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John Mogle and the Fierce Firearms crew share candid commentary and interviews featuring hunting, long range shooting, and gear.

The Fierce Life


    • Mar 11, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES


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    E34 | FIERCE CANADA - WHAT'S NEW NORTH OF THE BORDER

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 60:40


    On this episode we visit with Rob Dykeman - Fierce Canada distributor in Ontario province and Omer Hrbinic Fierce stocking dealer in British Columbia (Precision Optics)  We discuss a wide rage of topics including: current political environment between the US and Canada, Trump's tariffs, and the impact on the firearms market in Canada.www.precisionoptics.net 

    E33 | NEW 7MM BACKCOUNTRY CARTRIDGE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 59:41


    On this episode we discuss the new 7MM Backcountry Cartridge from Federal Premium.  Special guests from the Kenetic Group, Eric Miller (Production Manager - Rifle/ammo)  and Jake Burns (Engineering Manager - Rifle/ammo).  We discuss a variety of topics including: the history and conditions that lead to the eventual development of this new cartridge, data driven performance, and projected sales and production capabilities. The 7MM Backcountry is a potential game changer especally with its projected velocities in shorter length barrels.

    E32 | DIRTNAP AMMO - LONG RANGE ACCURACY IN THE BOX

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 46:45


    On this episode host John Mogle and guest Cody Wankier (Fierce Customer Service) and Chase Young (Ammo Expert) discuss the new Dirtnap Ammo.  Fierce has now developed a growing lineup of the most demanding calibers on the market.  

    EP31 | CONTINUAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IS OUR GOAL

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 35:08


    On this episode Host John Mogle is joined by Fierce Customer Service Manager, Cody Wankier and Fierce Engineering Manager, Aaron Simons.  Podcast conversation revolving around continual product and customer service improvements at Fierce Firearms. 

    E30 | THE STATE OF FIERCE FIREARMS - 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 42:05


    On this episode we discuss the State of Fierce Firearms in the current political climate.  Topics include: Mule deer hunt in Mexico, 2024 Gun trade shows, the new Mogle Ranch and Dirtnap Outfitters.

    E29 | KOE WETZEL & HUNTING - "SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 38:46


    On this episode we visit with great friend, Country music star, Koe Wetzel.  Koe has been shooting Fierce rifles for years and has harvested many great trophies.  Koe is a rockstar in the music industry but he has always been real and genuine with us.   One thing you can always count on, Koe will always be Koe...

    E28 | UTAH MUZZLELOADER SCOPE BAN ???

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 47:33


    On this episode the Fierce Crew discusses the potential ban on scopes being used on Muzzleloaders in the state of Utah.  Fierce gunsmith and marksman Jared Jones presents his petition that he has started to address this issue with the Utah DWR. PETITION LINK: https://www.change.org/p/keep-scopes-on-muzzleloaders-in-utah?recruiter=1320766864&recruited_by_id=92105600-78b2-11ee-980e-5fe845599c95&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=share_petition&utm_term=share_petition&utm_medium=sms

    E27 | LETS THROW SOME HANDS - NEGATIVE COMB DEBATE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 49:25


    On this episode Host John Mogle and Fierce crew discuss Negative Comb and Adjustable cheekpiece designs on Fierce rifles and many others.  John came ready to duke it out with a competitor that has made bold claims about Fierce Firearms stocks. 

    E26 | NEW CARBON MZ PRO - MUZZLELOADER

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 27:27


    On this episode we discuss the new Carbon MZ PRO Muzzleloader.  The new and improved muzzleloader from Fierce Firearms is the lightest, most efficient and deadly accurate MZ ever produced at Fierce.For information:  https://fiercearms.com/carbon-mz/ 

    E25 | .50 MOA ACCURACY GUARANTY - HOW DIFFICULT IS IT?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 60:08


    On this episode we discuss the .50MOA Accuracy Guaranty offered by Fierce Firearms on the: RAGE, RIVAL, REAPER models.  Learn what it takes for the Fierce Master Gunsmiths and Marksmen (Ammon Tenney and Jared Jones) to shot .50MOA consistently.

    E24 | FRESH + NEW FIERCE RIFLES AND PRODUCTS

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 40:58


    On this episode, we catch up with our listeners following a long busy Gun Show season.  All we have left is a trip to SCI show in Nashville and we can get back to business in the office.  Fierce Firearms has a handful of new rifles that are hot sellers.  Check out the new Rogue lineup and the updated Rival models on our website.www.fiercearms.com

    230" MULE DEER + NEW ROGUE SNEAK PEEK

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 38:00


    EPISODE 23 of the Fierce Life Podcast.  Host John Mogle and regular guest, Courtney Crane and Gage Mogle discuss several topics including:  Mule deer hunting in Mexico, 230" General Season Buck AND a new Fierce Product Sneak Peek.STAY TUNED TO OUR WEBSITE FOR NEW PRODUCT INFO WWW.FIERCEARMS.COM

    7MM PRC - THE NEW HORNADY CALIBER

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 53:37


    John Mogle and Fierce Team Members, Courtney Crane and Ammon Tenney discuss long range shooting with the new Hornady 7MM PRC caliber.  SPECIAL GUEST, Seth Swerczek (Hornady Marketing/Communications Manager) adds full context and in-house Hornady knowledge to the discussion. 

    PRESEASON HUNT RAMBLINGS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 34:56


    This episode features a rambling discussion on a variety of hunting and shooting topics as the hunting season approaches.   John and Gage Mogle are joined by Fierce team member Courtney Crane.  Topics include: Fierce LR School Level 2 course, Trailcams, Carbon Muzzleloader, Nevada elk/deer, and more

    SHORT BARRELS + SUPPRESSORS... PROS AND CONS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 46:58


    This episode features a discussion topic of shooting rifles with short barrels and suppressors.  John and Gage Mogle are joined by Fierce Shooting Specialists, Ammon Tenney and Jared .  The panel discusses the pros and cons of shooting with suppressors.  A current trend in the rifle world is shortening barrels to accommodate the additional length of suppressors.  Do you lose accuracy, velocity or performance ?  Download as see what the Fierce experts have to say... 

    THE FIERCE ORIGIN RELOADED - FULL DISCLOSURE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 61:19


    On this episode, Fierce Founder and CEO, John Mogle, full discloses and tells the real complete story that lead to the creation of Fierce Firearms.   John lays out the timeline and details involving the infamous poached deer in southern Utah.  The deer has now been named Mr. 10 for a variety of reasons.  You may not like or agree with this version of the story but this is our story and we are sticking to it.

    BACKFIRE: SPECIAL GUEST JIM HARMER FROM BACKFIRE TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 58:55


    This episode features a full length interview and discussion with Jim Harmer - BACKFIRE TV featured on YouTube.  Jim has built several successful content channels, the most recent being Backfire TV where he features in depth reviews on everything within the guns and ammo industry.  For more information visit:  https://www.youtube.com/c/Backfire

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    EPIC OUTDOORS - DEVIN ARCHIBALD

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 42:03


    In this podcast we visit with long time friend and Epic hunt consultant, Devin Archibald.  We had the privilege of working with Devin at Fierce Firearms for a few years.  Devin discusses a few of his recent hunt adventures plus the basic hunt consulting services provided by Epic.  Fierce Firearms recently signed a joint marketing venture with Epic Outdoors.  Check out Epic Outdoors' marketing platforms for additional information on Fierce Firearms.

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    2022 - FRESH NEW YEAR AT FIERCE FIREARMS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 30:47


    Host John Mogle is joined by Fierce crew members, Courtney Crane and Joey Silva.  The crew discuss a wide range of topics including:  2022 Industry trends, New product offerings at Fierce, and the upcoming Fierce Long Range Shooting Schools.

    2021 - FIERCE YEAR IN REVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 39:05


    Host John Mogle is joined by Fierce team member Courtney Crane and Fierce Long Range Specialist, Ammon Tenney.   Episode features a recap of 2021.  Discussion of Fierce products, Reaper, F-10, and Fierce Long Range School improvements coming in 2022.

    CANADA AND BEANBAG ARE ALIVE AND WELL...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 48:00


    Host John Mogle is joined by Fierce team member Courtney Crane and Matt "Beanbag" Mogle.   Episode features a near death experience for Beanbag.   Special Guest, Rob Dykeman from Fierce Canada shares thoughts on the hunting and shooting market in Canada.  

    FIERCE LONG RANGE SCHOOL - LEVEL 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 39:11


    Host John Mogle is joined by Fierce team member Courtney Crane and Fierce Range Master Ammon Tenney.  Episode features a review of the course corriculum and experiences during our Level 1 - Long Range Shooting course hosted at Fierce Firearms Factory.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7s8aLKGqwkhttp://fiercearms.com/long-range-school  

    FIERCE C3 CARBON BARRELS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 55:30


    Host John Mogle is joined by Fierce team member, Paul Cook.  Episode features a deep dive into the history of the carbon fiber rifle barrel.  John has witnessed the evolution and describes in detail why the Fierce C3 Carbon Fiber Barrel is the best in the industry.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8PILhhJSu4www.fiercearms.com 

    PAPA HET - CHILLIN WITH JAMES HETFIELD of METALLICA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 56:58


    Fierce staff members John, Gage, and Courtney chill with Rock Legend - James Hetfield from Metallica.   Discussion involves:  Upcoming Metallica album, Russia concert with 1 million fans, Courtneys Chickens, and organic pulled pork sandwiches.  AND... of course, we discuss hunting with Fierce Firearms.  http://fiercearms.comhttp://fiercearms.com/rifles/bolt-rifles/rival/reaperhttp://fiercearms.com/rifles/bolt-rifles/rival/ct-rivalJames Hetfield hunting on Fierce Life TV.   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNELhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhCsa61KAR8&t=412s

    200"+ MULEYS - CLOSE OUT 2020 WITH A BANG

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 39:40


    Fierce staff members John, Gage, and Courtney discuss the final month of 2020 and what to look forward to in 2021.  Discussions on hunting sheep and mule deer in Mexico, Challenges of high rack desert hunting,  200" mule deer, and much more.  

    BIG GAME HUNTING WITH MATT TAYLOR

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 41:22


    Fierce staff members John, Gage, and Courtney discuss trophy big game hunting with Fierce Customer Matt Taylor.  Matt has been blessed with amazing opportunities to harvest giant animals through individual state's Governor tag program.  Matt discusses the benefits of the Fierce rifles and the 6.5 PRC cartridge from Hornady.

    FIERCE TECH + PANCAKES ???

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 40:37


    John Mogle and Courtney Crane from Fierce Firearms discuss previous elk hunts including a hunt with Country Star Koe Wetzel.   This episode features an interesting interview with Doug Burrell of Fierce Tech.  Doug shares a wild story about his time working with PSE bows and Pancake griddles???   Fierce Tech is always innovating and developing great carbon fiber products to enhance the Fierce Firearms brand.

    DOYLE MOSS - MOSSBACK

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 66:30


    John Mogle and the Fierce crew interview Doyle Moss from Mossback Outfitters and Guides.  Interview features: Early history and start of the Mossback operation,  discussion of Doyle's ranking as one of the biggest game changers in the hunting industry.  "Roughly half the people who know about Doyle Moss want to stop him, the other half? They want to be him" - OUTDOOR LIFE.  Doyle shares several hunting experiences including his time tracking the world record Spider Bull in Central Utah.  

    THE ZEISS OPTICS CONQUEST

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 44:00


    John Mogle and the Fierce crew interview Cortland Thude from Zeiss Optics.  Interview features Zeiss Optics current lineup of Conquest scopes and RF rangefinder.  Discussion focused on the relevance of Zeiss products in the current long range shooting environment.  Great comic relief provided by Beanbags and Corndogs chicken tales.

    JOIN THE FIERCE NATION

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 63:27


    John Mogle and the Fierce crew interview Fierce Pro Staff members : Trey Woods and Cody Draper.  Lively discussion of the new Fierce Nation membership program.  The Fierce Nation is growing and we would love to have you join us.  

    Q&A WITH FIERCE NATION

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 58:11


    Host John Mogle is joined by Fierce team members Paul Cook and Matt Mogle as they answer wide ranging questions submitted by Fierce Nation.  Matt (Beanbag) abruptly cuts out early...

    HORNADY KNOCK OUT

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 47:53


    John Mogle and the Fierce crew interview Jason Hornady from Hornady Manufacturing.  Interview features Hornady history, hunting stories, and current HOT Hornady calibers.  John and Jason breakdown a grudge match between the Hornady .300PRC and .300RUM calibers.

    LONG RANGE EVOLUTION

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 46:18


    Host John Mogle is joined by Fierce Ballistics Expert, Ammon Tenney and longtime Fierce team member Courtney "Corndog" Crane as they discuss the evolution of long range shooting equipment.

    FIERCE FIREARMS - THE ORIGIN

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 36:17


    Founder and CEO John Mogle recounts his early days in the firearms business.  Learn about his long journey to build Fierce Firearms.

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