Can knowledge beat experience?

In this episode, Jamie shares a fascinating trend from recent Wolf Precision Shooting Schools and Build Assist sessions. Two new shooters—both women with little to no long-range shooting background—arrived prepared through education and demonstrated remarkable performance on the range, including cleaning the 1,000-yard gauntlet and consistently hitting targets that challenge even experienced shooters.

Jamie discusses why knowledge, preparation, and a proven process can accelerate success faster than many people realize. Whether you're brand new to long-range shooting or have years behind the rifle, this episode explores how training, mindset, and continuous learning can dramatically improve your results.

We also cover:

• The value of online training before attending a shooting school
• New Ballistics & Field Shooting Classes
• Upcoming Rifle Building Classes
• The new Vertical Barrel Attachment cleaning system
• Future bedding classes and training opportunities
• Remaining openings for the 2026 Long Range Shooting School

Education isn't a shortcut—it's the foundation. Discover why the right knowledge can transform your shooting performance.

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• Long Range Shooting School
Limited openings remaining for the 2026 season.

• The Wolf Pack – Online Training Membership
Includes the Online Long Range Shooting School, Reloading Class, and Prosumer Gunsmithing School for just $49/month.Members also receive 10% off Wolf Precision products and services, including ACE systems and barrel work.

Learn more at:
https://www.wolfprecision.net

In this episode of the Long Range Shooting and Custom Rifle Building Podcast, Wolf Precision founder Jamie Dodson talks about the future of custom rifles, hands-on education, and why shooters today want more than just a rifle shipped in a box.

Jamie dives into the launch of the new Wolf Precision Academy and the Custom Rifle Building Experience, where students can build their own precision rifle under professional guidance, then take it directly to the range to learn how to properly set it up, zero it, and shoot at distance.

This episode covers:

• The evolution of custom rifles and modern gunsmithing
• Why education matters as much as the rifle itself
• The philosophy behind the ACE System
• Building your own rifle with Wolf Precision
• The new Build Assist and Academy programs
• Introduction to the .22 ARC and upcoming projects

If you've ever wanted to learn how to properly build, maintain, and shoot a world-class precision rifle, this episode is for you.

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• Long Range Shooting School
Limited openings remaining for the 2026 season.

• The Wolf Pack – Online Training Membership
Includes the Online Long Range Shooting School, Reloading Class, and Prosumer Gunsmithing School for just $49/month.Members also receive 10% off Wolf Precision products and services, including ACE systems and barrel work.

Learn more at:
https://www.wolfprecision.net

In Episode 269 of the Long Range Shooting and Custom Rifle Building Podcast, Jamie Dodson of Wolf Precision announces the winners of two slots to attend the Wolf Precision Long Range Shooting School and then dives into a topic that every shooter thinks they understand — cleaning your rifle barrel.

What if the way most shooters clean their rifles is actually doing more harm than good?

Jamie shares decades of experience from running the Wolf Precision shooting school, where rifles are fired and cleaned far more frequently than most shooters will ever experience. Through years of observation with borescopes and real-world testing, he explains how common cleaning practices — including the use of bronze and nylon brushes — can actually cause damage to the lands and grooves of a barrel. Jamie also discusses the real-world experience gained from cleaning thousands of barrels through decades of shooting school classes and how that experience led to a completely different way of thinking about barrel maintenance. If you've ever wondered whether you're cleaning your rifle the right way, this episode may change your entire approach.

MDT Chassis Systems - Learn more at: mdttac.com

Krieger Barrels - Visit: kriegerbarrels.com

• Long Range Shooting School
Limited openings remaining for the 2026 season.

• The Wolf Pack – Online Training Membership
Includes the Online Long Range Shooting School, Reloading Class, and Prosumer Gunsmithing School for just $19/month.Members also receive 10% off Wolf Precision products and services, including ACE systems and barrel work.

Learn more at:
https://www.wolfprecision.net