The Everyday Sniper

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Monday Blues  Crazy, I walk into the podcast room first this morning, and the computer screen is black.  Hit the keyboard, nothing, hmm, is it dead ?  Plug it in, still nothing.  Hit the button, again nothing, it's dead.  Scramble for 30 minutes, go get the laptop, but oh man this this is a brick ?  Welcome to the Monday Blues, I even brought the music back today.    But talking shooting, it's about the high mounts right now. Using the 2.0 Unity mounts vs something shorter.  We'll see how it goes as this is all new.  Next up, Shot Show this week, I am getting ready to head to Vegas for the show.  What do you want to see, HideTV can bring it to ya?  Finally we are sponsoring a team moving forward.  So look for us to sponsor a shooting team.  Snipers Hide Cup in November at Rifles Only.  Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, thanks for being a part of the everyday sniper podcast.

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: HMFIC Welcomes 2025  Welcome to 2025 & The Everyday Sniper Podcast with myself and Chris Way from RifleKraft.  After what seemed like way too much work, I finally have the systems in place.  And by Systems in place, we can now bring you content, either Audio via the Podcast, or Video via Youtube, Facebook, or now The Hide TV, we can. We can now successfully simulcast to all your favorite social media.  Karma Shootra video is live on Hide TV and in this episode of the podcast we discuss the high points of that video. So be sure to check out Hide TV.  I'm really excited about 2025, and I think we have the tools in place to bring you some first class content. We are operating on all cylinders now after some of the technical difficulties.  It's about exploring the art and science of long range precision rifle shooting.  Thanks to everyone who was on the live with us, we will be live more often especially during the winter months.  We can also go live on the Hide while at the Range, so live fire.  But thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, and thanks for being a part of the Everyday Sniper Podcast.   Lowlight  HMFIC

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Jacob and Frank Back to Rifles Only for the Cup  In 2025 we are going back to Rifles Only for the final Sniper's Hide Cup.  Yes you heard that right, Nov 8th 2025, just before the USMC Birthday we ending the Sniper Hide Cup.   Always great to talk to Jacob, we have a lot of fun discussing stuff.  This podcast is a bit all over the place, my fault, I messed up my computer big time trying to do this simulcast thing so when I logged in to do this podcast, nothing worked and I needed Jacob's audio.  I'm a mess...  But Merry Christmas everyone, hope you have a great holiday.  Hope you season ended strong.

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Simulcast Hell  I am trying to simulcast this podcast to multiple destinations without using third party paid apps, but clearly that is not happening because the final product sounds like shit to me.  All the feeds except the Vimeo Video one sounds like crap to me.  The sound was doing that underwater thing.  But if you are good with this podcast, the topics I covered were pretty light. PRS Divisions  Area419 One Piece Mount  This was two tries at this today and clearly my stuff is not correct to pull off a multiple destination cast.  If you go to the direct Vimeo video it's the best sound. Crazy right  Heck I bought a hardware product to do this and even that doesn't work on Mac correctly.

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: PreGame Thanksgiving Day Special  Happy Thanksgiving Charlie Brown !  It's the day before the holidays and we have some thoughts over here at the Everyday Sniper Podcast. First off, don't forget to check out Hide TV this podcast is simulcast over there live, now with video.  I begin the show talking about Black Friday Specials, we sent out a Giant Email with some Black Friday deals. Lots of great stuff to buy for the upcoming new year.  Then I go into the SG Timer 2 from Shooter's Global.   The Shooters Global Timer is complete system which integrates with your phone to manage your shooting and training. We'll have a video and review on Sniper's Hide, but needless to say we are big fan of timers, and the SG Timer 2 worked really well for us.  Next, I am big fan of where Area419 has come from, these guys have grown into a powerhouse company. I have their precision scope mount here and the entire package is awesome.  We'll have more details on the Area419 stuff. I really think they hit the next level of precision rifle gear.  My big reveal,  I am going to sponsor a shooting team. I go Into some details, and where my head is with this, but I think I am gonna help some new shooters.  I am thinking I can even host a virtual team. Help them training and mentor them online. Using the Hide TV resources I believe I can create a virtual shooting team situation where they can learn and grow.  Happy Holidays everyone,  Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, thanks for being a part of the Everyday Sniper Podcast.

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Marine Corps Scout Sniper Heritage Foundation  105 Years of Scout Sniper History is being uncovered by the Scout Sniper Heritage Foundation !  Today I have Tim Parkhurst on the phone, President of the Scout Sniper Heritage Foundation, and I have to say, this interview was super fun and beyond interesting.  The Scout Sniper Heritage Foundation is creating a Memorial to the fallen Scout Snipers from World War I to Present Day.   Unfortunately, this Awesome Sculpture will cost $3 Million Dollars so we need to raise a lot of money.  If you head over the Foundation Website which is linked all over this post, you can see the Sculpture Concept, as well as the thinks to help raise money.  Scout Sniper History !  The Heritage Foundation is also very heavily researching our Scout Sniper History.  Very little is known about USMC Scout Sniper prior to Vietnam.  However we have a robust and organized history going back to World War I, who knew.  Please Help Us Raise $3 Million Dollars for this Sculpture and Memorial, there is an M40 Raffle taking place right now. This one of kind rifle is assembled from parts found that are Vietnam Vintage.  https://scoutsniperheritage.org/scout-sniper-war-memorial-fundraiser/ We have multiple ways to support this project, so find the one that suits you can lets get this built !  Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, thanks for being a part of the Everyday Sniper Podcast

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Get out and Vote!  The day before one of the most important elections in our nations history.  Get out and vote if you have not done so already, it's super important.  I want to make sure I don't overlook this request, vote.  But in this podcast I am also live on HideTV.  I wanted to practice simulcasting the Podcast with the Hide TV channels.  But I follow up with some more Major Land discussion.  I want to talk packs and managing your gear. Gear management is huge, doesn't matter, military, law enforcement, hunters and competition shooters all need to manage their gear correctly. In this case, context matters.  I am thinking about going modular with gear management. I think the time is right to focus on how we carry our equipment. We'll be addressing this over the next couple of months.  Thanks for listening thanks for sharing, thanks for being a part of the everyday sniper podcast.  How do you manage your carry, how are you carrying your rifle, your bags,  your ammo ?  During this off season take a look at your data management as well as gear management

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Training Season is Over  As one door closes another door opens.  With Training Season over, we enter podcast & livestream season.  I want to start off by thanking everyone who attended training with us in 2024. This was a super successful season, we saw the return of Marc Taylor and entry of Chris Way with our classes.  We also had a lot of support and help from Laura during some tough times both recently and in the past. So again thank you to everyone who made it work in 2024.   Ended the season in a couple of locations, we did 2 classes in Ohio then I did a class and a clinic in Virginia finally ending our season in Fort Morgan with an Army Section. Each class had its own unique challenges that in the end, opened my mind to new possibilities.  We tested a lot of variations for classes as well as several tools like using a Starlink system to access the internet on the range.  All these tools will enhance the Hide TV experience which is my end goal.  On top of providing the very best training possible.  With Podcast season starting up, expect at least 2 episodes a week and at least one of them to be simulcast live on Hide TV.  These will have lesson, guest speakers and more. Hide TV is moving forward, we are super happy with the progress and the reception.  To all from US,   Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, thank for interacting and being a part of the Everyday Sniper Podcast.  Lowlight

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: CR2 Looks at Weapon Mounted Lasers  This episode of the Everyday Sniper podcast can be found on Video over at Hide TV as well.  Today we have Chris Rance, and Chris Roberts of Cr2 Shooting Solutions to talk weapon mounted lasers as well as the work they did with laser rangefinding binoculars.  In this episode we talk about:  Background with Lasers for Ranging Binocular Review by CR2 Set Up and Mounting Techniques to employ lasers on the rifle. Our thoughts on the benefits and limitations of lasers  Great discussion on where we are going with this technology.  I really appreciate the CR2 Guys, Chris and Chris for coming on to the podcast today.  Remember, thanks for sharing, thanks for listening, thanks for being a part of the everyday sniper podcast.

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: IPRF At Cameo plus Stuff  Spent a few days in Cameo Colorado checking out the IPRF Championship taking place there. Enjoyed visiting with a bunch of friends and doing a train up for Team AI.  We are training this week in Cameo up in the hills, then we head to Precision Rifle Expo, after which it's Ohio and Virginia. If you are interested in participating in a training event, stop by The Hide for more information.  Speaking of Team AI, the new ATXC is out, we went hands on with the rifle and really enjoyed it.  Big improvement over the ATX, runs like a custom action now.  I pre ordered an ATXC after running the bolt.  Hide TV is coming along nicely. New videos, but also podcasts will be going up on Hide TV.  We have a lot of changes taking place and this is just Gen 1 of the platform.  GEN 2 is looking to be even better.  Stop by the Hide and check it out.  As always, thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, thanks for being a part of the everyday sniper podcast.

Hey Everyday Fan,  Chris and Frank today on the show talking about the Hunter Diagnostic we developed for guys to use prior to hunting season.  Extend your limits or just know your limits when it comes to taking game.  The Hunter Diagnostic can be found on Sniper's Hide in the Articles and breaks down the method to test.   Here is a bit of the Test:  Step 1: Paper at 100 Yards Shooting Positions and Sequence Perform the diagnostic from the three most likely positions you anticipate using during the hunt with the same equipment and ammunition. Follow a build-and-break sequence for each shot to simulate hunting conditions. Sequence: Build and Break Shots: Shoot from the three most likely positions you anticipate using during the hunt—three shots each, totaling 12 shots. Measuring Group Size at 100 Yards 1. Shoot a Group of 12 Shots: Perform the sequence of 12 build-and-break shots described above at 100 yards, ensuring shots are equally distributed across the three most likely positions you anticipate using during the hunt. 2. Measure the Widest Shot: Measure the distance in mils from the center to the farthest shot in each position’s group. This measurement is your group size. 3. Record the Group Size: Note this value as your group size in the shot bracket calculation worksheet. Give us some feedback, new season, Fall of 2024 has just started  Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, thanks for being a part of the everyday sniper podcast

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: The Great Reset  So even though I did a couple podcast since My Mom passed away, I wanted to address all the changes that have happened since July 1st.  On July 1st we started the process to upgrade the site's engine to one designed for the future.  Future proofing an online experience is not only important, it's necessary for a healthy internet community.  While many people dislike change, this one was more under the hood then physical, but it does have some valid physical limitations.   Topics Covered:  Technical Support, don't email Frank he has no clue Hide TV App vs SH Forum App Hide TV Future - Your Living Room Online Training Lessons have moved - See CR2 Shooting Solutions Video's Future vs the Written Word when it comes too content creation  I really appreciate the patience while we transition. I know nobody likes technical difficulties and I understand some of you had technical difficulties, but we also have a pipeline to fix it.  Thank you all, for not just your patience,  your support during the passing of my Mom, the changes taking place, and with the entire Sniper's Hide infrastructure.  Cheers to you all.  Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, thanks for being a part of the Everyday Sniper Podcast

The Everyday Sniper Podcast" Marco from GDI Talking the PROM L Model  https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/gdi-p-rom-l-model-group-buy-open.7224580/ Starting today, July 3rd, we are rolling out our SH Members production runs over the next 2 months. We've built a limited amount of each of the P-ROM L-Model variants to accommodate end-user feedback recently received. Mounts will ship within 7-10 business days of purchase. Shipping is free. Only U.S. addresses. SH Member Discount: 10% SH Member Discount Code: SHIDE10 (enter code at checkout) SH Members Thread Link: https://gdiprecision.com/snipershide (use this link to access the SH Member page) Please make sure to fill out our questionnaire form and include your T-shirt size. Members will receive a Custom Co-branded T-shirt --- Ring Spun Cotton Blend. Sizing Sm-XXXL in Retail/Athletic Fit Had an Awesome conversation with Marc from GDI, this was back in the day look at our time at Rifles Only as well as where the future is going.  I absolutely love a GDI mount, so you interested check out the Sniper's Hide Group Buy in the forum today  https://vimeo.com/975309163 Thanks for Listening, thanks for Sharing thanks for being a part of the Everyday Sniper Podcast.

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Marc & Frank Lodge Life Once Again  Okay, here it is. Marc is not just talking on the podcast, but addressing students on the line and giving instruction. His movement might not be the best, but his mind is sharp, and his are hammer forging students up and down the line.  We are getting ready to start our 3rd block of instruction in Alaska. Two full classes of students getting ready to head into our 3rd class.  The learning hasn't skipped a beat, we are back at it 100% Some of the topics:  Marc's Return Student Diagnosis Equipment Repairs Equipment we like Where we are going next, Changes to Sniper's Hide  It's a great day up here in Alaska. Marc is on the line working, recovering from his attack, and students are receiving excellent training. We are enjoying it as if nothing even happened.  Thanks to everyone who came up to support Marc. Lots of people stopped by to say hi, as well as those repeat students who came back for Marc. It's much appreciated.  We mentioned our next adventures, so if you can join us,  Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, thanks for being a part of the Everyday Sniper Podcast

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Defiance Action 18 Month Follow Up  It's been close to 18 months since Bob Beck and Eric Stecker bought Defiance Actions and it looked like the Internet was going to explode. The Internet drama machined ramped up into overdrive and since that time it's been pretty quiet.  During my last podcast with Team POI we touched on Defiance and what happened in terms of logistics and material support. Cole quickly changed the subject which lead to a phone call from Competition Shooter Nick Gardazi. Nick asked if I would open to having Bob Beck from Extreme Outer Limits on the show, which of course.  After a short back and forth, we landed, Nick, Bob and Eric on the Everyday Sniper podcast to talk about the transition during the initial moments they bought Defiance through today.  Areas of discussion with this episode include:  Initial Purchase of McMillan Stocks The Decision to Purchase Defiance The Reality of buying Defiance The Initial Fallout of buying Defiance Where Defiance is today Where Defiance will go on July 1 2024   There is a little bit of business talk when it comes too the financial reality of buying Defiance Actions, however this adds important context to the steps that were taken immediately afterward that angered the shooting community  This was an honest and open discussion, I did not feel anyone was overly defensive which to me was a good sign.  And the anticipation of what they are doing moving forward as well as a look where they need to be as a team player. The key was Builder Network, how does a company supply and manage the builder network as that is where the problems arise. Delays in stocks, delays in actions, delays in barrels all add up. The model is support the builder network with best practices moving forward and it looks like they have a plan. Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, and thanks for being a part of the everyday sniper podcast.  https://defiancemachine.com/

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: NF ELR Match, 1st Time Shooter  Welcome to the Everyday Sniper podcast, we have an awesome episode for everyone. So the NF ELR Match in WY is one of the most popular ELR Matches in the country.  Every Year Accuracy International visits my range to dope their rifles and this year they went 1, 2. 3...  So wanting to participate in ELR Competition Chris Way of RifleKraft Fame decided to throw his hat into the ring.  Chris is an accomplished competitor with enough Hardware to my Ace blush, so it was interesting to watch his work up for this event given he had life smack in the forehead before he even got started.  So let's listen to Chris' ELR Journey as a first time competitor at the NF ELR Match.  Life comes at you fast so be flexible is what I can say about the first part. You have to decide, do I stay or do I go, isn't that the million dollar question?   Then, when thrown a curve, as in my data doesn't match my ranges what do you do?  Do you fold and go home or do you adjust and persevere ?  In the end it's the experience right, taking a big swing with the bat in an effort to gain as much as possible or just be another man on the line.  Chris gives you all the details as he recorded every piece of data imaginable as he followed the ELR Path down that endless rabbit hole we call shooting.  Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, thanks for being a part of the Everyday Sniper Podcast.

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Cole Quarnberg and TeamPOI  Welcome to the everyday sniper podcast, on today's episode I have Cole Quarnberg from TeamPOI, actually Cole wears a lot of hats and we talk about a bunch of them.  This is bit, a state of the industry when it comes to marketing, the internet and our gun industry. It's a bit strange how the gun industry will at the same time protect itself at all costs while eating its own.  You hate to see it, but it's reality of the world we live in.   We spent some time talking about his acquisition of Straight Jacket Armory and the changes he is making there.  Before Cole took over operations at SJA, there was a few customer service issues.  From there our discussion turned to how you make changes and handle a business in 2024 when a customer can go right to the internet to complain before they ever call for a solution.  It's a weird dynamic and very real one I deal with over at Sniper's Hide.  On the one hand we love our manufacturers, on the other hand we have to resist the want to burn them down when things don't go our way.  Cole is a solid individual who is looking to do right by his customers and this industry.  Thanks for Cole for coming on the Podcast, addressing issues from the forum and laying out a path forward for not just his customers, but anyone who wants to do better. Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, thanks for being a part of the Everyday Sniper Podcast.

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Quick & To the Point  Hey Everyone in Podcast Land, welcome to the Everyday Sniper Podcast. In this episode get right to the climate change problem by explaining the heating of the Earth is coming from inside the House.  After I finish my conspiracy theory discussion on Climate Change I jump right into shooting talk over the Leupold Mk4HD.  I have a Leupold Mk4HD 6-24x52mm Scope mounted on my GAP Production Rifle with Manners Tunable Stock. Have I mentioned how much I love the Manners Tunable Stock and think it's the best stock on the market. Anyhow, I mounted the Leupold Mk4HD on the Manners Tunable GAP Production Rifle so now I have to go out and shoot it.  From the Manners Tunable to Kraft Quick Wind. In order to dope the wind, you need to know what the Effective Wind Speed is.  Now Effective Wind is different from a straight up wind call. The effective wind is telling you what the wind along with the angle is actually doing. Once you have the Effective Wind, using Quick Wind becomes super easy.  The Class schedule is located on Sniper's Hide in the Training Course Announcement Section iso be sure to stop on by to see what our class schedule looks like.  We have Fort Morgan, Cameo, Black Bear Virginia is opened up.  We'll be crisscrossing the United States again this year.  As always, thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, thanks for being a part of the Everyday Sniper Podcast.

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Ted Hoeger's European Shooting Vacation  Zoom Call today, Ted Hoeger from Iowa, past student, friend of the podcast. Ted he traveled to Norway and Italy to shoot some European PRS events.  Getting Ted's insights into the travel, logistics, atmosphere, weapons used was super valuable information and too good to pass up,  Ted is compiling information so US Shooters can find everything necessary to travel to Europe safely and successfully to shoot their PRS style events.  Hearing all this from a source is super important, him wanting to make it every 2 years is even cooler.   The Norway event was 3 days and traveled to 3 different venues which is super unique.  That sounds too cool for words. No home range advantage when you have 3 different looks for terrain.  Big props to the Norway Match Director, he sounds like a big thinker if you ask me.  Ted's next stop was to Italy, I have spoke to Davide over there and I am very familiar with his work. They are big time building a solid shooting community, and really that is what it is all about, community vs the individual.  I find Davide's leadership inspiring and his commitment to education is to be commended on every level.  Finally I go on my typical rant, I have high respect for Ted, and don't want to put him on the spot, but I feel he is well placed to make a few minor changes.  I don't do it to be ugly, I do it to improve the overall experience here in the US. The fact that I don't want to shoot anything in the South East bothers me, I should want to shoot everything and I don't.  That's said.  But thank you Ted, I really appreciate you taking your time, spending it with me on the computer.  Thanks for listening, thanks for sharing, thanks for being a big part of the Everyday Sniper Podcast.

The Everyday Sniper Podcast: Marc Taylor is in the House !  Huge news, Marc is here. Last night Marc Taylor spent the night on his way to Mississippi. As many know Marc had a widow maker heart attack and then during the surgery had a follow up stroke.  Well Marc is driving through Denver and spent the night with us.  In this episode Marc updates us on his Attack, the surgery, and his recovery.  From there, we are back to classes with Marc come this summer.  We have 3 Alaska Classes and a few Lower 48 ones. Huge news for the Sniper's Hide Community to have Marc up and moving around let alone driving from Washington State to Mississippi. Give it listen, show Marc some love, and share this episode wide and far.