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Modern Day Sniper Podcast is your go-to source of information on all things that surround what it means to live the lifestyle of a sniper, both in active service and the life beyond the uniform.

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MDS Episode #0072: Debrief - Sniper Week at MSTOA

Wednesday Jun 01, 2022

MDS Episode #0072: Debrief - Sniper Week at MSTOA

Wednesday Jun 01, 2022

Caylen flies solo on this episode to give his thoughts on the recent annual training week for the Mountain States Tactical Officer’s Association. The MDS crew ran a Basic and an Advanced course concurrently and the team learned some valuable lessons from the experience. Caylen discusses thoughts on curriculum development, sniper skills, how to structure training, and the points witnessed during the class regarding proficiency, weapons, gear, and mindset.   Join the Modern Day Rifleman Network:     https://www.mdsschoolhouse.com     www.moderndayrifleman.com     Moderndaysniper.com     MDS Instagram  

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MDS Episode #0071: Heart Mountain 2022 After Actions

Wednesday May 25, 2022

MDS Episode #0071: Heart Mountain 2022 After Actions

Wednesday May 25, 2022

Phillip flies solo on this podcast while Caylen is in the mountains for a spring bear hunt. Phillip talks about his recent Intro to Precision Rifle course that just taught in Cody. Phil talks about some of the training takeaways from the class such as rifle and ammunition considerations when taking a class, equipment manipulation and management, and aerodynamic jump. He breaks down all four days of the class and the learning objectives of each day.   Join the Modern Day Rifleman Network:     https://www.mdsschoolhouse.com     www.moderndayrifleman.com     Moderndaysniper.com     MDS Instagram  

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MDS Episode #0070: Zachary Burgart and his visit to Ukraine

Wednesday May 11, 2022

MDS Episode #0070: Zachary Burgart and his visit to Ukraine

Wednesday May 11, 2022

Caylen, Phillip and Owen Mulder have a conversation with Zachary Burgart who is a former Reconnaissance Marine, and fellow HOG.    Zachary recently made a trip to Ukraine with the intention of providing aid to the people by means of medical support and training, basic infantry skills training, and logistical coordination for the newly established citizen army. Zach gives us his perspective on what he witnessed and provides valuable insight as to the morale of the Ukrainian people and the overall situation as he saw it.    If you’d like to provide any donations to the charity organizations that Zach represented on his trip, you can find those links below.   NFP - https://www.overwatchfoundationusa.org/   Training Company - https://www.slava.win/   Zachary’s Website - https://zacharyaloysius.com/   Zachary’s Instagram - @zacharyaloysius.artist   Join the Modern Day Rifleman Network:     https://www.mdsschoolhouse.com     www.moderndayrifleman.com     Moderndaysniper.com     MDS Instagram

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MDS Episode #0069: Tripod Techniques and Wind Calls

Wednesday May 04, 2022

MDS Episode #0069: Tripod Techniques and Wind Calls

Wednesday May 04, 2022

With the topics of tripod shooting at the forefront of the mind, Caylen and Phil discuss the nuances of tripod shooting and the pros and cons of different techniques and under what circumstances those techniques should be used. The conversation switches to wind, and the visual processing speed of the mind to derive precise corrections under time and rapidly changing conditions.   Join the Modern Day Rifleman Network :     https://www.mdsschoolhouse.com     www.moderndayrifleman.com     Moderndaysniper.com     MDS Instagram

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MDS Episode #0068: Caylen and Phil are Back!

Friday Apr 29, 2022

MDS Episode #0068: Caylen and Phil are Back!

Friday Apr 29, 2022

We know you guys thought we straight abandoned our podcast… Nah, just an extended hiatus! We’re back and the boys cover a lot of ground in this one as they catch up on recent trips, classes and competitions. Lots of great content here on the post-shot process, the cognitive thought process while navigating scenarios, and some class debrief points from our recent Intro to Long Range, Wind, and Moving Target clinics in Washington. Enjoy!    Join the Modern Day Rifleman Network :     https://www.mdsschoolhouse.com     www.moderndayrifleman.com     Moderndaysniper.com     MDS Instagram

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MDS Episode #0067: Chris Way of Riflekraft

Thursday Mar 03, 2022

MDS Episode #0067: Chris Way of Riflekraft

Thursday Mar 03, 2022

Buckle up guys, in this episode Caylen and Phil sit down with Chris Way, the founder of Riflekraft and the Straight Dope Podcast. Chris Way comes to the sport of precision rifle from being an outdoor athlete and when he was exposed to the complexities of the discipline his analytical brain kicked into overdrive. The trio cover Chris’s journey in the sport and take a deep dive into the data-driven aspects of Riflekraft, Chris’s creation with the intention of giving shooters a more data-driven approach to performance analysis. We hope you enjoy listening to this one as much as we enjoyed the conversation.   Chris Way's Links:   https://open.spotify.com/show/0AQBI51PFkk8AcoQJGaX4V?si=725bf819d1a340ad   https://riflekraft.com/menu   Join the Modern Day Rifleman Network :   https://www.mdsschoolhouse.com     www.moderndayrifleman.com     Moderndaysniper.com     MDS Instagram

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MDS Episode #0066: Caylen and Phil Catch Up

Wednesday Feb 23, 2022

MDS Episode #0066: Caylen and Phil Catch Up

Wednesday Feb 23, 2022

Caylen and Phil catch up after being on the road for classes. They discuss some after-action items that they noticed in their last batch of classes at Volusia County Gun Club. Things like rifle setup, improperly installed scope levels, and the nuances of the grip of the firing and trigger control were the trends in the Intro class. The conversation moves into the mindset of the competitor, what we should and should not be focusing on, and how to get back to center. They wrap it up with a wavetop overview of the new KRG C-4 chassis that has just been released.   Join the Modern Day Rifleman Network      https://www.mdsschoolhouse.com     www.moderndayrifleman.com     Moderndaysniper.com     MDS Instagram          

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MDS Episode #0065: Student of the Craft with John ”Duffy” Dufrense

Wednesday Feb 02, 2022

MDS Episode #0065: Student of the Craft with John ”Duffy” Dufrense

Wednesday Feb 02, 2022

Caylen and Phil sit down with Mr. John Dufrense of Kinetic Consulting for another awesome talk on knowing thyself, training, and basic good-dudery. Known by most as “Duffy”, John has been to several of our classes with the intention of doing nothing more than expanding his own knowledge and proficiency as a shooter and a teacher in the firearms industry. Duffy is a consummate professional, an excellent teacher, and a fun human to be around.    https://www.kinetic-consulting.net/   https://www.instagram.com/mochabear_actual/   Join the Modern Day Rifleman Network      https://www.mdsschoolhouse.com     www.moderndayrifleman.com     Moderndaysniper.com     MDS Instagram    

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MDS Episode #0064: Altus Intro to Precision Rifle Course Debrief

Tuesday Jan 25, 2022

MDS Episode #0064: Altus Intro to Precision Rifle Course Debrief

Tuesday Jan 25, 2022

With Caylen and Phillip teaching at Altus Shooting Solutions, the pair sit down to have a conversation about the trends they’re seeing in class and student performance. The conversation takes off in a different direction though and they decide to take a dive into the psyche and talk about what makes us tick. With a deep dive into the mind aside, they discuss some trends in class, debrief some triggercam footage and footage taken of student performance. There’s all kinda gold in this one, on several different fronts.    Join the Modern Day Rifleman Network      https://www.mdsschoolhouse.com     www.moderndayrifleman.com     Moderndaysniper.com     MDS Instagram    

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MDS Episode #0063: Ted Karagias // American Rifle Company

Saturday Jan 08, 2022

MDS Episode #0063: Ted Karagias // American Rifle Company

Saturday Jan 08, 2022

Ted Karagias is the founder of American Rifle Company, a Washington based manufacturer of some of the finest rifle actions known to the precision rifle industry. Ted has been an engineer for the majority of his life and his affinity for the classic lines and design of the Mauser 98 led to the development of the Mausingfield and several other variants that include the best features of the Mauser in a modernized footprint. Ted and Caylen sit down for a conversation on rifles, engineering, and the state of our industry.    Ted's Links:   https://www.americanrifle.com/   https://www.instagram.com/americanriflecompany/   Join the Modern Day Rifleman Network      https://www.mdsschoolhouse.com     www.moderndayrifleman.com     Moderndaysniper.com     MDS Instagram

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