The Straight DOPE

Feb 20 2025 170 ep. 37 mins 75

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Discussing practical marksmanship, riflekraft, hunting and precision rifle with an emphasis on improving skill and knowledge.

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NRL Hunter Class, Hawkins 2.5"mount, and atmospherics

Feb 20 2025 27 mins

This is just a short update podcast but tomorrow there will be an awesome one coming and wanted to get you psyched. You wont want to miss.Atmospherics, Ballistic Calculators, What you need and why if you want to hit in a new location.

Live with Frank!!

Feb 13 2025 78 mins

I decided to share this because it's fun and cool and full of things I think worth sharing. Its a live chat but still entertaining...please thank Mile High Shooting for supporting this project and go to HideTV in order to have an account (its free) and see all the other cool shit going on.if you want to help support the podcast directly go to riflekraft.com and get a supporter sub.

NRL and field Playbook part 3

Feb 07 2025 39 mins

This is a multi part series because the recording was so long. In the sections I will cover everything I think you need to know, have, be able to do, and prepare for an event as well as training ideas, expectations, and timelines to get better in.EquipmentRiflesCalibersRangingEngagingStrategyWindDOPEBallisticsTrainingMoreIf you like consider a supporter subscription at riflekraft.c

NRL Hunter and field playbook part 2

Feb 06 2025 62 mins

This is a multi part series because the recording was so long. In the sections I will cover everything I think you need to know, have, be able to do, and prepare for an event as well as training ideas, expectations, and timelines to get better in.EquipmentRiflesCalibersRangingEngagingStrategyWindDOPEBallisticsTrainingMoreIf you like consider a supporter subscription at riflekraft.c

ALL THINGS NRL and FIELD part 1

Feb 05 2025 52 mins

This is a multi part series because the recording was so long. In the sections I will cover everything I think you need to know, have, be able to do, and prepare for an event as well as training ideas, expectations, and timelines to get better in.EquipmentRiflesCalibersRangingEngagingStrategyWindDOPEBallisticsTrainingMoreIf you like consider a supporter subscription at riflekraft.c

Episode 2(2) rifles, metrics, wind to start with and keep track of over time

Jan 29 2025 25 mins

From start to finish someone wanting to learn, grow, and accomplish goals needs to pay attention to a few things. These same things help pick rifle, caliber, and hone expectations.I discuss these in this second episode of the straight dope podcast.If you like, consider a subscription, liking, sharing, and watch the YouTube version also!

Straight Dope Season 2, episode 1. Kama Shootra and risers

Jan 22 2025 34 mins

I am exploring higher than average scope risers, rings, and mounts. My rational is based on science, ergonomics, and performance. Listen and let me know what you think.Also new with season 2 is Youtube versions to see what im doing while I talk.. to see the video recording hit up TheStraightDopePodcast on RifleKraftAlso check out HideTVIf you need Gear, as always, the go to place f

Bonus Episode: KM 2 Comps

Jun 20 2024 33 mins

driving to Burris Dave and I decided to have some fun

A hornady 4DOF quirk in ELR that matters

Jun 11 2024 38 mins

So at the Nightforce ELR match I realized that my kestrel game was yellow belt and needed to level up quick. Each stage I knocked off items and details that improved my score steadily through the day.One of the discoveries I made was a quirk with wind angle and shooting angle that made a difference if done right and caused elevation issues if not addressed.Once fixed scores continu

Parallax, dont miss it.

Jun 11 2024 12 mins

Parallax can have you missing and scratching your head about why.