Episode 263 – Movers, Magazines & Springtime: Training, Rifle Reliability, and Range Safety

About this episode

Jamie Dodson discusses training, rifle reliability, and range safety as the spring shooting season begins.

Spring is finally here, and the 2026 shooting season is about to begin. In this episode of the Long Range Shooting and Custom Rifle Building Podcast, Jamie Dodson of Wolf Precision shares updates from SHOT Show and the Great American Outdoor Show, talks about upcoming training opportunities, and dives into several important topics for shooters and hunters. Jamie discusses the art of shooting moving targets, why learning mover math can completely change the way you hunt, and details the upcoming Wolf Precision Movers Class in Swainsboro, Georgia. He also answers a listener question about magazine fit and reliability, explaining common problems with modern magazines and sharing practical gunsmithing tips for improving feeding in bolt-action rifles. Finally, Jamie talks about the start of the spring shooting season, upcoming Wolf Precision classes, and delivers an important message about range safety and ricochets after a recent incident in Pennsylvania where a ricochet bullet injured a child. Understanding your backstop, selecting the right ammunition, and knowing what lies beyond your target are critical responsibilities for every shooter. If you are a shooter, hunter, or rifle…

People in this episode

Host: Jamie Dodson

Topics covered

• training
• rifle reliability
• range safety
• shooting moving targets
• magazine fit
• spring shooting season

Keywords

• shooting
• hunting
• rifle building
• mover math
• magazine reliability
• range safety
• ricochets
• Wolf Precision classes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wolf Precision

Places: Swainsboro, Georgia, Pennsylvania

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