Episodes

  • Baseline Metrics Review and Next steps
    Dec 26 2025

    Takeaways

    Baseline metrics are crucial before starting training.

    System inherent accuracy helps in understanding shooting performance.

    Different ammunition can affect point of impact.

    Positional shooting requires familiarity and practice.

    Self-imposed stress can help identify shooting errors.

    Environmental factors influence ammunition performance.

    Preparation reduces stress during competitions.

    Understanding equipment is key to successful shooting.

    Shooting is a problem-solving game.

    Continuous assessment and adaptation are essential for improvement.

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    23 mins
  • The Straight Dope : Metrics
    Dec 19 2025

    Takeaways Practical application is crucial for skill development. Skill should be prioritized over expensive gear. Measuring performance variables helps identify areas for improvement. Technology can be misleading; always verify data. Continuous learning is essential in shooting. Tracking progress with data is key to improvement. Identifying strengths and weaknesses allows for targeted practice. Consistency across positions is vital for effective shooting. Real-world application of skills is necessary for success. Quality practice is more effective than sheer volume.

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    35 mins
  • The Straight Dope Video Podcast intro
    Dec 18 2025

    Keywords

    shooting, competition, metrics, fundamentals, training, long range shooting, problem solving, rifle craft, performance, coaching


    Summary


    In this episode of The Straight Dope, Chris Way introduces the revamped podcast and shares his journey in the shooting community. He discusses the importance of measurable metrics in shooting performance, the discomfort of training, and the art of problem-solving in shooting. Chris outlines his goals for the upcoming competitions and emphasizes the significance of understanding fundamentals and metrics in improving shooting skills.



    TLDR

    The Straight Dope has been revamped and is now available on multiple platforms.

    I aim to compete more in 2026 and share journey.

    Metrics are essential for tracking progress in shooting.

    Training is uncomfortable and requires effort to improve.

    Shooting is a thinking art that requires problem-solving skills.

    Understanding fundamentals is crucial for performance.



    Revamping The Straight Dope: A New Era

    The Quest for the Perfect Circle in Shooting



    00:00 Introduction to The Straight Dope

    02:42 The Journey Back to Shooting

    05:33 Metrics and the Quest for Improvement

    08:37 Understanding Shooting Fundamentals

    11:12 The Importance of Competition

    14:00 The Role of Psychological Factors in Shooting

    16:57 Future Plans and Community Engagement


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    26 mins
  • NRL Hunter Class, Hawkins 2.5"mount, and atmospherics
    Feb 20 2025

    This is just a short update podcast but tomorrow there will be an awesome one coming and wanted to get you psyched. You wont want to miss.

    Atmospherics, Ballistic Calculators, What you need and why if you want to hit in a new location.

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    28 mins
  • Live with Frank!!
    Feb 13 2025

    I decided to share this because it's fun and cool and full of things I think worth sharing. Its a live chat but still entertaining...

    please thank Mile High Shooting for supporting this project and go to HideTV in order to have an account (its free) and see all the other cool shit going on.

    if you want to help support the podcast directly go to riflekraft.com and get a supporter sub.


    thanks

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • NRL and field Playbook part 3
    Feb 7 2025

    This is a multi part series because the recording was so long. In the sections I will cover everything I think you need to know, have, be able to do, and prepare for an event as well as training ideas, expectations, and timelines to get better in.

    Equipment

    Rifles

    Calibers

    Ranging

    Engaging

    Strategy

    Wind

    DOPE

    Ballistics

    Training

    More

    If you like consider a supporter subscription at riflekraft.com

    Also make sure to thank MileHighShooting.com for helping make this project a reality.

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    40 mins
  • NRL Hunter and field playbook part 2
    Feb 6 2025

    This is a multi part series because the recording was so long. In the sections I will cover everything I think you need to know, have, be able to do, and prepare for an event as well as training ideas, expectations, and timelines to get better in.

    Equipment

    Rifles

    Calibers

    Ranging

    Engaging

    Strategy

    Wind

    DOPE

    Ballistics

    Training

    More

    If you like consider a supporter subscription at riflekraft.com

    Also make sure to thank MileHighShooting.com for helping make this project a reality.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • ALL THINGS NRL and FIELD part 1
    Feb 5 2025

    This is a multi part series because the recording was so long. In the sections I will cover everything I think you need to know, have, be able to do, and prepare for an event as well as training ideas, expectations, and timelines to get better in.

    Equipment

    Rifles

    Calibers

    Ranging

    Engaging

    Strategy

    Wind

    DOPE

    Ballistics

    Training

    More

    If you like consider a supporter subscription at riflekraft.com

    Also make sure to thank MileHighShooting.com for helping make this project a reality.

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    53 mins