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A conversation with Payton Grimes, a PRS and NRL Hunter competitor and two-time rimfire and centerfire world championship medalist, joined by her mother Rachel. Payton traces her path from a first shooting lesson at 13 through six years of competitive PRS shooting, her growing love of NRL Hunter, and hunts spanning an Ibex retrieved by a hired mountain climber, a one-shot Cape buffalo in Africa, and a helicopter tahr hunt in New Zealand. The conversation also digs into the economics of competitive shooting, entry fees, prize tables, and why PRS's payout structure lags far behind other competitive sports despite the money circulating in adjacent industries. Presented by AllyMunitions.com

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The official unofficial launch of Ally Munitions' first 22 ARC ammunition offering: the Coyotero, built around a 53gr V-Max projectile. After roughly two years of testing across barrel lengths, temperature extremes, and live animal performance, the team walks through why this projectile beat out several other candidates, the specific 300-yard/16-inch-barrel performance standard they built the load around, close-range splash testing at 20 yards, and full velocity data across barrel lengths from 12.5" to 24". The episode also covers rifle tuning notes for running this load alongside the upcoming 80gr Cull Buck offering. Presented by AllyMunitions.com

A deep technical breakdown of 22 ARC gas system tuning on AR-15 platforms, covering why the cartridge's higher port pressure accelerates gas port erosion compared to 6 ARC, why intermediate-length gas systems and smaller gas ports outperform the trend toward longer rifle-length systems, twist rate recommendations (1:7 as the sweet spot), barrel cleaning regimens specific to 22 ARC's overbore characteristics, and buffer weight/spring recommendations for flow-through suppressor setups. Includes an open offer to barrel manufacturers for free collaborative testing. Presented by AllyMunitions.com

A history detour from the usual hunting and gear content: a solo deep-dive into the Free Banking Era of 1800s America, when thousands of state-chartered banks printed their own currency of wildly varying trustworthiness. The episode traces the origin of "wildcat banks", often deliberately built in remote locations to make redeeming notes nearly impossible, through to the National Banking Acts that ended the era, and finally to how the term survived as "wildcatting" in the American oil industry. Closes with an open question about dowsing/water witching. Presented by AllyMunitions.com

A live-stream Q&A session covering bipod and Arca rail setup philosophy across hunting, precision, and semi-auto rifles, followed by a candid breakdown of why pre-orders get avoided entirely and why so many talented custom rifle builders struggle on the business side. The conversation closes with an unfiltered take on "drop culture" and internet gun-influencer communities, and how much of that world functions more like art and photography than actual shooting. Presented by AllyMunitions.com

The first installment of "Wade's News," a roundup of the biggest stories in the hunting world. Covers Texas's withdrawn (but likely returning) mountain lion mandatory harvest reporting proposal, Oregon's controversial IP 28 ballot initiative and its potential impact on hunting, fishing, and ranching, the U.S. Department of the Interior's proposed expansion of hunting and fishing access across federal lands, an ongoing federal review of lead ammunition restrictions, and a West Texas land manager's 2026 Conservationist of the Year award. Presented by AllyMunitions.com

An in-depth, start-to-finish walkthrough of how Ally Munitions builds a load, from market research and projectile selection through powder testing, extreme heat and cold testing, barrel break-in standards, quality control checks, and final packaging. The team explains why they only test using real factory rifles rather than barrel jigs, how they set precision standards for each product line (Coyotero, Premier, Goat), and what actually happens when a batch doesn't meet spec. A candid look at what separates boutique ammo development from mass production. Presented by AllyMunitions.com

A listener Q&A episode tackling one of the most common questions in predator hunting: is there a single cartridge that kills both coyotes and hogs effectively across 75-300 yards? The host breaks down why coyotes and hogs demand fundamentally different projectile performance, recommends the 6.5 Creedmoor 95gr V-Max or 6mm Creedmoor 87gr V-Max as the closest compromise, and walks through optimal hog shot placement, including why the neck and high shoulder are actually poor shot locations. Presented by AllyMunitions.com

A wide-ranging conversation with Jeff Wludyka (known professionally as Jeff Williams) of MTE Machining, a retired Special Forces sniper turned precision rifle builder and barrel manufacturer. The episode covers his path from 20 years in Army Special Forces to launching a gunsmithing business, the philosophy behind cutting AR-15 barrels for real precision work, the upcoming "No Shift" upper designed to solve AR handguard point-of-impact shift, and how AI tools have become a functional extra employee for a small manufacturing business. The conversation closes with a great father-son mule deer hunting story and a rundown of current thermal and clip-on night vision recommendations. Presented by AllyMunitions.com

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A first-look breakdown of the Vortex Ace Wind Meter and how it fits into Vortex's growing Geoballistics ecosystem alongside the Talon 10K/12K binoculars and Razor 4000GB rangefinder. The host covers real-time profile syncing across devices, why the Ace costs more than a typical wind meter, and how he actually uses wind meters in a hunting context versus PRS competition shooting. A deeper dive episode on the Ace and Talon lineup is coming soon. Presented by AllyMunitions.com

An in-depth 2026 update on the 22 ARC cartridge from Ally Munitions, covering extensive testing across factory loads (Hornady's 62gr ELD-VT, 75gr ELD-M, and 88gr ELD-M), barrel length and grain weight correlations, gas port tuning philosophy for AR-15 platforms, and a detailed investigation into a broken-tip issue traced back to improperly tuned rifles. The episode also previews three upcoming 22 ARC ammo offerings from Ally Munitions. Presented by AllyMunitions.com

A behind-the-scenes look at how Ally Munitions approaches 22 ARC ammunition development for AR-15 platforms. Wade breaks down the 1,600 fps velocity threshold used as a baseline for projectile performance, why chasing the highest ballistic coefficient isn't always the right call for hunting ammo, and how starting velocity, barrel length, and realistic hunting ranges all factor into projectile selection. The promised "fact sheet" turns into a broader philosophy talk. Presented by AllyMunitions.com

Levi Hutchinson of All Things Outfitters joins the show to talk about running a guide operation that splits the year between Texas deer season and Florida peacock bass and iguana hunts. The conversation covers his path from airplane mechanic to outfitter, the economics of guided hunts versus deer leases, aoudad and exotic hunting in the rugged country near Comstock, Texas, and Florida's invasive-species iguana hunts with big-bore air guns. Plenty of client horror stories and a few genuinely wild ones along the way. Presented by AllyMunitions.com

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A solo breakdown of one of the most debated topics in long-range shooting: leveling, or "truing," your rifle scope. The host walks through the difference between a scope that's level and a reticle that's true to the world, why even a few degrees of unnoticed cant can quietly wreck your elevation and wind dope past 300 yards, and the build process used when setting up rifles for clients, from plumb-bobbing the reticle to fitting bubble levels to a shooter's natural point of aim. Presented by AllyMunitions.com

This episode, Wade sits down with the team behind H4 Predator Control out of Del Rio, Texas, a father-son trapping operation now working over 85,000 acres. Joined by a retired Border Patrol agent who spent 23 years on the line before joining them full-time. The conversation covers the fundamentals of predator management: snare setting, helicopter gunning operations, fence myths, and why coyote and bobcat behavior differ so much. It also turns into a firsthand account of the 2021 Del Rio international bridge crisis, when nearly 18,000 migrants camped under the bridge and the agent's sector processed thousands of people a day. Presented by AllyMunitions.com

During my last Oklahoma coyote hunting trip, a negligent discharge happened. In this episode I walk through exactly what happened with his Q Fix 22 Creedmoor, how a worn camo veil likely snagged the ambi safety and trigger, how I assessed the situation in the moment, and the changes I've made since, including ditching ambi safeties and running the bolt up while front-carrying rough terrain. A straightforward breakdown of firearm safety in the field, from someone willing to own the mistake. Brought to you by allymunitions.com

After years in development, Ally Munitions is launching its first aid kit lineup: the Hunt Saver, the Lifesaver, and the Target Kit, with a Base Camp Kit coming later this year. Wade and Brooke, a 16-year nurse with ER and med-surg experience, break down why they built these kits from scratch instead of reselling someone else's, what's actually in each one, and the real-world hunting and ranch injuries that shaped the contents. They also get into the philosophy behind it: no gimmicks, no bloated pouches you're paying extra for, just the essentials plus a quick-reference card that tells you exactly what to do when something goes wrong in the field. allymunitions.com

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A long-term, self-funded review of the Tricer RP bipod. Where it shines for long-range hunting off a UTV or roof rack, where it falls short for daytime predator hunting, and a detailed wishlist for the next version covering clamp design, lever placement, and pan/tilt separation. Episode brought to you by allymunitions.com.

A conversation with Jaco Swanepoel of Numzaan Safaris on what it actually takes to book and run a South African hunting safari, real pricing, gun rental logistics, dangerous game encounters with Cape buffalo and hippo, and why a plains game hunt often costs less than a domestic elk trip. Also covered: predator calling in South Africa, shot placement across different species, and the economics of trade shows. Episode brought to you by allymunitions.com.

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This episode breaks down the bipod vs. tripod debate for daytime predator hunting, when to run each, the tradeoffs in weight and stability, and why pan function might be the most overlooked feature in shooting platforms. Episode brought to you by allymunitions.com

This week we sit down with Lilly Cusenbary. Graham, Texas native, Clear Fork Country employee, and a hunter with more low-fence trophy bucks than most guys twice her age. We get into her elk hunt from hell, the debate over high-shoulder vs. spine shots, why coyotes are objectively smarter than deer, shot placement on pigs, and what it's actually like working the counter at a small-town processing shop during rut season. Also: predator hunting confessions, social media growing pains, and a little bit of everything else.

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In this 12 Minute Talks segment, Wade breaks down running a red dot + 3x magnifier setup on a 12.5" 6ARC for daytime predator calling. Including gear tested (Vortex Spark Solar, NX8 1-8), why dot size becomes a real problem past 100 yards, and the missed coyote headshot that changed the setup entirely. If you're building a lightweight, quiet predator rig and weighing red dot magnifier vs. LPVO, this one's for you.

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Proof Research announced PXT, a new gain-twist rifling system built off lessons from cannon barrel development, designed to cut pressure spikes, reduce throat erosion, and extend barrel life by up to 100%. In this episode, we break down the 500-year history of rifling, why gain-twist technology has been sitting on the shelf since the 1800s, and what PXT means for high-pressure cartridges, 6ARC, and the future of barrel manufacturing. We also get into why the timing lines up with military-driven high-pressure cartridge development, and why traditional twist barrels aren't going anywhere anytime soon either.

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In 1932, the Australian military deployed machine guns against a wildlife overpopulation problem, and lost. This 12-Minute Talk breaks down the Emu War, one of history's strangest and funniest military failures, and what it says about government problem-solving. Brought to you by allymunitions.com.

Billi Halverson talks solo night hunting for feral hogs in Texas, trading rodeo and roller derby for thermal optics, her trip to Pulsar's factory, and dealing with hate on hunting social media. TPH Podcast, powered by allymunitions.com.

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In 1910, Congress seriously considered importing hippos into Louisiana to clear invasive water plants and create a new meat source nicknamed "Lake Cow Bacon." Allegedly Theodore Roosevelt was a fan of the idea. Wade breaks down the real history, why it never happened, and what Texas's own invasive species history with wild hogs and aoudad sheep says about how this could have gone. If you're a game warden or wildlife official with stories about species introduction, come on the podcast. Visit allymunitions.com for ammo, optics & gear.

Brian and Lindsay Oxford of Titty Deep Outdoors join Wade for a conversation about how Lindsay went from never hunting or fishing to drawing New Mexico elk tags, wading Matagorda Bay for redfish, and building a platform for women in the outdoors that's actually genuine. Plus, the origin of the name Titty Deep, nine days in elk country on a torn calf muscle, prairie dogs vs miniature coyotes, beaver for dinner, BPC-157 and NAD for hunting injuries, and the plan to open First Light Guide Service in Rockport. Visit allymunitions.com for ammo, optics & gear.

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listener Tyler B. asks for flow through suppressor recommendations for an 18 inch proof 6 ARC, a 12.5 six ARC upper, and a Daniel Defense 11.5 five five six. Wade breaks down why his current data is outdated with so many new suppressors hitting the market post-zero dollar tax stamp, what Huxwrx and Cat Noah have been running on the Ally Munitions test platforms, why flow throughs are still the only answer on semi-auto platforms regardless of the noise debate, and what to expect from upcoming suppressor testing mid to late summer. Visit allymunitions.com for 6 ARC barrels, ammo & gear.

Wade and Brooke sit down with Kelly Godfrey and Sandy Wilson from Texas Women's Outdoors. An organization built to get women off the sidelines and into the field. They cover how TWO went from a Facebook group to a full LLC and nonprofit foundation, the events and mentored hunts they run across Texas, scholarships, and why just showing up is the hardest and most important step. Plus: game processing at home, wild game cooking, bowfishing, and a conversation about what it would take to add predator hunting to the TWO lineup.

listener Logan V. asks whether to rebarrel his Tikka T3X into a 22 Creedmoor or 6 Creedmoor for predators, mule deer and potentially elk, shooting factory only, 18 inch barrel, suppressed, proficient to 600 yards. Wade breaks down why things have changed since the original 2023 podcast, what Hornady's factory ammo support means for both cartridges, and why the elk question tips the scales toward the 6 Creed. Plus, what being proficient to 600 yards actually requires from a marksmanship standpoint. 22 Creedmoor and 6 Creedmoor ammo available at allymunitions.com.

Amantine joins Wade for a wide-ranging conversation, Anthony's Panamanian roots, growing up on a US military base, his dad's 21 years of service from Vietnam to Desert Storm and Operation Just Cause, a TCU track scholarship, and how he ended up in the night vision and thermal world. Plus, why shot placement is the real problem nobody wants to admit, 22 Creedmoor troubleshooting, the Oklahoma wildfire community response, and why daytime coyote hunting still beats everything. Visit allymunitions.com for ammo, optics & gear. Check out Ultimate Night Vision for the UNV bridge mount.

Wade gives a full transparency update on where TPH stands. YouTube strike two and why he's not willing to reinvest in a platform that can pull the plug overnight, the Rumble channel and why it's the safer bet right now, and what the Patreon is actually going to look like when it launches. Deep dive tuning videos, hunting content, live Q&As, AR-15 build-alongs and in-depth gear breakdowns, the stuff YouTube won't allow. Plus if you want to come on the podcast, reach out to support@allymunitions.com. Visit allymunitions.com for ammo, optics & gear.

Keith Akins, owner of Guides Blend Wildlife Attractants, joins Wade for a wide-ranging conversation on deer feed science, why most attractants fail, how soil minerals directly affect antler growth, fetal programming in does, the flavor test system that's grown Guides Blend to 468 retailers in 28 states, and why the genetics conversation is mostly overblown. Plus, pool tournaments, predator contests, hog lights, Spirit Airlines, and why you should never work for a free scope. Visit allymunitions.com for ammo, optics & gear. Find Guides Blend at guidesblend.com.

12 Minute Talk: Over 90% of AR-15 barrels coming through Ally Munitions have burrs around the gas port on the inside of the barrel. Wade breaks down why this matters, what it's doing to your gas system over time, why barrel manufacturers need to start chamfering their gas ports, and exactly what you should do with every new barrel before you build. Plus, why Proof Research has figured it out when others haven't. Full gas port deep dive podcast coming soon. Visit allymunitions.com for inspected and vetted barrels, ammo & gear.

Part 3 of 3: Wade and Anthony close out with a deep dive on cartridge selection for thermal pig and predator hunting, why the 6.5 Creedmoor is Anthony's go-to for everything, the EOD BT projectile breakdown and what Ally Munitions has been developing in the 69 grain 22 Creedmoor space. Plus Anthony tells the story of a free-handed 160 inch buck at last light, why he went for the neck shot, and the UNV helmet bridge, a Texas-made thermal and night vision mounting solution is available now at Ultimate Night Vision. Visit allymunitions.com for ammo, optics & gear.

Wade breaks down why a 6 ARC is gumming up the firing pin after 20 rounds and how to fix it, the best stock and chassis upgrades for a Ruger American predator on a budget, and how to find your max point blank range for the 6 Creedmoor 87 grain V-Max without someone just guessing for you. Plus, a nonprofit getting youth, military and last wish recipients into the outdoors took a five year old with terminal brain cancer on a hunt with a 6 ARC. That's what this cartridge is about. Visit allymunitions.com for ammo, gear & the live seminar tab.

Wade and Anthony get into the massive disconnect between gun manufacturers and their actual customers, why the companies winning right now are the ones paying attention at the ground level, and why most sales data flowing back to big corporations is completely skewed. Plus a deep dive on Anthony's rigs — the Tech 47 in 6mm Creedmoor, the NocTec Ultra Mate 1280 clip-on in the field, MDT chassis and bipods, D-Lock mounts, thermal base magnification and why you should stop cranking up your zoom. Visit allymunitions.com for ammo, optics & gear.

Wade shares a story he wrote about the Oklahoma Ranger Road Fire. One of several he's been working through since returning. This one is called Gracin's Pony. Over 500,000 acres burned with no news coverage. But, there are stories that need to be told. A full podcast with Dane covering the complete events is coming. If you want to help, reach out through allymunitions.com.

Part 1 of 3: Wade and Anthony Amantine cover the debut of the Nocpix Ultra Mate 1280 clip-on thermal, the first 1280 resolution clip-on to market, and why a longtime clip-on hater is genuinely impressed. Plus an honest conversation about the gun industry's content problem: pro staff deals that pay nothing, YouTube channels built on negativity, hand-picked review units, and why most gun content is just slop. Part 2 coming soon. Visit allymunitions.com for all your hunting and shooting sports needs.

If you could only have three hunting rifles, what would they be? Wade makes his case for 6 ARC, 22 Creedmoor & 7mm PRC, breaks down why modern cartridge case design is simply better than legacy cartridges, and gets into high pressure case technology like the 7mm Backcountry and what peak alloy brass means for the future. Send questions to support@allymunitions.com and visit allymunitions.com for ammo, optics & gear.

Wade answers a listener question on building a 6mm ARC for central Texas deer, pigs and coyotes. Wade breaks down 12.5 vs 14.5 barrel length and what two inches actually means on velocity, flow-through vs baffled suppressors on short barrel ARCs, optic choices in the 1-10x range, Superlative Arms adjustable gas blocks, and why Triggertech is the only answer for AR-15 triggers. All products available at allymunitions.com.

Wade breaks down exactly how the Ally Munitions Live Seminar works, what's currently up for grabs (7mm PRC rifle package, Vortex AMG Razor, suppressor, range finders & more), how seats are priced from $10–$50, and why you haven't received your link yet. Every Monday on Instagram, Brooke posts live seat count updates. Full details at allymunitions.com under the Live Seminar tab.

Hank & Alexis Goodchild from Shoreline Trapping join Wade for a wide-ranging conversation on river otters destroying Texas fish populations, beaver damage, coyote hunting across different states, Marine Corps stories, and why hunters are their own worst enemy. If you have a lake east of I-35 and fish in it, you probably have otters. Visit allymunitions.com for ammo, optics & gear.

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Remington started with a hand-forged barrel in 1816 and built the most iconic bolt action footprint in American rifle history. So how did they end up bankrupt twice? Wade walks through the rise of the Rem 700, the trigger lawsuits, the Freedom Group acquisition, and what's left of the brand today. A salute to a legend, and an honest look at what went wrong.

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Are predator hunting contests affecting bobcat populations in Texas? Wade breaks down why weights are trending lower, how thermals changed the night hunting game, and why contest promoters need to start collecting real harvest data, before someone else forces the conversation.

Plus: Texas hunting app failures, wildlife data collection, and individual hunter responsibility.

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listener J.A. sent in one of the best-constructed questions we've gotten. 22 Creedmoor vs 22-250 for predator hunting, barrel length, twist rate, carbon fiber barrels (Proof vs BSF), and whether a Weatherby Vanguard action is worth building on. Factory ammo, reloading, and why the 22 Creed wins at distance. 22 Creedmoor ammo available now at allymunitions.com, it moves fast.

We're rebooting the podcast, and we're taking you with us. Patreon is launching with deep-dive 6 ARC & rifle tuning content you won't find anywhere else. New Qfix upgrades, Vortex optics & inspected AR-15 barrels now at allymunitions.com.

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Wade breaks down real-world differences between a 14.5” and 20” 6 ARC setup using actual velocity and ballistic data.

From wind holds to elevation, and where barrel length actually matters, this one separates target shooting from real hunting performance.

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Back in the studio.

Audio’s fixed, reruns are done, and we’re getting back into real conversations. This one turns into a full Q&A, covering 6 ARC vs 22 Creed, barrel life, projectile choice, and what actually matters when it comes to killing animals.

Most people are asking the wrong questions.

This is about real-world performance.

Wade answers a listener question on picking the right optic for a 6 ARC setup, and why most guys overcomplicate the process.

From magnification ranges to reticles and real-world hunting use, it all comes back to one thing: make a list and keep it simple.

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