110 episodes
Miles to Matches Miles to Matches
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4.9 • 73 Ratings
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Chad Heckler and Francis Colon talk about life, friendship, discipline, Precision Rifle Competition, and many more things...while on the road putting on Miles to Matches.
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EP109 - Bag Fill W/David Schabel from SpexLite
Our sport has continuously evolved to find new levels of precision and accuracy. From bullet design to chassis to optics, virtual no area of precision rifle shooting is the same as it was even 10-15 years ago. However, bag fill is one of the most important areas of our sport that SpexLite is making major advances in material science to increase precision and minimize weight. We talk with David Schabel to understand how they are advancing the sport with new materials optimized for different applications!
Spex-Lite and BoxToBench Precision have created a discount code for the listeners! Use code "Matches" to receive a 10% discount on all orders including shipping costs! -
EP108 - Why Fly?
Traveling to matches is part of the experience. However, sometimes choosing your method of travel - either driving or flying - is not straight forward. This week, Chad and Francis discuss how to make the most of your trip and considerations regarding when to drive vs fly. Along with common tips and tricks to get your gear to match safely, this is a great episode for those wanting to plan their next cross country match!
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EP107 - When Good Goes Bad
Chad and Francis hit the road for one last trip with Betty, the tactical minivan! Barrels have life span. How do you identify and solve challenges with groups, SDs or ES. Listen in to hear how they diagnose changes in requirement that cause problems.
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EP106 - Virginia is for MATCHES
VPRC 2024 is in the bag! Chad and Francis debrief on the ride back from the stellar Virginia range VPRC. The match was a great mix of learning moments and success when it comes to dealing with switching winds (angle and velocity).
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EP104 - MOA vs MIL
Francis and Chad pick up where they left off the last episode, finishing the GREAT DEBATE: Mils vs MOA vs IPHY. While this may seem like a trivial or mundane topic, it hits some solid points on how they "think" in terms of units as often as possible. Learning the units of measure for angles vs horizontal equivalents is critical to your journey in precision rifle. You WILL be a more effective competitor and hunter by mastering the "language" of long range shooting!
Customer Reviews
Ep 72
Been listening to your podcast for awhile and I think this was the best episode yet. I’m new to the game and shot this match. It didn’t go well for me but I think I’m getting better by competing alongside top shooters. There’s so much to learn and so little time but we’re getting there despite the results to date. PS Colon you really need to work on your Jihad shooting. The chopper was my best stage at 8/10. See you guys at the next one!
Love this show
Great content, learning a whole lot of great stuff. The hardest thing to figure out who is Francis and who is Chad. Really love the fact that they are actually on the road, & you hear Siri directions. Thanks guys.
Loving it!
I am loving this show and I am learning a lot from it. I am a veteran shooter but a beginner competition shooter and I pick up lots of tips and tricks that help me to improve.
Thanks guys!