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 from everyone else.

The conversation dives deep into match experience, shooting fundamentals, reloading processes, cartridge selection, rifle setup, and the mental side of precision rifle competition.

Austin and Ryan share lessons learned from hundreds of matches and thousands of rounds downrange, including how experienced shooters approach stage strategy, why small corrections matter, and how lighting conditions and mirage can completely change what you see on the target.

They also discuss the realities of practice, why most shooters overthink their equipment choices, and what new competitors should focus on if they want to improve quickly.

Whether you're a new shooter or chasing the top of the leaderboard, this episode covers practical insights from competitors who have spent years refining their systems.

Topics covered include:

• Match strategy and decision making under the clock
• Reloading processes and accuracy expectations
• Cartridge choices like the 6 Creedmoor vs Dasher
• Managing recoil and rifle balance
• Mirage, lighting conditions, and elevation changes
• Avoiding mental mistakes during matches
• The fastest way new shooters can improve

If you enjoy precision rifle shooting, PRS competition, and learning how top competitors think through a match, this episode is packed with actionable insights.