The Straight DOPE

I am exploring higher than average scope risers, rings, and mounts. My rational is based on science, ergonomics, and performance. Listen and let me know what you think.Also new with season 2 is Youtube versions to see what im doing while I talk.. to see the video recording hit up TheStraightDopePodcast on RifleKraftAlso check out HideTVIf you need Gear, as always, the go to place for the best equipment is MileHighShootingIf you want to subscribe get a supporter subscription at RifleKraftor email me at: chris@riflekraft.comchris@snipershide.comor find me on IG as @gunaroundthesun

I love debates but there really isnt one here. Mil wins. Wanna share why im wrong? email chris@riflekraft.com

NPA is probably the king of fundamentalshear our thoughts.Even though we both agreed it was vital we didnt end up saying much.. wonder why. what do you think?

more fundamental chat.stability

chatting while driving and having fun with the topic.sight picture

driving to Burris Dave and I decided to have some fun

starting the week of fundamentalsAimStabilityBreathTriggerFollow Throughand more..

So at the Nightforce ELR match I realized that my kestrel game was yellow belt and needed to level up quick. Each stage I knocked off items and details that improved my score steadily through the day.One of the discoveries I made was a quirk with wind angle and shooting angle that made a difference if done right and caused elevation issues if not addressed.Once fixed scores continued to climb and I continued to knock off more details that allowed me to go from somewhere between 60 and 100th to finishing top 10. For me it was a huge win because I learned a lot and had fun doing it.Hopefully this helps you is youre shooting at ranges where the details matter.Inside of 1000 it really isnt much of an issue so I never paid attention.

Parallax can have you missing and scratching your head about why.

The week of errors continues with a focus more focused on teh shooter induced side of things.Hopefully it gives you something to think about.Send an email to chris@riflekraft.com if you have thoughtsThanks for listening.

Trying to talk about gear issues and what I have seen.I think diagnosing gear issues can be overwhelming if you continue to shoot rounds and try to "test" by fire rather than thinking through what could cause the problem and look there before shooting.Its not always easy, but more often than not it requires less shooting thank you think.I kind of ramble, but most of you are used to it?thanksnext will be the shooter.

This week I will be talking about poi issues, misses, and stuff as it relates to the shooter or the shooters gear. I think that we have a visceral reaction and tend to lean one way for the other - but with experience we learn to blend and troubleshoot. So lets identify then troubleshoot through the eyes of the "its me's" and the "its the equipments"riflekraft.comcheck out this torque teaser video

This episode I am going to talk about the merits of steel at distance. What I think shooting steel is good for and what to look / look out for.Use this along side the paper episode to think for yourself..let me know what you think

This episode is going to focus on the benefits and details I think are important in the context of paper at 100.riflekraft.com

This week were going to talk paper at 100 vs Steel at distance as a training tool.Yea theres lots to argue about and were not gonna argue at all!Listen, digest, and make your own takeaways - thats what life's all about.

Talking about clipping into tripods and everything to do with that..email chris@riflekraft.comhit me up at gunaroundthesun on IGhit me up on faceboogerbut ask questions, let me know what you thinkthanks for listening

Were kicking off Tripod Week.This is an intro and general overview of thoughts and info.Next we will discuss Clipped in shooting.Check out our sponsors MileHighShootingSnipersHideand if you want to support directly please grab a supporter subscription at RifleKraft.com

quick chat about heavy for caliber bullets in 65 based on personal experience.this was quick, easy, because I like them and they shoot well..My thoughts?try light, try heavy, and decide which is best based on your use case.At each end of the weight spectrum I found the best performance.

Im back and bringing in a new style.I am going to focus on a single area for a week and champion different perspective each episode. This means you can expect more than one episode a week and each on an aspect a larger weekly theme. Then you can take it for what its worth and make your own choices and decisions because im not going to tell you what to do.If you want to make sure were around longer become a supporter at riflekraft.com and pitch in to get the best honest thoughts filtered through my experience in the field, on the range, and in competition.Also go to snipershide.com and milehighshooting.com for other needs..Like, subscribe, and share on all your social media outlets to help grow the tribe.

Thoughts and cautions about changing plans last minute.riflekraft.commilehighshooting.comsnipershide.com

Our opinions are what we haveAre they right?Can they help us?Can they limit us?How can this be helpful for anything?and more...riflekraft.commilehighshooting.comsnipershide.comand email chris@riflekraft.com

Continuing the chat about skills and training motivationgimme a shout at chris@riflekraft.com if you have any thoughts and comments.Go hit up milehighshooting.comSubscribe at riflekraft.comthanks

Continuing the series I take a few minutes to talk about target indexing and why its so dang important to train and know how to do.If you like, consider subscribing at riflekraft.comThanks

Make a plan and plan for adaptabilityriflekraft.comsnipershide.commilehighshooting.comcomments? email chris@riflekraft.com

Frank was at SHOT and I wanted to hear about products, companies, and stuff..Then we jumped into a wind discussion and overview with respect to how the layers of content go from articles on the hide into classes, coaching, and other levels of RifleKraft and Snipers hide/Kraft course material. If youre interested in shooting a course at Cameo:Here are the good Cameo Mountain Rifleman CoursesMay 18-20June 15-17July 20-22Aug 17-19Sept 21-23Oct 19-21To get on the list hit up this link:COURSESAlso, If you like the podcast and want to help please consider becoming a subscriber at riflekraft.comAlso, hit up MileHighShooting, UtahAirguns, and SnipersHideGreat places, Great gear, Great people.

Frank took a different audio file and improved the original to avoid some of the sound issues we were having.Sorry about that.Remember the dates I read were incorrect for Cameo only;Here are the good Cameo Mountain Rifleman CoursesMay 18-20June 15-17July 20-22Aug 17-19Sept 21-23Oct 19-21To get on the list hit up this link:COURSES

I will re post the last one that was pulled for sound shortly and in the mean time listen to this.riflekraft.comsnipershide.com

Thanks for listening to The Straight Dope Podcast.Listeners like you are what makes this journey awesome. We would love for you to join the network and subscribe so that we continue to grow and fill the community with like minded marksmen. To join hit this link: Join the TeamThe Straight Dope is part of the RifleKraft network, an ecosystem that helps provide content and information for anyone interested in learning about and developing rifle marksmanship skills. SupportOne of the best ways to support the project is to get a subscription! This helps maintain, produce, and push content and development to listeners like you. It doesn't cost much but goes a long way so Join the Team and be a part of the change.Other Partners in this network are mile high a one stop shop for precision rifle equipment and ammunition. Utah Air Guns, the only place you want to go to for air rifle, precision air rifle, and other air gun related info and equipment. Also make sure to check out Snipers Hide for articles, videos, and other projects were working on.Some of the equipment you see, hear about, and read about in our discussions, videos, and articles are listed below:Sig PistolsBajio SunglassesGrey Man Tactical storage and organizationPelican CasesNightForce OpticsAccuracy InternationalAnvil BallheadsRangefindersAnd never hesitate to ask questions! Send them to chris@riflekraft.com

Thanks for listening to The Straight Dope Podcast.Listeners like you are what makes this journey awesome. We would love for you to join the network and subscribe so that we continue to grow and fill the community with like minded marksmen. To join hit this link: Join the TeamThe Straight Dope is part of the RifleKraft network, an ecosystem that helps provide content and information for anyone interested in learning about and developing rifle marksmanship skills. SupportOne of the best ways to support the project is to get a subscription! This helps maintain, produce, and push content and development to listeners like you. It doesn't cost much but goes a long way so Join the Team and be a part of the change.Other Partners in this network are mile high a one stop shop for precision rifle equipment and ammunition. Utah Air Guns, the only place you want to go to for air rifle, precision air rifle, and other air gun related info and equipment. Also make sure to check out Snipers Hide for articles, videos, and other projects were working on.Some of the equipment you see, hear about, and read about in our discussions, videos, and articles are listed below:Sig PistolsBajio SunglassesGrey Man Tactical storage and organizationPelican CasesNightForce OpticsAccuracy InternationalAnvil BallheadsRangefindersAnd never hesitate to ask questions! Send them to chrisrway@gmail.com

Thanks for listening to The Straight Dope Podcast.Listeners like you are what makes this journey awesome. We would love for you to join the network and subscribe so that we continue to grow and fill the community with like minded marksmen. To join hit this link: Join the TeamThe Straight Dope is part of the RifleKraft network, an ecosystem that helps provide content and information for anyone interested in learning about and developing rifle marksmanship skills. SupportOne of the best ways to support the project is to get a subscription! This helps maintain, produce, and push content and development to listeners like you. It doesn't cost much but goes a long way so Join the Team and be a part of the change.Other Partners in this network are mile high a one stop shop for precision rifle equipment and ammunition. Utah Air Guns, the only place you want to go to for air rifle, precision air rifle, and other air gun related info and equipment. Also make sure to check out Snipers Hide for articles, videos, and other projects were working on.Some of the equipment you see, hear about, and read about in our discussions, videos, and articles are listed below:Sig PistolsBajio SunglassesGrey Man Tactical storage and organizationPelican CasesNightForce OpticsAccuracy InternationalAnvil BallheadsRangefindersAnd never hesitate to ask questions! Send them to chris@riflekraft.com

Thanks for listening to The Straight Dope Podcast.Listeners like you are what makes this journey awesome. We would love for you to join the network and subscribe so that we continue to grow and fill the community with like minded marksmen. To join hit this link: Join the TeamThe Straight Dope is part of the RifleKraft network, an ecosystem that helps provide content and information for anyone interested in learning about and developing rifle marksmanship skills. SupportOne of the best ways to support the project is to get a subscription! This helps maintain, produce, and push content and development to listeners like you. It doesn't cost much but goes a long way so Join the Team and be a part of the change.Other Partners in this network are mile high a one stop shop for precision rifle equipment and ammunition. Utah Air Guns, the only place you want to go to for air rifle, precision air rifle, and other air gun related info and equipment. Also make sure to check out Snipers Hide for articles, videos, and other projects were working on.Some of the equipment you see, hear about, and read about in our discussions, videos, and articles are listed below:Sig PistolsBajio SunglassesGrey Man Tactical storage and organizationPelican CasesNightForce OpticsAccuracy InternationalAnvil BallheadsRangefindersAnd never hesitate to ask questions! Send them to chrisrway@gmail.com

Thanks for listening to The Straight Dope Podcast.This episode is Bridges and Anchors, hopefully you took some value from it. Listeners like you are what makes this journey awesome. We would love for you to join the network and subscribe so that we continue to grow and fill the community with like minded marksmen. To join hit this link: Join the TeamThe Straight Dope is part of the RifleKraft network, an ecosystem that helps provide content and information for anyone interested in learning about and developing rifle marksmanship skills. SupportOne of the best ways to support the project is to get a subscription! This helps maintain, produce, and push content and development to listeners like you. It doesn't cost much but goes a long way so Join the Team and be a part of the change.Other Partners in this network are mile high a one stop shop for precision rifle equipment and ammunition. Utah Air Guns, the only place you want to go to for air rifle, precision air rifle, and other air gun related info and equipment. Also make sure to check out Snipers Hide for articles, videos, and other projects were working on.Some of the equipment you see, hear about, and read about in our discussions, videos, and articles are listed below:Sig PistolsBajio SunglassesGrey Man Tactical storage and organizationPelican CasesNightForce OpticsAccuracy InternationalAnvil BallheadsRangefindersAnd never hesitate to ask questions! Send them to chrisrway@gmail.com

Thanks for listening to The Straight Dope Podcast.Listeners like you are what makes this journey awesome. We would love for you to join the network and subscribe so that we continue to grow and fill the community with like minded marksmen. To join hit this link: Join the TeamThe Straight Dope is part of the RifleKraft network, an ecosystem that helps provide content and information for anyone interested in learning about and developing rifle marksmanship skills. SupportOne of the best ways to support the project is to get a subscription! This helps maintain, produce, and push content and development to listeners like you. It doesn't cost much but goes a long way so Join the Team and be a part of the change.Other Partners in this network are mile high a one stop shop for precision rifle equipment and ammunition. Utah Air Guns, the only place you want to go to for air rifle, precision air rifle, and other air gun related info and equipment. Also make sure to check out Snipers Hide for articles, videos, and other projects were working on.Some of the equipment you see, hear about, and read about in our discussions, videos, and articles are listed below:Sig PistolsBajio SunglassesGrey Man Tactical storage and organizationPelican CasesNightForce OpticsAccuracy InternationalAnvil BallheadsRangefindersAnd never hesitate to ask questions! Send them to chrisrway@gmail.com

Encouraging the conversation on firearm safety.Like always if you like and want to support the podcast here are a number of ways to do that:Share with your friends, its free, it grows the community, and its awesome to do so. Share it, post about it, and help grow the tribe.Go to RifleKraft and get a supporter subscription.Visit our Sponsors and let them know youre psyched they are supporting the podcast: mile high, UtahAirgunsIf you want some of the equipment I use myself and dont think twice about:Accuracy InternationalNightforceThunderBeast BipodAnvil30Pelican CasesHornady KestrelAI KestrelBajio SunglassesSig Pistols

I try to tackle the difficult question of: what do I need to get started with precision rifle shooting. What seems like a simple answer isnt as simple to me so here's my thoughts.I wrote these down and posted them as a Blog and hope you check that out HERELike always if you like and want to support the podcast here are a number of ways to do that:Share with your friends, its free, it grows the community, and its awesome to do so. Share it, post about it, and help grow the tribe.Go to RifleKraft and get a supporter subscription.Visit our Sponsors and let them know youre psyched they are supporting the podcast: mile high, UtahAirgunsIf you want some of the equipment I use myself and dont think twice about:Accuracy InternationalNightforceThunderBeast BipodAnvil30Pelican CasesHornady KestrelAI KestrelBajio SunglassesSig Pistols

If you like this and want to support the podcast you can do it a number of ways.Share with your friends, its free, it grows the community, and its awesome to do so. Share it, post about it, and help grow the tribe.Go to RifleKraft and get a supporter subscription.Visit our Sponsors and let them know youre psyched they are supporting the podcast: mile high, UtahAirgunsIf you want some of the equipment I use myself and dont think twice about:Accuracy InternationalNightforceThunderBeast BipodAnvil30Pelican CasesHornady KestrelAI KestrelBajio SunglassesSig Pistols

Todays Episode is about the Ultimate Hunter Challenge at Cameo.I have Walt and Austin on to Discuss what and why they designed the course and competition the way it is. To me all that matters is that its as fun as it gets and is a great training resource for all types of shooters, but it takes a lot to build something new and unique like this so its fun to chat with the creators.If you like this and want to support the podcast you can do it a number of ways.Share with your friends, its free, it grows the community, and its awesome to do so. Share it, post about it, and help grow the tribe.Go to RifleKraft and get a supporter subscription.Visit our Sponsors and let them know youre psyched they are supporting the podcast: mile high, UtahAirgunsIf you want some of the equipment I use myself and dont think twice about:Accuracy InternationalNightforceThunderBeast BipodAnvil30Pelican CasesHornady KestrelAI KestrelBajio SunglassesSig Pistols

If you like this and want to support the podcast you can do it a number of ways.Share with your friends, its free, it grows the community, and its awesome to do so. Share it, post about it, and help grow the tribe.Go to RifleKraft and get a supporter subscription.Visit our Sponsors and let them know youre psyched they are supporting the podcast: mile high, UtahAirgunsIf you want some of the equipment I use myself and dont think twice about:Accuracy InternationalNightforceThunderBeast BipodAnvil30Pelican CasesHornady KestrelAI KestrelBajio SunglassesSig Pistols

Cleckner part 2Ryan is still awesome. The last conversation discussed the introduction of new shooters to firearms, standards and levels, as well as some fundamental issues.This episode starts with acceptable accuracy, and leads into more shooting specific training topics, Ryans books and websites, and much more.If you like this and want to support the podcast you can do it a number of ways.Share with your friends, its free, it grows the community, and its awesome to do so. Share it, post about it, and help grow the tribe.Go to RifleKraft and get a supporter subscription.Visit our Sponsors and let them know youre psyched they are supporting the podcast: mile high, UtahAirgunsIf you want some of the equipment I use myself and dont think twice about:Accuracy InternationalNightforceThunderBeast BipodAnvil30Pelican CasesHornady KestrelAI KestrelBajio SunglassesSig Pistols

So Frank and Marc came up with what they originally called weaponized math and used it in their courses, talked about it on Snipers Hide, and renamed it Gravity Ballistics. I have been using it for a few years now and wanted to make an episode about it after a shit ton of testing, truing, and using it myself at a match.Here is the worksheet to download.If you like this and want to support the podcast you can do it a number of ways.Share with your friends, its free, it grows the community, and its awesome to do so. Share it, post about it, and help grow the tribe.Go to RifleKraft and get a supporter subscription.Visit our Sponsors and let them know youre psyched they are supporting the podcast: mile high, UtahAirgunsIf you want some of the equipment I use myself and dont think twice about:Accuracy InternationalNightforceThunderBeast BipodAnvil30Pelican CasesHornady KestrelAI KestrelBajio SunglassesSig Pistols

Ryan is awesome. This several hour conversation has distinct parts and this first part we discuss introduction of new shooters to firearms, standards and levels, as well as some fundamental issues.Next episode will cover acceptable accuracy, more shooting specific training topics, Ryans books and websites, and much more.Please check out out sponsorsmile highUtahAirgunsRifleKraftSnipersHideand let me know what you think!

Please visit our supportersriflekraft.comMilehighUtah AirgunsSnipersHideand check out some of the sites that have shit we like bestBajio SunglassesGreyman TacticalSigSaurBrownellsThanks for your support : lets GO!

Just a short intro for season 2. Please visit our supportersriflekraft.comMilehighUtah AirgunsSnipersHideand check out some of the sites that have shit we like bestBajio SunglassesGreyman TacticalSigSaurBrownellsThanks for your support : lets GO!

WE took out the panther and a rimfire to get some info. On this recovery walk I talk about what ive seen in only a few days.

Things have been crazy lately and podcasts have been spread out, but were pulling it back together and sorting through media to get back to regular.Subcast episodes are developing for the RifleKraft subscribers, Video is going onto Youtube, SnipersHide, and more.. So stay tuned.Speaking of staying tuned. Can you focus so hard you hold yourself back? I think so. Listen and let me know what you think.Also, Visit these links and support those who support our sport!check out Utah Air Guns for some of the best air rifle equipment and service.For centerfire needs head over to milehighshooting.comFor carbines hit up Cobalt KineticsFor training, support, and joining the RifleKraft team hit up RifleKraft.com and get a subscription, training plan, or a shirt!

I chat more about the legalities with AnLee about losing guns, then we transition into ammunition intro to a to be continued episode about ammo since we were cut short by a call.We will have the ammo talk next with a new episode so count that as a teaser!For more info here's where to reach out:Martinez Hsu, P.C.An Lee Hsu, Esq.Shareholder Attorneyahsu@mhlegalgroup.com682-224-7810Also, here are our sponsors: thank them and hit their sites and tell them the straight dope sent you.check out Utah Air Guns for some of the best air rifle equipment and service.For centerfire needs head over to milehighshooting.comFor carbines hit up Cobalt KineticsFor training, support, and joining the RifleKraft team hit up RifleKraft.com and get a subscription, training plan, or a shirt!

Talking about the components of the Legion Team Sniper Challenge.I love team and field matches because of what they offer the individuals and teams as ways to measure applicable skill sets and possible transfer to the greater world.WE talk about many things so give it a listen and let me know what you think.

My conversation with AnLee turned to Trusts and this is that segment of our chat.For more information hit them up directly:Martinez Hsu, P.C.An Lee Hsu, Esq.Shareholder Attorneyahsu@mhlegalgroup.com682-224-7810Please hit up the sponsors and share the love!https://www.milehighshooting.com/https://cobaltkinetics.com/https://utahairguns.com/https://riflekraft.com/

This episode focuses on the changing landscape of firearm laws and regulations.What can you do to follow the guidelines?For more info here's where to reach out:Martinez Hsu, P.C.An Lee Hsu, Esq.Shareholder Attorneyahsu@mhlegalgroup.com682-224-7810An Lee Hsu

I talk about training GoalsWeaknessesTrainersOptionsRiflesystemsRecoil managementSpotting impactsBudgetMore

I am going to talk about perspectives and thought process because it has an effect on the way we perform:I am also going to try for more short form OG type Straight Dope episodes because thats my style..Here are links to Youtube, SH TV, Sponsors.https://www.youtube.com/@TheKraft/videoshttps://hidetv.realms.tv/https://www.milehighshooting.com/https://cobaltkinetics.com/https://utahairguns.com/https://riflekraft.com/