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#129 – Revolutionizing Long-Range Shooting Technology
#129 – Revolutionizing Long-Range Shooting Technology

#129 – Revolutionizing Long-Range Shooting Technology

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)…
January 31, 2025
#128 – Driving Change: Where the Industry Can Evolve
#128 – Driving Change: Where the Industry Can Evolve

#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…
January 3, 2025
#127 – Engaging The Community: Connecting and Excelling
#127 – Engaging The Community: Connecting and Excelling

#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…
December 20, 2024
#126 – Introducing AB Quantum™
#126 – Introducing AB Quantum™

#126 – Introducing AB Quantum™

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…
December 2, 2024
#125 – Answering Questions from Listeners
#125 – Answering Questions from Listeners

#125 – Answering Questions from Listeners

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…
October 3, 2024
#124 – Idaho Backcountry
#124 – Idaho Backcountry

#124 – Idaho Backcountry

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,…
September 13, 2024
#123 – Answering Questions from Listeners
#123 – Answering Questions from Listeners

#123 – Answering Questions from Listeners

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,…
September 5, 2024
#122 – Advanced Questions from Listeners
#122 – Advanced Questions from Listeners

#122 – Advanced Questions from Listeners

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…
July 26, 2024
#121 – RMAC 2024 Winning with Air Rifles
#121 – RMAC 2024 Winning with Air Rifles

#121 – RMAC 2024 Winning with Air Rifles

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…
July 12, 2024
#120 – NF ELR Match & Rifle System Management
#120 – NF ELR Match & Rifle System Management

#120 – NF ELR Match & Rifle System Management

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…
July 2, 2024
#119 – Answering Questions from Listeners
#119 – Answering Questions from Listeners

#119 – Answering Questions from Listeners

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…
June 28, 2024
#118 – AB Integrated Products and Features
#118 – AB Integrated Products and Features

#118 – AB Integrated Products and Features

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…
June 21, 2024
#117 – Comparing Bullets Using Wind Drift
#117 – Comparing Bullets Using Wind Drift

#117 – Comparing Bullets Using Wind Drift

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…
May 3, 2024
#116 – The Purpose of Airgun Research
#116 – The Purpose of Airgun Research

#116 – The Purpose of Airgun Research

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…
April 26, 2024
#115 – Ultra Slow Projectiles under 1200 fps
#115 – Ultra Slow Projectiles under 1200 fps

#115 – Ultra Slow Projectiles under 1200 fps

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…
March 22, 2024
#114 – Ultra Fast Projectiles 3500+ FPS
#114 – Ultra Fast Projectiles 3500+ FPS

#114 – Ultra Fast Projectiles 3500+ FPS

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?…
March 15, 2024
#113 – Mach Trimming of 22 Rimfire Velocities
#113 – Mach Trimming of 22 Rimfire Velocities

#113 – Mach Trimming of 22 Rimfire Velocities

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…
February 9, 2024
#112 – Shot Show Recap
#112 – Shot Show Recap

#112 – Shot Show Recap

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. …
February 2, 2024
#111 – Preparing for NRL Hunter
#111 – Preparing for NRL Hunter

#111 – Preparing for NRL Hunter

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…
January 11, 2024
#110 – Evolution of Bullet Design
#110 – Evolution of Bullet Design

#110 – Evolution of Bullet Design

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…
December 22, 2023
#109 – Modern Solvers and Drag Explained
#109 – Modern Solvers and Drag Explained

#109 – Modern Solvers and Drag Explained

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…
December 15, 2023
#108 – 2023 AG Cup Francis Colon
#108 – 2023 AG Cup Francis Colon

#108 – 2023 AG Cup Francis Colon

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…
December 8, 2023
#107 – Reloading for Elite Competitors
#107 – Reloading for Elite Competitors

#107 – Reloading for Elite Competitors

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…
November 30, 2023
#106 – The Weakest Link
#106 – The Weakest Link

#106 – The Weakest Link

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…
November 22, 2023
#105 – Elements of the Hunt
#105 – Elements of the Hunt

#105 – Elements of the Hunt

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…
November 17, 2023
#104 – Selecting a Rear Bag
#104 – Selecting a Rear Bag

#104 – Selecting a Rear Bag

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…
November 3, 2023
#103 – Precision Rifle Myths Part 2
#103 – Precision Rifle Myths Part 2

#103 – Precision Rifle Myths Part 2

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…
October 27, 2023
#102 – Precision Rifle Myths Part 1
#102 – Precision Rifle Myths Part 1

#102 – Precision Rifle Myths Part 1

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,…
October 20, 2023
#101 – Inherent Precision for 22lr
#101 – Inherent Precision for 22lr

#101 – Inherent Precision for 22lr

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…
October 13, 2023
#100 – Why is 22lr different?
#100 – Why is 22lr different?

#100 – Why is 22lr different?

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…
October 6, 2023
#99 – Is your rifle really zeroed?
#99 – Is your rifle really zeroed?

#99 – Is your rifle really zeroed?

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…
September 28, 2023
98 – Choosing a Bullet based on Wind Drift
98 – Choosing a Bullet based on Wind Drift

98 – Choosing a Bullet based on Wind Drift

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…
September 21, 2023
#97 – Dealing with Assumptions
#97 – Dealing with Assumptions

#97 – Dealing with Assumptions

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…
September 7, 2023
#96 – Planning Your Approach
#96 – Planning Your Approach

#96 – Planning Your Approach

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…
August 31, 2023
#95 E.W.S.P and Improving Faster
#95 E.W.S.P and Improving Faster

#95 E.W.S.P and Improving Faster

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…
August 24, 2023
#94 – Using Mirage to Read Wind
#94 – Using Mirage to Read Wind

#94 – Using Mirage to Read Wind

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…
August 17, 2023
#93 – AP CH11 Calibrating Ballistic Solutions
#93 – AP CH11 Calibrating Ballistic Solutions

#93 – AP CH11 Calibrating Ballistic Solutions

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…
August 10, 2023
#92 – AP CH10 Secondary Trajectory Effects
#92 – AP CH10 Secondary Trajectory Effects

#92 – AP CH10 Secondary Trajectory Effects

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…
August 3, 2023
#91 – AP CH9: Trajectory Modeling
#91 – AP CH9: Trajectory Modeling

#91 – AP CH9: Trajectory Modeling

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…
July 27, 2023
#90 – AP CH8: Leveling Your Sights
#90 – AP CH8: Leveling Your Sights

#90 – AP CH8: Leveling Your Sights

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…
July 20, 2023
#89 – The Dunning-Kruger Effect: The Illusion of Competence
#89 – The Dunning-Kruger Effect: The Illusion of Competence

#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,…
July 13, 2023
#88 – AP CH7: Accurate Shooting – Basics
#88 – AP CH7: Accurate Shooting – Basics

#88 – AP CH7: Accurate Shooting – Basics

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…
July 6, 2023
#87 – AP CH6: Muzzle Velocity Effects
#87 – AP CH6: Muzzle Velocity Effects

#87 – AP CH6: Muzzle Velocity Effects

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:…
June 29, 2023
#86 – 2023 Nightforce ELR Steel Challenge
#86 – 2023 Nightforce ELR Steel Challenge

#86 – 2023 Nightforce ELR Steel Challenge

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…
June 15, 2023
#85 – AP CH5: Inherent Precision
#85 – AP CH5: Inherent Precision

#85 – AP CH5: Inherent Precision

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…
May 25, 2023
#84 – AP CH4: Range Uncertainty
#84 – AP CH4: Range Uncertainty

#84 – AP CH4: Range Uncertainty

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…
May 18, 2023
#83 – AP CH3: Wind Uncertainty
#83 – AP CH3: Wind Uncertainty

#83 – AP CH3: Wind Uncertainty

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…
May 11, 2023
#82 – Barrel Tuning with Erik Cortina
#82 – Barrel Tuning with Erik Cortina

#82 – Barrel Tuning with Erik Cortina

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…
May 4, 2023
#81 – AP CH2: Example WEZ Calculation
#81 – AP CH2: Example WEZ Calculation

#81 – AP CH2: Example WEZ Calculation

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…
April 27, 2023
#80 – AP Introduction and Chapter 1
#80 – AP Introduction and Chapter 1

#80 – AP Introduction and Chapter 1

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…
April 20, 2023
#79 – LabRadar Chronograph
#79 – LabRadar Chronograph

#79 – LabRadar Chronograph

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…
April 13, 2023
#78 – Effect of Bore-Groove Diameter
#78 – Effect of Bore-Groove Diameter

#78 – Effect of Bore-Groove Diameter

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…
April 6, 2023
#77 – Truing Your Ballistics Solver Part 2
#77 – Truing Your Ballistics Solver Part 2

#77 – Truing Your Ballistics Solver Part 2

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…
March 30, 2023
#76 – Truing Your Ballistic Solver: Part 1
#76 – Truing Your Ballistic Solver: Part 1

#76 – Truing Your Ballistic Solver: Part 1

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…
March 23, 2023
#75 – Interview with Gavin Gear of Ultimate Reloader
#75 – Interview with Gavin Gear of Ultimate Reloader

#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…
March 16, 2023
#74 – Interview With Ryan Cleckner
#74 – Interview With Ryan Cleckner

#74 – Interview With Ryan Cleckner

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…
March 9, 2023
#73 – Interview with John Scoutten Shooting USA
#73 – Interview with John Scoutten Shooting USA

#73 – Interview with John Scoutten Shooting USA

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…
March 2, 2023
#72 – Problems with Spinning Bullets
#72 – Problems with Spinning Bullets

#72 – Problems with Spinning Bullets

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…
February 23, 2023
#71 – Handloading
#71 – Handloading

#71 – Handloading

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…
February 16, 2023
#70 – Aerodynamic Drag at Transonic Speed
#70 – Aerodynamic Drag at Transonic Speed

#70 – Aerodynamic Drag at Transonic Speed

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…
February 10, 2023
#69 – Applied Ballistics Bullet Library
#69 – Applied Ballistics Bullet Library

#69 – Applied Ballistics Bullet Library

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…
February 2, 2023
#68 – The Off-Season
EP #68 - The Off-Season
#68 – The Off-Season

#68 – The Off-Season

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…
January 26, 2023
#67 – Precision Vs Target Size
#67 – Precision Vs Target Size

#67 – Precision Vs Target Size

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…
January 10, 2023
#66 – Bullet Selection
#66 – Bullet Selection

#66 – Bullet Selection

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…
January 3, 2023
#65 – Factory Ammo vs Hand Loading: Which Is Right for You?
#65 – Factory Ammo vs Hand Loading: Which Is Right for You?

#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…
December 27, 2022
#64 – Getting Rifles Setup for Success When Traveling
#64 – Getting Rifles Setup for Success When Traveling

#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…
December 20, 2022
#63 – Competition: Become a Better Shooter Through Competition
#63 – Competition: Become a Better Shooter Through Competition

#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…
December 13, 2022
#62 – Barrel Break-in and Life Cycle
#62 – Barrel Break-in and Life Cycle

#62 – Barrel Break-in and Life Cycle

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…
December 6, 2022
#61 – Bryan and Mitch talk ELR with Otis White and Rusty Newton
#61 – Bryan and Mitch talk ELR with Otis White and Rusty Newton

#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…
November 29, 2022
#60 – Humidity Effects on Smokeless Powder
#60 – Humidity Effects on Smokeless Powder

#60 – Humidity Effects on Smokeless Powder

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. …
November 25, 2022
#59 – ELR Discussion With Team Sterling Precision
#59 – ELR Discussion With Team Sterling Precision

#59 – ELR Discussion With Team Sterling Precision

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…
November 16, 2022
#58 – Justin Wolf – King of 2 Miles
#58 – Justin Wolf – King of 2 Miles

#58 – Justin Wolf – King of 2 Miles

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…
October 18, 2022
#57 – Can Mirage Displace Your Target Image?
#57 – Can Mirage Displace Your Target Image?

#57 – Can Mirage Displace Your Target Image?

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…
October 13, 2022
#56 – Ladder Testing
#56 – Ladder Testing

#56 – Ladder Testing

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…
October 4, 2022
#55 – Barrel Tuner Testing
#55 – Barrel Tuner Testing

#55 – Barrel Tuner Testing

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…
September 27, 2022
#54 – BC Consistency
#54 – BC Consistency

#54 – BC Consistency

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…
September 23, 2022
#53 – Hunting with Walker Daugherty
#53 – Hunting with Walker Daugherty

#53 – Hunting with Walker Daugherty

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…
August 30, 2022
#52 – Getting into Modern Air Rifles
#52 – Getting into Modern Air Rifles

#52 – Getting into Modern Air Rifles

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…
August 23, 2022
#51 – TOP Gun Theory
#51 – TOP Gun Theory

#51 – TOP Gun Theory

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…
August 19, 2022
#50 – Fireside Chat
#50 – Fireside Chat

#50 – Fireside Chat

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…
August 16, 2022
#49 – Precision Testing
#49 – Precision Testing

#49 – Precision Testing

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…
August 12, 2022
#48 – Fundamentals of Accuracy and Precision
Modern Advancements in Long Range Shooting Vol 3 Chapter 1
#48 – Fundamentals of Accuracy and Precision

#48 – Fundamentals of Accuracy and Precision

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…
August 8, 2022
#47 – Conquer The Castle ELR Match
#47 – Conquer The Castle ELR Match

#47 – Conquer The Castle ELR Match

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,…
July 21, 2022
#46 – Project Cold Bore – Phase 1
#46 – Project Cold Bore – Phase 1

#46 – Project Cold Bore – Phase 1

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…
July 6, 2022
#45 – Gyroscopic Stability
#45 – Gyroscopic Stability

#45 – Gyroscopic Stability

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…
June 24, 2022
#44 – Getting Control of Sights
#44 – Getting Control of Sights

#44 – Getting Control of Sights

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…
June 17, 2022
#43 – Francis Colon wins Kahles PRS match at K&M 2022
#43 – Francis Colon wins Kahles PRS match at K&M 2022

#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…
June 7, 2022
#42 – Laser Rangefinders with Nick Vitalbo
Lazer Rangefinders
#42 – Laser Rangefinders with Nick Vitalbo

#42 – Laser Rangefinders with Nick Vitalbo

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…
June 3, 2022
#41 – Interview with PRS Shooter Troy Livesay
#41 – Interview with PRS Shooter Troy Livesay

#41 – Interview with PRS Shooter Troy Livesay

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…
May 31, 2022
#40 – Interview with AG Cup winner Chad Heckler
#40 – Interview with AG Cup winner Chad Heckler

#40 – Interview with AG Cup winner Chad Heckler

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…
May 27, 2022
#39 – Interview with PRS shooter Brandon Haywood
#39 – Interview with PRS shooter Brandon Haywood

#39 – Interview with PRS shooter Brandon Haywood

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…
May 24, 2022
#38 – Ballistic Programs
Ballistic Programs
#38 – Ballistic Programs

#38 – Ballistic Programs

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…
May 21, 2022
#37 – Coriolis Effect
Coriolis Effect
#37 – Coriolis Effect

#37 – Coriolis Effect

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…
May 20, 2022
#36 – Gyroscopic Drift
Gyroscopic Drift
#36 – Gyroscopic Drift

#36 – Gyroscopic Drift

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…
May 17, 2022
#35 – Wind Deflection
Wind Deflection
#35 – Wind Deflection

#35 – Wind Deflection

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…
May 13, 2022
#34 – Uphill / Downhill Shooting
#34 – Uphill / Downhill Shooting

#34 – Uphill / Downhill Shooting

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…
May 10, 2022
#33 Gravity Drop
#33 Gravity Drop

#33 Gravity Drop

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…
May 6, 2022
#32 Ballistic Coefficient
#32 Ballistic Coefficient

#32 Ballistic Coefficient

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…
May 3, 2022
#31 Fireside Chat with Bryan, Mitch, and Francis
#31 Fireside Chat with Bryan, Mitch, and Francis

#31 Fireside Chat with Bryan, Mitch, and Francis

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…
April 26, 2022
#30 – Introduction to the Elements of Long-Range Shooting
#30 – Introduction to the Elements of Long-Range Shooting

#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…
April 21, 2022
#29 – Todd Hervey at the March 2022 Spearpoint ELR Match
#29 – Todd Hervey at the March 2022 Spearpoint ELR Match

#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.…
April 15, 2022
#28 – Otis White at the March 2022 Spearpoint ELR Match
#28 – Otis White at the March 2022 Spearpoint ELR Match

#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…
April 12, 2022
#27 – Greg Kotlinski at the March 2022 Spearpoint ELR Match
#27 – Greg Kotlinski at the March 2022 Spearpoint ELR Match

#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…
April 6, 2022
#26 – Danny Gilbert at the March 2022 Spearpoint ELR Match
#26 – Danny Gilbert at the March 2022 Spearpoint ELR Match

#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…
April 4, 2022
#25 – Aerodynamic Drag and Ballistics
#25 – Aerodynamic Drag and Ballistics

#25 – Aerodynamic Drag and Ballistics

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…
March 22, 2022
#24 – Case Fill Ratio
#24 – Case Fill Ratio

#24 – Case Fill Ratio

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…
March 18, 2022
#23 – Case Neck Tension
The Science of Accuracy by Applied Ballistics: Case Neck Tension
#23 – Case Neck Tension

#23 – Case Neck Tension

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,…
March 15, 2022
#22 – Flash Hole Deburring
#22 – Flash Hole Deburring

#22 – Flash Hole Deburring

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…
March 10, 2022
#21 – Powder Measurement
#21 – Powder Measurement

#21 – Powder Measurement

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…
March 7, 2022
#20 – Bullet Trimming and Pointing
#20 – Bullet Trimming and Pointing

#20 – Bullet Trimming and Pointing

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)…
March 4, 2022
#19 – Group Convergence
#19 – Group Convergence

#19 – Group Convergence

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…
March 2, 2022
#18 – Understanding Dispersion (Groups and Precision)
#18 – Understanding Dispersion (Groups and Precision)

#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…
March 1, 2022
#17 – Chronograph Review – Measuring Muzzle Velocity
#17 – Chronograph Review – Measuring Muzzle Velocity

#17 – Chronograph Review – Measuring Muzzle Velocity

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…
February 28, 2022
#16 – Weapon Employment Zone (WEZ)
#16 – Weapon Employment Zone (WEZ)

#16 – Weapon Employment Zone (WEZ)

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…
February 25, 2022
#15 – Modern Aeroballistic Drag Modeling
#15 – Modern Aeroballistic Drag Modeling

#15 – Modern Aeroballistic Drag Modeling

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…
February 22, 2022
#14 – Accounting for Secondary Effects (Spin Drift, Aerodynamic Jump, and Coriolis)
#14 – Accounting for Secondary Effects (Spin Drift, Aerodynamic Jump, and Coriolis)

#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…
February 18, 2022
#13 – State of the Art in Ballistic Modeling
#13 – State of the Art in Ballistic Modeling

#13 – State of the Art in Ballistic Modeling

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…
February 17, 2022
#12 – The Rise of the 30 Caliber
#12 – The Rise of the 30 Caliber

#12 – The Rise of the 30 Caliber

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…
February 14, 2022
#11 – The Path to Dominance in the 2021 AG Cup | Part 2
#11 – The Path to Dominance in the 2021 AG Cup | Part 2

#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…
February 10, 2022
#10 – PRS vs ELR – Which is Harder and Why?
#10 – PRS vs ELR – Which is Harder and Why?

#10 – PRS vs ELR – Which is Harder and Why?

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…
February 10, 2022
#09 – The Path to Dominance in the 2021 AG Cup | Part 1
#09 – The Path to Dominance in the 2021 AG Cup | Part 1

#09 – The Path to Dominance in the 2021 AG Cup | Part 1

2:34:42 | This is part 1 of a 2 part podcast. Bryan catches up with Francis about how his 2021 PRS season went leading up to the AG cup. Equipment…
January 23, 2022
#08 – Long Range Hunting Bullets
#08 – Long Range Hunting Bullets

#08 – Long Range Hunting Bullets

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…
January 21, 2022
#07 – Advancements in Optics for Long Range Shooting
#07 – Advancements in Optics for Long Range Shooting

#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…
January 17, 2022
#06 – The Evolution of Modern Long Range Rifles
#06 – The Evolution of Modern Long Range Rifles

#06 – The Evolution of Modern Long Range Rifles

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…
January 15, 2022
#05 – Effect of Barrel Twist Rate on Precision
#05 – Effect of Barrel Twist Rate on Precision

#05 – Effect of Barrel Twist Rate on Precision

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…
January 11, 2022
#04 – Spin Rate Decay
#04 – Spin Rate Decay

#04 – Spin Rate Decay

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…
January 8, 2022
#03 – Bullet Stability and Drag through Transonic
#03 – Bullet Stability and Drag through Transonic

#03 – Bullet Stability and Drag through Transonic

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…
January 7, 2022
#02 – Bullet Stability and Drag through Supersonic
#02 – Bullet Stability and Drag through Supersonic

#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…
January 7, 2022
#01 – Twist Rate and Muzzle Velocity
How Muzzle Velocity is Affected by Twist Rate
#01 – Twist Rate and Muzzle Velocity

#01 – Twist Rate and Muzzle Velocity

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…
January 4, 2022
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