The Straight DOPE

just thinking out loud about glass and how I think about using various options.

Random thoughts followed by some training scar stuff and training ideas for dry fire.

This concept of plasticity has been coming up in my conversations so I decided to talk about it for a while and then drifted to other topics..let me know what you think

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Although I cant use his real name, for this episode I will call him Adam Burt. Adam is an expert at running and maintaining gas guns. We spent some time going over a few tips and tricks to keeping it up when it matters the most. Heed his advice or suffer the consequences.

Responding to a bunch of emails re the last episode and SubComs email to Riflekraft subscribers.Was really good set of emails and conversations!

Just talking randomly about these frequently asked questions. I dont know if you should get one. I dont know if it will help you.This is my thought process for me.hit me up with your thoughts!

Some times we create blind spots in our training that can come back to bite us.. Periodically review training and make sure youre still en route to your goal.Get a subscription at riflekraft.combuy ammo at milehighshooting.com

do you train? do you have a plan?Although you know I can help with that, some of you want to do it on your own. Here's how I approach it for people..

what I see, saw, think about some information out there..go see for yourself

Talking about target acquisition and why you and I are not as good as we think we are. Get better at this and you'll get better at everything.

reflecting on a few years of beating down my Two Vets and RRS tripods and how I look at them/use them.

Talking about range finder binosfield matchesand Accufiretech.com

just some random thoughts about random thingssponsorsammotestsdoing your thingteam Riflekraft

Talking about wind number and speed drop as helpful tricks. Helpful tricks are cool but they also have limitations, so know when and where it will help and when and where it wont.. or else..

Talking about some common and uncommon user errors ive run into in my own journey and more.check out riflekraft.com while youre at it.

Where are you the spectrumit probably changesjust dont let it hold you back

Why the combined bracket tool is awesome. Check it out on riflekraft.com if you are a subscriber!

People are moving away from hard data books, but I think that some type of journal or record is important. What would you record into it? Lets talk some things learned from failure

Simple works. Hard data cards with elevation gives you enough to work with if you know how to work with it.. lets discuss a little.

Lets talk about shooter brackets and things scaling out to distance..plus moresubscribe to riflekraft.com

circling the question of good gear we discuss how to ask if your gears good.

trying to weave some listener questions into a long answer...hopefully it makes sense.

Adapt means changing from where you are to what you want to be. Sometimes that happens on its own, but if you consider the space time relationship to your goals you might be able to take the reigns and get there faster..

You have to figure out what your process is , but once you do it will reveal your room for growth. What's strange about it is that its so simple no-one wants to work it except the pros..

Im psyched to launch a style that I think will catch on with two shooters discussing a single question back to back, stage style, timed, and focused. We touch the surface of a bunch of topics and open the door for some awesome content.I think this is one youre going to listen to more than once if you want to hear it straight from the best of the best on training and performance. No particular sequence of questions because its all the best questions thrown at them back to back to back..let me know what you think

Rifleman skills are synonymous with taking known skillsets into the unknown. Steel safari is a great proving ground for your skillsets and there is ALWAYS learning there.like it or not.

Answering a few questions about what I expect from factory ammo as a training tool.Also what would I do if I didnt have a chronograph.

More and more it becomes apparent that training skills in isolation develops them more effectively before layering them back into the wholistic skillset. So, here's how I think about it try it or dont..

Morgun King is the best bolt gunner in the country, so I figured it would be worth posting a talk with him and hear his thoughts on the stuff we like hearing about.What I think is valuable for listeners to keep in mind during this conversation is that Morgun can apply his skill sets in any state, any range, any set of conditions within the Precision rifle world and usually trophy if not flat out win. There are only few shooters who can travel to any state and predictably trophy. Because of Morgan's predictability and track record I think its a valuable addition to a podcast that is trying to distill out nuggets of "truth" because for something to be considered a "truth" it needs to work more places, more often, and more of the time.. so whatever hes doing has more of it than the rest. So listen up this is going to be one of those talks that some people will listen to 5, 6, 10+ times and still not hear what hes actually saying? I know im looking forward to repeat listens.

Stability leads to repeatable accuracy and precisionHow much do you play with different methods of gaining stability?Discussion in this episode focuses on slings, bags, and force as they relate to gaining stability and the ability to shoot accurately and precisely. To support the podcast subscribe to Riflekraft.com

Listeners asked about tripods, so here are my thoughts.Support the podcast with a subscription at riflekraft.com! Vote with your wallet.

more wind discussionmake visual indicator references!

It dawned on me that some folks just didnt know how to use the website, so I discuss some fundamental aspects of the site for optimal use and direction. The more you know..riflekraft.com

random subscriber questions.wanna get me talking? subscribe and ask!

talking about some items you might consider adding to your pack to keep the day going if you run into some common issues.

talking about using my ar at a long range comp and fixing a scope turret issue I ran into while at the match.

starting a discussion on components of ethical hunting based on shooter data

more thoughts on the RO side of events

observations as an RO

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Be diverse. Record strengths and weaknesses. Never stop to creatively test your skills against different styles and types of shooting if you want to continue to grow.

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you already give your day 100%how is it invested?

Sight picture is a big deal; Its more than just the target and reticle.What are you getting from your sight picture?

some thoughts about owning and dealing with mental mistakes as a train opportunity

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Fundamentals week.. Discussing the last fundamental on most lists up front because it often starts up front.Go to Riflekraft.comshareetc

Fundamentals week.. talking about breathand morego visitRiflekraft.com

I think its easy to point out issues with stuff because everything has issues. The real trick is figuring out the issues it has and then how to use it effectively anyway!collect data, understand tolerances, adjust your ability and expectations and accomplish your goals anyway.. without buying something fancier.thats the way!