Episode 240: Minutes vs. Mils – The Little White Lie in American Hunting
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Release Date: 07/25/2025
Episode 261: Fundamentals of Marksmanship, Part 2: Learning to Drive the Rifle
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In Episode 261 of the Long Range Shooting and Custom Rifle Building Podcast, we continue our Fundamentals of Marksmanship series with Part Two, revisiting one of our most requested and most re-listened-to topics from the archives. This episode dives deep into “driving the rifle”—how grip pressure, recoil management, rear-bag control, and consistency behind the rifle directly affect accuracy. We answer listener questions about loose versus firm grip, free recoil versus control, and why most shooting errors happen behind the rifle, not in front of the scope. We also explore how skills from...
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Episode 260: Fundamentals of Marksmanship – Part 1 (Revisiting the Classics)
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We're kicking off the new year by revisiting one of our most popular and impactful series: the Fundamentals of Marksmanship. This is Part 1 of the classic series (originally posted years ago), brought back by popular demand from listeners who still reference it today. A customer recently reached out after rediscovering it—saying it changed their shooting—and we couldn't agree more. Now's the perfect time to dust it off, update the mindset, and get back to the basics that separate good shooters from great ones. In this episode, Jamie pulls no punches: forget chasing the "one magic thing"...
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Episode 259: How Great Shooters Are Made (Faster Than You Think)
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In Episode 259 of the Long Range Shooting and Custom Rifle Building Podcast, Jamie Dodson answers a question we hear all the time: how long does it really take to become a great shooter? Inspired by a conversation with listener Monty, Jamie breaks down why some shooters can spend 10–20 years on the range and still feel “stuck,” while others make huge gains in a short time—once they learn the right fundamentals, get good coaching, and start fixing the small issues that silently wreck performance (rifle setup, ammo, optics, fundamentals, and process). You’ll also hear an update as Wolf...
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Episode 258 - Happy New Year: The Shot That Makes You Smile
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Welcome back to Episode 258 of the Long Range Shooting & Custom Rifle Building Podcast presented by Wolf Precision Incorporated. Jamie Dotson wishes everyone a Happy New Year and shares what he believes is the number one reason to get into long-range shooting: it’s magical. From the unforgettable pause between the shot and the impact, to the satisfaction of steering a bullet through wind and distance, Jamie explains why ringing steel at 1,000 yards never gets old—and why stepping away from shooting for too long makes you forget just how much fun it really is. He also dives into the...
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Episode 257 - Because You Asked: Sticky Bolt Lift, Suppressors & a Christmas Giveback
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In this special Christmas episode of the Long Range Shooting and Custom Rifle Building Podcast, Jamie Dodson wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and announces two all-inclusive giveaway slots for Wolf Precision’s 2026 Long Range Shooting School. Stick around to the end of the episode to learn how to register and win, including one slot with no strings attached and a second slot reserved for Wolf Pack members. We also continue our Because You Asked series with a very common—and very serious—question: sticky bolt lift. Listener “Anthony” reached out after experiencing extremely stiff...
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Episode 256 - The Simple Truth: Learning the Hard Way vs Learning from Professionals
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In this episode of the Long Range Shooting and Custom Rifle Building Podcast, Jamie kicks off a new series called The Simple Truth—and pulls no punches. You can learn through trial and error, or you can learn from professionals. Both are expensive. But what most people underestimate isn’t just the money—it’s the time, frustration, and risk that come with assumptions and misinformation. Jamie shares real-world stories from decades in long-range shooting, gunsmithing, and manufacturing, including: Why assumption is the death of good projects How “experience” without feedback...
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Episode 255 – “One More Question” | Because You Asked
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In this episode of the Long Range Shooting and Custom Rifle Building Podcast, Jamie Dodson kicks off another installment of the Because You Asked series—this one titled “One More Question.” If you’ve ever called a gunsmith with “just one quick question,” you already know how it goes… one more question turns into another—and another. In this episode, Jamie tackles two of the most common (and most misunderstood) issues shooters run into, especially when suppressors enter the mix. Why a suppressor sometimes won’t thread all the way onto the barrel Carbon buildup, thread...
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Episode 254 - Full Custom Rifles, “Drop-In” Chassis Myths & Our YouTube Strike
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In episode 254, we continue our Build Kit series by talking about the top tier option – a full custom Wolf Precision rifle, built turn-key and ready to shoot right out of the box. I dig into who a true full custom is really for, how it compares to our “assembled minus one” kits, and why it’s the right choice for shooters who want world-class performance without having to turn a single wrench… at least not yet. From there we jump into a couple of jaw-dropping “drop-fit” chassis disasters that recently landed on the bench – including some very high-end stocks with terrible...
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Episode 253 - Assembled Minus One: The Most Popular Wolf Precision Build Kit Explained
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In this episode of the Long Range Shooting and Custom Rifle Building Podcast, Jamie dives into the most popular option in the Wolf Precision Build Kit lineup—Level Two: Assembled Minus one. Learn why this “assembled minus one” approach has become the sweet spot for shooters who want a true custom rifle, without the full custom rifle price tag. Jamie explains how Level Two gives you: A professionally assembled rifle built to Wolf Precision standards A massive cost savings by avoiding excise tax A simple, confidence-building first step into rifle building A perfect platform for...
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Episode 252-Level 1 Kits, Wolfpack Perks & Avoiding Costly Mistakes
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In this episode of the Long Range Shooting and Custom Rifle Building Podcast, Jamie continues our deep-dive series into the Wolf Precision Rifle Build Kits—specifically the Level 1 / unassembled kit and why our professional inspection of every component matters. Jamie shares real-world examples from 20+ years of building custom rifles, including the hidden stock and chassis issues that can damage triggers, receivers, create feeding problems, or cripple accuracy before the rifle ever sees the range. He explains why having a gunsmith inspect every component—actions, barrels, stocks, chassis,...
info_outlineIn this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on a long-standing myth in the American hunting community: that 1 MOA equals 1 inch at 100 yards. Spoiler alert—it doesn’t. Jamie Dodson walks you through the real math behind minutes and mils, compares their pros and cons, and explains why the “language of hunters” might be more marketing than fact.
We’re diving deep into how rounding MOA values distorts your accuracy, why mils are faster, cleaner, and more honest, and why most of the world—and long-range shooters—prefer them. If you’ve ever been told that minutes are "simple" or "easier," this episode might change the way you shoot forever.
Plus, we preview next week’s episode where we expose the truth behind BDC turrets—it’s not bullet drop compensation, it’s being duped for cash.
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MDT: Makers of elite competition and hunting rifle chassis.
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TriggerTech: Precision triggers we trust—and actually use.
Heads up: 2026 Long-Range Shooting School dates go live August 1st—with early bird discounts and limited slots!