Episode 259: How Great Shooters Are Made (Faster Than You Think)

2026-01-09

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In Episode 259 of the Long Range Shooting and Custom Rifle Building Podcast, Jamie Dodson answers a question we hear all the time: how long does it really take to become a great shooter? Inspired by a conversation with listener Monty, Jamie breaks down why some shooters can spend 10–20 years on the range and still feel "stuck," while others make huge gains in a short time—once they learn the right fundamentals, get good coaching, and start fixing the small issues that silently wreck performance (rifle setup, ammo, optics, fundamentals, and process).

In Episode 259 of the Long Range Shooting and Custom Rifle Building Podcast, Jamie Dodson answers a question we hear all the time: how long does it really take to become a great shooter?

Inspired by a conversation with listener Monty, Jamie breaks down why some shooters can spend 10–20 years on the range and still feel "stuck," while others make huge gains in a short time—once they learn the right fundamentals, get good coaching, and start fixing the small issues that silently wreck performance (rifle setup, ammo, optics, fundamentals, and process).

You'll also hear an update as Wolf Precision gears up for SHOT Show—including where to find us (Booth 70310) and why we're excited to show the industry what's next with the Gen 4 ACE Chamber System.

Plus: Jamie shares what's coming next on the podcast—a repost of our Fundamentals of Marksmanship series and the Four Pillars of Marksmanship, posted in order so you can follow along and build skill fast.

Want to train with us?
We have limited openings left for this year at our 3-Day Long Range Shooting School (wolfprecision.net).

Giveaway:
We're also giving away two in-person class slots for the August class—one for free followers and one for Wolf Pack members—to be drawn April 15 on Patreon..

Giveaway info & Patreon link: Check the links below and don't forget to register.