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. 6d ago

    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?

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Jul 14 ·  Bonus

    EP 21.5: We Competed on Backfire... Here's What REALLY Happened

    Rob and Jeromy finally got the opportunity to compete on Backfire, and this episode tells the full story. From scrambling to finish Jeremy's custom rifle just weeks before the competition to developing loads at the last minute, this was one of the most stressful—and rewarding—shooting experiences we've ever had. We also discuss: Meeting Jim HarmerBehind-the-scenes storiesThe Moses riflesCold-bore shootingPrecision rifle competitionsHeavy rifles vs hunting riflesLoad developmentWhat surprised us most during filmingIf you've already watched the Backfire videos, this episode gives you the behind-the-scenes perspective you didn't get to see. 🌐 Website https://www.baldguyswithguns.com 🏆 Evens Challenge https://forms.gle/R1xzZt2K3vk2aLwQ6 🔭 Tract Optics https://tractoptics.com/?ref=BALDGUYSWITHGUNS Use code BALDGUYS for FREE Shipping. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:00) Intro & our Backfire experience (00:00:24) Spoiler warning (00:01:24) How we got invited to Backfire (00:03:05) Building Jeremy's rifle under pressure (00:06:14) Last-minute load development (00:11:57) Road trip to the competition (00:13:52) The first challenge revealed (00:17:27) The 800-yard balloon challenge (00:20:00) Rob's first-shot impact (00:24:39) Jeremy's turn under pressure (00:29:03) Heavy rifles vs hunting rifles (00:37:40) Tract Optics sponsor (00:38:24) The precision grouping competition (00:43:15) Our best groups ever (00:46:46) Thoughts on the competition format (00:49:02) The MOA challenge (00:50:49) Rob's wind call (00:51:28) Jeremy advances (00:53:38) Final results & takeaways

  6. Jul 7

    EP21: 223 vs 22 ARC vs 22 GT vs 22 Creedmoor | Which Is Actually Best?

    Which .22 caliber cartridge is actually the most efficient? In this episode of Beyond the Target, Rob and Jeromy compare five popular .22 caliber cartridges and discuss velocity, barrel life, powder consumption, brass costs, recoil, and long-range performance. Rather than focusing on one cartridge, we compare them side-by-side to determine which provides the best overall balance of performance and cost. Cartridges discussed: • .223 Remington • 22 ARC • 22 GT • 22 Creedmoor • 223 PRS Moses If you're considering your next rifle build or simply enjoy cartridge comparisons, this episode is for you. 🌐 Website https://www.baldguyswithguns.com 🏆 Evens Challenge https://forms.gle/R1xzZt2K3vk2aLwQ6 🔭 Tract Optics https://tractoptics.com/?ref=BALDGUYSWITHGUNS Use code BALDGUYS for FREE Shipping. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:00) Intro & today's cartridge showdown (00:01:04) Why we chose these cartridges (00:02:22) Cartridges being compared (00:04:24) Why we chose the ELD-M bullet (00:06:08) .223 Remington ballistics (00:08:50) 22 Creedmoor ballistics (00:11:59) 22 ARC ballistics (00:13:42) 22 GT ballistics (00:15:00) 223 PRS Moses ballistics (00:16:10) Comparing all five cartridges (00:17:00) Powder selection explained (00:22:06) Which cartridge is most efficient? (00:24:21) Tract Optics sponsor (00:25:12) Is 22 Creedmoor worth it? (00:27:24) 22 ARC discussion (00:30:11) 22 GT discussion (00:32:03) 223 PRS Moses discussion (00:36:30) Why we like the 22 ARC (00:37:45) Can the 22 GT compete? (00:39:25) Why .22 calibers deserve more attention (00:42:01) Why not just shoot a .223? (00:44:11) Final rankings (00:46:47) Final thoughts

  7. Jun 30

    EP 20: Is Federal's New Alloy Steel Ammo the Future? | 7mm Backcountry & 6.5 Creedmoor Peak

    Federal has introduced two of the most talked-about cartridges of the year: 7mm Backcountry and 6.5 Creedmoor Peak. Both use a new alloy steel case designed to withstand significantly higher pressures than traditional brass, allowing for increased velocity without requiring magnum-sized actions. But is this truly the future of ammunition? In this episode of Beyond the Target, Rob and Jeromy discuss the pros and cons of alloy steel cases, how they compare to brass, what this means for reloaders, barrel life, hunters, and competition shooters, and whether this new technology is here to stay. Topics include: 7mm Backcountry6.5 Creedmoor PeakAlloy steel casesBrass vs steelReloadingBarrel lifeVelocityFactory ammoHuntingPrecision shootingMoses cartridges🌐 Website:https://www.baldguyswithguns.com 🏆 Evens Challenge:https://forms.gle/R1xzZt2K3vk2aLwQ6 TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:26) What is alloy steel ammunition?(00:01:51) Goals for this discussion(00:02:09) How alloy steel differs from brass(00:05:26) Who is this ammunition designed for?(00:05:52) Advantages of alloy steel cases(00:09:41) Reloading drawbacks and concerns(00:10:57) Barrel life considerations(00:12:35) Our recoil test ideas(00:15:17) Comparing Peak to PRC cartridges(00:17:05) How the Moses cartridges compare(00:21:21) Factory ammo vs handloads(00:22:17) Hunters vs competition shooters(00:27:58) Could this replace magnums?(00:31:57) Pricing expectations(00:33:40) Big game hunting discussion(00:38:52) Who should buy it?(00:40:28) Will alloy steel become the future?(00:42:20) Final thoughts

  8. Jun 23

    EP 19: Are You Buying the Wrong Scope? | MIL vs MOA, FFP vs SFP & Optics Marketing Explained

    This week on Beyond the Target, Rob and Jeromy tackle one of the most confusing topics in modern shooting: optics. We discuss MIL vs MOA, First Focal Plane vs Second Focal Plane scopes, hunting reticles versus precision reticles, and how marketing influences buying decisions more than many shooters realize. Whether you're building a hunting rifle, competing in PRS, shooting ELR, or simply trying to buy your next scope, this episode is packed with practical experience and honest opinions. Website:https://baldguyswithguns.com Evens Challenge:https://forms.gle/SvTVjebrZG5MqhPB6 Sponsored by Matt Hat Jerky:https://matthatjerky.com/?ref=fqeouoin Use code: BALDGUYS for 20% OFF your order. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:00) Introduction(00:01:03) Why optics are so confusing today(00:06:00) Marketing vs real-world performance(00:06:30) Why reticles matter(00:09:00) Reticles and shooting speed(00:12:00) Precision and center dot design(00:16:20) Best reticle for hunting and long range(00:23:55) MIL vs MOA discussion(00:28:30) Competition shooting preferences(00:35:20) Honest reviews and sponsored optics(00:36:05) Matt Hat Jerky sponsor break(00:37:20) First focal plane vs second focal plane(00:49:00) Hunting reticles vs precision reticles(00:55:00) Precision reticle preferences(01:00:25) Favorite reticles tested(01:02:00) What matters most in a reticle(01:10:30) Scope brands we've used(01:12:00) Final recommendations(01:14:00) Outro

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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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    Bald Guys With Guns
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    28
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