00:48:51 | This week Bryan and Mitch break down the latest game-changing developments in shooting technology. From AB Quantum's revolutionary Weapon Employment Zone (WEZ) analysis and Custom Drag Factor (CDF)…
#128 – Driving Change: Where the Industry Can Evolve
00:26:20 | This week Bryan and Mitch explore the future of long-range shooting and innovations shaping the industry. What is in store for the long-range shooting community? What are the…
#127 – Engaging The Community: Connecting and Excelling
00:21:35 | This week, Bryan and Mitch discuss ways to improve your skills by engaging with the shooting community. For beginners and novices, connecting with and learning from experienced shooters…
00:28:09 | Introducing Applied Ballistics Quantum™, a state-of-the-art platform integrating the most complete ballistics solver and profile management tool for long-range shooting. Featuring an all new user-interface and available for…
01:09:57 | This week Bryan and Mitch will answer and discuss some listener questions. The topics covered include Gas vs Bolt Guns, Seating depth, boat tail design, and more. Have…
00:39:56 | This week Bryan and Mitch will discuss what it takes to prepare for a hunt in the Idaho backcountry. Topics include optimizing your rifle system, selecting suitable components,…
00:36:12 | This week Bryan and Mitch will answer some questions asked by listeners. The topics covered include Bullet Stability, Twist rate vs Muzzle Velocity, Engraving Force, Rate of Deflection,…
00:58:04 | This week Bryan and Francis will answer some advanced questions asked by listeners. The topics covered include the best ways to sort and measure bullets, the effects of…
00:46:52 | In this episode, Mitch and Francis will continue their discussions surrounding air rifles. Specifically, Francis will explain his thought process and recent air rifle competition experience. They will…
00:50:07 | This week Francis and Mitch discuss Mitch's recent back-to-back wins at the Nightforce ELR match. Rifle system management is a critical process to master while working to advance…
00:38:18 | This week Bryan and Francis will discuss some of the most commonly asked questions from listeners. What is the Drop Scale Factor? How do you "true" or calibrate…
00:42:04 | In this episode, Bryan and Francis answer some of the most common questions received from listeners. They will mainly discuss the latest Applied Ballistics integrated devices and highlight…
00:38:57 | This episode Bryan and Francis discuss bullet evaluation and how Francis compares bullets to see if there is a practical different between bullet A and bullet B in…
00:31:18 | Francis and Bryan discuss and explain the importance of testing airguns, along with 22lr and subsonic centerfire projectiles. Subsonic flight is characterized by challenges in projectile stability and…
00:29:28 | This week Bryan and Francis wrap up their discussion on some of the important characteristics of subsonic projectiles. The benefits and disadvantages of subsonic flight are tightly related…
00:28:29 | This week Bryan and Francis discuss the pros and cons of chasing higher muzzle velocity. What will it do to your barrel and how do you maximize stability?…
00:28:38 | Mach Trimming: new insights into the world of 22 rimfire! Bryan and Francis discuss a characteristic of 22LR ballistics that Bryan has termed "Mach Trimming." This aerodynamic phenomenon…
00:28:46 | This week, Bryan and Francis recap their experiences from the 2024 Shot Show, including new air rifles to subsonic systems to new products and trends across the industry. …
00:58:09 - This week, Francis connects with Mitch on his approach and planning for the upcoming NRL Hunter season. They discuss his rifle build, planning for success, plus tips to…
00:43:12 | Advancements in bullet design over the last 150+ years have "lead" (pun intended) better precision and accuracy across all platforms. This week, Bryan and Francis cover how aspects…
00:36:33 | This week on the Science of Accuracy: Bryan and Francis deep dive into the history and evolution of modern ballistic solvers and drag modeling. This episode answers common…
00:53:50 | Congratulations to AB Team member Francis Colon on his stage wins at the 2023 AG Cup, competing against the top 30 shooters in the country. Join Bryan and…
00:47:49 | Bryan and Francis discuss reloading for elite competitions and getting the most out of your system. The consistency requirements of your ammunition can vary greatly depending on the…
00:43:31 | This week Bryan and Francis discuss "The Human Element" which tends to be the weakest link in the chain, leading to errors that catch shooters off-guard. They offer…
00:48:41 | This week, Francis and Mitch walk through the elements of planning and practice that led to Mitch's successful whitetail hunt. It is easy to underestimate the level of…
00:34:35 | Rear support bags are crucial to getting the most performance from your rifle. From being more consistent to shooting smaller groups to removing wobble from sights, the correct…
00:35:13 | Part 2 of 2. There are lots of myths and half-truths surrounding Precision rifles. This week Bryan and Francis discuss popular misconceptions on topics including load development, action…
00:44:16 | There are lots of myths and half-truths surrounding Precision rifles. This week Bryan and Francis discuss popular misconceptions on topics including load development, action tolerances, accuracy vs precision,…
00:35:33 | This week, Bryan and Francis pick up the discussion on 22lr and the factors that lead to lower (worse) inherent precision compared to centerfire systems. From projectile design…
00:36:04 | The differences may shock you. This week Bryan and Francis discuss what makes 22lr different from centerfire covering; trajectory, zero range, aerodynamic drag, muzzle velocity, and more. Get…
00:47:13 | Zeroing your rifle is a critically important step towards creating predictable impacts at all ranges. This week Francis and Mitch discuss the important factors to consider when zeroing…
00:34:30 | The bullet is by far the most scrutinized component within a rifle system. When it comes to wind drift, selecting the right bullet is no easy task. This…
01:22:57 | Assumptions are both helpful and dangerous within long range shooting science. On one hand, certain aspects of long range shooting must include assumptions but other areas assumptions can…
00:45:43 | Whether you're a novice or expert in long-range shooting the decisions you make have important consequences. Bryan and Francis discuss the aspects of "planning" as it relates to…
00:56:29 | This episode Francis discusses his approach to finding sources of error in the field using the acronym EWSP: Elevation, Wind, Stability, Plan/Procedure. This simple technique will help you…
00:48:50 | Bryan and Francis discuss some of the effects they see around making better shots in one of the toughest conditions shooters face: mirage. From strategies to deal with…
01:13:22 | This episode, Bryan and Francis cover AP Chapter 11: Calibrating Ballistics Solutions . Shooters commonly ask for the best way and which variables should be adjusted when truing…
00:58:23 | This episode, Bryan and Francis walk through AP Chapter 10: Secondary Trajectory Effects. Spin drift and the Coriolis Effect are two easy to account for sources of trajectory…
01:03:21 | Accuracy and Precision for Long Range Shooting; Chapter 9 Trajectory Modeling. Bryan and Mitch talked about the key elements that go into Trajectory Modeling and how a ballistics…
01:00:21 | Accuracy and Precision for Long Range Shooting; Chapter 8 covers Leveling Your Sights. Bryan and Francis talk about the importance of leveling your scope. For example: How does…
#89 – The Dunning-Kruger Effect: The Illusion of Competence
00:48:40 | This week Bryan and Francis explore the captivating Dunning-Kruger effect, a real phenomena that can affect your decisions in the field. As shooters progress from beginners to experts,…
00:40:39 | Accuracy and Precision for Long Range Shooting; Chapter 7 covers Accurate Shooting- Basics. Bryan and Francis talk about what is and isn't related to accuracy. For example: How…
01:00:21 | Accuracy and Precision Chapter 6 covers Muzzle Velocity effects. Bryan and Francis talk about various aspects of muzzle velocity that affect your hit percentage on target. For example:…
01:01:53 | The 2023 Nightforce ELR Steel Challenge is complete! Mitch and Francis recap their experience at this unique match with ranges from 800-2200 yards in the rolling planes of…
00:53:57 | Accuracy and Precision Chapter 5 covers the most often asked topic in precision shooting: How much will smaller groups at 100yds correlate to better hit percentage at long…
01:03:13 | Chapter 4 of Accuracy and Precision explores the effects of range uncertainty on first round impacts. Range to target can be achieved multiple ways with varying degrees of…
00:52:13 | This episode features discussion on Accuracy and Precision for Long Range Shooting, Chapter 3 on Wind Uncertainty. Changes in wind have a large effect on hit probability as…
01:55:38 | Bryan interviews Erik Cortina, Champion F-Class shooter and owner of Cortina Precision. This incredible discussion showcases how both Erik and Bryan are working to improve rifle precision for…
00:50:36 | Bryan and Francis cover AP Chapter 2, discussing the WEZ Analysis toolkit and example scenarios with the M24 Weapon System. From some best practices to hunting scenarios, altitude…
01:03:41 | Accuracy and Precision for Long Range Shooting covers the elements related to accuracy at extended ranges, using WEZ as a method to test which aspects of your system…
00:29:39 | Modern Advancements Volume 3 Chapter 13 covers the LabRadar Chronograph, comparing live fire test results of the radar-based chronograph against other well known products. Accuracy and precision of…
00:43:02 | Bryan and Francis discuss the effect of bore-groove diameter on muzzle velocity and BC from live fire testing, including velocity migration and other related performance effects. This episode…
01:03:29 | Bryan and Francis continue discussing the components of the truing process. They identify the key variables in creating the most effective solutions for your ballistic solver. Truing your…
01:04:26 | In this two part episode, Bryan and Francis cover the components of the truing process to help identify their importance in creating the most effective solutions for your…
#75 – Interview with Gavin Gear of Ultimate Reloader
02:05:43 | Bryan connects with Gavin Gear, owner and creator of the Ultimate Reloader YouTube Channel. The discussion centers on their experiences in arriving at high-confidence outcomes when testing for…
01:24:03 | Bryan chats with Ryan Cleckner, GunUniversity.com Co-Founder, former Army Ranger, renowned author, firearms lawyer and entrepreneur. This engaging dialogue covers the gamut from interesting stories about firearms culture…
01:23:51 | Bryan chats with the iconic shooting sports journalist, John Scoutten, Senior Producer for Shooting USA. The popular media host has created an outlet showcasing the shooting sports across…
00:56:49 | This episode covers Modern Advancements Chapter 11. Modern projectiles have improved hit rates at distance over the past several decades using heavier, longer designs and monolithic projectiles. This…
01:02:20 | Having loaded hundreds of thousands of rounds in their careers, Bryan and Mitch share their thoughts and approaches to handloading. Not everyone reloads for the same reasons, and…
00:45:45 | This podcast covers Chapter 10 of Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting – Volume 3 which is about the science behind aerodynamic drag at transonic speeds. Bryan and…
00:50:08 | Bryan and Mitch cover Chapter 9 of Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting – Volume 3, discussing the Applied Ballistics Bullet Library. This chapter outlines some of the…
00:58:10 | Mitch and Francis discuss their off-season routines, gear management and debate whether an “off-season” exists. From testing new equipment to planning for the upcoming season, finding ways to…
01:38:46 | In this episode, Bryan and Francis discuss a host of different topics related to shooting small targets (~1 MOA) at long range and how they manage their solutions…
01:02:23 | Are you using the correct bullet for your application? With hundreds of choices available, the criteria you use for selecting the correct bullet (a.k.a projectile) are extremely important to…
#65 – Factory Ammo vs Hand Loading: Which Is Right for You?
00:41:04 | This podcast covers one of the most common questions in shooting sports: should you use factory ammo or begin handloading? There are multiple considerations covered including benefits and…
#64 – Getting Rifles Setup for Success When Traveling
00:36:33 | In this episode, Bryan, Francis, and Mitch discuss tips and tricks for traveling with your rifle for a competition or hunt. They cover variables like altitude, inclination, zeroing, solver…
#63 – Competition: Become a Better Shooter Through Competition
01:03:41 | In this episode, Francis Colon chats with AB Ambassador Chad Heckler, 2021 AG Cup Champion and multi-time winner in the PRS circuit. They discuss how competition has improved…
01:33:38 | This podcast covers Chapter 8 of Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting – Volume 3 which is about barrel break-in and life cycle testing. Bryan and Francis describe…
#61 – Bryan and Mitch talk ELR with Otis White and Rusty Newton
01:06:57 |In this episode, Bryan and Mitch host ELR shooters and Applied Ballistics Brand Ambassadors Otis White and Rusty Newton. These guys are staples in the ELR community. We discuss…
00:49:40 | In this episode, Bryan and Francis discuss Chapter 7 of Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting – Volume 3, which covers the effects of humidity on smokeless rifle powder. …
1:09:06 | Bryan speaks with Applied Ballistics Extreme Long Range shooting brand ambassadors Joe Kaiser, David Lindsay, and Curtis Roman about their shooting journey and how they’ve achieved success as…
01:02:10 | In this episode, we talk with Justin Wolf, winner of the 2022 King of 2 Miles ELR match as well as the Spearpoint season aggregate. Justin talks about the…
01:05:40 | In this episode, Bryan, Mitch, and Francis discuss the possibility of mirage shifting the target image. There have been some convincing anecdotal cases and there is also a well-understood…
01:01:35 | Ladder testing is a method of load development commonly used by precision hand loaders. In this episode, Bryan and Mitch analyze the ladder testing method and results obtained…
02:05:38 | Bryan, Mitch, and Francis discuss the barrel tuner testing that they conducted at Applied Ballistics and is published in Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting – Volume 3. This…
01:19:47 | Bryan and Francis cover Chapter 5 of the new book: Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting – Volume 3 which is BC consistency. This includes a discussion of…
01:12:10 | Walker Daugherty of Big Rim Outfitters in Winston, NM talks with Bryan and Mitch about his experience as an outfitter and an ELR competitor. This podcast covers long-range…
02:00:33 | Applied Ballistics is finally stepping up to service the needs of the growing precision air rifle community. In this 2-hour podcast, Bryan and Mitch from Applied Ballistics speak…
00:49:45 | This podcast covers Chapter 3 of the new book: Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting - Volume 3. In this Chapter/episode, we present a Theory of Precision for…
02:20:11 | Bryan and Mitch kick back next to a fire in this nearly 3-hour-long episode which ranges from shooting to flying, life goals, choices, various adventures, and of course…
00:35:47 | This podcast covers the second chapter of the new book: Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting - Volume 3 which is an example of precision testing. In this…
01:00:17 | This discussion covers the first chapter of Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting - Volume 3. In this chapter, we spend some time discussing the meaning of accuracy…
00:53:50 | This episode accompanies a recent blog article which you can access here: https://thescienceofaccuracy.com/conquer-the-castle-match-elr-radar-testing-report/ The blog presents some data and analysis that Bryan and Mitch discuss in this podcast,…
00:55:29 | Project Cold Bore is planned to be an ongoing exploration of variables affecting first shot accuracy. Bryan and Mitch discuss Phase 1 of this project which is to…
01:16:47 | What is gyroscopic stability and how does it work for rifle bullets? This, and other related questions are the topic of this episode, which follows Chapter 10 of…
00:51:59 | This is perhaps the most important non-ballistics chapter in Applied Ballistics for Long Range Shooting. Sights and their adjustment are the critical bridge between calculating an accurate fire…
#43 – Francis Colon wins Kahles PRS match at K&M 2022
01:16:10 | Bryan and Mitch sit down with Francis Colon; Applied Ballistics Lab Technician and PRS competitor who just got back from winning the 2022 Kahles match at K&M Precision…
01:17:52 | Nick Vitalbo is Applied Ballistics' Chief Software Engineer. In addition to leading all software integration efforts between AB and all our partners, Nick is also an expert in…
00:47:53 | Applied Ballistics Brand Ambassador Troy Livesay sits down with Bryan Litz and talks about how he got started in long-range shooting by predator hunting and had to refine…
01:04:19 | AG Cup winner and Applied Ballistics Brand Ambassador Chad Heckler sits down with Bryan Litz and talks about his approach to long-range shooting, handloading, and competition. Chad is…
0:50:09 | Applied Ballistics Brand Ambassador Brandon Haywood sits down with Bryan Litz and talks about his path in the long-range shooting sports arena. The conversation moves from Brandon's early…
01:20:07 | This episode is from Chapter 8 of Applied Ballistics for Long Range Shooting. Bryan and Mitch discuss the different types of ballistic solvers, what's under the hood, and…
00:43:18 | This episode is from Chapter 7 of Applied Ballistics for Long Range Shooting. Bryan and Mitch discuss the Coriolis effect from several perspectives including inertial reference frame, visualization…
00:38:57 | Gyroscopic drift, also known as Spin Drift; this episode is from Chapter 6 of Applied Ballistics for Long Range Shooting. Bryan and Mitch discuss the nature and physical…
01:23:03 | Chapter 5 from Applied Ballistics for Long Range Shooting. In this episode, Bryan and Mitch cover the mechanism of wind deflection at a fundamental level. How to break…
00:47:46 | Chapter 4 from Applied Ballistics for Long Range Shooting: Uphill/Downhill Shooting. In this episode, Bryan and Mitch discuss the book chapter which explains the physical effects of the…
00:43:28 | Chapter 3 from Applied Ballistics for Long Range Shooting: Gravity Drop. Bryan and Mitch go over some basic and advanced elements of gravity drop including point-blank range, danger…
01:08:03 | Chapter 2 from Applied Ballistics for Long Range Shooting: Ballistic Coefficient. Bryan and Mitch cover the history and current use of Ballistic Coefficients in long-range shooting. There's a…
2:34:02 | In this fun 2+ hour episode, Bryan Mitch, and Francis enjoy some cold beers and conversation around PRS and ELR shooting including the matches we shot the weekend…
#30 – Introduction to the Elements of Long-Range Shooting
00:50:38 | Chapter 1 from Applied Ballistics for Long Range Shooting: The Fundamentals. This episode covers the essential elements for long range shooting and is a great place to start…
#29 – Todd Hervey at the March 2022 Spearpoint ELR Match
00:27:06 | Before and after match interview with Todd Hervey. Todd is relatively new to extreme long range shooting and is getting help from the amazing guys on Team Sterling.…
#28 – Otis White at the March 2022 Spearpoint ELR Match
00:33:25 | Before and after match interview with Otis White. Otis is a former USMC Drill Instructor, current Texas State Trooper, an Applied Ballistics Brand Ambassador, and a fairly well-known…
#27 – Greg Kotlinski at the March 2022 Spearpoint ELR Match
00:37:17 | Before and after match interview with Greg Kotlinski. Greg hasn't been shooting ELR very long, but he's connected with a solid team of extreme long range shooters who…
#26 – Danny Gilbert at the March 2022 Spearpoint ELR Match
00:20:08 | Before and after match interview with Danny Gilbert. Danny is a relatively new ELR shooter and he shares his plan for the Spearpoint extreme long range match and…
00:45:45 | From the book: Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting Volume 2, Chapter 10 - Aerodynamic Drag Modeling for Ballistics. Bryan and Mitch discuss the fundamental components of aerodynamic…
00:45:33 | From the book: Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting Volume 2, Chapter 7 - Fill Ratio. Bryan and Mitch discuss some of the conventional thinking about fill ratio…
00:57:49 | From the book: Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting Volume 2, Chapter 6 - Neck Tension. We explore the complexities of neck tension, what it means to handloaders,…
00:20:50 | From the book: Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting Volume 2, Chapter 5 - Flash Hole Deburring. What is flash hole deburring, why might you need to do…
00:36:51 | From the book: Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting Volume 2, Chapter 4 - Powder Measurement. We look at the effects of different ways of measuring powder such…
00:51:33 | From the book: Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting Volume 2, Chapter 3 - Bullet Trimming and Pointing. Live fire testing shows effects on BC (average and uniformity)…
00:43:28 | From the book: Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting Volume 2, Chapter 2 - Angular Group Convergence. Have you ever thought (or heard) that a rifle might be…
#18 – Understanding Dispersion (Groups and Precision)
00:38:47 | Understanding Dispersion is Chapter 1 of Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting - Volume 2. We take a deep dive into the nature of dispersion, how and why…
00:43:28 | Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting - Volume 1 Chapter 15. Chronograph technology and measuring muzzle velocity has progressed a lot in the last 10 years. This discussion…
00:38:19 | Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting - Volume 1 Chapter 14. Development of hit percentage calculation and how to use the software (AB Analytics) to assess how ballistic…
00:32:20 | Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting - Volume 1, Chapter 13 covers Modern Aeroballistic Drag Modeling. In this episode, we discuss how the paradigm evolved from G1 BCs…
#14 – Accounting for Secondary Effects (Spin Drift, Aerodynamic Jump, and Coriolis)
01:02:59 | This episode covers Chapter 12 of Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting - Volume 1. Secondary effects such as spindrift, aerodynamic jump, and Coriolis effect are calculated by…
00:53:33 | This discussion covers chapter 11 of Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting - Volume 1: State of the art in Ballistic Modeling. Published in 2016, this discussion is…
00:46:21 | This discussion covers chapter 9 of Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting - Volume 1: Rise of the 30 caliber. In this episode, we discuss was wrong with…
#11 – The Path to Dominance in the 2021 AG Cup | Part 2
1:58:17| This is part 2 of a 2 part podcast. Bryan talks to Francis and Chad about their path to dominance in the 2021 AG Cup. Ammo loading, barrel cleaning…
01:19:43 | This is a fun conversation with 4 champion shooters. Bryan Litz and Mitch Fitzpatrick go back and forth with Francis Colon and Chad Heckler about the challenges of…
00:22:16 | Bryan and Francis go over Chapter 8 of Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting - Volume 1: Long Range Hunting Bullets. We discuss the terminal performance requirements that…
#07 – Advancements in Optics for Long Range Shooting
00:33:34 | Bryan and Francis go over Chapter 7 of Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting - Volume 1: Advancements in Optics. We discuss what features of rifle scopes are…
00:55:32 | Bryan and Mitch go over Chapter 6 of Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting - Volume 1: Modern Long Range Rifles. This episode covers how rifles have been…
00:24:46 | Bryan and Mitch go over Chapter 5 of Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting - Volume 1: Effect of Twist Rate on Precision. In this episode, we discuss…
00:40:03 | Bryan and Mitch go over Chapter 4 of Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting - Volume 1: Spin Rate Decay. Here we discuss how we measure bullet spin…
00:37:13 | Bryan and Mitch go over Chapter 3 of Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting - Volume 1: Bullet Stability and Drag - Transonic. This discussion gets into 6…
#02 – Bullet Stability and Drag through Supersonic
00:25:59 | Bryan and Mitch go over Chapter 2 of Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting - Volume 1: Stability and Drag - Supersonic. This chapter/episode talks about gyroscopic stability…
00:35:30 | Bryan and Mitch go over Chapter 1 of Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting - Volume 1: Twist Rate and Muzzle Velocity. The main question under investigation is…
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