Mythology of Marksmanship
by Morgun King
My name is Morgun King and this is the Mythology of Marksmanship Podcast. This podcast is going to focus on competitive precision rifle shooting, hunting, and anything related to those topics. For anyone interested in Precision Rifle Series, National Rifle League, or NRL Hunter matches, this will be the bread and butter. Shooting techniques, mental strategies, wind, ballistics, gear, etc… are some of the topics that will be regularly covered. I plan on having guests on regularly to discuss various topics. Hit me up on social media if you have any questions. @morgunking
Episodes
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51 Gravestone
Jake Graves, owner of Gravestone in Lipan, TX and I talk about his range and its growth into one of the premier ranges in the United States. We talk about all of the events coming up including the upcoming PRS match and the IPRF world championship match.
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50 Austin Buschman, the PRS Finale, and my Gold Bullet
Austin Buschman comes on to talk about his experience at this year's PRS Finale. We talk about different competitors and how they finished. We talk about changes in the PRS. We talk a bunch about our opinions on what we would do differently if we were in charge... but we are not. This is a long...
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2.2 Samwise Gamgee
We ramble on about California and the Central Region Finale and plenty of other topics. Basically we recap the matches, the season, and much more.
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I'm Back...
Sam Singleton, joins me for the return to podcasting. We talk about his entry in to the world of shooting Precision Rifle Series matches. We talk about recent matches we have been to and how it has been going. We talk gear, recoil management, mindset, getting into the sport, and more.
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Ep47 Runar Jonsson, PRS International Director
The PRS is growing daily and if you follow them on social media you have probably noticed the new international additions to the PRS. One of the faces behind the new additions is, Runar Jonsson. Runar is from Norway and a great ambassador to the sport, this is evident by his hard work to grow the...
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Ep46 Who is Chris Kutalek? The end got cut off, but it was time to get one out...
Chris and I discuss the world championships and then finally get to some strategy. Sorry the last few minutes got cut off, but I wanted to get this one out there anyway.
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Ep45 Austin Orgain
Austin and I talk about what makes him so good at this game and discuss strategies to run different stages. We get into what makes Oklahoma so special in the development of top level shooters. We talk practice routines, combating burn-out, trooplines, and more. Hope you enjoy it!
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Ep44 Ruger PRC With Chad Heckler
Chad Heckler and I discuss our recent experiences shooting the Koenig-Ruger Precision Rifle Challenge in Cameo, CO. We talk about what made the match difficult for each of us individually and discuss possible solutions. We talk mental mistakes, organization, mindset and more. For those of you who...
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Ep43 Snake River Outdoorsman Day 1 With Brady Allinson
Brady and I talk about our struggles on day one and what we think makes these matches hard. NRL Hunter matches offer a completely different set of challenges that are super fun to handle when you are used to shooting standard PRS matches, but they can be discouraging if you not familiar with…
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Ep42 Wind and Target Card Solo
I get a bunch of questions on how to handle a lot of wind and I think target card is a step in the right direction.
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Ep41 Update on the last episode
I am not sure what happened to the last episode's audio, but Brian and I will redo it and get it back up.
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Ep39 Trigger Control With Brian Neace
This is a follow up to the last episode with Brady Allinson. I have Brian on to talk about some recent matches and our practice sessions that have shed some light on the psychology of making a good shot and separating the shot process from the mechanics of a stage.
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Ep38 Trigger Control With Brady Allinson
Brady and I talk about what I consider to be one of the hardest fundamentals to put into practice. It is a discussion that I feel has not been given enough face time in the precision rifle community and one that I hope to draw some attention to. In this episode we dive into what makes it…
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Ep37 Tips On Flying With Guns With Brady Allinson
This episode Brady and I give our experiences on flying with guns. Hopefully this helps on your next flight to a match.
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Ep36 "The Perfect Day" With The Reigning AG Cup Champ Ben Gossett
Ben Gossett has been one of the best shooters in the PRS for the last several years and in December he won the 2022 AG Cup in phenomenal fashion. When the largest purse in our sport, $30,000 dollars, was on the line he not only won, but he didn't miss a shot the entire day. It was a pretty epic...
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Ep35 Strike Without Warning!
BJ DeGroot, the owner of Strike Without Warning, and I discuss his recent move to the states. We talk about what he has seen in the similarities and differences in the precision rifle sport in the US vs Australia. We also resurrect the give away that was supposed to take place last fall and are...
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Ep34 Snake River Standoff PRS Match Preshow
On this episode I talk with Brian Neace and Seth Howard, the match directors of the Snake River Standoff PRS Match that is set to take place March 4th and 5th. They each have a unique perspective to stage design that together has generated some of the best courses of fire I have ever shot. We…
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Ep33 Austin Buschman, how does he do it? Part 2
Second of a two part series, where Austin Buschman and I talk about how he approaches the game. He has a lot of great insides and techniques. I hope y'all get a lot out of these episodes.
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Ep32 Austin Buschman, how does he do it? Part 1
First of a two part series where Austin Buschman and I discuss how he plays the game and what makes him so good.
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Ep31 Talking Troop Lines with Tate Streater
On this episode I talk with Tate Streater, owner of Impact Precision and cofounder of JTAC Precision. He is one of the best shooters and PRS shooting instructors in the world. We take some time to unpack how he goes about shooting a troop line and the skills it takes to be successful at it. We…
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Ep30 PRS Classifications, Our Predictions, and Stock/Chassis Fit
Paul and I BS about a few different subjects. Hope you enjoy the episode. Sorry about the delay, life has been crazy the last few weeks.
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Ep29 Troubleshooting zero issues and how much do you have to pay for a good setup?
Brady and I discuss various topics and hit a couple good topics that I think y'all will be interested in. Zero issues and shifts will drive a guy crazy if you don't know what things can and do effect it. I see a lot of guys changing their zero when their gun may actually be zeroed, but other…
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Ep28 Pre-Match Wind and Load Development with Paul Higley
Paul and I discuss our process for preparing for wind before a match and the differences in wind at different locations. Then we get into the science of accuracy and load development.
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Ep26 Mansplaining: Becoming Unconsciously Competent
This episode I talk about a topic that has been on my mind for quite a while; unconscious competence and processing capacity. This is a pretty cerebral topic, but I feel like it is one that explains a lot of issues shooters have and sheds light on where we should focus our efforts in practice in...
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Ep25 Target Acquisition The Forgotten Stressor
Brady Allinson and I talk about what the main stressor categories are. We also add one, that is usually not talked about by shooters and match directors, to the list: target acquisition. Target acquisition, in my opinion is one of the most overlooked skills to develop in this game. I believe...
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Ep24 Q/A: Kestrels-Wind, AJ, and Data
On this episode I solo it to answer some listener questions related to Kestrels and how I use them. I talk about how I use them to develop a wind call, how to set them up to give correct crosswind jump (AJ or aerodynamic jump), and how I true my data. Thanks for listening!
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Ep23 Turret Labels
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Ep22 Pre-stage plan, troop-lines, recoil management, and dial vs hold
In this episode Paul Higley and I answer a few listener questions. We discuss topics like how to plan how to attack a stage, natural point of aim, recoil management, dial vs hold, and how to manage wind on troop-lines. I hope you like the episode. If you have any questions hit me up on social media.
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Ep21 Shooting in Great Britain with Josh Martin
Josh Martin is an accomplished precision rifle competitor from Great Britain. He competed at the Precision Rifle World Championships on Team Great Britain. On this episode we discuss precision rifle shooting in Great Britain, Josh's background, and our experiences at the world championships. I am...
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World Championships Mini Series #2 of 2 With Paul Higley
Paul and I look take some time to look back at the IPRF World Championship that took place in France and share our thoughts on the event. We discus what we thought they did right and what could have been better. We look at the course of fire and what made is so awesome. We talk about why this…
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World Championships Mini Series #1
Sorry about the introduction, it was cut off somehow. In this episode we are in France at the AirBnb sitting in a circle talking about what happened during our travels so far in the first day and a half. This show features Paul Higley, Greg Bell, Rusty Ulmer, Matt Partain, and Buck Holly. We have…
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Ep18 IPRF World Championships In France With Marcus Olsson
Marcus Olsson is on of the best shooters in Europe and a founder of the International Precision Rifle Federation (IPRF). We talk about the world championships happening in a couple weeks. Both of us are competing in the world championships and we chat about what our expectations of the match are...
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Ep17 Tuning Muzzle Brake With BJ DeGroot, Owner Of Strike Without Warning
This episode I am joined with the owner of Strike Without Warning, BJ DeGroot. He has designed the Tuning Muzzle Brake(TMB), which is the most effective brake I have ever used. We discuss his design philosophy and the features of the TMB. We also discuss the differences in the PRS in Australia vs...
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Ep16 Hornady PRC And Match Etiquette With Paul Higley
We talk about shooting the Hornady PRC and discuss proper match etiquette.
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Ep15 Intro to NRL Hunter Matches With Brady Allinson
Brady and I discuss the Hornady Precision NRL Hunter match in Price, UT. We talk about what we do to be successful and what to expect when you show up to a NRL Hunter match.
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Ep14 Gaming With Garret Preece
On this episode Garret Preece of Preece Precision and I discuss the definition of gaming. We talk about what it is and the ethics of it. The important question is, "is gaming cheating?" We answer the question and discuss what you can do to better play the "game" of precision rifle shooting.
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Ep13 Caliber selection and Short Action Customs Blue Ridge Rumble PRS match recap with Brady and Paul.
We discuss the hot topic of caliber selection. When people learn that I am shooting 6.5 Creedmoor it catches many people's attention in the precision rifle competition community. While the 6.5 Creed is a wildly popular cartridge, it has become less popular among PRS/NRL competitors in favor of...
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Ep12 Two-day vs one-day matches, training, and pre-stage processes, with Paul Higley and Brady Allinson.
In this episode Paul Higley, Brady Allinson, and I, discuss a listener question about transferring local match performance to a two-day match. This gets into a ton of different topics, like what makes two-day matches harder, training, pre-stage and pre-flight checklists, and more. Thanks for...
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Ep11 K&M, wind, getting into the game, and more with Paul Higley
Paul and I talk about the AG Cup at the K&M shooting facility in Finger, TN. We also address a couple listener questions and ramble. Hope you guys enjoy it!
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Ep10 Preece Precision Rifles
I have Garret Preece on to talk about his company Preece Precision and some of his recommendations for shooters. We talk about what to expect at your first match.
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Ep9 Lessons learned from Parma, trigger control, goals, strategies, etc... with Brady
Brady and I discuss what we learned from the Parma Precision Rifle Rumble is Parma, ID this past weekend. On the previous episode I discussed the same match, but on this episode we focus on what Brady and I learned from this match and what we are going to work on to improve. We touch on topics…
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Ep8 Parma Precision Rifle Rumble recap with Paul Higley
Paul Higley and I talk about the Parma Precision Rifle Rumble PRS match while driving home. We had a great time shooting the match. Paul ended up winning the senior division and I ended up 2nd overall. Thanks for listening and if you have any questions hit us up on facebook or instagram!
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Ep7 NRL Finale and France with Paul Higley
Paul Higley and I talk about how he got into precision rifle shooting, getting invited to the World Championships in France, and the NRL 2021-2022 Season Finale. We were headed up to shoot the Parma Precision Rifle Rumble PRS match in Parma, ID and figured we would let you guys join in on the...
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Ep6 King of Coal Canyon Recap Part 2
Brady Allinson and I finish the recap of the King of Coal Canyon PRS Match.
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Ep5 King of Coal Canyon AG Cup Match Recap, part 1
Brady Allinson and I (Morgun King) recap the King of Coal Canyon AG Cup qualifier match that was in Raton, NM. This match ended up being the hardest match we both have ever shot, which is a bold statement that neither of us throw out there loosely. The targets averaged just over 1 MOA (.4…
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Ep4 The Fundamentals of Marksmanship
Brady Allinson and I (Morgun King) discuss the fundamentals of marksmanship. If you ask 5 different PRS shooters what the fundamentals of marksmanship are, you will get 5 different answers. We attempt to shed a small amount of light on what they are and why you should focus on them.
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Ep3 What is in your pack? How to get the most out of your Kestrel?
Brady and I (Morgun King) finish going through our gear. We talk packs, tripods, bags, miscellaneous items, and pack organization. We then start in on how we each utilize a Kestrel at a match in order to get good wind calls, get good data, and minimize the amount of time spent staring at our...
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Ep2 Ruger PRC Match Recap with Brady Allinson
Brady and I (Morgun King) recap the Ruger Precision Rifle Challenge that was held in Cameo, CO. We talk about what we learned and tips and tricks to help you in field style matches. We touch on topics like target acquisition, time management, hold overs, and more.
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Episode #1 Brady Allinson and Morgun King talk PRS rifle setups, trace, etc...
This episode is the first real episode of the Mythology of Marksmanship podcast. On this episode we introduce ourselves and how we got into the game. We talk about the rifles that we are shooting and what components each of us are running. We end up going on some tangents that take us into trace...
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Shooting The Breeze Podcast Introduction Episode
This is a brief introduction into the podcast, myself(Morgun King), and what my goals are for the podcast. This podcast is going to be focused on competitive precision rifle competitions and hunting. Really anything to do with those subjects will be possibilities, including long range shooting,...
About this show
My name is Morgun King and this is the Mythology of Marksmanship Podcast. This podcast is going to focus on competitive precision rifle shooting, hunting, and anything related to those topics. For anyone interested in Precision Rifle Series, National Rifle League, or NRL Hunter matches, this will be the bread and butter. Shooting techniques, mental strategies, wind, ballistics, gear, etc… are some of the topics that will be regularly covered. I plan on having guests on regularly to discuss various topics. Hit me up on social media if you have any questions. @morgunking
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