Building of THEORY1 with Jamieson Crast & Austin Miller

Got questions? Send us a text!What does it take to build a premium rifle company from the ground up—and document the failures, risks, and hard-earned wins along the way?In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, Dennis and Chris sit down with the guys behind THEORY1, Jamieson Crast and Austin Miller. They share the story behind THEORY1, their approach to developing precision rifle systems, and why they chose to show the real process instead of presenting a polished highlight reel.The conversation goes beyond rifles, diving into hunting films, storytelling, business, fatherhood, faith, and the lessons learned from time spent in the mountains. Jamieson and Austin also explain why transparency matters when developing new hunting gear, how failure can build trust, and what outdoor filmmakers can do to tell compelling stories—even when a hunt doesn’t end with a kill.In this episode:• The story behind THEORY1• Building and testing premium hunting rifles• Why THEORY1 publicly documents its failures• Authenticity in an age of AI and automation• Hunting, fatherhood, faith, and gratitude• How to create a hunting film without a successful harvest• What cameramen learn from hunting with elite hunters• Why you shouldn’t give up and leave the mountain early• Trusting your instincts in hunting, business, and lifeLearn more about THEORY1 and explore its rifle systems, suppressors, ammunition, and more:https://theory-1.com/Watch and subscribe to THEORY1 on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theory1officialIf you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe to the Mountain Dude Podcast and let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments.Subscribe and join the journey. New episodes dropping weekly.#MountainDudePodcast #FaithGritGear #BackcountryLife #ChristianOutdoorsmen #HuntingPodcasthttps://initialascent.com/Want to watch the episode on YouTube:Click here.InstagramFacebook