Straight Shooters
The Forster Products Straight Shooters podcast is an open ended discussion between, reloaders, gunsmiths, precision shooters, and manufactures. We welcome you to come listen to, learn from and provide feedback to the Pros as we discuss challenges, innovations, and history of all things that add to the sport we love of precision shooting. Maybe you shoot PRS, F-Class, or coyotes, our goal is to not only provide some insight through testing we have done but to grow and learn as an industry/community.
Episodes
33 episodes
Why Most Reloaders Struggle With Load Development
What’s the best way to develop an accurate rifle load?In this episode of the Forster Podcast, Kelly breaks down his repeatable engineering-based approach to precision reloading and load development.Instead of randomly changing c...
You’re Overcomplicating Reloading… And It’s Killing Your Accuracy
Most reloaders don’t have an accuracy problem…They have a complexity problem.In this episode, we break down a real scenario from a shooter trying to control every single variable — neck tension, seating pressure, reaming, powder...
Reloading Myths That Are Hurting Your Accuracy
In this episode, we break down what actually matters in reloading—and what doesn’t.From brass consistency…to annealing…to common myths that get passed around the shooting world—this conversation challenges a lot of what people believe.W...
Stop Overthinking Reloading (Do This Instead)
In this episode, we break down what actually matters in reloading—and what doesn’t. From Palma competition to real-world results, this conversation challenges a lot of what shooters believe about precision ammo.We get into:W...
What It Really Takes To Compete At The Top Level
In this episode, we break down what it actually takes to compete at the highest level in shooting. From Palma to PRS… from world championships to raising a family—this is the reality most people don’t see.We get into:...
Reloading Dies, Manufacturing & The Future of Rifle Cartridges
The hosts discuss reloading die design, manufacturing challenges, and the evolving landscape of modern rifle cartridges with a deep dive into what it takes to build precision tools in today’s firearms industry.They cover everything from...
PRS Rifle Setup Breakdown (Impact, 6GT, Optics & More)
In this episode, a full precision rifle setup is broken down—from the action to the bipod—explaining exactly what’s being used and why.This is not a step-by-step reloading guide. This is a real-world look at a competition ...
Why You Should Be Annealing for Precision Reloading
In this episode, the hosts dive deep into one of the most important—but often misunderstood—steps in precision reloading: annealing. They break down why brass work-hardens over time, how that impacts neck tension and consistency, and why proper...
Shooting Match Prep Secrets & Reloading Myths (Explained)
In this episode of the Forster Podcast, we sit back down in the studio for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from upcoming precision rifle matches to the technical side of reloading and rifle setup.With the spring match se...
Pro Shooters Break Down Match Strategy, Reloading, and What Actually Makes You a Better Shooter
In this episode of the Forster Products Podcast, the host sits down with accomplished PRS competitors Austin Orgain of Custom Rifle Barrels and Ace Precision and Ryan Beck of Beck Built Rifles to talk about what actually separates top shooters ...
National Champion Secrets: Reloading, Training & Winning with Austin Orgain
In this episode of the Forster Products Podcast, we sit down with competitive shooter Austin Orgain to talk about his journey from local club matches to winning at the highest levels of precision rifle competition.Austin s...
Kestrel Ballistics Masterclass: How to Hit at 1–3 Miles
If you're missing long-range shots, it's probably not your rifle… it's your data.In this episode of the Forster Products Podcast, we sit down with Chase Stroud of Pump’s Precision Rifle Training to break down how to properly use a Kestrel b...
Elite Shooters Explain Their Loading Processes
In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Erik Cortina alongside Chase and Josh for a deep, no-nonsense conversation about precision reloading, consistency, and what actually matters when chasing performance on target.We ...
All You Need To Know About F-Class
Thinking about trying F-Class shooting but not sure where to start?In this episode of Straight Shooters Podcast, we sit down with Mike Summers, an experienced F-Class competitor and match director, to break down what F-Class really...
How Forster Reloading Dies Are Made: Full Process Breakdown, Brass Fit, Reamers & Shop Insights
In this episode of the Forster Products Straight Shooters Podcast, Josh and Scott take you deep inside the entire die-making process — from raw bar stock to polished, precision tools ready for your reloading bench.T...
How A Beginner Can Shoot Like A Pro Shooter (Without Buying Expensive Gear)
Thinking about getting into Precision Rifle Shooting (PRS) but not sure where to start—or worried you don’t have the “right” gear? In this episode, we break down what actually matters when entering PRS competitions, straight from experienced sh...
Pro Shooters Explain Their Reloading Process: Brass Prep, SD, Seating Depth & More
Unlock the secrets of precision rifle load development with this in-depth episode featuring competitive shooter and match director Rick Kutcher! Josh and Rick break down every step of their reloading process, compare methods, disc...
Expander Balls vs Mandrels — What’s the Real Difference?
In this episode of the Forster Reloading Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most common questions in precision reloading — what’s the real difference between an expander ball and a mandrel?Josh and Scott break down the mechanics behin...
You’re Getting Ballistic Coefficient Wrong: Here's How To Fix It
In this episode, Scott and Josh break down one of the most misunderstood aspects of long-range shooting — the Ballistic Coefficient (BC). 🎯They dive into what BC actually means, why the number printed on your bullet box doesn’t always ma...
The Future of Reloading
Inside Forster Products: Innovation, Precision & What’s Next! | Podcast with Vince AlberIn this episode, Scott from Forster Products sits down with Vince Alber — one of the driving forces behind Forster’s cutting-edge designs and man...
The Biggest Mistakes in Wildcat Reloading (And How to Avoid Them)
In this episode of the Straight Shooters Podcast, Josh and Scott dive deep into the world of wildcat cartridges—why shooters experiment with them, how they’re formed, and what advantages they bring on the range and in the field.They brea...
Meet The Man Behind The Forster Datum Dial
In this episode, Scott from Forster sits down with Rod Hartman, a former owner of Forster Products, along with Josh from the team. Rod shares his 50-year journey at Forster—from starting as a machinist on Christmas break to becoming an innovato...
You’re Measuring Lands Wrong (Here’s How to Fix It)
In this episode of the Forster Podcast, Scott and Josh dive deep into one of the most important — and sometimes overlooked — aspects of precision reloading: finding the lands in your rifle.We break down multiple methods, including the Ho...
The Real Reason Your Reloading Isn’t Consistent (and How to fix it)
In this episode of the Forster Straight Shooters Podcast, Scott and Josh dive deep into the art of reloading and why the smallest details can make the biggest difference. Fresh off a Scheels training event, they break down what happens...