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Ballistically Speaking
by Ballistically Speaking
Kris and Rooster bring you entertainment that will make you shake your head. Guns and lifestyle banter has never been better. Tune on, strap in, and get ready, cause this is your weekly dose of BS. You can also email our show [email protected] for any questions/feedback. Please make sure to leave a review wherever you download this!
Episodes
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BS Session #181 IPRF Worlds Recap With Luke, Brendan, Josh and Etienne !
We sit down with some members of Team Canada to talk about the great things that happened at the 2026 IPRF World Championships !. We talk about everything. From the Events leading up to Worlds. The Training and Preperation. How Team Canada was Selected and the Travel. All the way to the final...
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BS Session #180 Dr Teri Bryant, Alberta's CFO And Japanese Gun Talk !
In this episode we sit down and talk with Dr Teri Bryant, Alberta's CFO. We discuss what a CFO does, and why it varies province to province. The Role of the CFOs office. We get into the Alberta Firearms Act and how it interacts with the Federal Governments ASFCP. We chat about the diffrent types…
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BS Session #179 Valour Park Association, Driving Tanks, Re-building Vehicles & Machine gun shoot !
We Chat with Scott of Valour Park Association, and Hans of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment. We Learn about the Valor Park Association. Their goals, rojects and vehicle vollection. The challanges of restoring military vehicles and tracking down their history. We talk about their upcoming charity…
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BS Session #178 Calypso Instruments
We Chat with Fernando the CEO of Calypso Instruments, to get all the details, about their products and company. Recent innovations and most importantly upcoming products (The Gray line) ! what there relationship with AB is now going forward. Your gonna wanna check this one out ! I learned alot, I...
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BS Session #177 Canadian Firearms Exchange, The New Way to Buy and Sell
We sit down and chat with Jacob of the Canadian Firearms Exchange, to talk out the introduction and development of a new way to buy and sell guns online. We go into the simple yet clever way to verify sellers are who they say they are, and have a pleasant buying experience. We learn about the…
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BS Session #176 BS Radio Waves
Mike & Derek Talk about news, new products. and go off the rails once or twice ! Enjoy !
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BS Session #175 Shooting, Archery & Ballistic Solutions From Black Ridge Precision
We chat with Johann of Black Ridge Precision. We discuss the ARQ, a AI powered ballistic solver with plethora of features, with a focus on simplicity, and oriented for the PRS shooter. Including scanning a stage to get an instant dope card. We talk about its ablity to interface with the Calyspo...
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BS Session #174 Hunting Practice and Prep
The Boys Sit down and talk getting ready for hunting season, dry-fire practice. Gear Scouting and More ! Mike tells us how he tested his new wind meter as well !
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BS Session #173 Cerakote 101 and Big Bore Calibers With Ethan of Iverson Iron Works
We Chat with Ethan of Iverson Iron Wroks, and we get the details of what cerakote is, the diffrent types, colors, materials and applications. We also chat about 375 raptor, 500 Jefferies, 8.6 Blackout and other odd-ball big Calibers. to finish it off. We talk about Cannons and Tactical lawn Gnomes
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BS Session #172 Apex Rocky Mountain Challenge Re-cap and More
In this Episode we Recap the 2026 Apex Rocky Mountian Challange !, We talk about former MP Inky Mark arrested for alleaged firearms trafficing, the CCFR is Sueing the Federal Governmnet and a Court date has been Announced ! Mike Fills us in on the new handheld weather meter from Calypso as well !
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BS Session #171 What To Do When It Goes Wrong
In this Episode we talk about what to do when it goes wrong. Specifically what to check when you have un-expected rifle accuracy issues, or failures We share storys of past mistakes, faults we found and corrected. we get into the nuances of scope torque and mounting. We touch on a Article from…
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BS Session #169 New Products and News !
There are 3 new semi auto rifles out on the market in Canada. let talk about them. Proof Research just shook up the barrel world with the PXT, A new 6mm ultra heavy high BC bullet from Berger just Dropped. The 6.5 Creedmoor plus peak has everyne talking. In the News we have Amnesty of firearms...
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BS Session #168 Pristine Actions, New Ownership and New Design
We Sit down and chat with Levi of Prisitne Actions, We talk about how he got into the bussiness. The Features and Specs of the Actions. New projects in the works and much more !
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BS Session #167 Gunsmithing With Oscar !
We Sit down with Oscar of Ribstone Gunsmithing, We talk about the trade of gunsmithing, how he got into gunsmithing, the diffrent types of gunsmiths. Rust blueing and other Blueing Types. When to Restore and when not to restore. Tools, tips and where to get parts and much more !
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BS Session #166 Motiuk Manufacturing a Mad Lad Gunsmith
We Sit Down With Mark Motiuk of Motiuk Manufacturing, to talk about his Journey into Gunsmithing adn getting a BFL. The Production and Certification of the R85A1 a Semi Auto L85 Clone. As well as its possible production. Dealing with the RCMP Firearms Lab. Sourceing Parts. building a 7.62 Nato…
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BS Session #165 Reloading 101
We sit down and talk reloading for the beginner !, tools you will need, steps to reload, do's and donts. benefits and more !
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BS Session 164: What's In Your Range Bag ?
In this Episode we talk range gear, all about bags, chrongraphs, rests, spotting scopes, snacks and more !
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BS Session #163 All About The ELR Alliance
We sit down and chat about the World of ELR shooting. With John and Clay of the ELR Alliance ! we will learn about why the organzation started. The importance of livestreaming. Light Gun Class vs Heavy Gun Class. How to get started in the sport. How to communicate with your spotter. Great Matches...
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BS Session #162: Spring into BS and Advice for new gun owners
We Sit down and Chat about Marilyn Gladu crossing the floor. Dereks 35 Whelen Build and necking up 270 to 35 cal. How to awnser questions that new gun owners have. How to mentior new gun owners. What what rifles to advise new gun owners to buy.
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BS Session #161 The "Buy Back" Woes With Daniel Fritter of Calibre Magazine
With a few days left of the declaration period, we examine the process of what happened. Then we speculate what will happen in the future. We will also touch on the CCFRs court case being accepted to be heard buy the Supreme Court. We get into the the nitty gritty on how to destroy the SKS. We…
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BS Session #159, Life in a Country at War. Kaitlyn of Ukrainian Patriot
In this pre-recorded episode we chat with Kaitlyn a Canadian that moved to Ukraine full time to Volunteer. We talked about the work that she does and how Aid in the country works, Ukrainian identity and Soviet influence The reality of life in previously occupied zones. War souvenirs. The need for...
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BS Session #160 All About Biathlon ! With Ntala Quintillo, Olympian & Director of Biathlon Alberta
We sit down and Chat with Ntala Quintillo, Olympian and Director of Biathlon Alberta. We learn all about Biathlon. The history of the sport, why the rifles are set up the way they are. Ammo choice. The fortner action. The diffrent race styles and events. Shooting skills and Skiing skills. Why...
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BS Session #158: Synergy 101, With Vanja of Apex Optics
We chat With Vanja of Apex Optics about the new Synergy LRF binos. We discuss all of the new technology incorporated into the binos. Applied Ballistics intergration. Match application. Team application. Pairing options to other devices. User interface. Future updates and even laser beams ! We…
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BS Session #157 Bill Abercrombie of The Alberta Trappers Association
We Chat Will Bill Abercrombie, the President of The Alberta Trappers Association. We Chat about getting into Trapping. Trapping ethics. Being out on the land. Survival situations and Gear. The Diffrent Kinds of Firearms and Cartridges Trappers Use. The Current Fur Market. Problem Wildlife Control…
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BS Session #156 A Little BS
Mike and Derek Sit down a cover a range of topics. A moose attack in Sasketchewan. The Path forward for BS. BS merch. We talk Gunmething. thats right. its like gunsmithing but terrible. We talk about biathlon and our ideas to improve it. Swearing in Curling. The new "buyback" numbers and more !
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BS Session #155 Big News From BS
We kick the Show off with our brand new Intro. Kris and Curt announce their departure from hosts of the show. Life, Work and Family Commitments have become greater then the spare time to be able to host the show. We talk about their departure and whats next. Curt Re-caps swallowing his own teeth…
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BS Session #154 2026 SHOT Show Recap !
Mike and Derek, share details about what they saw at Shot Show. finding the hidden gems, cool developments. And a few oddities as well !
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BS Session 153: Automated Reloading, of Precision Rifle Ammo with Don
We Chat With Don Massong about Flying To Shoot Down Down in Texas, He Gives us a bunch of travel tips. Then We Talk about His reloading journey and reloading 6 BRA on Mark 7. What lead to the need to produce so many rounds. We talk about the benefits, learning curve and myths about automated...
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BS Session #152 A BS Fireside Chat
Well hold on folks, Mikes ADHD was in full force this episode, we cover the "Buyback" Pilot numbers. 25 Weatherby RPM, Maduro, A Canadain Civil defence force, Pirating drug boats and more
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BS Session #151 Outdoor Quest TV, Terminal Ballistics and Hunting
We sit down with TJ and Vanessa of Outdoor Quest, We talk about how they started and have kept the longest lasting outdoor TV show in Canada going. Hunting deer with .223. Bullet Choice. Internet Experts and Internet Idiots. The diffrence between hunters and shooters. Bow hunting Graiffe and...
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BS Session #150 A Very BS Christmas Party
We look back at 2025 in BS's last episode of the year. We talked about the good times, the great events, great people and great products that arrived. We talked about the bad times, OIC #3, losing the election, the R9 ban. But most importantly, we looked forward to what 2026 will bring, new goals...
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BS Session #149 A Bit Of Banter !
We cover some recent news, coyote and pig hunting, 25 cal Wildcats, looking forward to Shot Show, and Much more
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BS Session #148 A Very "BS" Christmas Gift Guide
Kris, Mike and Derek Give you their expert lists on gifts for gun people, listen in on some good ideas, or not so great ideas. We will let you be the Judge !
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BS Session #147 Jim Mitchell, Retired Alberta Game Warden And Author
We Sit down with Jim Mitchell, a Retired Alberta Game Warden and Author of "Alberta Game Warden Behind the Badge of 172". We talk about what he has seen and done during his 38 year Career as a Game Warden. Near Death encounters, Dealing with problem bears. Surrogate (decoy) operations. Social…
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BS Session #146 Boar Products
We sit down with Adam of Boar Products. Manufacturers of all natural made in the USA Firearms cleaning and lubricating fluids. Get the low down on an all natural cleaning !
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BS Session 145: Curt, Kris, Opinions, and Lots Of Booze
Well, Curt and Kris have two things in abundance, Opinions and Booze. have a listen to this old fashioned BS Session !
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BS Session #144 A Boat Load of BS !
We sit down this hallween and talk about some Cadex news, how the Cape Breton Pilot is Going. Mark-1 Plumbing. Grizzly Bears. and more !
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BS Session #143 Leon of L3I Design Solutions
We sit down with Leon of L3I Design Solutions to talk about their Chassis and Precision shooting products. we talk about their flagship "Hyve" Chassis. Magizines. Precision Rimifre, the "Stinger" action. and upcoming new products
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BS Session #142 Hunting Season With Cappy of Alberta Premium Outfitters
We Sit Down with Cappy to talk Hunting in Alberta, from how to Rattle in a Mule Deer, Grizzley Encroachment. Hunting Cartridges, A new Bison Hunt in Alberta,Calling in Wolves. Camo annd Scent Myths and much more !
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BS Session #141 Rimfire PRS Finale Recap
Mike Recalls his travels down to Parma ID for the PRS Rimfire Finale. he talks about flying to the US with a Firearm, the Course of fire, The competitiors and the after party !
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BS Session #140 Bye Bye, Buy Back
We Sit down to discuss the newly launched "buy back" program. We talk about how this new program is set up for failure. Is it or is it not intentional ? we break that down too. What the future might hold, Whats next for Nathalie, The Cryto Sitiuation. What you should do. 3D printing. Roger…
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BS Session #139 King of 2 Miles Recap
We Sit down with Steve (of EM Precision Rifles) and his Shooting partner John, to talk about the 2025 Canadian King of 2 Miles. We talk about, soilds vs cup and core, how dry ground effects shooters, who did well and who didnt, turn over within competitiors. format changes and more !
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BS Session #138 A Violent North America
Unfortunately suffering and malevolence is a fact of life, this is exemplified in recent events including the murder of Charlie Kirk, and Iryna Zarutska. Mass Stabbings and home invasions. lets talk about it.
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BS Session #137, Stephen Borsellino Back from IPRF PR22 worlds ! Sep 5, 2025, 07:03 PM Download Edit & Repurpose
We sit down with Stephen Borsellino to talk about his, and team Canadas experience and the recent IPRF PR22 World Championships, in the UK we talk about the travel, the event, the sights, the competition and more !
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BS Session #136 Defending your home ?
Well, We cover it all this episode, from fence gates to drag shows, yup its one of those shows. we do get into the Lindsey incident, and the Concept of Castle Doctrine eventually !, grab a drink, buckle in, and enjoy the listen !
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BS Session #135 Rant and Ramble
We cover the Nova Scotia forest lockdown, the CCFRs Grandfathering Proposial, an update on the R9, Canned Spam. Cope Guns and more
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BS Session #134 BS'ing with Rob !
Lets Sit down with Rob of 712 Precision, We Talk Reloading. Shooting the Lords Caliber, (308). in Tac-Class for PRS, We also talk about he process of continually learning in the sport (and reloading), and we get into the Topic of "Grandfathering"
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BS Session #133 Fudd's and Terminal Ballistics
We Sit down and talk about fudds, Sparked by some online posts and the "phrase, you dont need that to hunt" or "all you need to hunt is ____" we get into some current events. Also we dive into bullet construction and terminal ballistics.
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BS Session 132 - Skinny Fat Tony with O'Dell Engineering
We cover alot of topics in this episode, The Sig P320, fiacsco, an update on the Sterling arms R9, and the RCMP firearms lab and the FRT proccess, our legal system. The import process of firearms into canada, OICs, The SKS. Eastern Rimfire We also talk about the collective experiance of the Apex...
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BS Session #130, Taylor Reich, Back from PCC Worlds !
We talk with Taylor Reich AKA "the.albertan" multi time Canadian IPSC PCC national champion. about his experiances in Czechia at the PCC worlds. We talk about what went wrong, The December 2024 OIC ban, Czech Beer, how he has modified his Sterling Arms R9, and more !
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Kris and Rooster bring you entertainment that will make you shake your head. Guns and lifestyle banter has never been better. Tune on, strap in, and get ready, cause this is your weekly dose of BS. You can also email our show [email protected] for any questions/feedback. Please make sure to leave a review wherever you download this!
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