PRECISION RIFLE CHANNEL PODCAST

On today’s episode, Johnathon Solinsky and Jose Gardner join Travis Ishida to talk about Long Range Tactics (LRT), where passion meets precision, providing real information and quality Gear Reviews, and more! Jose Gardner, Reviews Manager and Pro Staff for LRT, picked up shooting at an early age, when gifted a good ole New England Firearms 20 ga single barrel shotgun at age 5. After high school, Jose joined the Marine Corps where the wheels started spinning in his head for what it really takes to be a good shot. Upon graduation from Auburn University, Jose moved to Utah to further his education, and this is where was bit by the long range bug. Jose shot his first long range match in September of 2015 and has shot well north of 75 matches of various disciplines since. Being a research and development scientist by day, Jose’s inquisitive and curious mentality led to a natural fit for reviewing precision shooting gear. Jose has been reviewing gear since 2017 and now helps manage the efforts of Long Range Tactics to spread quality information to the masses. In addition to reviews and matches, Jose also enjoys Long range hunting as well as introducing non -shooters to the world of firearms. Johnathon Solinsky, Sr. Reviewer and Pro Staff for LRT, first started his professional shooting career when he joined the Marine Corps Infantry in Oct of 2011. Constantly pushing for higher goals, he joined the Scout Sniper Platoon in February of 2013. In August of 2014, he graduated Scout Sniper School and accomplished his most sought after life goal. In 2016 he was introduced to the competitive world of shooting with the Marine Corps Division Combat matches. During this match, he was recruited to become a permanent member of the Marine Corps shooting team. This assignment became a reality in August of 2016, and he was assigned to the Marine Corps Rifle Team. Since then, it has been an endless dive into the competition world, consisting of multiple disciplines of shooting. He continued to shoot competitions on his own after becoming a coach, with a particular interest in .22 matches. He has shot well over 30 .22 matches in the last few years with several match wins and top 3 finishes. He was also picked up by Team Vudoo as one of their shooters. Johnathon has written several reviews and articles in the last year. Passing on his knowledge to others is the cornerstone that drives his passion in the shooting sports. He believes that everyone always has more to learn, no matter how long they have been shooting. Learn more about Long Range Tactics, their method for sharing good messages, mitigating unhelpful remarks, and more, on the PRC Podcast! Index: 01:25 – Jose Gardner’s Background; Involvement with LRT 02:33 – Johnathon Solinsky’s Background; Involvement with LRT 05:40 – What are Long Range Tactics' goals and overall Mission? 9:51 – Method of bringing Message to Audience 12:40 – Mitigating Unhelpful Remarks 16:16 – Chasing Gear not warranted by Skill Level 19:47 – Perimeters in Reviewing Products 32:29 – As Reviewers / Educators how to you combat against fiction? 34:43 – Social Media; Joining Good Forums 37:55 – Virtual SHOT Show; Guidance for Buyers 47:07 – Must have products for Q1 2021 50:49 – Sneak Peek Review Coming from LRT If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure to subscribe to us on Soundcloud or iTunes for more episodes and write us a review! Share this episode with anyone interested in all things Precision Rifle. Do you have questions, comments, insight on the topics discussed today? Shoot an email to [email protected] with Subject: “PRC Podcast S3 E12” Follow Us On: Website: http://precisionriflechannel.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precisionriflechannel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precisionriflech/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/precisionriflechannel iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/precision-rifle-channel-podcast/id1367259793?mt=2 Release date: 5 February 2021

On today’s episode, Phillip Velayo joins Travis Ishida to talk about Modern Day Sniper, the mindset, mentorship with a precision rifle team, and more! Phillip Velayo’s experience in the Marines within the scout/sniper pipeline, in precision rifle competitions, as a professional long range shooting instructor, and in other involvements along the way, lead him to his newest venture beyond the uniform, Modern Day Sniper. Learn more about Phillip, Modern Day Sniper, and more, on the PRC Podcast! Index: 00:51 – Phillip Velayo’s Background 01:28 – Mentorship within a Precision Rifle Team; SoCal Precision Rifle Team 06:31 – Modern Day Sniper (MDS) with Caylen Wojcik 14:30 – Race Guns and New Competitors 18:36 – Hunting and Ethical Shots 28:33 – Closing the Distance 32:58 – NRL Hunter Series; Learn about your Shooting Capabilities; Full Circle 43:12 – Words Mean Something; Competition 49:34 – Cards will Fall into Place 53:20 – Phillip’s Hunting Setup and Gear 01:04:22 – Theories on approaching a stage 01:07:54 – Hunting Suppressed or Unsuppressed 01:13:00 – MDS Offerings; Classes to Self-Discovery; Online Reference Materials 01:23:58 – The Mindfulness; Intentions 01:29:00 – Encompassing hunting; Coming from all different lenses 01:31:00 – Social platforms 01:35:00 - Closing Links – Modern Day Sniper - https://moderndaysniper.com NRL Hunter - https://nrlhunter.org Instagram - @moderndaysniper, @caylen8541, @velayo_0317 If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure to subscribe to us on Soundcloud or iTunes for more episodes and write us a review! Share this episode with anyone interested in all things Precision Rifle. Do you have questions, comments, insight on the topics discussed today? Shoot an email to [email protected] with Subject: “PRC Podcast S3 E11” Follow Us On: Website: http://precisionriflechannel.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precisionriflechannel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precisionriflech/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/precisionriflechannel iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/precision-rifle-channel-podcast/id1367259793?mt=2 Release date: 29 December 2020

On today’s episode, Justin Shireman and Matt Parry of Oklahoma Practical Precision Shooters (OPPS) join Travis Ishida to talk about the youth shooters, crafting a match focused on improving the skills of the next generation of competitors, and more! Justin Shireman is an avid hunter and one of the original ‘Okies’ traveling coast-to-coast to hit some of the very first ever organized precision rifle matches, and although not actively competing at current day national-level matches, he utilizes the precision rifle skills in his hunting, and helps get more youth shooters involved in precision rifle. Matt Parry, owner of Parry Custom Gun, started competing in 2008/2009 in some of the first exclusive precision rifle matches with a group of Oklahoma competitors, and now spends a lot of time helping new competitors, hunters, and youth shooters getting them off on the right foot within precision rifle. Learn more about Justin, Matt, the Young Guns OPPS match, and more on the PRC Podcast! Index: 00:56 – Justin Shireman’s Background and a snapshot of his precision rifle journey 02:40 – Matt Parry’s Background and his run making Top 10 in the nation 04:38 – Oklahoma Practical Precision Shooters (OPPS) getting Young Guns involved 09:45 – Equipping youth shooters to be competitive 12:23 – Kids joining from out of state 15:46 – Rules of the OPPS Young Guns match 19:42 – Natural Progression of these kids after the Oklahoma exposure 22:55 – Proportion of Girls and Boys competing 24:42 – Match Administration: Roster, Match Fees, Prize Table, Sponsorship, Age Division 32:20 – Supporting each other to continue the growth of Young Gun matches 35:49 – Young Guns success story; Carson Rutherford 37:24 – Join “Young Guns Challenge” on Facebook 39:23 – Worth the work; Matt Clem’s Involvement; Impact on the kids 43:14 – Top Competitors’ involvement in helping the youth 44:29 – Closing Links – The Oklahoma Practical Precision Shooters (OPPS) - http://www.opps-club.com/ Young Guns Challenge - https://www.facebook.com/Young-Guns-Challenge-1664722903813582 Short Action Precision Young Guns Program – https://www.shortactionprecision.com/pages/sap-young-guns-nrl-2020-season-sponsorship If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure to subscribe to us on Soundcloud or iTunes for more episodes and write us a review! Share this episode with anyone interested in all things Precision Rifle. Do you have questions, comments, insight on the topics discussed today? Shoot an email to [email protected] with Subject: “PRC Podcast S3 E10” Follow Us On: Website: http://precisionriflechannel.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precisionriflechannel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precisionriflech/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/precisionriflechannel iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/precision-rifle-channel-podcast/id1367259793?mt=2 Release date: 17 November 2020

On today’s episode, Kili Lilly joins Travis Ishida to talk about a precision rifle journey from a woman’s perspective, experiencing the sport as a family, the dynamic of competing with her husband, and more! Precision Rifle competitor, Kili has jumped straight in to national-level matches, is a great ambassador for the sport, and offers boundless advice for women interested in the sport. Learn more about Kili and more on the PRC Podcast! Index: 01:07 – Kili’s Background and an Enriched Precision Rifle Life 02:42 – Precision Rifle Conquered Other Extreme Sports 06:46 – Improving Upon Oneself and Igniting Flames for New Shooters 10:53 – New Experience as a Family 15:07 – Short Action Precision’s Young Gun Program 16:20 – Women Taking the Next Step 20:52 – Competing with your Spouse 25:30 – Documenting the Journey “Long Range with the Lillys” 30:52 – Fostering New Shooters into the Sport 36:28 – Women Necessities; Customizable Equipment 50:34 – Top Must Haves/Traditions at a Match 54:16 – Closing Links – Short Action Precision Young Guns Program – https://www.shortactionprecision.com/pages/sap-young-guns-nrl-2020-season-sponsorship Long Range with the Lillys - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw4sQ9U-4Vqt2foS9QeTeFg/videos Kadri - https://www.kadriclothing.com/goo Mountain Hardwear - https://www.mountainhardwear.com/c/new-arrivals/?prefv1=Womens&prefn1=genderGroup Outdoor Research – https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/womens Sweetwood Smokehouse - https://sweetwood.com/ If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure to subscribe to us on Soundcloud or iTunes for more episodes and write us a review! Share this episode with anyone interested in all things Precision Rifle. Do you have questions, comments, insight on the topics discussed today? Shoot an email to [email protected] with Subject: “PRC Podcast S3 E9” Follow Us On: Website: http://precisionriflechannel.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precisionriflechannel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precisionriflech/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/precisionriflechannel iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/precision-rifle-channel-podcast/id1367259793?mt=2 Release date: 15 September 2020

On today’s episode, Regina Milkovich joins Travis Ishida to talk about the Arizona Tactical Precision Rifle Challenge’s 9th Annual Tactical Precision Rifle Challenge (TPRC), the props that may appear, advice for the match, her precision rifle journey this season, and more! 2020 NRL Match Director, Regina has been involved in the TPRC events since essentially the beginning, is a top lady precision rifle competitor, and is directing the 9th Annual TPRC as part of the NRL Season this November. Learn more about Regina, TPRC, and more on the PRC Podcast! Index: 01:32 – TPRC Roots 03:04 – Glimpse into the plans for the 2020 TPRC 06:15 – Gunsite the Facility 08:51 – Stages, Timeframe, and Community Gathering 12:27 – Anything different due to the pandemic? 18:13 – Competitors’ options for hotels, campground access, and local restaurants 23:20 – Match shenanigans 24:50 – Regina’s precision rifle journey this season 27:27 – TPRC’s change in match fees 30:09 – Downtime during covid; practicing for upcoming matches 32:14 – Rimfire shooting; NRL22 and NRL22X 35:00 – TPRC Insights and getting ready for the match 40:22 – Closing Links – AZLRPRS: https://azlrprs.com/ Match Details & Registration: https://nationalrifleleague.org/matches/20-16/ Gunsite: https://www.gunsite.com/ If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure to subscribe to us on Soundcloud or iTunes for more episodes and write us a review! Share this episode with anyone interested in all things Precision Rifle. Do you have questions, comments, insight on the topics discussed today? Shoot an email to [email protected] with Subject: “PRC Podcast S3 E8” Follow Us On: Website: http://precisionriflechannel.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precisionriflechannel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precisionriflech/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/precisionriflechannel iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/precision-rifle-channel-podcast/id1367259793?mt=2 Release date: 30 July 2020

On today’s episode, Tyler Frehner joins to talk about the NRL22, new rules, the degree of accuracy required in the sport, going extreme with NRL22X, to camaraderie, and more! Director of Match Operations, Tyler has been involved in the precision rifle shooting sector for a very long time, has paved the way for NRL since 2016, is one of the creators of NRL22, and many of this sport’s accomplishments are as a result his dedication and hard work. Learn more about Tyler, NRL22, NRL22X, and more, on the PRC Podcast! Index: 00:40 – Tyler’s Background 02:05 – Inception of NRL22; Precision Rifle Exposure to New Competitors, Youth, and Women 07:00 – Exploding growth; New Sector in Shooting Sports 08:56 – New Rules in NRL22 12:38 – Base Class; Background, Purpose, and New Season additions 17:47 – The Ultimate NRL22; NRL22X is Unlimited 29:00 – Skill & Experience in NRL22; Defining Equipment 37:30 – Lighting a fire; Camaraderie in the Community 38:37 – NRL22X preliminary schedule leaked 45:26 – Solid Team Supporting this Growth 47:35 – Closing If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure to subscribe to us on Soundcloud or iTunes for more episodes and write us a review! Share this episode with anyone interested in all things Precision Rifle. Do you have questions, comments, insight on the topics discussed today? Shoot an email to [email protected] with Subject: “PRC Podcast S3 E7” Follow Us On: Website: http://precisionriflechannel.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precisionriflechannel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precisionriflech/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/precisionriflechannel iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/precision-rifle-channel-podcast/id1367259793?mt=2 Release date: 12 May 2020

On today’s episode, Ryan Charlton joins to talk about deep diving into precision rifle shooting, the precision rifle growth in the UK and other countries, hunting, and more! From rural England, Ryan has been an avid shooter and hunter for 15 years, he works in the UK gun industry with Highland Outdoors. In the past year he has traveled to the States to compete in his first U.S. NRL match, and first ever precision rifle match, at the PRSID Gem State Standoff in 2019. Learn more about Ryan, his perspective from the UK, and more, on the PRC Podcast! Index: 0;46 – Intro 2:04 – Ryan’s Background and journey into Precision Rifle Shooting 2:45 – Diving into the deep end 9:51 – Laws and restrictions in the UK 15:12 – Traveling abroad and getting a Taste of the US 18:50 – UK’s Precision Rifle League 25:18 – Camaraderie and after-match fun UK-style 27:29 – Writing for publications sharing love of the sport 29:15 – Educators of precision rifle 33:15 – Growth of precision rifle shooting in other countries 37:45 – Weather and competitive environments 41:05 – NRL Championship 43:00 – Hunting in UK 51:00 – 3 Must Haves. 01:02:00 – Closing If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure to subscribe to us on Soundcloud or iTunes for more episodes and write us a review! Share this episode with anyone interested in all things Precision Rifle. Do you have questions, comments, insight on the topics discussed today? Shoot an email to [email protected] with Subject: “PRC Podcast S3 E6” Follow Us On: Website: http://precisionriflechannel.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precisionriflechannel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precisionriflech/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/precisionriflechannel iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/precision-rifle-channel-podcast/id1367259793?mt=2 Release date: 7 April 2020

On today’s episode, Phillip Velayo joins to talk about keeping skills sharp during this COVID-19 crisis, a cadence to dryfiring, to the shooter’s checklist and cycle operations, and more! Wyoming based match director, educator, and competitor, Phillip Velayo’s shooting journey began in the US Marine Corps, to becoming a highly respected precision rifle ambassador and the lead instructor for Gunwerks Long Range University and Training. Learn more about Phillip, his teaching techniques, and more, on the PRC Podcast! Index: 1:01 – Intro 1:35 – How to keep skills sharp during this grounded period of COVID-19 07:31 – Is there a cadence to dryfiring? 14:35 – 3 things Phillip diagnoses in Breathing Techniques 24:40 – Props you can use and how to make adjustments at home 30:13 – Proper training vs “100 miles in the wrong direction” barrier 35:42 – Rifle setup properly to you, for your style of shooting 43:07 – Exercises to strengthen up core skills for precision rifle 49:35 – Training with youth 52:58 – Closing If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure to subscribe to us on Soundcloud or iTunes for more episodes and write us a review! Share this episode with anyone interested in all things Precision Rifle. Do you have questions, comments, insight on the topics discussed today? Shoot an email to [email protected] with Subject: “PRC Podcast S3 E5” Follow Us On: Website: http://precisionriflechannel.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precisionriflechannel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precisionriflech/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/precisionriflechannel iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/precision-rifle-channel-podcast/id1367259793?mt=2 Release date: 31 March 2020

On today’s episode, Chris Way joins to talk about competing with an open mind, the aha moments in his precision rifle journey, to earning a 1st place overall win at the 2020 Rifles Only Brawl, and more! Colorado based competitor, Chris Way got into the sport only a short time ago and has experienced a variety of new challenges state to state, to most recently earning a 1st overall national-level match win. He has had a year of perspective and continues to take that experience and put it to use. Learn more about Chris’ background, how he has taken the learning value of matches to apply lessons, and optimizing the training value, and more, on the PRC Podcast! Index: 00:58 – Intro 02:23 – Chris’ Background; Fast progression 04:15 – Using time to the best of your advantage; Each Match offering something new, so how do you see results 07:06 – Universal skillset pulled from multi-match experiences 10:31 – Developing a dedicated practice focused on improving averages 18:17 – Identifying weakness and adjusting to improve fundamentals and video analysis 25:09 – Conscious Practice; Training plan 30:06 – Adopting build & break drill in the process; Time budget 37:01 – Knowing minimum amount of gear you need to produce the results you want 41:26 – Season Plans for upcoming matches; goals for this 2020 year 44:15 – Experience from place to place; disservice if you don’t shoot in other states 46:30 – Room for growth in competitors’ capabilities 48:00 – Next generation of shooters; Closing If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure to subscribe to us on Soundcloud or iTunes for more episodes and write us a review! Share this episode with anyone interested in all things Precision Rifle. Do you have questions, comments, insight on the topics discussed today? Shoot an email to [email protected] with Subject: “PRC Podcast S3 E4” Follow Us On: Website: http://precisionriflechannel.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precisionriflechannel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precisionriflech/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/precisionriflechannel iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/precision-rifle-channel-podcast/id1367259793?mt=2 Release date: 3 March 2020

On today’s episode, Chaz Macrander joins to talk about the Bighorn Steel Classic, gear to bring for Nebraska matches, exciting side-matches, and more! Nebraska based competitor, Chaz Macrander got into the sport through hunting and has since done everything from competing, ROing, directing local centerfire, NRL22 matches, to directing 2-day, national-level matches. Learn more about Chaz’s background, gearing up for the match, safety, and more, on the PRC Podcast! Index: 01:23 - Chaz’s Background into the Sport; the addiction 07:25 – Hosting 2-Day National-Level matches 15:11 – Gear bag dump; Preparations for match environment 32:03 – Preserving hearing with inner ear protection; safety 36:13 – Eye pro; safety 42:33 – Invested gear 48:13 – The latest on Bighorn Steel Classic from the MD himself; side-matches 55:20 – The NRL Trailer in attendance 56:05 – Forecast 57:06 – Shooter slots; changes this year 01:02:40 – Chaz’s must have for a match; Closing Links – 2020 Bighorn Steel Classic - https://nationalrifleleague.org/matches/2020-bighorn-steel-classic/ If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure to subscribe to us on Soundcloud or iTunes for more episodes and write us a review! Share this episode with anyone interested in all things Precision Rifle. Do you have questions, comments, insight on the topics discussed today? Shoot an email to [email protected] with Subject: “PRC Podcast S3 E3” Follow Us On: Website: http://precisionriflechannel.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precisionriflechannel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precisionriflech/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/precisionriflechannel iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/precision-rifle-channel-podcast/id1367259793?mt=2 Release date: 28 January 2020