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MDS Episode #0097: PRS + WPR Jan 30, 2024

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In this podcast, Phillip sits down with the Director of PRS Ken Wheeler and Western Precision Rifle founder Peter Kneip. They discuss the integration of the PRS Regional Series with the Western Precision Rifle community in order to further grow the sport of precision rifle in the Wyoming, Montana and South/North Dakota areas.

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MDS Episode #0096: Pigg River 2023 Recap with John Carughi Dec 08, 2023

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The team sits down in Virginia after wrapping up our 4th year at Pigg River. We have John Carughi on this podcast also known as “Weapon Snatcher.” The team recaps the 4 days of training, some common trends as well as diving deep into the mental headspace of long range shooting and performance.

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MDS Episode #0095: Creating Opportunities with Matt Solowynsky Sep 27, 2023

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Phillip sits down with Matt Solowynsky from R&S Solutions to discuss creating opportunities. Despite still being an active duty Marine, Matt shares how he navigates his transition process with retirement on the horizon. They explore various topics such as the importance of networking, building a personal brand, and honing transferable skills. They also discuss the challenges that young snipers may face during the transition out of the military and provide practical advice on how to overcome them. Matt emphasizes the significance of setting goals, seeking mentorship, and taking advantage of educational resources. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of proactive planning and strategic thinking to ensure a successful and fulfilling transition into civilian life.

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MDS Episode #0094 The YO Ranch and the Ole’ Timers Sep 20, 2023

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Caylen and Phillip have an in-depth discussion about their recent event at the Y.O. Ranch, a stunning location situated just outside of San Antonio, Texas. During their conversation, they touch upon the exciting prospects of providing training to individuals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. This includes catering to both aspiring snipers and non-snipers, accommodating a wide range of experience levels. From novices who have never handled a precision rifle before, to seasoned professionals attending the course for sustainment training, the event offers a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse group of participants. They briefly talk about the Scout Sniper community and its unfortunate demise. Lastly, they talk about the opportunity to shoot with movers and their thought process behind making an intuition base lead.

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MDS Episode #0093 Tripods and the Mountains Aug 29, 2023

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In this podcast, Phillip and Caylen discuss effective communication with students of all skill levels and shooting experience. They also provide tips on selecting the right tripod for shooting specific to their applications. Finally, they share their recent scouting and hunting experience in the mountains, offering insights into the challenges and importance of being prepared for hunting. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in precision rifle shooting and hunting!

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MDS Episode #0092: The Tripod Masterclass is Coming... Aug 14, 2023

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In this episode the MDS team takes a deep dive into what they’re learning while developing and filming our upcoming Tripod Shooting Masterclass. This is a compilation of a lot of little tidbits of discoveries that the team has been uncovering while focusing on nothing but shooting from tripods in the recent weeks. Big topics of discussion here are the effects of pressures being put into the system and how those pressures affect both accuracy and rifle movement during the process of recoil.

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MDS Episode #0091: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome Aug 11, 2023

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In this episode, Caylen, Phil, and Ryan dive deep into the behind-the-scenes aspects of the firearm industry, offering their unique perspectives and insights on dealing with trolls and overall negativity that inherently comes with this job. Furthermore, the trio explores the concept of imposter syndrome, a phenomenon that affects many professionals in various industries, including firearms.

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MDS Episode #0090: NRL Hunter Utah Recap Jul 05, 2023

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In this podcast episode, Phil and Ryan take a deep dive into their experience at the NRL Hunter in Utah competition that they recently participated in as a team. They go over the various stages they encountered, including some of the obstacles they had to overcome, the techniques they used to achieve success, and the lessons they learned along the way.

Not only did they share the good moments, but they also delved into the bad ones and discussed how they could have done better. The discussion also covered the importance of preparation, teamwork, and communication in the competition.

Furthermore, Ryan will be teaching Intro to Precision and Scoped Carbine at the same venue, so they took the opportunity to do some range reconnaissance and familiarize themselves with the surroundings. They talked about the significance of knowing the range and how it can help in better performance.

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MDS Episode #0089 - Big Guns and the Mental Game Jun 22, 2023

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In this episode of the Modern Day Sniper Podcast, Phillip and Caylen discuss various topics related to shooting, including the importance of balance in life, having a solid baseline in your career, different levels of awareness and mental approach to competition, and how to break the stress response in your body. They also talk about the difference between a PRS match and a general hunter, adapting your body to different tripod heights, and the benefits and drawbacks of heavy caliber rifles. At the end of the episode we share upcoming events and In-Person classes.

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MDS Episode #0088: Ryan and Caylen at MSTOA May 24, 2023

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In this episode Ryan and Caylen are spending a week at the Mountain States Tactical officer’s Association annual meetings and training week. This is our 5th year consecutively supporting this effort and we’re always happy to be a part of it. In this conversation they boys turn on the mics for some after class chats about some of the trends they’re seeing in the training world, the finer points of rifle marksmanship as they relate to the body’s central nervous system, and some gas gun tidbits that stem from some projects that Ryan has been working on.

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