EP 125: Instructors Corner - Shooting Match Recap with Chris and Brian

This video documents the experience at PSA's The Gathering 2026, focusing on long-range shooting events. Key highlights include participation in a 50-caliber Barrett shoot and an attempt at a one-mile shot. The content emphasizes the challenges of extreme long-range shooting, including wind calls and precise aiming techniques, with participants achieving notable successes.

This video documents the speaker's 6th USPSA competition, focusing on their journey towards A Class within 12 months. The speaker breaks down each stage, offering self-critiques and actionable insights on improving stage planning, transition speed, holster draw, and target engagement. They emphasize the importance of consistent practice, seeking instruction, and analyzing performance through video review to achieve their competitive goals.

This episode of the Hornady Podcast features Travis Ashida, founder of NRL Hunter, discussing the practical precision of the sport. It highlights how NRL Hunter bridges the gap between competitive shooting and real-world hunting scenarios, emphasizing practical rifle configurations, ethical shot placement, and building shooter confidence. The conversation delves into the rules, divisions, and the community aspect of NRL Hunter, underscoring its role in developing skilled and confident hunters.

This video provides an expert-level breakdown of an IDPA match, featuring advanced shooting techniques and practical advice from an experienced competitor. The content covers stage strategy, including weak/strong hand-only drills and tactical reloads to optimize performance under IDPA rules. It also stresses the critical importance of equipment maintenance, particularly for red dot sights, to prevent performance degradation during competition.

This video provides an expert-level overview of six top-tier long-range rifle calibers for 1000+ yard shooting in 2025. It details the ballistic performance, design advantages, and practical applications of the 6.8 Western, .300 PRC, 6.5 PRC, 7mm PRC, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .338 Lapua Magnum, offering insights into their accuracy, energy retention, and wind drift characteristics.

This video compares a high-end Atlas Titan RDS ($6,000) against a Sig Sauer P365X Macro ($600) through various shooting drills. The comparison highlights how platform differences, particularly trigger quality and recoil impulse, affect performance in timed drills like the Six Plate Rack and Bill Drill, and accuracy-focused exercises like the walk-back drill. While the more expensive firearm offers advantages, the importance of fundamental shooting skills is emphasized.

This guide details the advanced technique for executing a long-range elk hunt, as demonstrated by a 12-year-old hunter under expert supervision. It emphasizes precise range estimation, scope adjustment using ballistic turrets, and marksmanship fundamentals for a successful shot at extreme distances (1376 yards). The process highlights the importance of preparation, practice, and specialized equipment for challenging hunting scenarios.

This expert guide from Gunwerks demonstrates the significant impact of the Coriolis effect on long-range bullet trajectory. Jeremy Winters, a Gunwerks Product Specialist, explains how Earth's rotation can shift Point of Impact (POI) by over 1 MOA at 1000 yards when shooting East or West. The video provides a live-fire demonstration and recommends shooting North or South to collect accurate ballistic data, minimizing Coriolis-induced errors.

This guide details the process of transforming a factory Remington Model 700 Sendero into a more capable long-range rifle, as demonstrated by Mike Davidson from Gunwerks. Key steps include a trigger upgrade to a 2-pound pull and a precision bedding job using Devcon Aluminum Putty to ensure action stability. The process emphasizes proper disassembly, careful application of bedding materials, and correct reassembly with specific torque values for action screws.

This video demonstrates a professional long-range coyote hunt in Montana, showcasing the effective use of a Gunwerks rifle. Dustin Butler, a representative for Gunwerks, highlights the 'range, dial, and kill' method for successful predator engagement at various distances, from close encounters to over 500 yards. The guide emphasizes proficiency with long-range optics and equipment for accurate shots in challenging terrain.