Beyond The Target

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Beyond The Target Podcast is the audio extension of the Bald Guys With Guns YouTube channel — where real shooters talk firearms, gear, training, and the shooting sports without the fluff. Hosted by the guys behind the channel Jeromy and Rob, this podcast dives into firearms, optics, ammo, competitions, long-range shooting, range days, and the gear we actually run. We break down reviews, behind-the-scenes stories from filming, industry news, and real-world shooting experiences — wins, failures, and everything in between.

  1. 2d ago

    EP 29: Zombie Apocalypse: You Can Only Take 2 Guns… What Are You Choosing?

    The zombie apocalypse has started. You have two days before it reaches you. You can only take two guns. What are you grabbing? In this episode of Beyond the Target, Rob and Jeromy tackle the classic gun-owner hypothetical: What firearms would you actually want during a zombie apocalypse? But instead of immediately choosing anything we want, we start with a much harder scenario. You can only use the guns and ammunition you actually own right now. That means ammo stockpiles, magazine capacity, suppressors, reliability, portability, optics, and even how easy a cartridge might be to find suddenly matter a lot more than simply choosing the most powerful rifle. Rob leans heavily toward stealth and ammo availability, while Jeromy realizes very quickly that owning accurate long-range rifles doesn't help much if you only have a few dozen rounds loaded for them. The conversation covers: .22 LR5.56 / .2239mm300 BlackoutAR-15sSuppressorsShotgunsLong-range riflesMagazine capacityHuntingStealthAmmo availabilityReliabilityOptics and battery lifeThen we change the rules. Now ammo isn't a problem. You can still only use guns you already own, but you've got enough ammunition to survive roughly three months. Rob chooses a 7 Moses for long-range protection and hunting, paired with a 300 Blackout AR pistol for closer work and suppressed shooting. Jeromy goes with his 6.5 Creedmoor and a 12-gauge shotgun, valuing the Creedmoor's familiar long-range performance and the shotgun's versatility with everything from birdshot to slugs. Finally, we combine arsenals and figure out what we'd carry if we were surviving together. Now we want to hear yours: Scenario One: The apocalypse starts today. What two guns are you taking based on your current ammo supply? Scenario Two: Ammo is unlimited. What two guns from your current arsenal are you taking? 🌐 Bald Guys With Gunshttps://www.baldguyswithguns.com 🏆 Evens Challenge Sign-Uphttps://forms.gle/R1xzZt2K3vk2aLwQ6 🔭 Sponsored by TRACT Optics https://tractoptics.com/?ref=BALDGUYSWITHGUNS Use code BALDGUYS for FREE SHIPPING. TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) The zombie apocalypse begins(00:00:37) The ultimate gun owner hypothetical(00:01:07) Scenario one — you have two days(00:01:37) Only guns and ammo you own right now(00:02:47) Rob starts picking his loadout(00:03:26) Why .22 LR?(00:04:03) Bolt action vs semi-auto(00:04:49) Ruger Precision .22 LR(00:05:24) Rob's second gun(00:06:03) FN AR-15 in 5.56(00:07:12) What do you carry when you leave home?(00:09:18) Why not a 9mm?(00:10:16) Stealth vs firepower(00:11:01) What about the CMMG Banshee?(00:12:19) Why not .357 Magnum?(00:13:06) The tactical lever gun(00:14:53) Finalizing Rob's first scenario(00:15:52) Jeromy's turn(00:16:35) Jeromy's ammo problem(00:18:09) Jeromy chooses his AR(00:19:11) Jeromy's second-gun debate(00:22:13) M&P 15-22 becomes the choice(00:23:16) What if Jeromy makes it to Rob?(00:23:39) The 9mm Banshee option(00:25:50) The 300 Blackout sleeper(00:26:34) Scenario one final loadouts(00:28:23) TRACT Optics(00:29:16) Scenario two — unlimited ammo(00:30:09) Survive for three months(00:31:43) Rob's contenders(00:32:02) 6 PRS Moses(00:33:36) CMMG Banshee(00:33:58) Rob chooses 300 Blackout(00:36:11) Rob's #1 choice — 7 Moses(00:37:48) Why not the 6.5 Moses?(00:42:22) Jeromy chooses a 12-gauge(00:44:49) Jeromy chooses 6.5 Creedmoor(00:47:51) Building the ultimate two-man loadout(00:48:02) FN AR-15 makes the team(00:53:37) Which handgun?(00:55:48) Final team loadout(00:56:32) Your turn — what are you taking?(00:57:29) Closing thoughts

  2. Sep 8

    EP 28: The $3,000 Rifle Challenge | What Would YOU Build?

    You have exactly $3,000 to build an entire rifle setup from scratch. What do you buy? In this episode of Beyond the Target, Rob and Jeromy take on the $3,000 Rifle Challenge. Each of us secretly put together a complete rifle setup—including the rifle, optic, mount, rings, bipod/support, and accessories—then revealed our choices to each other. The twist is that we weren't building for exactly the same purpose. Jeromy wanted a rifle that was 60% long range and 40% hunting, while Rob built primarily for shooting beyond 1,000 yards with enough versatility to still hunt if needed. Somehow, we both independently chose 7 PRC. The builds include: Bergara B14 HMR Carbon WildernessSeekins Precision Havak PH3TRACT Toric UHDArken EP5 Gen 2Accu-Tac bipodCVLIFE bipodRear bagsRings, rails, levels, and other accessoriesThe bigger discussion becomes less about the specific products and more about where the money should go. Should you spend more on the rifle? Should you spend more on the optic? Where is it okay to save money? And how much should your intended purpose influence every decision? By the end, we score each other's builds based on how well they matched the original mission. Rob's setup finishes around a 9/10, while Jeromy's lands around a 7/10 after realizing he compromised in a few places that didn't match his stated long-range priority. Now we want to hear yours. If you were given $3,000 today, what complete rifle setup would you build—and what would its primary purpose be? 🌐 Bald Guys With Gunshttps://www.baldguyswithguns.com 🏆 Evens Challenge Sign-Uphttps://forms.gle/R1xzZt2K3vk2aLwQ6 🎥 Sponsored by Sunwayfoto https://sunwayfoto.com/?ref=revoqscy Use code BALDGUYS for 5% OFF. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:00) What would you do with $3,000?(00:00:31) Intro(00:00:50) The $3,000 rifle challenge rules(00:01:50) What are we building?(00:02:07) Jeromy's 60/40 long range and hunting goal(00:02:54) Rob's long range goal(00:03:04) Jeromy chooses 7 PRC(00:04:33) What did Rob choose?(00:05:29) Rob also chose 7 PRC(00:07:48) What ammo would we use?(00:10:29) Time to build the rifles(00:11:20) Rifle vs optic — where should the money go?(00:11:55) Jeromy's rifle choice(00:12:56) Bergara B14 HMR Carbon Wilderness(00:13:46) Jeromy forgot the scope rail(00:16:11) Rob's rifle choice(00:16:20) Seekins Precision Havak PH3(00:18:04) Jeromy starts regretting his build(00:19:00) Carbon barrel concerns(00:21:49) Rob's remaining budget(00:22:00) Choosing the optics(00:22:33) Jeromy chooses TRACT Toric UHD(00:23:48) Rob chooses Arken EP5 Gen 2(00:26:20) Expensive rifle or expensive optic?(00:27:34) Sunwayfoto sponsor(00:27:59) Jeromy's rail and rings(00:29:18) Rob's scope rings(00:31:19) Choosing the bipods(00:31:35) Jeromy's CVLIFE bipod(00:33:01) Jeromy's final accessories(00:33:58) Rob's remaining budget(00:34:06) Rob chooses an Accu-Tac bipod(00:35:04) Rob tries to upgrade the trigger(00:36:06) Rob's math goes wrong(00:37:16) Rear bag vs level(00:38:20) Rob finishes the build(00:39:10) Jeromy upgrades his bipod(00:39:28) Where did we cheap out?(00:41:24) What Jeromy learned from his old rifle(00:42:56) Should you spend more on the scope?(00:44:09) We start scoring each other(00:44:27) Cartridge ratings(00:45:41) Rifle ratings(00:47:33) Jeromy's rifle gets scored(00:52:27) Optic ratings(00:54:14) Rings and accessories ratings(00:56:18) Bipod ratings(00:57:40) Final accessories(00:59:15) Jeromy's final score(01:00:47) Final results(01:01:01) What would YOU build?(01:01:24) Closing thoughts

  3. Sep 1

    EP 27: What Is the BEST 30 Cal Cartridge?

    It's time for the 30 caliber cartridge comparison. In this episode of Beyond the Target, Rob and Jeromy compare seven different 30 cal cartridges to see what you're really getting when you move from classics like the .308 Winchester and .30-06 into cartridges like 300 Win Mag, 300 PRC, 300 Norma, and the Moses Wildcats. Cartridges discussed: .308 Winchester.30-06 Springfield300 Win Mag300 PRC300 Norma308 Moses308.6 MosesUsing a 178gr Hornady ELD-M as the common bullet, they compare velocity, energy, drop, powder charge, powder cost, recoil, efficiency, and overall usefulness. One of the biggest surprises is how similar the magnums look when using the Hornady book data. In the comparison, 300 Win Mag, 300 PRC, and 300 Norma all land at roughly the same 3,100 FPS muzzle velocity, while the 308.6 Moses reaches that same speed using significantly less powder. The discussion also turns into a bigger question: How much extra powder, recoil, and cost is another 300–500 FPS really worth? Then Rob and Jeromy make their picks. With Wildcats included, Rob chooses the 308 Moses, while Jeromy goes with the 308.6 Moses. Remove the Wildcats, and Rob chooses 300 Win Mag while Jeromy takes the .30-06. 🌐 Bald Guys With Gunshttps://www.baldguyswithguns.com 🏆 Evens Challenge Sign-Uphttps://forms.gle/R1xzZt2K3vk2aLwQ6 🔭 Sponsored by TRACT Optics https://tractoptics.com/?ref=BALDGUYSWITHGUNS Use code BALDGUYS for FREE SHIPPING. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:00) We finally made it to 30 cal(00:00:56) Intro — fat and slow, baby(00:01:07) Important disclaimer about the data(00:02:16) Why we're using the 178gr ELD-M(00:04:08) The 30 cal cartridges we're comparing(00:05:03) Why 300 Norma made the list(00:06:01) The Moses Wildcats(00:06:44) .308 Winchester(00:09:35) .30-06 Springfield(00:11:25) 308 Moses(00:14:05) Entering magnum territory(00:14:38) 300 Win Mag vs 300 PRC vs 300 Norma(00:16:03) 308.6 Moses(00:16:33) Magnum ballistic comparison(00:17:47) Why the 308.6 Moses is so efficient(00:19:03) TRACT Optics(00:19:53) 300 Win Mag vs 300 PRC real-world question(00:22:45) Does 7 PRC make more sense than 30 cal?(00:26:26) Powder cost per 1,000 rounds(00:26:45) .308 Winchester powder cost(00:27:44) .30-06 powder cost(00:28:16) 308 Moses powder cost(00:29:07) Powder choice and load consistency(00:30:39) 300 Win Mag powder cost(00:32:17) 300 PRC powder cost(00:33:11) 300 Norma powder cost(00:33:31) 308.6 Moses powder cost(00:34:06) The 308.6 Moses wins the efficiency battle(00:35:24) Why we still prefer 7mm for long range(00:36:27) Full comparison graphs(00:37:09) Which 30 cal would we choose?(00:37:28) Rob's pick — 308 Moses(00:38:57) Jeromy's pick — 308.6 Moses(00:39:49) Hunting, recoil and ethical distance(00:42:56) Remove the Wildcats — what do we pick?(00:43:28) Jeromy picks the .30-06(00:44:40) Rob picks the 300 Win Mag(00:45:13) What 30 cal did we miss?(00:45:32) Final thoughts

  4. Aug 25

    EP 26: Which 7mm Cartridge Is BEST? We Compare Them

    Which 7mm cartridge is actually the best all-around choice? In this episode of Beyond the Target, Rob and Jeromy compare some of the most popular 7mm/.284 cartridges and break down what each one really gives you in terms of velocity, retained energy, bullet drop, recoil, barrel life, powder consumption, cost, and overall efficiency. Cartridges compared: • 7mm-08 Remington• .284 Winchester• .280 Ackley Improved• 7mm Remington Magnum• 7mm PRC• 28 Nosler• 7 Moses The discussion ranges from the underrated capability of the 7mm-08 to why the 7 PRC has become such a strong do-all factory option. We also compare the 7 PRC against the traditional 300 Win Mag, look at what you gain—and give up—with the 28 Nosler, and dig into why the 7 Moses is so efficient for the velocity it produces. By the end, Rob and Jeromy rank the cartridges based on their overall balance of performance and efficiency. With wildcats included, they put the 7 Moses at the top; removing the wildcat, the 7 PRC becomes their overall factory winner, followed by the .280 AI. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🌐 Bald Guys With Gunshttps://www.baldguyswithguns.com 🏆 Evens Challenge Sign-Uphttps://forms.gle/R1xzZt2K3vk2aLwQ6 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔭 Sponsored by TRACT Optics https://tractoptics.com/?ref=BALDGUYSWITHGUNS Use code BALDGUYS for FREE SHIPPING. TRACT is discussed in the episode as a direct-to-consumer optics company for hunting, long range, and ELR use. 🥩 Sponsored by Matt-Hat Jerky https://matthatjerky.com/?ref=fqeouoin ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ What 7mm cartridge would you choose if you could only own one? And if we left your favorite off the list, let us know what you're shooting and what kind of real-world performance you're getting. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:00) Intro — why we love the 7mm(00:01:48) Why 7mm is such a versatile caliber(00:02:35) A note about our ballistic data(00:04:49) The 7mm cartridges we're comparing(00:06:22) Why we chose the 180gr ELD-M(00:07:44) 7mm-08 — the underrated option(00:12:12) .284 Winchester(00:14:38) .280 Ackley Improved(00:19:07) What about the 7 SAUM?(00:20:01) Entering magnum territory(00:20:52) 7mm Remington Magnum(00:24:40) 7mm PRC(00:26:09) 7 PRC vs 300 Win Mag(00:30:48) Why the 7 PRC is taking over(00:31:28) TRACT Optics(00:32:17) 28 Nosler(00:34:37) 7 Moses(00:37:37) Why the 7 Moses is not just a 7mm-08(00:38:33) 7 Moses vs 7 PRC and 280 AI(00:40:51) Backfire accuracy data and the Moses rifles(00:42:30) Which factory cartridge would we choose?(00:44:21) Best do-all 7mm?(00:46:16) Barrel life comparison(00:48:30) Does barrel life really matter?(00:49:43) 7 Rem Mag vs 7 PRC barrel life(00:50:21) 28 Nosler barrel life(00:50:55) Why the 7 Moses is so efficient(00:52:53) Powder cost per 1,000 rounds(00:55:04) 7 PRC powder cost(00:55:42) 28 Nosler powder cost(00:56:09) 7 Moses powder cost(00:57:05) Full comparison graphs(00:57:27) Our overall 7mm winner(00:57:55) Final rankings(00:58:55) What did we miss?(00:59:17) A note about our data(01:00:30) Closing thoughts

  5. Aug 11

    EP 25: What Is the BEST 6.5mm Cartridge?

    6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 6.5×47 Lapua, or 6.5 Moses—which one actually makes the most sense? In this episode of Beyond the Target, Rob and Jeromy continue the cartridge comparison series by taking on the 6.5mm/.264 family. Using a 140gr Hornady ELD-M as the common bullet, we compare velocity, retained energy, drop, powder consumption, barrel life, availability, and overall efficiency. And the fastest cartridge isn't necessarily the winner. We get into why the 6.5 Creedmoor remains incredibly difficult to beat, what you gain by stepping up to the 6.5 PRC, where the 6.5×47 Lapua still makes sense, and why we're so interested in the 6.5 Moses. If you're considering a new hunting, competition, or long-range 6.5mm rifle, this one is for you. 🌐 Bald Guys With Guns https://www.baldguyswithguns.com 🏆 Evens Challenge Sign-Up https://forms.gle/R1xzZt2K3vk2aLwQ6 🔭 Sponsored by Tract Optics https://tractoptics.com/?ref=BALDGUYSWITHGUNS Use code BALDGUYS for FREE SHIPPING. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:00) The 6.5mm cartridge debate(00:01:04) Why are there so few 6.5 options?(00:01:59) How we're comparing the cartridges(00:02:46) Why we chose the 140gr ELD-M(00:04:57) 6.5 Creedmoor(00:06:39) 6.5 PRC(00:09:22) 6.5×47 Lapua(00:12:42) 6.5 Moses(00:18:27) What about 6.5 Creedmoor +P ammo?(00:21:04) Barrel life and efficiency(00:22:41) Tract Optics(00:23:25) 6.5 Moses barrel life(00:24:03) Powder consumption and cost(00:26:05) Which cartridge is most efficient?(00:27:18) Hunting with the 6.5s(00:30:17) Why the 6.5 Moses is different(00:31:18) Creedmoor or PRC—what would we buy today?(00:33:22) Rifle and ammo availability(00:35:03) Does +P change the Creedmoor?(00:36:04) Which cartridge would we actually choose?(00:37:30) How 6.5mm became so popular(00:39:18) Competition and NRL Hunter(00:42:38) Is 6.5mm overrated?(00:43:29) Our overall winner(00:44:15) Could the 6.5 Moses become mainstream?(00:46:14) Creedmoor vs PRC vs Moses—final thoughts(00:47:04) What did we miss?

  6. Aug 4

    EP 24: Why Most Shooters NEVER Improve (And Don't Even Realize It)

    Most shooters don't quit—they simply stop improving. In this episode of Beyond the Target, Rob and Jeromy discuss why so many shooters plateau and what separates those who continue getting better from those who stay stuck. They cover goal setting, fundamentals, expensive equipment versus skill, practicing with purpose, tracking your data, learning from better shooters, overcoming ego, and continually pushing yourself outside your comfort zone. (00:00:38) Why most shooters plateau (00:01:52) The importance of setting goals every range trip (00:09:35) Why better equipment isn't the answer (00:24:18) Learning from shooters who are better than you (00:26:40) Fundamentals every shooter should master (00:35:46) How ego prevents improvement (00:45:31) Technology and modern shooting tools (00:48:44) Tracking your shooting data (00:49:46) Why you must continue challenging yourself (00:53:05) Creating your own shooting challenges Whether you're a hunter, competitive shooter, or simply want to become more consistent behind the rifle, this episode is full of practical ideas you can apply during your very next range session. 🌐 Website:https://www.baldguyswithguns.com 🏆 Shoot the Evens Challenge:https://forms.gle/R1xzZt2K3vk2aLwQ6 Episode Breakdown

  7. Jul 28

    EP 23: Which 6mm Cartridge Is Actually the Best?

    The 6mm family has become one of the most popular choices for precision rifle shooters—but which cartridge actually offers the best combination of speed, efficiency, barrel life, and performance? In this episode of Beyond the Target, Rob and Jeromy compare seven different 6mm cartridges using the same 108gr Hornady ELD-M bullet to evaluate velocity, energy, bullet drop, powder consumption, barrel life, and overall efficiency. Cartridges discussed: .243 Winchester6 BR6 Dasher6 ARC6 GT6 Creedmoor6 PRS MosesWhether you're building your first precision rifle or simply enjoy cartridge comparisons, this episode has something for every long-range shooter. 🌐 Website https://www.baldguyswithguns.com 🏆 Evens Challenge https://forms.gle/R1xzZt2K3vk2aLwQ6 🔭 Sponsored by Tract Optics https://tractoptics.com/?ref=BALDGUYSWITHGUNS Use code BALDGUYS for FREE Shipping! TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:00) Intro & why we're comparing 6mm cartridges (00:01:27) The cartridges we're testing (00:02:13) Our testing method (00:06:22) .243 Winchester breakdown (00:11:41) 6 BR breakdown (00:14:01) 6 Dasher breakdown (00:16:32) 6 ARC breakdown (00:18:28) 6 GT breakdown (00:19:36) 6 Creedmoor breakdown (00:21:47) 6 PRS Moses breakdown (00:26:45) Barrel life comparison (00:29:40) Tract Optics sponsor (00:30:24) Powder usage & cost per 1,000 rounds (00:33:16) Comparing overall efficiency (00:34:04) Brass availability (00:39:21) Ranking the most efficient cartridges (00:42:45) Ranking by availability (00:45:04) GT vs Dasher debate (00:48:05) Final rankings & recommendations (00:52:01) Closing thoughts

  8. Jul 22

    EP-22 Why Long Range Shooting Isn't Growing Faster (It's NOT the Rifles)

    How many rifle owners have a gun capable of shooting 1,000 yards—but nowhere to actually practice? In Episode 22 of Beyond the Target, Rob and Jeromy discuss one of the biggest challenges facing today's shooting community: the lack of accessible long-range shooting ranges. They dive into what qualifies as "long range," why finding places to shoot beyond 500 or 1,000 yards is so difficult, how that affects ethical hunting, and why they believe growing the number of long-range ranges could help grow the shooting sports as a whole. Topics include: Defining long-range shootingWhy access matters more than equipmentEthical hunting distancesBuilding 1,000-yard rangesGolf courses vs. shooting rangesPublic landState involvementBackfire TV experiencesLong-range practiceGrowing the shooting community🌐 Website https://www.baldguyswithguns.com 🏆 Evens Challenge https://forms.gle/R1xzZt2K3vk2aLwQ6 🔭 Sponsored by Tract Optics https://tractoptics.com/?ref=BALDGUYSWITHGUNS Use code BALDGUYS for FREE Shipping! (00:00:00) Intro – The real problem with long-range shooting (00:00:40) Why we're having this discussion (00:01:19) What counts as long-range shooting? (00:03:29) Does the cartridge define long range? (00:05:43) Learning to shoot at distance (00:07:44) Is 500 yards really long range? (00:09:42) Why 1,000-yard ranges are so rare (00:11:22) What it takes to build a long-range range (00:13:28) East Coast vs. Western U.S. shooting (00:15:09) Typical public rifle ranges (00:17:23) The challenges of building more ranges (00:18:01) Golf courses vs. shooting ranges (00:22:00) Could we build the ultimate long-range facility? (00:24:23) Tract Optics sponsor (00:25:11) Can anyone learn to shoot 1,000 yards? (00:27:20) Would better ranges improve hunting? (00:30:30) Backfire TV & ethical shooting distances (00:35:22) Would more ranges grow the shooting community? (00:38:04) Great long-range ranges around the U.S. (00:40:48) Should states build more long-range ranges? (00:42:17) Utah's Olympic surf pool vs. shooting ranges (00:45:45) Final thoughts – What needs to change? (00:48:07) Closing remarks

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Beyond The Target Podcast is the audio extension of the Bald Guys With Guns YouTube channel — where real shooters talk firearms, gear, training, and the shooting sports without the fluff. Hosted by the guys behind the channel Jeromy and Rob, this podcast dives into firearms, optics, ammo, competitions, long-range shooting, range days, and the gear we actually run. We break down reviews, behind-the-scenes stories from filming, industry news, and real-world shooting experiences — wins, failures, and everything in between.

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  • Creator
    Bald Guys With Guns
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    32
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