The new RX-FullDraw 5 is the most ballistically advanced archery rangefinder ever built. It builds upon the success of the RX-FullDraw 4 by accepting an even broader range of velocity inputs, features a new 20-yard flightpath technology mode, and even has a setting for ranging in bad weather. Join Shawn Skipper and technology product line manager Eric Overstreet, as they dive deep into why this new rangefinder is so revolutionary and who will benefit most from this product. Subjects Discussed: Archer's Advantage vs. Trig; benefits of an archery ballistic solution; how Flightpatch technology works; the most likely use-cases; comparison to the RX-FullDraw 4, and more.

The new <a href="https://www.leupold.com/rx-fulldraw-5-rangefinder" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">RX-FullDraw 5</a> is the most ballistically advanced archery rangefinder ever built. It builds upon the success of the RX-FullDraw 4 by accepting an even broader range of velocity inputs, features a new 20-yard flightpath technology mode, and even has a setting for ranging in bad weather. Join Shawn Skipper and technology product line manager Eric Overstreet, as they dive deep into why this new rangefinder is so revolutionary and who will benefit most from this product. Subjects Discussed: Archer's Advantage vs. Trig; benefits of an archery ballistic solution; how Flightpatch technology works; the most likely use-cases; comparison to the RX-FullDraw 4, and more.

Ep. 96: The New RX-FullDraw 5 Archery Rangefinder

Cameron Hanes

Rihana Cary

Cameron Hanes is a master bowhunter and athlete. He trains year-round, pushing his body to the extremes and beyond. Rihana Cary is equally hardcore. She inspires future generations as part of an emerging group of elite women hunters.   Leupold CEO Bruce Pettet sits down with Cam and Rihana after their visit to the Leupold headquarters to talk about their passion for hunting, training regimes, and the advice they have for new bowhunters.   Subjects Include: Thoughts on the Leupold factory; Cam's passion for writing; hunting Oregon; being dedicated to your craft; bowhunting tips; and more.

Ep. 95: Keep Hammering w/ Cameron Hanes & Rihana Cary

“Anyone’s Hunt” shares lesser-known, over-the-counter hunting opportunities available to the DIY hunter. In the most recent installment of the series, Steven Drake and friends head west to Colorado for an over-the-counter rifle elk hunt. Leupold's Scott Rousseau and Jennifer Meeker sit down with Steven Drake and Connor Gabbott post-hunt to chat about the hunting opportunity in Colorado, gear used on the hunt, unit closures, extreme weather, and more.

“Anyone’s Hunt” shares lesser-known, over-the-counter hunting opportunities available to the DIY hunter. In the most recent installment of the series, Steven Drake and friends head west to Colorado for an over-the-counter rifle elk hunt. Leupold's Scott Rousseau and Jennifer Meeker sit down with Steven Drake and Connor Gabbott post-hunt to chat about the hunting opportunity in Colorado, gear used on the hunt, unit closures, extreme weather, and more.

Ep. 94: Anyone's Hunt: Colorado Rifle Elk

Founded in 1984, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's (RMEF) primary mission is to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat, and our hunting heritage. Leupold's Shawn Skipper sits down with RMEF's Steve Decker and Riza Lesser to discuss recent land and access projects, the restoration of elk in the US, where your money goes to, and more. Support RMEF: https://www.rmef.org/

Founded in 1984, the <a href="https://www.rmef.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation</a>'s (RMEF) primary mission is to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat, and our hunting heritage. Leupold's Shawn Skipper sits down with RMEF's Steve Decker and Riza Lesser to discuss recent land and access projects, the restoration of elk in the US, where your money goes to, and more. Support RMEF: <a href="https://www.rmef.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rmef.org/</a>

Ep. 93: The Future of Elk with RMEF

Fred Eichler

Fred Eichler is a family man, relentless hunter, and owner of Fulldraw Outfitters. He has successfully harvested numerous trophies with his bow and completed the 'Super Slam' taking all 29 North American Species with his recurve. Leupold CEO Bruce Pettet sits down with Fred to talk about what it takes to start a guide outfit, the dedication required to achieve the 'Super Slam', and more. Subjects Include: Creating memories not transactions; CDS dial benefits; instilling a strong work ethic; innovating and pushing forward; quality control; the super slam; and more.

Fred Eichler is a family man, relentless hunter, and owner of <a href="https://www.fulldrawoutfitters.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fulldraw Outfitters</a>. He has successfully harvested numerous trophies with his bow and completed the 'Super Slam' taking all 29 North American Species with his recurve. Leupold CEO Bruce Pettet sits down with Fred to talk about what it takes to start a guide outfit, the dedication required to achieve the 'Super Slam', and more. Subjects Include: Creating memories not transactions; CDS dial benefits; instilling a strong work ethic; innovating and pushing forward; quality control; the super slam; and more.

Ep. 92: Fred Eichler - Full Draw Outfitters

From scouting and prepping land to shooting your bow, there are some very important whitetail hunting activities that you need to accomplish in the Spring.  Leupold President and CEO Bruce Pettet sits down with Mark Drury of Drury Outdoors to talk land management tips and keys to growing big bucks. They also recap their Iowa turkey hunt and the essential gear needed for success. Subjects Discussed: Prepping for whitetail in spring; food, cover, and water; maintaining clover; using an optic on a turkey gun; why you should use binoculars; and more.

From scouting and prepping land to shooting your bow, there are some very important whitetail hunting activities that you need to accomplish in the Spring.  Leupold President and CEO Bruce Pettet sits down with Mark Drury of Drury Outdoors to talk land management tips and keys to growing big bucks. They also recap their Iowa turkey hunt and the essential gear needed for success. Subjects Discussed: Prepping for whitetail in spring; food, cover, and water; maintaining clover; using an optic on a turkey gun; why you should use binoculars; and more.

Ep. 91: Spring Whitetail Prep & Turkey Tips w/ Drury Outdoors

Randy Newberg

If you aren’t a hunter, and none of your family has encouraged you into it, you might wonder how to get into hunting. Where do you start? What skills do you need? Leupold CEO Bruce Pettet sits down with Randy Newberg to discuss why it's important to get more hunters into the field and what new hunters need to know to succeed. Topics Discussed: Hunting camp memories; creating hunting advocates; basic hunting skills; where to learn; DIY vs guided hunts; and more.

If you aren’t a hunter, and none of your family has encouraged you into it, you might wonder how to get into hunting. Where do you start? What skills do you need? Leupold CEO Bruce Pettet sits down with Randy Newberg to discuss why it's important to get more hunters into the field and what new hunters need to know to succeed. Topics Discussed: Hunting camp memories; creating hunting advocates; basic hunting skills; where to learn; DIY vs guided hunts; and more.

Ep. 90: Randy Newberg's Tips For New Hunters

Built for the shooter who needs a rugged, precise, and repeatable MIL-based scope for their tactical rifle, the new  Mark 3HD™ delivers elite optical performance and match-grade repeatability under any conditions. Join Leupold's Shawn Skipper, John Snodgrass, and Nic Kytlica as they dive into the making of this new riflescope and the shooter-specific features it offers. Subjects Discussed: History of the Mark riflescope family; new shooter-specific features; comparison to other models; and more.  

Built for the shooter who needs a rugged, precise, and repeatable MIL-based scope for their tactical rifle, the new <a href="https://www.leupold.com/shop/riflescopes/series/mark-3hd-rifle-scope" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mark 3HD™</a> delivers elite optical performance and match-grade repeatability under any conditions. Join Leupold's Shawn Skipper, John Snodgrass, and Nic Kytlica as they dive into the making of this new riflescope and the shooter-specific features it offers. Subjects Discussed: History of the Mark riflescope family; new shooter-specific features; comparison to other models; and more.

Ep. 89: Mark 3HD - A New Line of Tactical Riflescopes

The new VX-3HD riflescope delivers legendary performance and HD clarity in an incredibly tough yet lightweight package. Host Shawn Skipper is joined by Product Line Manager Vici Peters and Sales Manager Dan Wagner to discuss some of the riflescope's newest features, how it compares to the older VX-3i, and more. Subjects Discussed: History of the VX-3 line; breaking down our Custom Dial System (CDS); advantages of a throw lever; new optical design; and more.

The new <a href="https://www.leupold.com/shop/riflescopes/series/vx-3hd-rifle-scopes" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">VX-3HD</a> riflescope delivers legendary performance and HD clarity in an incredibly tough yet lightweight package. Host Shawn Skipper is joined by Product Line Manager Vici Peters and Sales Manager Dan Wagner to discuss some of the riflescope's newest features, how it compares to the older VX-3i, and more. Subjects Discussed: History of the VX-3 line; breaking down our Custom Dial System (CDS); advantages of a throw lever; new optical design; and more.

Ep. 88: The New VX-3HD Riflescope

In precision rifle competition, speed and accuracy are everything. That's why we worked with our professional shooters to design the new PR1 and PR2 reticles which gives them the competitive edge to tackle any challenge that a modern competitive shooter might face. Leupold's Nic Kytlica and John Snodgrass are joined by competitive shooters Jon Pynch and Dan Bertocchini to discuss the reticle design process, what features matter most to them, and why the new PR reticle family is one of the best options available for competitive shooters. Subjects Discussed: The reticle design process; 1/4 or 2/10th increments; opening up the field of view; being complex with simplicity; Team Leupold dominating the circuit; dialing vs holding over; and more.

In precision rifle competition, speed and accuracy are everything. That's why we worked with our professional shooters to design the new PR1 and PR2 reticles which gives them the competitive edge to tackle any challenge that a modern competitive shooter might face. Leupold's Nic Kytlica and John Snodgrass are joined by competitive shooters Jon Pynch and Dan Bertocchini to discuss the reticle design process, what features matter most to them, and why the new PR reticle family is one of the best options available for competitive shooters. Subjects Discussed: The reticle design process; 1/4 or 2/10th increments; opening up the field of view; being complex with simplicity; Team Leupold dominating the circuit; dialing vs holding over; and more.

Ep. 87: Unmatched Precision with the PR2 Reticle

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The optic on a firearm is one of the most critical components of the shooting system and should be a known constant, not a variable. By focusing on the optic and the platform it’s mounted on, you can gain a better understanding of your entire shooting system. In this episode, Nic Kytlica and Scott Rousseau sit down with the guru for all things shooting - Leupold Optics Academy lead instructor, Michael Baccellieri. Topics Discussed: Training at the Leupold Optics Academy; Pigs vs. Hogs; the basic anatomy of a riflescope; big mistakes at the range; mil vs. moa; and more.

The optic on a firearm is one of the most critical components of the shooting system and should be a known constant, not a variable. By focusing on the optic and the platform it’s mounted on, you can gain a better understanding of your entire shooting system. In this episode, Nic Kytlica and Scott Rousseau sit down with the guru for all things shooting - Leupold Optics Academy lead instructor, Michael Baccellieri. Topics Discussed: Training at the Leupold Optics Academy; Pigs vs. Hogs; the basic anatomy of a riflescope; big mistakes at the range; mil vs. moa; and more.

Ep. 26: Understanding Your Shooting System 101

Colorado is a hunter’s paradise – and never more so than in mid-November, when the largest elk herd in the United States is on the move and bruiser mule deer bucks emerge from the sagebrush for the rut. Battling single-digit temperatures and bouts of snow, Leupold’s Shawn Skipper was joined by Browning’s Shaundi Campbell and the Editorial Director of all NRA Publications, John Zent, to recap their weeklong hunt. Subjects discussed: Colorado's rich hunting grounds; trucks breaking down; having a deer crush; long periods of glassing with the new SX-5 Santiam HD spotter; and even a few at-home taxidermy tips.

Colorado is a hunter’s paradise – and never more so than in mid-November, when the largest elk herd in the United States is on the move and bruiser mule deer bucks emerge from the sagebrush for the rut. Battling single-digit temperatures and bouts of snow, Leupold’s Shawn Skipper was joined by Browning’s Shaundi Campbell and the Editorial Director of all NRA Publications, John Zent, to recap their weeklong hunt. Subjects discussed: Colorado's rich hunting grounds; trucks breaking down; having a deer crush; long periods of glassing with the new SX-5 Santiam HD spotter; and even a few at-home taxidermy tips.

Ep. 20: Hunting the Mule Deer Rut in Colorado

Brian Call

Leupold's Michael Wunnicke (Director of Marketing) and Tim Lesser (VP of Product Development) sit down with Randy Newberg and Brian Call to discuss emerging trends in the hunting industry. Coming to you live from the Leupold Optics booth at SHOT Show 2018.

Leupold's Michael Wunnicke (Director of Marketing) and Tim Lesser (VP of Product Development) sit down with Randy Newberg and Brian Call to discuss emerging trends in the hunting industry. Coming to you live from the Leupold Optics booth at SHOT Show 2018.

Ep. 03: Emerging Trends with Randy Newberg & Brian Call

Tim Kennedy

If you had to pick one guy to go into battle with you, whatever the situation, Tim Kennedy should be at the top of your list. Not only is he “Hard To Kill” on his Discovery Channel reality adventure series, Tim is also an active, Ranger-qualified, Green Beret Special Forces sniper and a retired MMA fighter. Live from SHOT Show 2019, Leupold's Nic Kytlica sits down with Tim to recap his eventful 2018 and what fans can look forward to in 2019. Subjects Discussed: Almost getting burned alive inside of a plane; deploying to Africa; increasing special operation recruits; singing to The Steeldrivers; and more.

If you had to pick one guy to go into battle with you, whatever the situation, Tim Kennedy should be at the top of your list. Not only is he “Hard To Kill” on his Discovery Channel reality adventure series, Tim is also an active, Ranger-qualified, Green Beret Special Forces sniper and a retired MMA fighter. Live from SHOT Show 2019, Leupold's Nic Kytlica sits down with Tim to recap his eventful 2018 and what fans can look forward to in 2019. Subjects Discussed: Almost getting burned alive inside of a plane; deploying to Africa; increasing special operation recruits; singing to The Steeldrivers; and more.

Ep. 34: Getting Real with Tim Kennedy - LIVE from SHOT Show 2019

On this episode, recorded on location at Leupold HQ, Adam Janke of the Beyond The Kill Podcast sits down with VP of Product Development, Tim Lesser, to discuss rifle scope selection criteria and how to make sure you’re spending your money wisely. Subjects Discussed: zoom ratios; reticles; lenses; coatings; focal planes; design and engineering; scope testing; warranties; and field scenarios that will help you choose the best rifle scope for your unique hunting needs.

On this episode, recorded on location at Leupold HQ, Adam Janke of the <a href="https://journalofmountainhunting.com/category/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond The Kill Podcast</a> sits down with VP of Product Development, Tim Lesser, to discuss rifle scope selection criteria and how to make sure you’re spending your money wisely. Subjects Discussed: zoom ratios; reticles; lenses; coatings; focal planes; design and engineering; scope testing; warranties; and field scenarios that will help you choose the best rifle scope for your unique hunting needs.

Ep. 54: How to Select a Rifle Scope at Any Budget

When it comes to hunting gear, it's essential to have the right equipment at the right time. Knowing what to pack and when takes years of trial and error. Special guest, Randy Newberg, joins the podcast alongside Leupold's Lucas Burt and Riza Lesser to share his trail-tested recommendations on the best hunting gear, packing properly, and what he never leaves home without. Subjects Discussed: Randy's five essentials; creating a kill kit; food rationing and cook systems; the importance of multiple headlamps; and more.

When it comes to hunting gear, it's essential to have the right equipment at the right time. Knowing what to pack and when takes years of trial and error. Special guest, Randy Newberg, joins the podcast alongside Leupold's Lucas Burt and Riza Lesser to share his trail-tested recommendations on the best hunting gear, packing properly, and what he never leaves home without. Subjects Discussed: Randy's five essentials; creating a kill kit; food rationing and cook systems; the importance of multiple headlamps; and more.

Ep. 46: What's In Randy Newberg's Hunting Pack?

Did you know anyone – yes, anyone – can go hunt big bucks in December? The new Youtube mini-series, "Anyone’s Hunt”, kicked things off in Arizona for archery deer and breaks down and explores lesser-known over-the-counter hunting opportunities that are available to anyone. Scott Rousseau and Lucas Burt from Leupold sat down with photographer Steven Drake and Zach Sandau from onX to chat about the series and the challenges they faced on the hunt. Subjects Discussed: exploring new hunting opportunities; the rise of the day-by-day series; why Arizona; finding big bucks; and more.

Did you know anyone – yes, anyone – can go hunt big bucks in December? The new Youtube mini-series, "Anyone’s Hunt”, kicked things off in Arizona for archery deer and breaks down and explores lesser-known over-the-counter hunting opportunities that are available to anyone. Scott Rousseau and Lucas Burt from Leupold sat down with photographer Steven Drake and Zach Sandau from onX to chat about the series and the challenges they faced on the hunt. Subjects Discussed: exploring new hunting opportunities; the rise of the day-by-day series; why Arizona; finding big bucks; and more.

Ep. 28: Anyone's Hunt - Arizona Mule Deer

Jon Pynch

There’s more to shooting than just pulling the trigger. An invisible mountain of physical and mental preparation, skill, and discipline goes into performing well at a Precision Rifle Competition. We sat down with 2018 NRL Champion Shooter, Jon Pynch, to talk all about his success and what it takes to perform at a high-level during competition and in the field. Subjects Discussed: NRL v.s PRS; shooting 20,000 rounds in a year; ammunition of choice; burning barrels; the design of the Mark 5HD; becoming a better marksman; choosing the right equipment; and more.

There’s more to shooting than just pulling the trigger. An invisible mountain of physical and mental preparation, skill, and discipline goes into performing well at a Precision Rifle Competition. We sat down with 2018 NRL Champion Shooter, Jon Pynch, to talk all about his success and what it takes to perform at a high-level during competition and in the field. Subjects Discussed: NRL v.s PRS; shooting 20,000 rounds in a year; ammunition of choice; burning barrels; the design of the Mark 5HD; becoming a better marksman; choosing the right equipment; and more.

Ep. 41: Precision Rifle Competition Shooting with Jon Pynch

Connor Gabbott (@taluscreative) spent the first 20 years of his working life in the kitchen at various restaurants throughout British Columbia. After taking his first deer in 2010, Connor found a passion for the outdoors and wild game. Scott and Michael from Leupold sat down with Connor at Sheep Show to talk about the brand's digital Field to Table series and how to improve your wild game cooking skills. Subjects Discussed: Diving into the kitchen; using bold rustic flavors; favorite cuts and species; wood-fired always wins; working with fat; the last chapter of the hunting story; and more.

Connor Gabbott (@taluscreative) spent the first 20 years of his working life in the kitchen at various restaurants throughout British Columbia. After taking his first deer in 2010, Connor found a passion for the outdoors and wild game. Scott and Michael from Leupold sat down with Connor at Sheep Show to talk about the brand's digital Field to Table series and how to improve your wild game cooking skills. Subjects Discussed: Diving into the kitchen; using bold rustic flavors; favorite cuts and species; wood-fired always wins; working with fat; the last chapter of the hunting story; and more.

Ep. 36: The Art of Wild Game Cooking

Eva Shockey

Wife, mom, author, TV host, and enthusiast for all things outdoors, Eva Shockey continues to raise the bar for women in the outdoor industry. Live from SHOT Show 2019, Leupold's Riza Lesser and Michael Wunnicke sit down with Eva to recap her hectic 2018 and what fans can look forward to in 2019. Subjects Discussed: Maintaining a work/life balance; filming two new TV shows; building her forever home; Tim’s monster Yukon Moose; and more.

Wife, mom, author, TV host, and enthusiast for all things outdoors, Eva Shockey continues to raise the bar for women in the outdoor industry. Live from SHOT Show 2019, Leupold's Riza Lesser and Michael Wunnicke sit down with Eva to recap her hectic 2018 and what fans can look forward to in 2019. Subjects Discussed: Maintaining a work/life balance; filming two new TV shows; building her forever home; Tim’s monster Yukon Moose; and more.

Ep. 32: Getting Real with Eva Shockey - LIVE from SHOT Show 2019

From the mountains of Afghanistan through the desert plains of Iraq, the concepts that spawned Kryptek products were forged in combat. Their knowledge of what works was developed through battlefield necessity. Leupold CEO, Bruce Pettet sat down with Kryptek Founder and CEO, Butch Whiting, to talk about the history of the brand, the military and more. Subjects Discussed: born on the battlefield; building a family; product performance; military life; hunting stories; and more.

From the mountains of Afghanistan through the desert plains of Iraq, the concepts that spawned Kryptek products were forged in combat. Their knowledge of what works was developed through battlefield necessity. Leupold CEO, Bruce Pettet sat down with Kryptek Founder and CEO, Butch Whiting, to talk about the history of the brand, the military and more. Subjects Discussed: born on the battlefield; building a family; product performance; military life; hunting stories; and more.

Ep. 35: Battlefield to Backcountry w/ Kryptek

Elk quarters are heavy, sheep country is relentless and unlike many sports, hunting requires you to maintain your strength, speed, and stamina for multiple days. With hunting season just around the corner, the time to prepare is now. Leupold CEO, Bruce Pettet, sits down with MTN OPS co-founders, Casey and Jordan Harbertson, as well as Brian 'Gritty' Call to talk all things fitness, preparation for the fall, and how to set yourself up to succeed. Subjects Discussed: The ebbs and flows of fitness; battling procrastination; making small sustainable decisions; hike v.s. lifting; why the best ideas come during exercise; proper poops; finding your motivation; and more.

Elk quarters are heavy, sheep country is relentless and unlike many sports, hunting requires you to maintain your strength, speed, and stamina for multiple days. With hunting season just around the corner, the time to prepare is now. Leupold CEO, Bruce Pettet, sits down with MTN OPS co-founders, Casey and Jordan Harbertson, as well as Brian 'Gritty' Call to talk all things fitness, preparation for the fall, and how to set yourself up to succeed. Subjects Discussed: The ebbs and flows of fitness; battling procrastination; making small sustainable decisions; hike v.s. lifting; why the best ideas come during exercise; proper poops; finding your motivation; and more.

Ep. 47: Pre-Season Preparation with MTN OPS & GRITTY

The mounting system is one of the most important elements of your shooting setup. Often overlooked, proper rings and bases are vital to getting and staying on target, round after round. Scott Rousseau and Nic Kytlica sit down with Product Line Manager, Pete Moe, to discuss our entire American-made mount products including the brand new aluminum Backcountry series, IMS mounts, and more. Subjects Discussed: Pete's history at Leupold; designing mounts for every firearm; aluminum v.s. steel; insane machine tolerances; using the mount finder; to lap or not; proper torque specs; and making a proper BLT.

The mounting system is one of the most important elements of your shooting setup. Often overlooked, proper rings and bases are vital to getting and staying on target, round after round. Scott Rousseau and Nic Kytlica sit down with Product Line Manager, Pete Moe, to discuss our entire American-made mount products including the brand new aluminum Backcountry series, IMS mounts, and more. Subjects Discussed: Pete's history at Leupold; designing mounts for every firearm; aluminum v.s. steel; insane machine tolerances; using the mount finder; to lap or not; proper torque specs; and making a proper BLT.

Ep. 42: Bases, Rings and BLT's

'This or That' gives a quick overview of two topics or products so you can best decide what is right for you. In this episode, Shawn Skipper and Scott Rousseau are joined by Product Specialist Brenton Baer to discuss the VX-3i LRP (Long Range Precision) riflescope line and how it compares and contrasts with the newer Mark 5HD models. Learn more at www.leupold.com

'This or That' gives a quick overview of two topics or products so you can best decide what is right for you. In this episode, Shawn Skipper and Scott Rousseau are joined by Product Specialist Brenton Baer to discuss the VX-3i LRP (Long Range Precision) riflescope line and how it compares and contrasts with the newer Mark 5HD models. Learn more at <a href="http://www.leupold.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.leupold.com</a>

Ep. 69: #ThisorThat | VX-3i LRP vs. Mark 5HD

We picked the guests. You asked the questions. Live from SHOT Show 2020, we are joined by active, Ranger-qualified, Green Beret Special Forces sniper and a retired MMA fighter, Tim Kennedy. Leupold's Shane Meisel and Tim Lesser sit down with Tim to recap his eventful 2019 and ask him your questions. Subjects Discussed: A new baby on the way; Learning self-defense with SheepDog Response; Tim teases his new book; Analysis on UFC 246; Favorite rifle to take into battle; Dan Henderson makes an appearance; and more.

We picked the guests. You asked the questions. Live from SHOT Show 2020, we are joined by active, Ranger-qualified, Green Beret Special Forces sniper and a retired MMA fighter, Tim Kennedy. Leupold's Shane Meisel and Tim Lesser sit down with Tim to recap his eventful 2019 and ask him your questions. Subjects Discussed: A new baby on the way; Learning self-defense with SheepDog Response; Tim teases his new book; Analysis on UFC 246; Favorite rifle to take into battle; Dan Henderson makes an appearance; and more.

Ep. 60: Q&BS with Tim Kennedy - LIVE from SHOT Show 2020

This is the second part of Adam’s conversation with VP of Product Development, Tim Lesser, recorded on location at Leupold HQ in Oregon. In this episode, they discuss binoculars and rangefinders. If you’ve ever wondered how to choose wisely with either of these product categories, this episode will open your eyes—pun intended—to the details that matter to you and your hunting style. Subjects Discussed: lenses, prisms, and diopter adjustments; glare reduction; laser sensitivity and accuracy; ballistic computations; how to sight-in your rangefinder; and a whole lot more. And if you haven't already, go subscribe to the Beyond The Kill Podcast for more episodes from Adam and his team at the Journal of Mountain Hunting.

This is the second part of Adam’s conversation with VP of Product Development, Tim Lesser, recorded on location at Leupold HQ in Oregon. In this episode, they discuss binoculars and rangefinders. If you’ve ever wondered how to choose wisely with either of these product categories, this episode will open your eyes—pun intended—to the details that matter to you and your hunting style. Subjects Discussed: lenses, prisms, and diopter adjustments; glare reduction; laser sensitivity and accuracy; ballistic computations; how to sight-in your rangefinder; and a whole lot more. And if you haven't already, go subscribe to the <a href="https://journalofmountainhunting.com/category/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond The Kill Podcast</a> for more episodes from Adam and his team at the Journal of Mountain Hunting.

Ep. 55: How Binoculars and Rangefinders Actually Work

Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Northern Utah, Wild Country Outfitters is well known as one of the premier wildlife ranches in the world for hunting fair chase elk, mule deer, and more.  Join Leupold CEO, Bruce Pettet, as he sits down with outfit owner Tom Land and his son Austin to offer advice for hunters on preparing for a big hunt, choosing the right outfitter for you, and more. Subjects Discussed: Ranch management as an ongoing conservation effort; letting the elk thrive; being patient vs. being aggressive; the most important gear for an elk hunt; enjoying the hunt experience; and more.

Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Northern Utah, <a href="http://wildcountryoutfitters.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wild Country Outfitters</a> is well known as one of the premier wildlife ranches in the world for hunting fair chase elk, mule deer, and more.  Join Leupold CEO, Bruce Pettet, as he sits down with outfit owner Tom Land and his son Austin to offer advice for hunters on preparing for a big hunt, choosing the right outfitter for you, and more. Subjects Discussed: Ranch management as an ongoing conservation effort; letting the elk thrive; being patient vs. being aggressive; the most important gear for an elk hunt; enjoying the hunt experience; and more.

Ep. 56: Hunting Elk in Utah w/ Wild Country Outfitters 

What size binoculars should I buy? How do I glass more efficiently to find animals? When should I use my spotting scope? Leupold's Shawn and Scott sat down with hunter Randy Newberg to answer these questions and get his top tips for making your glassing session as successful as possible, so you can fill the freezer this fall.  Subjects Discussed: Choosing the right optic for the right job; getting comfortable and stable; picking the right location; taking naps; being slow, methodical, and patient; taking care of your glass; and more.

What size binoculars should I buy? How do I glass more efficiently to find animals? When should I use my spotting scope? Leupold's Shawn and Scott sat down with hunter Randy Newberg to answer these questions and get his top tips for making your glassing session as successful as possible, so you can fill the freezer this fall.  Subjects Discussed: Choosing the right optic for the right job; getting comfortable and stable; picking the right location; taking naps; being slow, methodical, and patient; taking care of your glass; and more.

Ep. 52: Randy Newberg's Top 5 Glassing Tips

The experience of having a truly good cup of coffee is as satisfying as sending a .50 cal. round downrange. Between multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, former Green Beret Evan Hafer worked to not only refine his firearms skills, but also his coffee roasting. What started as a vision of wanting high-quality coffee on deployments, turned into Black Rifle Coffee Company (BRCC) - a leading premium, small-batch, roast-to-order, veteran-owned coffee company with explosive roast profiles. BRCC CEO, Evan Hafer, joins Leupold’s Bruce Pettet and Shane Meisel to talk the history of BRCC, the importance of employing and honoring veterans, and more. Subjects Discussed: Where the Black Rifle name originated; getting great results with great people; bringing passion to the mission; enhancing the customer experience; leadership vs. management; the importance of social media to business; and more.

The experience of having a truly good cup of coffee is as satisfying as sending a .50 cal. round downrange. Between multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, former Green Beret Evan Hafer worked to not only refine his firearms skills, but also his coffee roasting. What started as a vision of wanting high-quality coffee on deployments, turned into Black Rifle Coffee Company (BRCC) - a leading premium, small-batch, roast-to-order, veteran-owned coffee company with explosive roast profiles. BRCC CEO, Evan Hafer, joins Leupold’s Bruce Pettet and Shane Meisel to talk the history of BRCC, the importance of employing and honoring veterans, and more. Subjects Discussed: Where the Black Rifle name originated; getting great results with great people; bringing passion to the mission; enhancing the customer experience; leadership vs. management; the importance of social media to business; and more.

Ep. 50: Coffee, Combat, and Content with Black Rifle Coffee

2020 is officially here and we've been working on some awesome new optics we know you'll enjoy. Join Shawn, Scott, Tim, and Nic as they discuss the newest riflescopes, red dots, and more that are being unveiled this year at SHOT Show.  Subjects Discussed: An awesome upgrade to the VX-3i; illuminated and AR models in the VX-Freedom; a new Delta Point Pro; and an entirely new product line you can use EVERY day.

2020 is officially here and we've been working on some awesome new optics we know you'll enjoy. Join Shawn, Scott, Tim, and Nic as they discuss the newest riflescopes, red dots, and more that are being unveiled this year at SHOT Show.  Subjects Discussed: An awesome upgrade to the VX-3i; illuminated and AR models in the VX-Freedom; a new Delta Point Pro; and an entirely new product line you can use EVERY day.

Ep. 59: New 2020 Optics

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