MAX ORDINATE • The Precision Rifle Podcast
A podcast from Max Ordinate Academy focusing on precision rifle training, methods, lessons learned, and tactical precision rifle competition preparation. Hosts Tyler Hughes and Jeph Savaglio provide professional insight into military and law enforcement employment, TTPs and SOPs. Episodes cover failed stages, training methods, new products, and debunking social media posts, with no-holds-barred discussion. Aimed at both professional and amateur shooters.
Episodes
No Sleep. No Comfort. No Excuses. Preparing for the Sniper Adventure Challenge
Send us Fan MailThe Sniper Adventure Challenge is not just a match—it’s a multi-day test of shooting skill, land navigation, decision-making, and mental endurance under extreme fatigue.Daniel reached out looking for advice and preparation insight for his first Sniper Adventure Challenge. Instead of keeping it to private messages, the conversation was brought to the Precision Rifle Podcast—and Dave
The Return of Precision: Tyler & Special Guest Sam Dive Deep into Training, Tuners, and the Art of Silence
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Episode DescriptionAfter an 8-month hiatus, Tyler — host of the Precision Rifle Podcast — is back and better than ever! 🔥 In this comeback episode, he’s joined by Sam, the mind behind ThunderBeast Arms and the Barrel Burner App, for a raw and detailed conversation about everything from training philosophies to the fine science of precision rifle performance.Together, they unpack
Precision Partnerships: RD-15 LPR Deep Dive with Ridgeline Defense | 29 Apr 2025 Live Stream
Send us Fan Mail🚨 New Episode! 🚨Tyler Hughes and Nick Diaz sit down with Larry and Noah from Ridgeline Defense for an inside look at their brand new RD-15 LPR — a rifle built with precision shooters in mind. 🎯The conversation goes beyond the gear, diving into the craftsmanship behind building a rifle like the RD-15, future projects on the horizon, favorite competitions they've battled through
🔥 From Concept to Execution: How We Build a Competition Train-Up 🔥
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Tyler and Diaz pull back the curtain on the entire process of developing a high-performance training course, using the upcoming Competition Train-Up Day as a case study.🔍 What Goes Into Building an Effective Train-Up?We don’t just throw drills together—we engineer a training experience designed for immediate, measurable improvement at the next weekend’s competition
🎙️ Precision Rifle Podcast | Is Common Sense That Common? 🤔
Send us Fan Mail🔥 Episode Overview:In this episode, Tyler and Jeph dive deep into a loaded discussion—starting with the question: Is common sense really that common? They break down the latest developments at Max Ordinate, reflecting on January’s milestones and where the company is headed next.💥 Inside This Episode:✅ New Products & Partnerships – Get the latest on LaserHit and other cutting-ed
Journey to the Podium with Francis Colon
Send us Fan Mail🔥 Precision Rifle Podcast: Francis Colon – Winner of the 2024 PRS Armageddon Gear Cup 🔥In this episode of the Precision Rifle Podcast, Tyler sits down with Francis Colon, professional precision rifle competitor, Leupold Optics team shooter, and a key figure at MDT. Fresh off his impressive victory at the 2024 PRS Armageddon Gear Cup, Francis shares his journey to becoming one of th
Meet the Nicks: The Mouth and the Mustach Take the Mic
Send us Fan Mail🎙 Max Ordinate and Pro Tier Media is proud to introduce the new hosts of its latest podcast: The Shooters Brief with Nick Diaz and Nick Helbert! This episode dives into the dynamic personalities of “The Mouth” and “The Mustache.” Nick Diaz, bold and unfiltered, speaks his mind with no regard for feelings, while Nick Helbert brings a calm, professional edge, carefully articulating i
10 Game-Changing Principles for Shooting Stability and Increased Precision!
Send us Fan MailJoin Tyler and Jeph on the Precision Rifle Podcast as they dive into the 10 essential principles of alternative shooting positions that every precision shooter needs to know. From real-world applications to hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, this episode is packed with insights to elevate your game—whether you're competing, training, or just geeking out over rifles.In this e
Mastering Wind Reading: Beyond the Basics
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Precision Rifle Podcast, we dive deep into the art and science of wind reading with a focus on advanced techniques. Whether you're a professional marksman, a dedicated hobbyist, or just someone looking to refine your skills, this discussion is packed with actionable insights.We start with a quick recap of foundational wind-reading concepts, setting the s
Long-Range Rifle Ammo Deep Dive: What Matters Most?
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we dive deep into the intricate world of long-range rifle ammunition and explore what truly matters when selecting the perfect rounds for precision shooting. Join us as we discuss key topics including the importance of ammo selection, bullet profiles, and how ballistic coefficients can dramatically affect your performance at distance. We’ll weigh the pros and cons
(Full Episode) Targeting the Future: The Role of A.I. and Tech in Precision Shooting, Hunting, & Military
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we explore the rapidly evolving world of precision shooting and the impact of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, smart optics, and advanced ballistic calculators. As the tools and tech available to shooters become more sophisticated, we delve into a key question: in a future where computers can calculate the perfect shot in real time, how much
Targeting the Future: The Role of A.I., Smart Optics, and Tech in Precision Shooting, Hunting, & Military
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we explore the rapidly evolving world of precision shooting and the impact of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, smart optics, and advanced ballistic calculators. As the tools and tech available to shooters become more sophisticated, we delve into a key question: in a future where computers can calculate the perfect shot in real time, how much
Post election! TRUMP WINS!
Send us Fan MailTrump wins! Trump Wins! Trump wins the 2024 election! and it looks as if America has had enough, flipping the senate and house red! What a world we live in. Post election talk, Tyler and Jeph run through some interesting videos and mindset processes to add a that shooting flavor to our show. For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow Tyler Hughes on Instagram @t
the Unsocial media episode
Send us Fan MailFrom tips and tricks, education, new products, R&D, social media has it all today. There is literally nothing you cant find. So we dive into 5 different videos featuring some training, products, R&D, and more! giving our comments and feedback. If its good, we tell you! if its trash, we also tell you! We dont do feelings here. Honestly. Thats the policy. If we think a traini
A shooters guide to Wind Calls
Send us Fan MailTyler and Jeph sit down to talk all things wind! From reading the environment, judging wind direction, speed, using mirage. Then discussing a simple to use formula for MILs and MOA. It a trip to school for Jeph as he becomes more and more associated to using mil-radians. 90% of misses are wind related. No better time than the present to improve your first round hit percentage as we
Enter the "Training Rifle"
Send us Fan MailDo you have a training rifle? Want one? is it worth it and what should you be looking for when building a training rifle? Tyler and Jeph hit the topic of Training Rifles, Calibers and benefits, Weight, Purpose, etc. Tyler establishes himself early as a 2 training rifle guy while Jeph had mixed opinions regarding certain calibers but changed his mind ultimately becoming a believer a
When buying a rifle scope... Ask yourself these questions.
Send us Fan MailTyler and Jeph cracking open the decision making process when purchasing a scope for your rifle. Brand. Features. Ruggedness. Trust. Cost. So much goes into this decision. Know what you want, what you're willing to pay for, and make a smart purchase. This conversation came to fruition with the amount of shooters who will message in asking Tyler what scope, rifle, etc to buy. N
2024 Team Safari by Competition Dynamics - End of Match RECAP
Send us Fan MailTyler and Jeph sit down to discuss the 2024 Team Safari competition. Tyler partnered with Nick Diaz, Max Ordinate team shooter. This is their second time competing as a team, last outing was 2021. The guys knew they would have to bring it and give all they got to pull out a WIN. 2021 the duo walked away 2nd place losing by 10 points. This years match was a battle all the way down t
The FOUNDATION... Whats yours made of?
Send us Fan MailWhats in your foundation? How did you build it? and is it too late to restructure if you made a mistake? We discuss this, giving examples of different groups and professions, how their foundations are build, and what steps to take to right the ship giving you a ceiling higher than youre capable of now! Included is a discussion of WHY... Why do you want this? When motivation dies th
PRS Competition. A return after a year off....
Send us Fan MailOh the lessons learned. The heartbreak. The high expectations. Stupid mistakes. Mental errors. If you can make a mistake I made it. I did learn from it, 100% but that doesnt make the pain go away. Initially going in, I had planned to use this as a practice match to prepare me for the upcoming steel safari. But me being me, competitive and driven to win, not even one stage in alread
Training Philosophy
Send us Fan MailCrawl Walk Run? Basic? Advanced? Professional? Amateur? When we think about training whether you're putting your own plan together, training someone, or attending a course, whats your philosophy? Grind the fundamentals until you bleed from your ears? or learn some tricks and determine what you can buy to improve your placement? So many answers. Is there a wrong answer or is th
Speed vs. Precision: Rapid Engagement Techniques
Send us Fan MailThis episode discusses the relationship between Speed, Precision, and Accuracy. There is no replacement for skill, practice, efficiency BUT.... there are techniques that can add speed while maintaining precision. And so we discuss RETICLE HOLDOVERS • MAX POINT BLANK • SPEED DROP. Simple techniques utilizing your reticle, and what you choose to dial on your optic can change the game
Are Americans training CHINA?
Send us Fan MailTyler in the absence of Jeph, hits a few daily news points... P. Diddy, the Moons Time Zone?... Load Testing article... then brings it with a discussion around an article from Vermillianchina.com where "Chris Zhang", a Chinese national who attended high school in the United States from 2014-2017 then going on a 3 year training journey, seeking out pistol, carbine, and han
Answer the QUESTION!
Send us Fan MailThis episode of the Precision Rifle Podcast, Tyler and Jeph take turns asking each other questions or random nature! Guns. Cars. Sex. Food. And more. This was a fun episode for us to record and we're looking forward to continuing this line of questioning in the future. For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow Tyler Hughes on Instagram @tyler_hughes_ss and
Appropriate LEARNING OBJECTIVES & developmental processes
Send us Fan MailWhether youre planning a training course to teach for your company, your friends, or planning out weekly, monthly training for yourself, establishing learning objectives will allow you to tailor your program to fit your needs or the needs of those you are teaching. So what are learning objectives and what developmental processes are you utilizing to increase your chance for success
Poor Recoil Management & its crazy effects on precision
Send us Fan MailIts been said do practice till you get it right, practice till you cant get it wrong! For this episode Tyler & Jeph discuss "What is the Muscle Relaxation fundamental?" Do you know the answer? Is it lack of all muscular tension or only muscles that effect your ability to maintain stability and pin point aiming? The duo then shifts into the importance of recoil managem
The Incident: at PR 1 course
Send us Fan MailThrough failure, we learn! Tyler talks about a particular student at PR1 having a rough time in the wind on Day 3. Success in the moment may make you happy, but the failures are what make us grow, and nothing was different for this shooter! Sometimes, lessons like these are needed. For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow Tyler Hughes on Instagram @tyler_hughe
Jeph's Men's Health Edition
Send us Fan MailNear and dear to Jeph's heart is his journey to better living. Years of hard labor, Police work, Car fab, takes its toll. Enter Stem cells, TRT regimen, and Physical therapy that has taken Jeph from feeling 55 as a 47yr old man to a revived and rejuvenated 47 yr old performing like a 28 yr old. Science in action! Learn from others and make your own choices but its important no
The truth about Bone Support & Natural Point of Aim - s6 ep 2 Max Ordinate Academy
Send us Fan MailYou hear it talked about. Instructors, Teachers, Trainers, whatever you want to call them. Regardless, Bone support and Natural point of aim are staples of marksmanship fundamentals. Yet why cant it be described in simple terms? Why arent you being taught or instructed why these are important and how to know if youre failing to achieve them? Tyler breaks it down on this episode of
New Year Resolution Garbage
Send us Fan MailEvery year. That new year rolls around. Its getting close. Motivations start to rise. Changing your life. Doing things different. Im going to do this. Im going to do that. You set goals. And for a few days, maybe possibly a few weeks, youre on this path. Before life sets in, tries to set you back, the goals seem far. And.... youre right back to where you start. This episode is all
Chasing Goals... Devils in the details
Send us Fan MailTyler grills Jeph this week on him getting his body and training back on track to jump into the competition arena. From packs, to physical therapy, gym sessions, cardio, dry fire, and of course, SHOES! Cant overlook proper footwear. Many people in the competitive arena, or even those who carry a rifle for a living, often brush over these details, the value of keeping a certain base
Benefits of private training
Send us Fan MailTyler and Jeph bring on a guest, Lauren, who spent the past year training Tyler remotely to prepare him physically for the Sniper Adventure Challenge to a level beyond what he could have accomplished on his own. From adjusting workouts, tracking muscle fatigue, adding a diet. Building strength, adding muscle, and ultimately pushing to a limit beyond anything normal. Not to mention,
What training or skillset will give you the best level up?
Send us Fan MailTyler and Jeph completing the podcast series of "The Do-It-All" Tradesman rifle build. Can it compete, defend, hunt, and survive the Zombie apocalypse? This episode completes the build with an optic selection from both Tyler and Jeph, along with a mounting option and accessories! Now its time to build it! What would you build as a Do It All bolt action platform? For a mor
The Tradesman Rifle... the "Do it all" setup. Is there such a thing?
Send us Fan MailTyler and Jeph completing the podcast series of "The Do-It-All" Tradesman rifle build. Can it compete, defend, hunt, and survive the Zombie apocalypse? This episode completes the build with an optic selection from both Tyler and Jeph, along with a mounting option and accessories! Now its time to build it! What would you build as a Do It All bolt action platform? For a mor
But... Did you die? Sniper Challenge After Action
Send us Fan MailJeph sits down with Tyler to discuss him and Freds placement, challenges they faced, along with how the overall race went regarding injuries, mistakes, and the conduct of the competition which is equally important. The duo bust out the map and describes in detail how the team navigated the challenge and what the terrain looked like. Surprise! Max Ordinate has offered to cover the
How does YOUR nutrition effect YOUR performance?
Send us Fan MailNutrition Nutrition Nutrition! Tyler and Jeph have a special guest this week. Jen, a Nutritionist from Hawaii, helping with our questions, Tylers Sniper Adventure Challenge, and just overall educating us on nutrition and its effects so we can apply it to the Precision Rifle Competition Arena. Tune in! You might learn something. For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure
Back in the Saddle! Vacation over!
Send us Fan MailTyler and Jeph getting deep into gear chosen for the Sniper Adventure Challenge, Nutrition ideas, and.... and... COLD! its going to be friggin cold compared to where Tyler has been the past year! All this and more in this latest episode. Support the showBecome a VIP Subscriber at http://www.patreon.com/maxordinate1 for video content, instructional videos, presentations, classes, ch
Sit down with Navy SEAL & Crossfit Top G
Send us Fan MailEnter THE DAVE CASTRO, prior Navy SEAL and top dawg at Crossfit! Tyler and Jeph sit down and talk rifles, matches, working out, benefits when related to shooting. Some diets and how those effect your everyday life. Plus does 22LR shooting translate to Centerfire Long Range matches? Dave doesnt think so, or does he? Great discussion and were looking forward to seeing Dave at the Sni
IT. IS. ALMOST. TIME! Sniper Adventure Challenge w/ Guest Bison Tactical
Send us Fan MailTyler and Jeph take a walk down preparation road while visiting memory lane with Fred Barton of Bison Tactical, Tylers Sniper Adventure Challenge partner for the past 5 years. From what was learned from last year, mistakes made, preparations for this year, practice, skillsets, and so much more! Gear, Food, Strategy. A brutal competition based on Sniper skills on an Adventure Race f
ALL EYES DEFENSE • Enter the SandMan
Send us Fan MailTyler and Jeph sit down with Amir aka Sandmangoespewpew, owner of All Eyes Defense, a new company focused on bringing training of all facets to new shooters. Amir has been a long time student of Max Ordinate Academy and often seeks advice on his technique. The group talks training, his moving target debacle, how he envisions his company moving forward, and some industry facts! For
Behind the Veil and the International Rifle of Mystery
Send us Fan MailTyler and Jeph bring in Chris from Veil Solutions to discuss some of the training drills hes been conducting on his social media. Chris, owner of Veil Solutions, Kydex and firearms instructions has been in the industry for over 12 years but clearly you can see he is humble and interested in learning, hearing new ideas, and testing those ideas on the firing line. Great conversation
Is this the ULTIMATE TRADESMAN Rifle?
Send us Fan MailAn episode of epic magnitude! Continuing where they left off last week, Jeph and Tyler continue discussing the ultimate rifle build which Jeph has dubbed "Tradesman Rifle". From the Action, Trigger, Stock / Chassis, and Bipod, these two see eye to eye on some, and split in different directions on others! With the current configuration, this may just be a game changing rig
Jeph says... Let's play a game
Send us Fan MailJeph driving the episode today with questions for Tyler regarding the "Perfect" rifle build. Perfect can mean many things. For Jeph, he wants us to build a hypothetical rifle that is PERFECT to accomplish your needs for Hunting & Competing. Caliber. Barrel. Optics. Triggers. Chassis. A lot goes into this in regards to considering what is important in both arenas. For
If I could turn back time... Advice for Shooter
Send us Fan MailThis weeks episode hones in on knowing what you know now, what would be the best way to get into Long Range shooting. Can the lessons you learned help you now or are you still making those same mistakes? Marketing can get you any day of the week. Training? Rifle? Optic? Accessories? But more importantly, what are your goals. Why are you shooting? As discussed its best to have a non
A way and.. THE way you should engage movers.
Send us Fan MailCovering a few topics this weekend! LOP adjustment on the fly? WTF? Good method or another gimmick to cover up bad marksmanship fundamentals? Engaging movers... from Lead Edge? Are you effing mad?! The argument against using lead edge. Why its not a method you should add to your tool box and avoid those who still teach this. Once again, just us being us, telling it how it is and ho
Is your training purpose driven?
Send us Fan MailTyler and Jeph bringing the real this week with discussions on does your training target or training plan fit the purpose of the training? Will the end state be achieved? Are there any negative side effects to the training? Training Scars? These are important questions to ask yourself or your instructor. They should already know the answer, but lets be honest a majority dont. To be
Tomato... Tomato. Constructive Criticism
Send us Fan MailTHE SNIPER TARGET. Maui. Establishing habits for dialing. Videos being put out by MDT PRO's that seem more click bate. A solid episode where Jeph is in disagreement with Tyler and is trying ever so hard to change his mind. After a week of discussions, research, theorizing, and ultimately deciding on what the goals are, what is the purpose of the drill? How tight of a standard
You son of a... You call this a STORM!
Send us Fan MailStem Cells, TRT program, Typhoons, what more could you ask for?! Tyler and Jeph dig into the Sniper MOD Qual & Precisionier Target, execution, changes, etc. Discussing the "Cranial Vault" and why the target was designed for between the eyes and nose versus the forehead like its assumed is an immediate incapacitation shot. Training never ends and neither does working o
Once upon a time in MEXICO
Send us Fan MailAfter a two week break from recording... WE ARE BACK! Jeph fresh off his stem cell therapy and Tyler dealing with range administration situations. Its good to be back. Discussing Stem Cells, Range thievery, then moving on to the PRECISION RIFLE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS! What is it? Good time? Good Ole boy network. We break it down. Lets face it, anytime the USA can go forward and whoop
The Importance of Rifle Setup
Send us Fan MailThere is so many videos, podcasts, instructional companies who skip over rifle setup like it doesn't matter. It does! and here is the why behind setting up your rifle to fit you. Think you need those spacers for the buttstock? Think again. Most don't. Its about function, capabilities, more than comfort. For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow Tyler
Your TRIPOD skills need more TRIPOD skills
Send us Fan MailTyler & Jeph discuss techniques they've seen applied to utilizing a tripod as a shooting support that make them cringe. Why fight the tripod. Why not set up in the position you want. What are these paint marks on legs and why are they not a good idea. Living life on a tripod can be fruitful but too many times we see shooters not understanding what they're doing but ra
You want Improvement... YOU CANT HANDLE IMPROVEMENT!
Send us Fan MailTyler and Jeph discuss a Direct Message received regarding how to improve during competition. Skill. Mental management. Efficiency. Wind Call. Corrections. It all adds up. To improve you must have data. Identify strengths and weaknesses. What kind of data you say? Positions. Wind Calls. Mental mistakes. where are you hemorrhaging impacts. Then you can decide how to improve. And as
The 10th YEAR ANNIVERSARY episode! Here's our story.
Send us Fan Mail10 YEARS! Its been a ride. A damn roller coaster. Peaks. Valleys. Small business struggles. And everything in between. But one constant has always remained, Tyler's chase for perfection and putting forth the absolute best product, second to none. Here is our story. Thank you for watching! For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow Tyler Hughes on Instagram
Sniper Modernization: with us at the RANGE
Send us Fan MailThe team digs into the LE Modernization Training session, from beginning to end, the good, and the ugly. Areas of improvement as well as areas of greatness. This was a solid training session that honed in on specific skills sets as the primary focus of this month. Tripod. Wind Calls. Barricade. Fundamentals. And a great conversation about movers and how to engage them. Are you maki
Can you be too hard on yourself?
Send us Fan MailThe adventures continue! Tyler fresh back from Japan and.. and... back from Competition Dynamics Steel Safari after a respectable showing, taking 3rd overall after losing the tie breaker for 2nd. The dynamic duo talk mens health, competing, expectations, being too hard on yourself, and so much more! For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow Tyler Hughes on Inst
the WORLD FAMOUS, Hardest, Bestest, Original
Send us Fan MailWith Tyler back stateside after a stint overseas, he wasted no time getting busy with range tasks, training and practice, and getting his ass to the Competition Dynamics Steal Safari. This weekend, he will join the team to see if we can bring home another victory! The dudes talk copycats, one that wants to be but isnt. Gear that works but has flaws so the need to understand those f
Don't be dumb. It's only a moving target.
Send us Fan MailThis week the guys talking moving targets. Whether you're military, LE, or a hunter assuming you're good to go because you have a cheat sheet for movers is a nice lie you've been telling yourself. Simplification. Knowing how it works and what you're calculating. Understanding movements and not MPH. A real hunter, Sniper, will not need a cheat sheet because they&
The Great Disconnect... MOA vs MRAD
Send us Fan MailAnother week! Another episode! This week Tyler & Jeph hit on Minutes of Angle versus Mil-Radian. After viewing a post and reading the comments, it was a discussion that needed to be had regarding the two Angular Units of Measure and the commons misconceptions and lack of understanding amongst most of the shooters. MRAD and Yards. MOA and Meters. Who cares! Math? What friggin ma
VICTORY loves PREPARATION
Send us Fan MailThis week Tyler & Jeph discuss the current URBAN SNIPER course Tyler is instructing for USMC Snipers. The recent qualification they just went through, how Tyler performed, to include wagers or friendly patch trading bets to motivate the Marines to try harder, focus deeper. During the qualifications, the stress levels are high, so the duo digs in to why, why so high, why do some
Unsupported Skills & Understanding "The WHY"
Send us Fan MailTyler goes into a deep discussion regarding unsupported shooting positions. The fundamentals behind it and breaking down a social media video. Bone Support. Muscle Relaxation. Natural Point of Aim. They're as old as time and still the foundation behind all shooting positions, supported and unsupported. The tail end of this episode talks about the WHY. Why does this happen. Why
Correcting Misses. Simple. Effective. Precise.
Send us Fan MailAfter a long week, we're back! Digging into methods and routines of practicing. Be it at home or at the range, DO YOU HAVE A METHOD TO YOUR MADNESS? or do you just practice everything with very little gain? Tyler and Jeph hit on this for roughly half the episode comparing training methods to old and new weight lifting methods. Then the big secret, the information no one knows
How do you view the Target area? Sectoring Methods
Send us Fan MailA quickie that went longer than expected! Tyler explains to Jeph a drill he had students run last week. 19 Targets. 25 rounds. 5 Minutes. Must hit to move on to next target. Asking how Jeph would attack this problem. How the students did. What was the method that lead to the greatest success in the shortest time. How does this apply to your world? Hunting. Military. LE. Comp. It re
Guide to Hustling - How to shoot faster without shooting faster
Send us Fan MailIts basic matrix theory. Go fast but dont go fast! Not sure is thats even a thing but it sounded good. Today! It is Jeph's birthday so the dynamic duo sit down to discuss training plans for this weekend. The Get Moving target and how it can help you progress your speed! So often shooters want to go fast but dont understand they dont need to shoot faster. But movement. Efficien
State of the Industry
Send us Fan MailWhat a WEEK! Golf. Construction. Training Marines. And of course, things in the industry that should drop your jaw but ultimately not surprised. Hornady ammunition stealing Ballstic X app software design. Trainers offering training that shouldnt be. Companies posting videos that make you cringe. Its a crazy wild world we live in but Tyler and Jeph are here to help guide us through
Being a Professional & April 18 Week in Review
Send us Fan MailOur weekly "Week in review" episode with an emphasis on "What is a professional?". Tyler is solo again so in the absence of Jeph, He rolls through what is currently happening with the Marine Sniper Urban Course he is instructing, things he noticing. Standards need to be met. Who better to set the bar? To top it off, Tyler discusses a video from Social Media wher
TRAINING DIARIES: Position improvement for better aim
Send us Fan MailAnother beautiful Friday to deliver this weekends Training Tips and Goals podcast. No Jeph today, but Tyler came through to deliver a great episode. The focus being aiming with your body. Its easy to get flustered, stresses, agitated, and start to muscle the weapon system. Through mindful repetition and goal driven drills, you can eliminate some of these mistakes. Tyler adds a vide
Optics & Reticles & Training Oh My!
Send us Fan MailThis is just one of those episodes that get drug down the rabbit hole. Optics. Reticles. Focal Planes. Clearly more and more discussion is needed on this topic. Primary Arms reticles came up in conversation and whew, did the guys not hold back. And without hesitation moving into the state of the industry, innovation, copy cats, losers, and more! For a more personal connection to th
Week of April 10 Things that make you go hmm...
Send us Fan MailWorking out the new weekly pod format, this is our "Social Media Week in Review!" The good, the bad, the ugly, from the deep pits of the interwebs. Its a dangerous job but someone has to do it. Sharing with you things we find that need to be brought to light for the purpose of learning of course. This episode is packed with "Dont do this at the gym", A standing
Thats not how that WORKS, at all
Send us Fan MailGreat episode with Tyler & Jeph touching on the Ridgeline Drill after having run it numerous times, discussing competition shooter failures, and getting into night shooting. Illuminated reticles, lit up targets, Night Vision Devices, Thermal optics, and so much more! Thanks for tuning in. If you would like to skip ahead, the timings of subject changes are as follows:Intro and U
Critiquing Ourselves! Instructor Sustainment Training
Send us Fan MailTyler comes out of left field with pics and descriptive critiques to share about the past two days of training the instructor staff went through as a sustainment event. Not only a great time for learning and trying out new techniques but a great time to grab photos that will allow us to critique and fix mistakes, use for classes, what not to do, etc. Lots of talk regarding the Prin
This one is all about the WOMEN... buckle up - Max Ordinate Academy
Send us Fan MailThis special episode brings Vinessa (@v.on.target) and Miranda (@mirandakadam) on to the show to talk all things WOMEN in a male dominated sport, Precision Rifle Shooting. Miranda had made a comment about wanting to hear from Vinessa on her thoughts and opinions, getting a womans perspective. So what better than to get them both and just talk. How not to be a creeper dude around a
Tripod Rifle Clamps are DEAD
Send us Fan MailTwo episodes in one week! and its not even a special occasion. Tyler hits Jeph with a "How skilled and prepared are you?" Power grid goes down. No power in the near future. Can you survive? Would your neighbors? Are you a target? Huntin. Fishin. Navingatin. Food Procurement. Survival. Interesting answers. Then the crew follows up with some awesome footage of the Hogsaddle
Instructional Fails - Its Everywhere
Send us Fan MailTrying out a shorter format to our show that we can produce 2-3x per week. Today, Tyler & Jeph talk Aerial Platform Shooting & Instructional / Instructor Fails. EPIC Fails. Check it out! Make sure to tune in Friday for an episode dedicated to wind. For a more personal connection to the hosts, be sure to follow Tyler Hughes on Instagram @tyler_hughes_ss and Jeph Savaglio @sa
Pardon this Interruption for this Public Service Announcement
Send us Fan MailJust a short sweet to the point audio file to explain ourselves!Support the showBecome a VIP Subscriber at http://www.patreon.com/maxordinate1 for video content, instructional videos, presentations, classes, charts, cheat sheets, and more!
Whats a Really Right Tripod? The answer is here!
Send us Fan MailTyler and Jeph talk adventures of Monday with Falkor Defense in town, hiking mountains, deploying tripods, shooting from improvised positions, loosing gear, and getting naked! Ok not fully naked but partially! Chonies! Then, then, comes the good stuff! All things tripods. They go through all the tripods used for shooting and breakdown everyone! If youre looking for info on tripods,
Interview with the NEBRASKAN
Send us Fan MailKP Robinson in the house! A student of our and now the lead instructor for 88 Tactical out of Nebraska for both civilian and LE Sniper courses. From before our class, to after, KP has alot to say. His opinions are aligned very close to ours and heres a secret, this was all off the cuff! No outline. No preplan. He had no idea what the episode would be about or what we would even ask
The murky world of Instructors and How to find the right ones. Vette The Instructor episode!
Send us Fan MailThe statement "Vette the instructors" if said often by so many people with the message of make sure youre training with someone who is legitimate. The question is, how do you filter through all the bullshit. Sure, experienced shooters, possibly, kind of sort of know who may be good and who should retire and pretend they never attempted to be somebody they arent. But new s
Is there an elephant in the room? A convo with Guest Andy Slade of Riflemanspath.com
Send us Fan MailThis fine Tuesday, Tyler and Jeph bring on Andy Slade from Riflemanspath.com to discuss some of our critiques on videos from previous podcasts, clear the air, and see where our training & teaching methodologies converge or split! It was great having him. The conversation went great and it does seem we are far closer in our beliefs than we are apart. The rest of the episode is a
BREAKING NEWS! 2023 Sniper Adventure Challenge is changing!
Send us Fan MailBreak Break Break! Sniper Adventure Challenge is changing! Tyler discusses the new location as well as the new time of year for the challenge to be held. This poses new challenges for the competitors. To take a deep dive into how Tyler and Fred are planning, listen in to what factors and data they are researching to give them the best chance for success this coming fall. For a more
Shooter Development: Standard Operating Procedures
Send us Fan MailAn episode packed with lessons learned, shooter evaluations, what not to do situations and so much more! The crew talks Standard Operating Procedures, habits you need to level up as a rifleman or woman. Tyler pulls up a video from Ridgeline Defense, a drill that he has fallen in love with. We attempted to get one of the guys on the show but our efforts fell short but hopefully soon
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