Straight Shooters

Why isn’t your rifle shooting the groups you expected?

In this episode of the Forster Products Podcast, the guys break down the equipment, ammunition, and shooting fundamentals that can make—or ruin—a rifle’s accuracy.

They cover proper body position, natural point of aim, rear-bag placement, bipod setup, parallax, cheek pressure, trigger control, and the common mistakes that cause shooters to ...

Dylan Johnson shot his first PRS match in July 2025. Just one year later, he’s already won two regional matches—and recently dropped only three shots against a field of experienced competitors.

In this episode of the Forster Products Podcast, Dylan breaks down the obsessive practice routine behind his rapid rise, including shooting more than 15,000 rounds, practicing wind calls without a Kestrel, building better ...

Sometimes the biggest problems aren't caused by bad equipment—they're caused by rushing the process.

In this episode, we break down a real troubleshooting session inside the shop after running into dented bullets during load development. What started as a search for a seating die problem turned into a much bigger lesson about neck tension, seating force, brass preparation, and why changing one variable at a time matter...

Could Berger's new 120 Grain Hybrid become the next go-to bullet for Precision Rifle Series competition?

After finishing 3rd at a PRS National Match, Josh breaks down exactly why he switched to a 6 Creedmoor, what he's learned testing Berger's new 120 Hybrid, and whether it's worth changing your current rifle setup.

In this episode we discuss:
• Berger's new 120 Grain Hybrid
• 6 Creedmoor vs 6 GT vs Dasher vs 6....

In this episode of the Forster Products Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood topics in reloading and gunsmithing: tolerances. From shoulder bump and seating depth to calipers, comparators, headspace gauges, and chamber dimensions, we discuss what measurements actually matter and where many shooters waste time chasing numbers that have little impact on performance.
Topics include:
• Shoulder bump tolerances...

After a weekend at the K&M Precision Rifle Competition, we sat down to talk about something every shooter eventually faces: knowing the difference between an equipment problem and a shooter problem.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Lessons learned from competing at K&M
• Why perfect equipment doesn't guarantee perfect results
• The role confidence plays in competition shooting
• Reloading consistency an...

The 30 Whitetail has quickly become one of the most talked-about hunting cartridges in Illinois, and in this episode we sit down with Keith Miller, one of the cartridge's creators, to discuss exactly how it came to life.
We dive into the challenges of Illinois hunting regulations, why existing cartridge options left room for improvement, and how the 30 Whitetail was designed to deliver exceptional accuracy, low recoil, reliable ...

SHOT Show 2026 gave us the chance to sit down with some of the people helping shape the future of precision rifle shooting, reloading, competition, and manufacturing.

This episode is a collection of conversations from throughout the week covering:
• The future of PRS and long range shooting
• Reloading innovation and new product development
• Suppressors and evolving match trends
• Manufacturing, engineering, and...

What actually goes into hitting targets at 2 miles… or even 3?
In this episode, Chase Stroud breaks down the world of Extreme Long Range shooting — from load development and neck tension to moisture in powder, ballistic solvers, SDs, and the tiny variables that separate a miss from a first-round impact.
We also dive into:
• The development of the Forster XL Press
• Why shoulder bump matters more at long dis...

What’s the best way to develop an accurate rifle load?

In this episode of the Forster Podcast, Kelly breaks down his repeatable engineering-based approach to precision reloading and load development.

Instead of randomly changing components and hoping for results, he explains why treating reloading like a science experiment leads to more consistent accuracy, better groups, and less frustration.

The convers...

Most reloaders don’t have an accuracy problem…

They have a complexity problem.

In this episode, we break down a real scenario from a shooter trying to control every single variable — neck tension, seating pressure, reaming, powder compression… everything.

And ironically?

That’s exactly what was hurting his results.

We get into:

• Why chasing perfect data can actual...

In this episode, we break down what actually matters in reloading—and what doesn’t.
From brass consistency…to annealing…to common myths that get passed around the shooting world—this conversation challenges a lot of what people believe.
We get into:

• Why consistency matters more than anything
• The truth about annealing (and when it actually matters)
• Common reloading myths that waste time and hur...

In this episode, we break down what actually matters in reloading—and what doesn’t. From Palma competition to real-world results, this conversation challenges a lot of what shooters believe about precision ammo.

We get into:

• Why consistency matters more than anything
• The minimalist reloading approach that still wins
• What steps actually improve performance (and what don’t)
• Common reloading myths that waste t...

In this episode, we break down what it actually takes to compete at the highest level in shooting. From Palma to PRS… from world championships to raising a family—this is the reality most people don’t see.

We get into:

• Why you can’t compete at a high level casually
• The lifestyle required to reach the top
• How competition shooting really works behind the scenes
• Why ego holds most shooters back
• How to en...

The hosts discuss reloading die design, manufacturing challenges, and the evolving landscape of modern rifle cartridges with a deep dive into what it takes to build precision tools in today’s firearms industry.

They cover everything from working with new case materials and hybrid designs to the real-world challenges of sizing, neck tension, and die performance. The conversation also explores the shift toward larger die...

In this episode, a full precision rifle setup is broken down—from the action to the bipod—explaining exactly what’s being used and why.

This is not a step-by-step reloading guide. This is a real-world look at a competition rifle that’s been refined over years of shooting, testing, and adjustments.

Topics covered include:

• Why the Impact action continues to be a consistent choice
• 75° vs 90° bol...

In this episode, the hosts dive deep into one of the most important—but often misunderstood—steps in precision reloading: annealing. They break down why brass work-hardens over time, how that impacts neck tension and consistency, and why proper annealing is critical for achieving reliable performance at long distances.

The conversation explores the differences between traditional torch-based annealing and more pr...

In this episode of the Forster Podcast, we sit back down in the studio for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from upcoming precision rifle matches to the technical side of reloading and rifle setup.

With the spring match season approaching, we discuss preparations for our upcoming regional qualifier, how stage design evolves over time, and what it takes to run successful precision rifle matches.

The conv...

In this episode of the Forster Products Podcast, the host sits down with accomplished PRS competitors Austin Orgain of Custom Rifle Barrels and Ace Precision and Ryan Beck of Beck Built Rifles to talk about what actually separates top shooters from everyone else.

The conversation dives deep into match experience, shooting fundamentals, reloading processes, cartridge selection, rifle setup, and the mental side of precision ri...