The Everyday Sniper

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Check it, don't Wreck it  Man I am getting old, like really old, my eyes are dying, my mind is frying, I would forget my own head it wasn't attached at the neck.  Making mental mistakes has been a growing concern of mine. I need checklists and notes now to remind myself too do things I used to do religiously.  Shooting is the same way, we get complicit, we get lazy, we have competition or training scars that appear when they are not wanted.  I want you to think checklists, what are some checklists we can use to organize and manage our gear.  Where is your laser, how about a spare dope card, got a chamber flag in there ?   In the military we used to practice getting stuff out of our packs in the dark.  Where do things go, how so you access them when you are in a hurry, can't see ?  All solid questions. In this podcast I talk:  Scope Mount  Group Buys  KMW Tac Ops Collaboration Rifle  Gravity Ballistics with a 22  May Cameo Class  Hide TV Upgrades  We have a lot of new upgrades getting ready to happen at Sniper's Hide.  Be sure to download the SH App in your favorite App Store to take advantage of the features.  Thanks for listening, thanks for visiting, and thanks for sharing.   Lowlight   

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Rance & Roberts Cr2 Lightfighter  Today we have the Cr2 Guys talking their Lightfighter Books Series, going from print to the real world.  The Cr2 Breakdown their Lightfighter Book series, from radios, drones, etc.  The Topics we discussed with the Cr2 guys,  Drone Warfare Radio Highlights  Army Sniper rumors  Lightfighter course requirements  This is really what a modern Lightfigher course should look like.  It's a bit of everything, Reconnaissance, Target Identification, Weapons and Tactics.  Great Stuff.  Here it is from the Cr2 guys themselves.    The Light Fighter Manifesto delves into the gritty, real-world strategies and tactics used in modern emergent warfare. Each volume explores various topics that the modern-day Light Fighter needs to be successful at home and on the battlefield.  Volume one, "Adapt and Survive," covered topics from covert entry, mobility, mountain warfare, personal fabrication, land navigation, and open-source intelligence. We also update readers on the ongoing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. In the second volume, "Disrupt and Destroy," readers examine disruption and denial operations from anti-tank tactics, cyber warfare, nefarious drone use, and sniping. We also spend time underground and explore the dangers of Subterranean Operations. Each volume is a gripping and informative exploration of the ever-changing landscape of modern warfare. Whether you are a military strategist, a curious civilian, or simply interested in the latest technologies and tactics used in war, The Light Fighter Manifesto offers a wealth of knowledge and insights that you won't find anywhere else. Take a moment and check out The Light Fighter Drive, and join us on our Discord Channel.      

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Chris & Frank April After Action  Hey All Everyday Sniper People, Chris and Frank here, we just got off a great first class, and wanted to talk about it.  We had groups of students for our first RifleKraft - Sniper's Hide 3 Day Training Event and it was just about picture perfect.  We had awesome weather, in fact it was like the weather was paying attention to our lessons and it was helping us.  We had the perfect set of students too, the right amount to variation in experience levels to max out our side of the equation.  We started out with the fundamentals, I did a short presentation on the high points of that, at which point we went to 100 yards and Shot paper.  We created a nice set of drills to build the shooter from prone to tripod and back.  These were designed to fix technique and increase precision.  From there we took them out to steel.   The second day we another quick presentation, Chris talked the Kraft Quick Wind method, and then immediately out shooting in the 12-18MPH winds so the main change, no disconnect from the lesson to the drill.  We are not talking a concept and waiting a day to shooter like was my method before.  The KQW just plain works too... yes I am being cagey about the Kraft Quick Wind, because we to solidify it as Chris' before it goes widespread.  Too many like appropriate other people ideas out there.   The 3rd day was just plain fun, we started with Gravity Ballistics which we used, but not in the same way.  The winds were way too strong to try and do the worksheets in the wind.  So on Sunday we had mellow conditions and it made working the Gravity Ballistics so much better.   It's just a solid way of doping a rifle.   Awesome time, excellent class, I appreciate all the students and the work Chris put into the effort.  More to come so again, thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, thanks for being a part of the Everyday Sniper Podcast.  Now get out and shoot !   Frank Snipers Hide 

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: New Training Seasons Starts Now  Spring is in the air, and we are getting ready to kick off the 2024 Training Season. This week is our first official class combining RifleKraft and Sniper's Hide.  We have a 3 day course planned for Friday that will focus on the Fundamentals in both the Prone and with a Tripod. In addition to the fundamentals, we will be unveiling to the world the Kraft Quick Wind Model which will change the way we look shooting in the wind.  Last week I ventured to Buena Vista Georgia to visit Tom Fuller at Armageddon Gear. He hosted a pre-Match and BBQ for the International Sniper Competition Teams at his place.  What a fun event, like a picnic with Shooting.  I had a blast with all the International Teams and US Cadre.  Tom plans to be make this bigger and better and Sniper's Hide Plans to be there.  Training Links  Gravity Ballistics is doing awesome, people are enjoying the simplicity of the App, and the accuracy of the numbers, so if you have not downloaded Gravity Ballistics give it a try.  If you are not sure Gravity Ballistics will work, download the worksheet and try it manually first.  The App compared to the worksheet is icing on the cake.  Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, thanks for being a part of the everyday sniper podcast. 

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Jacob Bynum Accuracy Podcast Simulcast  For this episode I am on the Rifles Only Podcast with Jacob Bynum and I am simulcasting this discussion.  Jacob always gets a series of questions in regarding precision rifle shooting and today was no exception.  We answer two listeners questions the first, in regards to bedding a rifle, the second about what gear to bring as a new shooter.  The quick take on Bedding, it's great if you have the time and money to get it done, but there are lot of examples were bedding a modern rifle is not needed.  The second question I go into the precision rifle gear a new shooter should buy before their first match. Short answer, very little you should borrow it.  I always recommend hitting 3 matches to experience it before investing in equipment.  Later I address some Facebook drama taking place. This week some micro mind tried to cancel me. That cancellation notice didn't go over too well and I took actions to counter the attack.  So I ended it here on the podcast.   Thanks to everyone for listening, supporting and being a part of the Everyday Sniper Podcast.  Be sure to check out Snipers Hide for all your long range precision rifle information.   

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Rifles Only Brawl 2024 with Jacob Bynum  Hey welcome back to the Everyday Sniper Podcast, I was traveling last week, we ventured to south Texas to hit the Rifles Only Brawl.  Nice little drive to Kingsville, we settled in the day before the Match and recorded a podcast with Jacob.  The Brawl is a great straight forward event, no flash, just solid shooting.  It was like old folks home time at Rifles Only, all the old crew was present. So this podcast episode is a bit different, I recorded about 30 minutes with Jacob at Rifles Only. Then I when I got home we recorded a part two version via phone call.  I put the two episodes together to make one big episode for everyone to listen too. Despite the weather, the Brawl was a great event, awesome Range Officers moving things along, educated competitors who understand how a rifle match is shot, it was just awesome to witness.  Enjoy this episode, the conversations with Jacob are always great. You will find knowledge bombs are dropped a lot.  Again, thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, thanks for being a part of the everyday sniper podcast.   

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Big Jim Fish: $2k Optics Talk  Big Jim Fischer is back on the Everyday Sniper Podcast to talking the Mid Range $2k Optics he has reviewed. Big Jim does some of the most detailed optics reviews on the Internet.  His attention to detail is second to none in this area.  $2000 optics are some of the most common scopes we see in class and on the line at competitions.  This mid range is where the majority of optics fall.  Not quite Tier One based on the price point, but some creep into Tier One with the features.  A few of the optics we are discussing include:  Leupold Mk5 HD  Sightron S6  Bushnell Elite XRS  Minox ZP5  Zero Compromise Optics 4-20x  Zeiss S3  Jim always brings the details and will give you both the Pros and Cons to each scope he is looking at.  Maybe it's Spline Slop he brings up, or High Magnification distortion on the edges.  There is a bunch of points to look at with each scope.  Jim's reviews can be found on the main page of Sniper's Hide.  They are easily seen in the blog section.  Thanks for listening to the Everyday Sniper Podcast.  Thanks for sharing the EDS Podcast, and thanks for being a part of the discussion.   Cheers,  Lowlight 

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Safe House Recording Post SHOT Second time recording in the Safe House. The compressor on my channel is a bit weird, I fixed it after the fact, but overall, it is much better we have a board; I just needed to make a few more tweaks. Post SHOT discussion with Chris regarding my observations at SHOT SHOW.  I was awed by the lever guns, dug the improvements with the air rifles, and really liked the Daniel Defense H9 pistol.   Then we went into a wind discussion; Chris talked about his wind strategy a bunch, which was a really good discussion. After I finished, I found the compressor setting to remove it, so the minor fluctuation is not gonna happen after this episode. Every dang board is slightly different, I had to tweak this guy a bit more.  Don't forget our classes, we have classes happening this Spring and Summer, so head over to Sniper's Hide to sign up.  Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing thanks for being a part of the everyday sniper podcast 

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Big Jim Fischer Sub $1k Optics Talk  Great Conversation with Lester "Big Jim" Fischer who is responsible for a lot of the Sniper's Hide Optics reviews on the Home page of Sniper's Hide.  More can be found here. Sniper's Hide  Some of the optics Jim and I discuss include  Arken  Athlon Optics Bushnell  Sightron  Ritron  Meopta Optisan  Primary Arms Optics  Jim talks about the differences between Chinese manufacturers in sub $1k optics and those arriving from the Philippines, also which one he feels is better.  Spline Slop, there's a word you learn, what is Spline Slop and does it have a bearing on your adjustments. Set Screws the bane of our existence. The list goes on and on when we are talking optics with Jim.  It's just knowledge bomb after knowledge bomb here.  Finally, stand by for part 2 when we talk $2k plus scopes. The front page of Sniper's Hide is where you will find Jim's reviews so be sure to check them out today.  Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, thanks for being a part of the everyday sniper podcast,  Cheers all  Lowlight  Sniper's Hide   

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: ThunderBeast New Suppressors with Sam & Kurtis  New Episode, Pre-Shot Show with ThunderBeast Arms. We have Sam & Kurtis here to talk about the new line of Recoil Reducing Suppressors.  We talking the entire line pre Shot Show and you can order the Recoil Reducing line on Tuesday along with any other TBAC Suppressors.  WE STILL START ACCEPTING ORDERS FOR NEW PRODUCTS ON THE FIRST MORNING OF SHOT, Tuesday January 23rd. ULTRA50 The ULTRA50 is done and officially released. Our goal was to “make a 50 suppressor that can be shot all day recoil-wise, with crummy earplugs.” The result will be shocking to anyone who has shot a lot of 50BMG with a muzzle brake or normal suppressor. The ULTRA50 reduces recoil by 65% compared to a bare muzzle while presenting a peak dBA sound pressure level at the shooter’s ear of approximately 136 dB. For comparison’s sake, the next most well known “braked 50 suppressor” is 20 dB louder at the shooter’s ear. For full details, see the ULTRA50 PRODUCT PAGE NEW MAGNUS LENGTHS AND “RR” REDUCED RECOIL VERSIONS The Magnus line has been expanded from its original 9″, .30 cal version to add: K-length at approx 5.5″ S-length at approx 6.9″ All three lengths are now available for order in .30 cal, .338 cal, and .375 cal. RR “REDUCED RECOIL” (or “RACE READY”) All of the above are also now also available with the same RR “Reduced Recoil” brake we have on the ULTRA50. The RR brake on the Magnus-RR models reduces the recoil of 300WM by 60-65%, compared to the normal version which has a reduction of 30% or less. This is the “race” can you’ve been waiting for! Thanks for listening, thanks fro Sharing, Thanks for being a part of the Everyday Sniper Podcast.