MAX ORDINATE • The Precision Rifle Podcast
This is a product of Max Ordinate Academy, focusing on precision rifle training, methods, hard lessons learned, and tactical precision rifle competition preparation with after-action reviews, military and law enforcement employment, TTP & SOP's. Your hosts, Tyler Hughes and Jeph Savaglio gives you a professional and instructive perspective when it comes to professional / amateur thought processes with a lot of passionate, no-holds-barred content. This pod has no problems discussing a wide range of topics whether it be a failed stage, training methods, lessons learned, or calling each other out for mistakes made, or insane social media posts that need debunked or called out. Join and subscribe to get the best information on training tips, new products, and approaches.
About the show hosts: Tyler Hughes is a male precision rifle shooter who served 10 years in the US Marines. In 2013, Tyler left the Marines as a Scout Sniper and started Max Ordinate Academy seeking to provide the highest level of precision rifle training in the nation to both civilian shooter and Law Enforcement snipers. Tyler also serves as the lead Urban Sniper Course instructor for the USMC. He competes primarily on a national level in Precision Rifle Series, National Rifle League, and Competition Dynamics matches consistently placing Top 5 or better. Tyler has pulled in multiple 1st place wins and continues to chase perfection.
Episodes
166 episodes
No Sleep. No Comfort. No Excuses. Preparing for the Sniper Adventure Challenge
The Sniper Adventure Challenge is not just a match—it’s a multi-day test of shooting skill, land navigation, decision-making, and mental endurance under extreme fatigue.Daniel reached out looking for advice and preparation insight...
The Return of Precision: Tyler & Special Guest Sam Dive Deep into Training, Tuners, and the Art of Silence
🎙️ Episode DescriptionAfter an 8-month hiatus, Tyler — host of the Precision Rifle Podcast — is back and better than ever! 🔥 In this comeback episode, he’s joined by Sam, the mind behind ThunderBea...
Precision Partnerships: RD-15 LPR Deep Dive with Ridgeline Defense | 29 Apr 2025 Live Stream
🚨 New Episode! 🚨Tyler Hughes and Nick Diaz sit down with Larry and Noah from Ridgeline Defense for an inside look at their brand new RD-15 LPR — a rifle built with precision shooters in mind. 🎯The conversation goes beyond the gear, ...
🔥 From Concept to Execution: How We Build a Competition Train-Up 🔥
In this episode, Tyler and Diaz pull back the curtain on the entire process of developing a high-performance training course, using the upcoming Competition Train-Up Day as a case study.🔍 What Goes Into Building a...
🎙️ Precision Rifle Podcast | Is Common Sense That Common? 🤔
🔥 Episode Overview:In this episode, Tyler and Jeph dive deep into a loaded discussion—starting with the question: Is common sense really that common? They break down the latest developments at Max Ordinate, ref...
Journey to the Podium with Francis Colon
🔥 Precision Rifle Podcast: Francis Colon – Winner of the 2024 PRS Armageddon Gear Cup 🔥In this episode of the Precision Rifle Podcast, Tyler sits down with Francis Colon, professional precision rifle competitor, Leupold Optics team shoo...
Meet the Nicks: The Mouth and the Mustach Take the Mic
🎙 Max Ordinate and Pro Tier Media is proud to introduce the new hosts of its latest podcast: The Shooters Brief with Nick Diaz and Nick Helbert! This episode dives into the dynamic personalities of “The Mouth” and “The Mustache.” Nick Di...
10 Game-Changing Principles for Shooting Stability and Increased Precision!
Join Tyler and Jeph on the Precision Rifle Podcast as they dive into the 10 essential principles of alternative shooting positions that every precision shooter needs to know. From real-world applications to hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, ...
Mastering Wind Reading: Beyond the Basics
In this episode of the Precision Rifle Podcast, we dive deep into the art and science of wind reading with a focus on advanced techniques. Whether you're a professional marksman, a dedicated hobbyist, or just someone looking to refine your skil...
Long-Range Rifle Ammo Deep Dive: What Matters Most?
In this episode, we dive deep into the intricate world of long-range rifle ammunition and explore what truly matters when selecting the perfect rounds for precision shooting. Join us as we discuss key topics including the importance of ammo sel...
(Full Episode) Targeting the Future: The Role of A.I. and Tech in Precision Shooting, Hunting, & Military
In this episode, we explore the rapidly evolving world of precision shooting and the impact of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, smart optics, and advanced ballistic calculators. As the tools and tech available to shooters...
Targeting the Future: The Role of A.I., Smart Optics, and Tech in Precision Shooting, Hunting, & Military
In this episode, we explore the rapidly evolving world of precision shooting and the impact of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, smart optics, and advanced ballistic calculators. As the tools and tech available to shooters...
Post election! TRUMP WINS!
Trump wins! Trump Wins! Trump wins the 2024 election! and it looks as if America has had enough, flipping the senate and house red! What a world we live in. Post election talk, Tyler and Jeph run through some interesting videos and mindset proc...
the Unsocial media episode
From tips and tricks, education, new products, R&D, social media has it all today. There is literally nothing you cant find. So we dive into 5 different videos featuring some training, products, R&D, and more! giving our comments and fe...
A shooters guide to Wind Calls
Tyler and Jeph sit down to talk all things wind! From reading the environment, judging wind direction, speed, using mirage. Then discussing a simple to use formula for MILs and MOA. It a trip to school for Jeph as he becomes more and more assoc...
Enter the "Training Rifle"
Do you have a training rifle? Want one? is it worth it and what should you be looking for when building a training rifle? Tyler and Jeph hit the topic of Training Rifles, Calibers and benefits, Weight, Purpose, etc. Tyler establishes himself ea...
When buying a rifle scope... Ask yourself these questions.
Tyler and Jeph cracking open the decision making process when purchasing a scope for your rifle. Brand. Features. Ruggedness. Trust. Cost. So much goes into this decision. Know what you want, what you're willing to pay for, and make a smart pur...
2024 Team Safari by Competition Dynamics - End of Match RECAP
Tyler and Jeph sit down to discuss the 2024 Team Safari competition. Tyler partnered with Nick Diaz, Max Ordinate team shooter. This is their second time competing as a team, last outing was 2021. The guys knew they would have to bring it and g...
The FOUNDATION... Whats yours made of?
Whats in your foundation? How did you build it? and is it too late to restructure if you made a mistake? We discuss this, giving examples of different groups and professions, how their foundations are build, and what steps to take to right the ...
PRS Competition. A return after a year off....
Oh the lessons learned. The heartbreak. The high expectations. Stupid mistakes. Mental errors. If you can make a mistake I made it. I did learn from it, 100% but that doesnt make the pain go away. Initially going in, I had planned to use this a...
Training Philosophy
Crawl Walk Run? Basic? Advanced? Professional? Amateur? When we think about training whether you're putting your own plan together, training someone, or attending a course, whats your philosophy? Grind the fundamentals until you bleed from your...
Speed vs. Precision: Rapid Engagement Techniques
This episode discusses the relationship between Speed, Precision, and Accuracy. There is no replacement for skill, practice, efficiency BUT.... there are techniques that can add speed while maintaining precision. And so we discuss RETICLE HOLDO...
Are Americans training CHINA?
Tyler in the absence of Jeph, hits a few daily news points... P. Diddy, the Moons Time Zone?... Load Testing article... then brings it with a discussion around an article from Vermillianchina.com where "Chris Zhang", a Chinese national who atte...
Answer the QUESTION!
This episode of the Precision Rifle Podcast, Tyler and Jeph take turns asking each other questions or random nature! Guns. Cars. Sex. Food. And more. This was a fun episode for us to record and we're looking forward to continuing this line of q...
Appropriate LEARNING OBJECTIVES & developmental processes
Whether youre planning a training course to teach for your company, your friends, or planning out weekly, monthly training for yourself, establishing learning objectives will allow you to tailor your program to fit your needs or the needs of th...