Best Max Ordinate Academy Podcasts (2024)

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Speed vs. Precision: Rapid Engagement Techniques 56:03

4d ago56:03

56:03

This 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…

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Are Americans training CHINA? 19:02

2M ago19:02

19:02

Tyler 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 …

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Answer the QUESTION! 57:26

2M ago57:26

57:26

This 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 I…

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Appropriate LEARNING OBJECTIVES & developmental processes 1:00:12

3M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

Whether 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 t…

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Poor Recoil Management & its crazy effects on precision 40:42

3M ago40:42

40:42

Its 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 importan…

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The Incident: at PR 1 course 11:27

4M ago11:27

11:27

Through 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 Tyle…

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Jeph's Men's Health Edition 13:07

4M ago13:07

13:07

Near 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…

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The truth about Bone Support & Natural Point of Aim - s6 ep 2 Max Ordinate Academy 23:28

4M ago23:28

23:28

You 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 …

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New Year Resolution Garbage 1:08:47

5M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Every 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 whe…

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Benefits of private training 1:39:32

5M ago1:39:32

1:39:32

Tyler 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 beyon…

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Chasing Goals... Devils in the details 1:19:13

5M ago1:19:13

1:19:13

Tyler 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, t…

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What training or skillset will give you the best level up? 56:19

7M ago56:19

56:19

Tyler 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 ac…

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The Tradesman Rifle... the "Do it all" setup. Is there such a thing? 25:25

7M ago25:25

25:25

Tyler 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 ac…

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But... Did you die? Sniper Challenge After Action 1:55:10

7M ago1:55:10

1:55:10

Jeph 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 O…

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How does YOUR nutrition effect YOUR performance? 1:52:57

7M ago1:52:57

1:52:57

Nutrition 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 …

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Back in the Saddle! Vacation over! 54:20

7M ago54:20

54:20

Tyler 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 Show.By Max Ordinate Academy

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Sit down with Navy SEAL & Crossfit Top G 1:31:14

8M ago1:31:14

1:31:14

Enter 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…

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IT. IS. ALMOST. TIME! Sniper Adventure Challenge w/ Guest Bison Tactical 1:46:41

9M ago1:46:41

1:46:41

Tyler 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 Sn…

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ALL EYES DEFENSE • Enter the SandMan 1:56:04

9M ago1:56:04

1:56:04

Tyler 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 forw…

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Behind the Veil and the International Rifle of Mystery 1:47:02

9M ago1:47:02

1:47:02

Tyler 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 th…

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Is this the ULTIMATE TRADESMAN Rifle? 1:08:42

9M ago1:08:42

1:08:42

An 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 jus…

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Jeph says... Let's play a game 1:21:27

9M ago1:21:27

1:21:27

Jeph 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 …

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If I could turn back time... Advice for Shooter 37:46

9M ago37:46

37:46

This 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? A…

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A way and.. THE way you should engage movers. 59:13

10M ago59:13

59:13

Covering 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 bei…

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Is your training purpose driven? 44:34

10M ago44:34

44:34

Tyler 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 let…

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Tomato... Tomato. Constructive Criticism 1:14:47

10M ago1:14:47

1:14:47

THE 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 dr…

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You son of a... You call this a STORM! 1:09:37

10M ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Stem 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 ne…

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Once upon a time in MEXICO 1:10:28

10M ago1:10:28

1:10:28

After 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…

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The Importance of Rifle Setup 1:09:59

11M ago1:09:59

1:09:59

There 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, …

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Your TRIPOD skills need more TRIPOD skills 53:12

11M ago53:12

53:12

Tyler & 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 …

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You want Improvement... YOU CANT HANDLE IMPROVEMENT! 33:14

11M ago33:14

33:14

Tyler 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 …

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The 10th YEAR ANNIVERSARY episode! Here's our story. 1:27:49

12M ago1:27:49

1:27:49

10 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 foll…

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Sniper Modernization: with us at the RANGE 34:59

12M ago34:59

34:59

The 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 an…

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Can you be too hard on yourself? 1:18:03

12M ago1:18:03

1:18:03

The 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 s…

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the WORLD FAMOUS, Hardest, Bestest, Original 58:55

1y ago58:55

58:55

With 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…

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Don't be dumb. It's only a moving target. 43:00

1y ago43:00

43:00

This 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…

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The Great Disconnect... MOA vs MRAD 1:16:46

1y ago1:16:46

1:16:46

Another 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. Wh…

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VICTORY loves PREPARATION 50:46

1y ago50:46

50:46

This 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…

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Unsupported Skills & Understanding "The WHY" 22:34

1y ago22:34

22:34

Tyler 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 W…

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Correcting Misses. Simple. Effective. Precise. 42:53

1y ago42:53

42:53

After 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, …

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How do you view the Target area? Sectoring Methods 49:05

1y ago49:05

49:05

A 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? …

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Guide to Hustling - How to shoot faster without shooting faster 20:37

1y ago20:37

20:37

Its 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 f…

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State of the Industry 37:12

1y ago37:12

37:12

What 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 …

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Being a Professional & April 18 Week in Review 16:29

1y ago16:29

16:29

Our 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 Soc…

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TRAINING DIARIES: Position improvement for better aim 21:57

1y ago21:57

21:57

Another 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…

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Optics & Reticles & Training Oh My! 54:21

1y ago54:21

54:21

This 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! Fo…

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Week of April 10 Things that make you go hmm... 37:09

1y ago37:09

37:09

Working 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…

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Thats not how that WORKS, at all 1:26:16

1y ago1:26:16

1:26:16

Great 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 chan…

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Critiquing Ourselves! Instructor Sustainment Training 1:24:24

1y ago1:24:24

1:24:24

Tyler 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, et…

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This one is all about the WOMEN... buckle up - Max Ordinate Academy 2:19:07

1y ago2:19:07

2:19:07

This 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 …

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