a circle talking about what happened during our travels so far in the first day and a half. This show features Paul Higley, Greg Bell, Rusty Ulmer, Matt Partain, and Buck Holly. We have a good time and towards the end we answer a couple listener questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

Marcus Olsson is on of the best shooters in Europe and a founder of the International Precision Rifle Federation (IPRF). We talk about the world championships happening in a couple weeks. Both of us are competing in the world championships and we chat about what our expectations of the match are and some of the common questions we get about the upcoming match. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

This episode I am joined with the owner of Strike Without Warning, BJ DeGroot. He has designed the Tuning Muzzle Brake(TMB), which is the most effective brake I have ever used. We discuss his design philosophy and the features of the TMB. We also discuss the differences in the PRS in Australia vs the US, rifle balance, rifle setup, stage timing, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

We talk about shooting the Hornady PRC and discuss proper match etiquette. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mythologyofmarksmanship/support

Brady and I discuss the Hornady Precision NRL Hunter match in Price, UT. We talk about what we do to be successful and what to expect when you show up to a NRL Hunter match.

On this episode Garret Preece of Preece Precision and I discuss the definition of gaming. We talk about what it is and the ethics of it. The important question is, "is gaming cheating?" We answer the question and discuss what you can do to better play the "game" of precision rifle shooting.

We discuss the hot topic of caliber selection. When people learn that I am shooting 6.5 Creedmoor it catches many people's attention in the precision rifle competition community. While the 6.5 Creed is a wildly popular cartridge, it has become less popular among PRS/NRL competitors in favor of lower recoiling cases like the 6 Dasher, 6 BR, and 6 BRA. I personally have shot the 6 Dasher for several years and love the round. It allowed competitors to shoot the same BC bullet the same speed as a 6.5 creed or 6.5x47L with significantly less recoil. With the advent of 153-156 class of bullets from Berger and Hornady, the extra BC has made the 6.5s look more and more appealing. The question is the bang worth the buck? We recorded this podcast on the drive home from the SAC Blue Ridge Rumble PRS match, that was held in Benge, Washington. We discuss the match and how we felt about it. It was a great match, with several unique stages that challenged everyone.

In this episode Paul Higley, Brady Allinson, and I, discuss a listener question about transferring local match performance to a two-day match. This gets into a ton of different topics, like what makes two-day matches harder, training, pre-stage and pre-flight checklists, and more. Thanks for listening!

Paul and I talk about the AG Cup at the K&M shooting facility in Finger, TN. We also address a couple listener questions and ramble. Hope you guys enjoy it!

I have Garret Preece on to talk about his company Preece Precision and some of his recommendations for shooters. We talk about what to expect at your first match.

Brady and I discuss what we learned from the Parma Precision Rifle Rumble is Parma, ID this past weekend. On the previous episode I discussed the same match, but on this episode we focus on what Brady and I learned from this match and what we are going to work on to improve. We touch on topics like trigger control, setting goals, wind strategies, and more. 

Paul Higley and I talk about the Parma Precision Rifle Rumble PRS match while driving home. We had a great time shooting the match. Paul ended up winning the senior division and I ended up 2nd overall. Thanks for listening and if you have any questions hit us up on facebook or instagram!

Paul Higley and I talk about how he got into precision rifle shooting, getting invited to the World Championships in France, and the NRL 2021-2022 Season Finale. We were headed up to shoot the Parma Precision Rifle Rumble PRS match in Parma, ID and figured we would let you guys join in on the conversation during the drive to the match. Paul is an experienced PRS competitor and has an extraordinary personality. I hope you guys enjoy the podcast. If you have any questions hit me up on facebook or instagram (@morgunking)

Brady Allinson and I finish the recap of the King of Coal Canyon PRS Match.

Brady Allinson and I (Morgun King) recap the King of Coal Canyon AG Cup qualifier match that was in Raton, NM. This match ended up being the hardest match we both have ever shot, which is a bold statement that neither of us throw out there loosely. The targets averaged just over 1 MOA (.4 Mrad/1.3 MOA), which is small for any PRS style match. Michael Beemer and Derek Love, did an incredible job of making the match very difficult and at the same time extremely consistent. This made for a challenge, but it was fair and fun. I enjoy matches that make you earn each point. In my opinion they are always the most rewarding and generate the most learning. 

Brady Allinson and I (Morgun King) discuss the fundamentals of marksmanship. If you ask 5 different PRS shooters what the fundamentals of marksmanship are, you will get 5 different answers. We attempt to shed a small amount of light on what they are and why you should focus on them. 

Brady and I (Morgun King) finish going through our gear. We talk packs, tripods, bags, miscellaneous items, and pack organization. We then start in on how we each utilize a Kestrel at a match in order to get good wind calls, get good data, and minimize the amount of time spent staring at our Kestrels. 

Brady and I (Morgun King) recap the Ruger Precision Rifle Challenge that was held in Cameo, CO. We talk about what we learned and tips and tricks to help you in field style matches. We touch on topics like target acquisition, time management, hold overs, and more.

This episode is the first real episode of the Mythology of Marksmanship podcast. On this episode we introduce ourselves and how we got into the game. We talk about the rifles that we are shooting and what components each of us are running. We end up going on some tangents that take us into trace and seeing impacts. We introduce some of the topics that we plan on covering in the near future.

This is a brief introduction into the podcast, myself(Morgun King), and what my goals are for the podcast. This podcast is going to be focused on competitive precision rifle competitions and hunting. Really anything to do with those subjects will be possibilities, including long range shooting, long range hunting, ELR, Precision Rifle Series matches, National Rifle League matches, NRL Hunter matches, reloading, practice routines, mental game strategies, etc… I will use this as a platform to answer questions I frequently encounter on my social media. This will allow me to go into greater detail, and save time in answering each person individually. I should I will try to get new content out regularly. I am excited to see where this goes.