So let's talk numbers. Although I am going to share with you my opinions on all the different calibers going forward, the numbers never lie. In this episode I want to share with you a recoil calculator that I find to be an invaluable tool while trying to build a rifle, select your caliber or even when selecting a bullet. This tool gives you a chanc…

Setting the rules of the road. So, we are going to advocate going with the smallest caliber you think you can get by with. But how do you compare them? What are the parameters or measurements you would use to quantify or qualify the results to get an accurate comparison? This is how I am going to approach this and come up with a score. This is all …

Let's start small. At least as small as you can legally shoot for hunting in most states. We are going to kick this series off with the small .224 calibers you can choose from. The 22 Hornet, 222 Rem and the .223 Rem. This is not a list of ideas. This is a list of killing-capable calibers for deer- sized game and below. I know this from experience …

I want to share with you, from my humble opinion formed over nearly 2 decades of training people on the fundamentals of marksmanship, the #1 way to improve your shooting abilities, your groups and your shot placement. This really is the #1 way to hone and sharpen your fundamentals. Go with .................................! Wolf Precision Custom Ri…

Legend has it that many sailors have been hypnotized by the sweet song of the sirens, causing them to crash their boats into rocks and land. But first, sailors need to venture into siren territory before the sweet sound can grace their ears and their hearts, luring them into a fate with reckless abandonment. We are shooters, not sailors, but the so…

In this episode I would like to share with you personally why I have worked so hard in documenting our shooting school to put online and to share. This is the story of Wolf Precision and Jamie Dodson as we grew through the years in our ability to do and eventually teach. Now, as I get older I would like to document all that we have learned to share…

The shooting season has begun and so have the schools. With over 15 years of teaching on the firing line, the things we learn and see often have a great value to those planning on doing such events in the future. Especially those who are getting ready to experience a class for the first time. Regardless the class or the location, here are some thin…

In this episode, we discuss at length, carbon fiber barrels...the good, the bad and truly how do you make a decision. Everyone building a custom rifle wants a great looking rifle. Should you choose carbon for that reason? What about a match or long range rifles, would it make a good choice there as well? I have this conversation every week with cus…

We are excited to invite Bruce Thom from BAT Machine Co. back on to the show talk about their new release, the Hammerhead. Known for being one of the very best actions made, this new model is in my mind the pinnacle of what a tactical action could be in both quality, design and of course accuracy. Join us on our conversation with Bruce about the ne…

So, you have your hunting rifle or match rifle ready for the season and now it is time to practice. This is a fork in the road for most shooters. Hunting rifles often are expensive to shoot and have more recoil than most would enjoy for a full day at the range. Match rifles are made for shooting, but we often hold back because of the expense of the…

The art of self-reliance is often talked about in the prepping world for sure. But what about a marksman, shooter or budding competitor. Can you take care of your own rifle? Can you rebuild it if needed? Can you make repairs and do the maintenance needed to keep it in its best shooting condition? Now let's talk about being a well rounded shooter. C…

We kick the new year off talking about the importance of bedding and more importantly, the importance of the tang. We are teaching bedding to a new team member and the conversations about bedding and its importance and use really went into the bushes. From the reasons being different for todays chassis over yesteryears wooden stocks to the emphasis…

We have some exciting news on new programs, classes and memberships you can join for 2024. From the Wolf Pack Shooting Team to a new Graduation Day for our online school attendees, we have lots of news to share. Some of the new programs coming out include online advanced courses along with 1 and 2 range days for free per year here at out facility. …

In all the years of shooting I have learned a valuable lesson. Shooting is a lot like flying in the sense that the recoil is a lot like turbulence. If you have a lot of it, you better be a very skilled pilot. Why, because you will be fighting it and correcting for its influence constantly. It can scare you, it will fatigue you and even make you wan…

In this podcast, we want to talk about the top reasons some might not think reloading is for them. We talk about the pros, cons and concepts some of which are misguided and some just plain wrong for new reloaders. If you love to shoot, whether for hunting or competition, you need to listen to this podcast. It might change your mind and shed some li…

Because it's all about that ACE, 'bout that ACE - no trouble. Okay, trying to be a little funny here. But, on the last part of this series, "The Story of the Ace," it truly is about making the ACE at volume and at exceptionally high accuracy. This is no small feat, to say the least, separating yourself from the accepted machines and machining pract…

The closest I have come to being arrested in Washington DC working on our patent. The story of the ACE Chamber System, part II. So I want to cover some of the developments and my experiences working with and winning patents, two on the ACE Chamber System under our belt and a third in process. I just want to share with you how we did it and why. Thi…

Happy Thanksgiving everyone and congratualtions to our TrigggerTech Trigger winner announced on the show. We want to say thank you to all who have supported our show and our buisisiness over the years. Thank you all and Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Wolf Precision, Inc. Wolf Precision's ACE Chamber System. www.wolfprecision.net Online Long R…

Would you spend over a million dollars developing a more accurate rifle. The story of the ACE Chamber System. In this mutli part series we want to share with you the process, trials, and tribulations of developing a product for the rifle that never existed before in an effort to make the perfect shooting rifle. This is part one of the series and th…

In this episode, we go into the deep end on rifle barrels. There is so much more here than meets the eye and the more you know, the more you want to know. This is a working component of the rifle that will either allow your rifle to shoot to it's full potential or rob your rifle's other components of the glory they should be realizing. Make no mist…

In this episode we continue on with our rifle building series and in this episode we talk about the tactical or competition chassis. Giving you some pointers, tips and food for thought on things like bedding. We also introduce the Universal Barrel System with the ACE. Along with a TriggerTech Trigger Giveaway and 7 free days available now at our On…

In this episode, we dive into chassis. All is not as it seams. There is a difference and its more that what meets the eye. Sounds familiar. There are a lot of areas you could use these phrases, but none are more important than when trying to select a chassis. We have some tips, trips and just general advice to help you make the best decision for yo…

In this episode we go over the difference between stocks and chassis. How to choose what would be right for you and what you are going to use it for. We wanted to go over BDC reticles and turrets. This is one area that most new shooters fall into with out realizing what little there is to learn to get beyond it and really understanding ballistic. B…

We tackle the common question we get asked all the time. Should I upgrade my factory rifle or just go custom? The honest answer is it depends on several factors and your end goals. What are you starting with quality wise for your factory rifle and what you are trying to accomplish. I think most people go custom because they want a rifle they can tr…

I want to share a really cool story on how in the last 5 classes, 3 were won by the newest or the student with the least experience. We have a top gun hat awarded in each class. This goes to the highest scoring shooter. I wanted to reflect on my thoughts on how this is possible, as it has been something I have been thinking heavily about over the l…

So with a sad heart we left king of the Mountain. We never really explained why, so I thought this would be a great opportunity to talk a little about the added levels of responsibilities and the positions you get put in when having to make decisions when others are depending on you. So if you even plan in running an event, we have some pointers fo…

In this episode we go over a great listener Q and A about training for new shooters and the dangers of doing it too close to the start of the match or hunt. So we had a great customer call in getting ready for his first match. He is getting ready and bam, panic sets in that something is wrong. This is not the first call I have received like this an…

One nagging question is whether or not a rifle chamber is a verb or a noun. Can you change one to the other? The funny part is, the rifle is made up of tangible working components. All of them are a noun except (unitl now) the rifle chamber. The chamber was a service, a job, something you had done. Don't believe me? Walk into a gun store and ask to…

In this epsidode, Jamie and Richard talk about the .308. Is it still relevant as a modern, capable cartridge. They diiscuss both the pros and cons on why someone would choose, or not choose...making a case for both sides of the arguument. One thing I would like to point out. Jamie and Richard both have decades of experience with the .308 for almost…

In reloading, there are many mindsets and techniques, many of which can lead you down a path of heartache, confusion, pain, suffering, sorrow and yes even death. Many reloaders obsess over things they have read or secret formulas they have heard of, thinking that this is the secret they have been waiting for. This new process will most certainly ma…

In the episode we discuss a micro segment that will be up and coming in future shows we call "From the Trenches". A business segment where we talk shop, interview business owners and offer real world advice from being in the trenches as a start up 17 years ago. The challenges, struggles, choices and efforts needed to start, run and grow a small bus…

In this episode, we dive into our top three choices for caliber selection for new shooters for both hunting and long range competition. We take into consideration that in a lot of cases we are talking to new or newer shooters that are often overwhelmed with information that can be good, bad or even opinions, based on no experience in the subject in…

In this episode we continue on our series and share with you our picks if we had to choose a factory rifle. Not only do we share our choices but we also share the guidlines and parameters that helped guide our selections. If you want to get into long range shooting and want or need to start with a factory rifle, this podcast is a great listen on so…

In part 6 of our series, we dive into factory or custom rifle. Please note we said "or" and for good reason. You can always argue the points of how a custom rifle is better or why you should go custom. But for us, or for us talking with new shooters, it's not a versus argument but an "or" decision on which would be a better fit for you starting out…

I was introduced to Matt Rinella by a customer and with that, grew into a conversation about hunting and the industry, in general. Matt is a passionate outdoorsman who with the best intentions is trying to bring to light the damage that social media, TV, advertisers, influencers and even investors are doing to our industry. It was a great interview…

The last part to this series is called "bits and bobs". All the little things you will need besides the rifle and optics to get started in learning and mastering the art of marksmanship or fundamentals. I think in this case, less but better is always a good approach. Don't fall into or become a victim of G.A.S. "gear acquisition syndrome". Here, st…

So we interrupt this program to bring you a special announcement...not everything you see or read is true, real or even possible by us mere mortals. We were speaking with Matt Rinella, of the Hunt Quietly Podcast, and could not believe how parallel our two worlds of hunting and shooting align, from advertising, Facebook, YouTube, Influencers and ye…

We have talked about this is in the past...our industry selling out to cheaper labor and products overseas and bringing them here to our market for high profits. Don't fall victam to this scam. Ask the questions and do your research. Our fathers and grandfathers have said, you should spend 2 to 3 times the cost of the rifle on your optics. They wer…

In part II of our series, we were going to discuss rifle stocks. The truth is your approach should be a wholistic. If you want to enjoy yourself at the range and grow as a marksman, simply do not compromise when it comes to quality in any part or piece of your rifle. It matters and it matters a lot. The difference between a great day at the range a…

In this episode we want to start the conversation by going over all the things we have learned and seen here at the school when people try to get started into learning or wanting to enjoy the art of long range shooting. We want to share with you all the good, bad and ugly that happens with the decisions people make when selecting equipment. So we w…

With just finishing up a class and having years of trying to sort out semi custom and home built rifles on the firing line. I am finally ready to give my opinion as to when you should go custom. I am also here to point out pretty bluntly, that although I find most people to have good intentions, you know the saying on the road to hell being paved w…

In the custom rifle world, we deal with this issue all the time..."drop in" or "drop fit" stocks and chassis. Too often the marketing powers that be decide to use the term "drop fit," saying that you just bolt it in and your rifle will shoot better and fit without a problem. However, there is a huge difference between fitting, fitting well and fitt…

In this podcast, we finish up our series with talking about 4DOF and the good, bad and ugly of it. We also dive into some tips and tricks to help you get your rifle up and running and keep it up and running. Getting true D.O.P.E. for your rifle is by far one of the most important things you can do to become a better marksman. That said, most put th…

I say this often, there are many matches in the past where I have placed or won but was not the best shooter there. What pushed me to the top at several events was knowing and having confidence in my D.O.P.E. at distance. You can do everything right fundamentally, and if you're D.O.P.E. is off, it will mean a miss or at least a less than perfect sh…

In this podcast we go over the B.C. trap that most shooters fall into. When we are calculating our D.O.P.E. for our rifle, we use this number as if it is the gospel truth. The problem, it is more of a guideline than a fact. Your rifle barrel can deform and transform you bullet as it passes through the bore. This changes the B.C. from rifle to rifle…

If you want to create as close to perfect DOPE for your rifle as you can, then you need to have a perfect zero. In this episode, we are going to really dive into the bushes on what it really means and takes along with some of the hidden perils and dangers you might not even know exist that will make a mess of our DOPE before you even get started. T…

In this episode we go over the start of our series on how to get good working dope for your rifle. There are several things we are going to cover while diving into this subject with one being the issue with the curvature of the rifle bore. I said that right, the rifle bore. You're rifling inside your barrel is curved and although most don't talk ab…

We talk about getting dope and hard copies of it at the end of this podcast. But this is just as much a business podcast as it is a shooting podcast. Many of you have traveled with us through the years as a business and are business owners or persons of responsibilities yourselves. We all have to make the arduous and gut wrenching decisions on mone…

Jamie and Richard dive into the last part of this mini series with some final thoughts and advice, one of which is you have to get out and shoot! Knowledge and wisdom are not the same. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad. If you want to become a better shooter, you have to grow beyond the studi…

We just closed on the biggest project we have ever undertaken and this was not on purpose or planned. Things happen in business as in life that at first glance look like bad luck, bad news or an insurmountable obstacle that has just landed in your path. At 52, this still catches me off guard and can shake you to your core. But these things that at …