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MAX ORDINATE • The Precision Rifle Podcast

155 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratings

This is a product of Max Ordinate Academy, focusing on precision rifle training, methods, hard lessons learned, and tactical precision rifle competition preparation with after-action reviews. Your host, Tyler Hughes gives you a professional and instructive perspective when it comes to amateur / professional thought processes with a lot of passionate, no-holds-barred content. This pod has no problems discussing a wide range of topics whether it be a failed stage, training methods, lessons learned, or calling each other out for mistakes made. Join and subscribe to get the best information on training tips, new products, and approaches. About the show hosts: Tyler Hughes is a male precision rifle shooter who served 10 years in the US Marines. In 2013, Tyler left the Marines as a Scout Sniper and started Max Ordinate Academy seeking to provide the highest level of precision rifle training in the nation to both civilian shooter and Law Enforcement snipers. Tyler also serves as the lead Urban Sniper Course instructor for the USMC. He competes primarily on a national level in Precision Rifle Series, National Rifle League, and Competition Dynamics matches consistently placing Top 5 or better. Tyler has pulled in multiple 1st place wins and continues to chase perfection.

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Episodes

Speed vs. Precision: Rapid Engagement Techniques

May 02, 2024 03:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

This episode discusses the relationship between Speed, Precision, and Accuracy. There is no replacement for skill, practice, efficiency BUT.... there are techniques that can add speed while maintaining precision. And so we discuss RETICLE HOLDOVERS • MAX POINT BLANK • SPEED DROP. Simple techniques utilizing your reticle, and what you choose to dial on your optic can change the game completely! On a scale of 1 to 5, five being slowest, 1 being fastest and the same goes for the Precision aspec...

Are Americans training CHINA?

April 04, 2024 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

Tyler in the absence of Jeph, hits a few daily news points... P. Diddy, the Moons Time Zone?... Load Testing article... then brings it with a discussion around an article from Vermillianchina.com where "Chris Zhang", a Chinese national who attended high school in the United States from 2014-2017 then going on a 3 year training journey, seeking out pistol, carbine, and hand to hand combat from some of the best instructors in the nation with the ultimate goal of returning to China to teach wha...

Answer the QUESTION!

March 21, 2024 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

This episode of the Precision Rifle Podcast, Tyler and Jeph take turns asking each other questions or random nature! Guns. Cars. Sex. Food. And more. This was a fun episode for us to record and we're looking forward to continuing this line of questioning in the future.  For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow Tyler Hughes on Instagram @tyler_hughes_ss and Jeph Savaglio @savage422.  Thank you to our show sponsor Howitzer Clothing. Manufacturer and designer of great clo...

Appropriate LEARNING OBJECTIVES & developmental processes

March 03, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

Whether youre planning a training course to teach for your company, your friends, or planning out weekly, monthly training for yourself, establishing learning objectives will allow you to tailor your program to fit your needs or the needs of those you are teaching. So what are learning objectives and what developmental processes are you utilizing to increase your chance for success? and what is success to you? How do you define it? PLUS! Bonus content.... Become a certified instructor today!...

Poor Recoil Management & its crazy effects on precision

February 25, 2024 10:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Its been said do practice till you get it right, practice till you cant get it wrong! For this episode Tyler & Jeph discuss "What is the Muscle Relaxation fundamental?" Do you know the answer? Is it lack of all muscular tension or only muscles that effect your ability to maintain stability and pin point aiming? The duo then shifts into the importance of recoil management, the negative effects of recoil and why does the entire industry ignore these? Is it lack of knowledge? Refuse to dig deep...

The Incident: at PR 1 course

February 18, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.96 MB

Through failure, we learn! Tyler talks about a particular student at PR1 having a rough time in the wind on Day 3. Success in the moment may make you happy, but the failures are what make us grow, and nothing was different for this shooter! Sometimes, lessons like these are needed.  For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow Tyler Hughes on Instagram @tyler_hughes_ss and Jeph Savaglio @savage422.  Thank you to our show sponsor Howitzer Clothing. Manufacturer and designer...

Jeph's Men's Health Edition

February 16, 2024 01:00 - 13 minutes - 9.11 MB

Near and dear to Jeph's heart is his journey to better living. Years of hard labor, Police work, Car fab, takes its toll. Enter Stem cells, TRT regimen, and Physical therapy that has taken Jeph from feeling 55 as a 47yr old man to a revived and rejuvenated 47 yr old performing like a 28 yr old. Science in action! Learn from others and make your own choices but its important not to make the same mistakes when you have the option to learn beforehand.  For a more personal connection to the host...

The truth about Bone Support & Natural Point of Aim - s6 ep 2 Max Ordinate Academy

February 14, 2024 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

You hear it talked about. Instructors, Teachers, Trainers, whatever you want to call them. Regardless, Bone support and Natural point of aim are staples of marksmanship fundamentals. Yet why cant it be described in simple terms? Why arent you being taught or instructed why these are important and how to know if youre failing to achieve them? Tyler breaks it down on this episode of the importance of Natural Point of Aim. What it is and isnt. It is not proper body alignment. Anyone who tells y...

New Year Resolution Garbage

January 17, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MB

Every year. That new year rolls around. Its getting close. Motivations start to rise. Changing your life. Doing things different. Im going to do this. Im going to do that. You set goals. And for a few days, maybe possibly a few weeks, youre on this path. Before life sets in, tries to set you back, the goals seem far. And.... youre right back to where you start. This episode is all about setting goals, reaching them, through discipline, motivation, being driven. Having a plan, establishing ha...

Chasing Goals... Devils in the details

December 30, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MB

Tyler grills Jeph this week on him getting his body and training back on track to jump into the competition arena. From packs, to physical therapy, gym sessions, cardio, dry fire, and of course, SHOES! Cant overlook proper footwear. Many people in the competitive arena, or even those who carry a rifle for a living, often brush over these details, the value of keeping a certain baseline fitness, controlling your breathing under high intensity situations, and so much more!  For a more persona...

Benefits of private training

December 30, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MB

Tyler and Jeph bring on a guest, Lauren, who spent the past year training Tyler remotely to prepare him physically for the Sniper Adventure Challenge to a level beyond what he could have accomplished on his own. From adjusting workouts, tracking muscle fatigue, adding a diet. Building strength, adding muscle, and ultimately pushing to a limit beyond anything normal. Not to mention, in depth look at what Tyler is like on the other end of the training spectrum. He will do anything and every to...

What training or skillset will give you the best level up?

November 16, 2023 20:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

Tyler and Jeph completing the podcast series of "The Do-It-All" Tradesman rifle build. Can it compete, defend, hunt, and survive the Zombie apocalypse? This episode completes the build with an optic selection from both Tyler and Jeph, along with a mounting option and accessories! Now its time to build it! What would you build as a Do It All bolt action platform?  For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow Tyler Hughes on Instagram @tyler_hughes_ss and Jeph Savaglio @sava...

The Tradesman Rifle... the "Do it all" setup. Is there such a thing?

November 11, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Tyler and Jeph completing the podcast series of "The Do-It-All" Tradesman rifle build. Can it compete, defend, hunt, and survive the Zombie apocalypse? This episode completes the build with an optic selection from both Tyler and Jeph, along with a mounting option and accessories! Now its time to build it! What would you build as a Do It All bolt action platform?  For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow Tyler Hughes on Instagram @tyler_hughes_ss and Jeph Savaglio @sava...

But... Did you die? Sniper Challenge After Action

November 10, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MB

Jeph sits down with Tyler to discuss him and Freds placement, challenges they faced, along with how the overall race went regarding injuries, mistakes, and the conduct of the competition which is equally important. The duo bust out the map and describes in detail how the team navigated the challenge and what the terrain looked like.  Surprise! Max Ordinate has offered to cover the entry fees of two teams next year during SAC if this is their first time competing in an endurance race of this ...

How does YOUR nutrition effect YOUR performance?

November 10, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MB

Nutrition Nutrition Nutrition! Tyler and Jeph have a special guest this week. Jen, a Nutritionist from Hawaii, helping with our questions, Tylers Sniper Adventure Challenge, and just overall educating us on nutrition and its effects so we can apply it to the Precision Rifle Competition Arena. Tune in! You might learn something.   For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow Tyler Hughes on Instagram @tyler_hughes_ss and Jeph Savaglio @savage422.    Thank you to our show ...

Back in the Saddle! Vacation over!

November 02, 2023 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

Tyler and Jeph getting deep into gear chosen for the Sniper Adventure Challenge, Nutrition ideas, and.... and... COLD! its going to be friggin cold compared to where Tyler has been the past year! All this and more in this latest episode.  Support the Show.

Sit down with Navy SEAL & Crossfit Top G

September 30, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

Enter THE DAVE CASTRO, prior Navy SEAL and top dawg at Crossfit! Tyler and Jeph sit down and talk rifles, matches, working out, benefits when related to shooting. Some diets and how those effect your everyday life. Plus does 22LR shooting translate to Centerfire Long Range matches? Dave doesnt think so, or does he? Great discussion and were looking forward to seeing Dave at the Sniper Adventure Challenge again this year! For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow Tyler H...

IT. IS. ALMOST. TIME! Sniper Adventure Challenge w/ Guest Bison Tactical

September 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

Tyler and Jeph take a walk down preparation road while visiting memory lane with Fred Barton of Bison Tactical, Tylers Sniper Adventure Challenge partner for the past 5 years. From what was learned from last year, mistakes made, preparations for this year, practice, skillsets, and so much more! Gear, Food, Strategy. A brutal competition based on Sniper skills on an Adventure Race format. Will the team win this year after multiple years of falling shy of the top podium spot? Time will tell.  ...

ALL EYES DEFENSE • Enter the SandMan

September 16, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MB

Tyler and Jeph sit down with Amir aka Sandmangoespewpew, owner of All Eyes Defense, a new company focused on bringing training of all facets to new shooters. Amir has been a long time student of Max Ordinate Academy and often seeks advice on his technique. The group talks training, his moving target debacle, how he envisions his company moving forward, and some industry facts!  For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow Tyler Hughes on Instagram @tyler_hughes_ss and Jeph ...

Behind the Veil and the International Rifle of Mystery

September 12, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MB

Tyler and Jeph bring in Chris from Veil Solutions to discuss some of the training drills hes been conducting on his social media. Chris, owner of Veil Solutions, Kydex and firearms instructions has been in the industry for over 12 years but clearly you can see he is humble and interested in learning, hearing new ideas, and testing those ideas on the firing line. Great conversation with many topics covered, an L9 Mfg rifle that appears to be the TOP SHIT when it comes to reliable accurate gas...

Is this the ULTIMATE TRADESMAN Rifle?

September 01, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MB

An episode of epic magnitude! Continuing where they left off last week, Jeph and Tyler continue discussing the ultimate rifle build which Jeph has dubbed "Tradesman Rifle". From the Action, Trigger, Stock / Chassis, and Bipod, these two see eye to eye on some, and split in different directions on others! With the current configuration, this may just be a game changing rig. Can it hunt and win matches? It would be capable but still gotta be a shooter or all else is moot.  For a more personal...

Jeph says... Let's play a game

August 26, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 56 MB

Jeph driving the episode today with questions for Tyler regarding the "Perfect" rifle build. Perfect can mean many things. For Jeph, he wants us to build a hypothetical rifle that is PERFECT to accomplish your needs for Hunting & Competing. Caliber. Barrel. Optics. Triggers. Chassis. A lot goes into this in regards to considering what is important in both arenas.  For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow Tyler Hughes on Instagram @tyler_hughes_ss and Jeph Savaglio @sava...

If I could turn back time... Advice for Shooter

August 25, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

This weeks episode hones in on knowing what you know now, what would be the best way to get into Long Range shooting. Can the lessons you learned help you now or are you still making those same mistakes? Marketing can get you any day of the week. Training? Rifle? Optic? Accessories? But more importantly, what are your goals. Why are you shooting? As discussed its best to have a non-biased guide to assist you through making the decisions you just dont know the answer to. How can you. You're n...

A way and.. THE way you should engage movers.

August 20, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

Covering a few topics this weekend! LOP adjustment on the fly? WTF? Good method or another gimmick to cover up bad marksmanship fundamentals? Engaging movers... from Lead Edge? Are you effing mad?! The argument against using lead edge. Why its not a method you should add to your tool box and avoid those who still teach this. Once again, just us being us, telling it how it is and holding nothing back. Sorry MDT, your chassis systems are definitely above average, but damn youre training tips a...

Is your training purpose driven?

August 17, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

Tyler and Jeph bringing the real this week with discussions on does your training target or training plan fit the purpose of the training? Will the end state be achieved? Are there any negative side effects to the training? Training Scars? These are important questions to ask yourself or your instructor. They should already know the answer, but lets be honest a majority dont. To begin the episode Tyler talks about his diet for the upcoming Sniper Adventure Challenge, how his workouts have ch...

Tomato... Tomato. Constructive Criticism

August 11, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MB

THE SNIPER TARGET. Maui. Establishing habits for dialing. Videos being put out by MDT PRO's that seem more click bate. A solid episode where Jeph is in disagreement with Tyler and is trying ever so hard to change his mind.  After a week of discussions, research, theorizing, and ultimately deciding on what the goals are, what is the purpose of the drill? How tight of a standard are we wanting to hold? There was quite alot of feedback regarding our target. DM's, Emails, Jephs friend, people re...

You son of a... You call this a STORM!

August 04, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

Stem Cells, TRT program, Typhoons, what more could you ask for?! Tyler and Jeph dig into the Sniper MOD Qual & Precisionier Target, execution, changes, etc. Discussing the "Cranial Vault" and why the target was designed for between the eyes and nose versus the forehead like its assumed is an immediate incapacitation shot. Training never ends and neither does working on ways to improve. Hitting the wave tops of target analysis and what your impacts mean related to your position and fundamenta...

Once upon a time in MEXICO

July 27, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MB

After a two week break from recording... WE ARE BACK! Jeph fresh off his stem cell therapy and Tyler dealing with range administration situations. Its good to be back. Discussing Stem Cells, Range thievery, then moving on to the PRECISION RIFLE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS! What is it? Good time? Good Ole boy network. We break it down. Lets face it, anytime the USA can go forward and whoop some ass its a good time. To end the session, Tyler talks about a new target hes been developing for Military as...

The Importance of Rifle Setup

July 09, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

There is so many videos, podcasts, instructional companies who skip over rifle setup like it doesn't matter. It does! and here is the why behind setting up your rifle to fit you. Think you need those spacers for the buttstock? Think again. Most don't. Its about function, capabilities, more than comfort.  For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow Tyler Hughes on Instagram @tyler_hughes_ss and Jeph Savaglio @savage422.  Thank you to our show sponsor Howitzer Clothing. Ma...

Your TRIPOD skills need more TRIPOD skills

July 06, 2023 23:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Tyler & Jeph discuss techniques they've seen applied to utilizing a tripod as a shooting support that make them cringe. Why fight the tripod. Why not set up in the position you want. What are these paint marks on legs and why are they not a good idea. Living life on a tripod can be fruitful but too many times we see shooters not understanding what they're doing but rather going through the motions of a half assed technique someone showed them or they've seen on social media. Remember, fundam...

You want Improvement... YOU CANT HANDLE IMPROVEMENT!

June 28, 2023 21:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Tyler and Jeph discuss a Direct Message received regarding how to improve during competition. Skill. Mental management. Efficiency. Wind Call. Corrections. It all adds up. To improve you must have data. Identify strengths and weaknesses. What kind of data you say? Positions. Wind Calls. Mental mistakes. where are you hemorrhaging impacts. Then you can decide how to improve. And as always learn from other peoples success and failures.   For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to...

The 10th YEAR ANNIVERSARY episode! Here's our story.

June 17, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

10 YEARS! Its been a ride. A damn roller coaster. Peaks. Valleys. Small business struggles. And everything in between. But one constant has always remained, Tyler's chase for perfection and putting forth the absolute best product, second to none. Here is our story. Thank you for watching!  For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow Tyler Hughes on Instagram @tyler_hughes_ss and Jeph Savaglio @savage422.  Thank you to our show sponsor Howitzer Clothing. Manufacturer and d...

Sniper Modernization: with us at the RANGE

June 16, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MB

The team digs into the LE Modernization Training session, from beginning to end, the good, and the ugly. Areas of improvement as well as areas of greatness. This was a solid training session that honed in on specific skills sets as the primary focus of this month. Tripod. Wind Calls. Barricade. Fundamentals. And a great conversation about movers and how to engage them. Are you making these same training errors as an individual or LE Sniper?  For a more personal connection to the hosts, be s...

Can you be too hard on yourself?

June 09, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MB

The adventures continue! Tyler fresh back from Japan and.. and... back from Competition Dynamics Steel Safari after a respectable showing, taking 3rd overall after losing the tie breaker for 2nd. The dynamic duo talk mens health, competing, expectations, being too hard on yourself, and so much more!  For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow Tyler Hughes on Instagram @tyler_hughes_ss and Jeph Savaglio @savage422.  Thank you to our show sponsor Howitzer Clothing. Manufa...

the WORLD FAMOUS, Hardest, Bestest, Original

June 01, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MB

With Tyler back stateside after a stint overseas, he wasted no time getting busy with range tasks, training and practice, and getting his ass to the Competition Dynamics Steal Safari. This weekend, he will join the team to see if we can bring home another victory! The dudes talk copycats, one that wants to be but isnt. Gear that works but has flaws so the need to understand those flaws are critical. Training prep for the comp. Mental game. Its all here. You just have to listen. Enjoy! and Th...

Don't be dumb. It's only a moving target.

May 25, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

This week the guys talking moving targets. Whether you're military, LE, or a hunter assuming you're good to go because you have a cheat sheet for movers is a nice lie you've been telling yourself. Simplification. Knowing how it works and what you're calculating. Understanding movements and not MPH. A real hunter, Sniper, will not need a cheat sheet because they're training has lifted them to a level of understanding and enhanced capability. The two also discuss holding from center versus hol...

The Great Disconnect... MOA vs MRAD

May 20, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MB

Another week! Another episode! This week Tyler & Jeph hit on Minutes of Angle versus Mil-Radian. After viewing a post and reading the comments, it was a discussion that needed to be had regarding the two Angular Units of Measure and the commons misconceptions and lack of understanding amongst most of the shooters. MRAD and Yards. MOA and Meters. Who cares! Math? What friggin math? Clearly some items need to be cleared up. Then quickly somehow Tyler ropes Jeph into discussing digital coins an...

VICTORY loves PREPARATION

May 10, 2023 19:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

This week Tyler & Jeph discuss the current URBAN SNIPER course Tyler is instructing for USMC Snipers. The recent qualification they just went through, how Tyler performed, to include wagers or friendly patch trading bets to motivate the Marines to try harder, focus deeper. During the qualifications, the stress levels are high, so the duo digs in to why, why so high, why do some people love the pressure, while others crumble? Which leads us to "Victory loves Preparation"! The more prepared yo...

Unsupported Skills & Understanding "The WHY"

May 07, 2023 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Tyler goes into a deep discussion regarding unsupported shooting positions. The fundamentals behind it and breaking down a social media video. Bone Support. Muscle Relaxation. Natural Point of Aim. They're as old as time and still the foundation behind all shooting positions, supported and unsupported. The tail end of this episode talks about the WHY. Why does this happen. Why are you doing this. What happens when this fails. Etc Etc Etc. If you want to become a better rifleman. Raise your c...

Correcting Misses. Simple. Effective. Precise.

April 30, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MB

After a long week, we're back! Digging into methods and routines of practicing. Be it at home or at the range, DO YOU HAVE A METHOD TO YOUR MADNESS? or do you just practice everything with very little gain? Tyler and Jeph hit on this for roughly half the episode comparing training methods to old and new weight lifting methods. Then the big secret, the information no one knows and were sharing! Making easy simple effective corrections. We all miss. When you do, making a correction is critical...

How do you view the Target area? Sectoring Methods

April 23, 2023 20:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

A quickie that went longer than expected! Tyler explains to Jeph a drill he had students run last week. 19 Targets. 25 rounds. 5 Minutes. Must hit to move on to next target. Asking how Jeph would attack this problem. How the students did. What was the method that lead to the greatest success in the shortest time. How does this apply to your world? Hunting. Military. LE. Comp. It relates. Efficiency. Speed. Do you need to memorize all targets and DOPE or is there another way? Your mind is you...

Guide to Hustling - How to shoot faster without shooting faster

April 22, 2023 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Its basic matrix theory. Go fast but dont go fast! Not sure is thats even a thing but it sounded good. Today! It is Jeph's birthday so the dynamic duo sit down to discuss training plans for this weekend. The Get Moving target and how it can help you progress your speed! So often shooters want to go fast but dont understand they dont need to shoot faster. But movement. Efficiency. is the key. Enjoy this episode and let us know how the drill went for you.  For a more personal connection to th...

State of the Industry

April 22, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

What a WEEK! Golf. Construction. Training Marines. And of course, things in the industry that should drop your jaw but ultimately not surprised. Hornady ammunition stealing Ballstic X app software design. Trainers offering training that shouldnt be. Companies posting videos that make you cringe. Its a crazy wild world we live in but Tyler and Jeph are here to help guide us through the shit. Happy Weekend! For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow Tyler Hughes on Instagra...

Being a Professional & April 18 Week in Review

April 18, 2023 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

Our weekly "Week in review" episode with an emphasis on "What is a professional?". Tyler is solo again so in the absence of Jeph, He rolls through what is currently happening with the Marine Sniper Urban Course he is instructing, things he noticing. Standards need to be met. Who better to set the bar? To top it off, Tyler discusses a video from Social Media where he is breaking down the positions, and asking "Why?", why did he do that? Why would you do that? is there a purpose? Is it a bad h...

TRAINING DIARIES: Position improvement for better aim

April 15, 2023 06:00 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MB

Another beautiful Friday to deliver this weekends Training Tips and Goals podcast. No Jeph today, but Tyler came through to deliver a great episode. The focus being aiming with your body. Its easy to get flustered, stresses, agitated, and start to muscle the weapon system. Through mindful repetition and goal driven drills, you can eliminate some of these mistakes. Tyler adds a video talking about Natural Point of Aim as well as some photos for understanding the target and how to utilize your...

Optics & Reticles & Training Oh My!

April 12, 2023 15:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

This is just one of those episodes that get drug down the rabbit hole. Optics. Reticles. Focal Planes. Clearly more and more discussion is needed on this topic. Primary Arms reticles came up in conversation and whew, did the guys not hold back. And without hesitation moving into the state of the industry, innovation, copy cats, losers, and more!  For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow Tyler Hughes on Instagram @tyler_hughes_ss and Jeph Savaglio @savage422.  Thank yo...

Week of April 10 Things that make you go hmm...

April 12, 2023 03:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Working out the new weekly pod format, this is our "Social Media Week in Review!" The good, the bad, the ugly, from the deep pits of the interwebs. Its a dangerous job but someone has to do it. Sharing with you things we find that need to be brought to light for the purpose of learning of course. This episode is packed with "Dont do this at the gym", A standing Tripod Clip of "Could this be better" which also led Tyler & Jeph to a new standard, and finally a video on Carbine to Pistol transi...

Thats not how that WORKS, at all

April 05, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

Great episode with Tyler & Jeph touching on the Ridgeline Drill after having run it numerous times, discussing competition shooter failures, and getting into night shooting. Illuminated reticles, lit up targets, Night Vision Devices, Thermal optics, and so much more! Thanks for tuning in.  If you would like to skip ahead, the timings of subject changes are as follows: Intro and Updates 11:30 - Body Armor wearing shenanigans 21:40 - Revisiting the Ridgeline Drill 36:30 - Competition Shooter ...

Critiquing Ourselves! Instructor Sustainment Training

March 29, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Tyler comes out of left field with pics and descriptive critiques to share about the past two days of training the instructor staff went through as a sustainment event. Not only a great time for learning and trying out new techniques but a great time to grab photos that will allow us to critique and fix mistakes, use for classes, what not to do, etc. Lots of talk regarding the Principles of Supported Positions and where they should have been applied for each shooter. Valuable episode for all...

This one is all about the WOMEN... buckle up - Max Ordinate Academy

March 26, 2023 10:00 - 2 hours - 95.6 MB

This special episode brings Vinessa (@v.on.target) and Miranda (@mirandakadam) on to the show to talk all things WOMEN in a male dominated sport, Precision Rifle Shooting. Miranda had made a comment about wanting to hear from Vinessa on her thoughts and opinions, getting a womans perspective. So what better than to get them both and just talk. How not to be a creeper dude around a single female at training or a match. There are some great tips, advice, and real situations discussed here. we ...