The Shooters Apprentice Podcast
Podcast for every shooter, hunter and gun enthusiasts!
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85 episodes
Episode 85 - The Smith & Wesson 396 Night Guard
What is going on everybody, welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast. This week we sit down and talk about the all new Smith & Wesson Night guard pistols, specifically the 396 chambered in 44 special. We talk about some of the upgrad...
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Episode 84 - If I Could Only Have One Sixgun
Welcome back everyone! This week we talk about my thoughts on the dreaded question "What if I could only have one?". We cover what my pick would be if I was restricted to only having one wheel gun and why I would pick it. We also talk briefly a...
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Episode 83 - SilencerCo Sparrow 22 Suppressor
What is going on everybody, welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast! This week we sit down and talk about my new Silencer Co Sparrow 22 suppressor, how long it took to get it with the new zero dollar tax stamp and what I thought of it b...
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Episode 82 - 2026 USPSA
What is going on everybody, welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast! This week we talk about the first USPSA match of 2026, how it went, why I shoot a 9mm 1911 for single stack division and some of my ideas and goals for shooting USPSA ...
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Episode 81 - Cast Bullet Fit For Revolvers
Whats going on everybody, welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast! Pull up a chair and let's hang out for a bit!This week I share my excitement about the new Lipseys Exclusive 396 Night Guard revolvers that were announ...
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Episode 80 - Belt Mountain Base Pins
What is going on everybody welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast!In this episode of The Shooter’s Apprentice Podcast we take a look at the Belt Mountain base pins for Ruger single-action revolvers make by Skinner Sights, what t...
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Episode 79 - I Did Something Stupid
What’s going on everybody—welcome back to The Shooter’s Apprentice Podcast.This week I’m ditching the script and just giving a good old weekly update. We cover my first acquisition of 2026, what it’s like running 1911s in the ...
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Episode 78 - 2025 Acquisitions
Happy New Years everybody! In this episode of The Shooter’s Apprentice Podcast, Daniel looks back at the guns that followed him home in 2025 — the good ideas, the questionable decisions, and the ones that instantly earned a permanent spot in th...
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Episode 77 - Powder Coated Bullets
This week I sit down and discuss some very interesting findings that I found while experimenting with powder coated cast bullets vs traditionally lubed cast bullets. If you're a reloader or love experimenting with different stuff this is the ep...
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Episode 76 - The Interarms Virginian Dragoon
In this episode, we dive into the wild and underestimated history behind the Interarms Virginian Dragoon.What starts as a simple look at a single-action revolver quickly turns into a journey through CIA front companies, Swiss engi...
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Episode 75 - Casting and Reloading For The 44 Special
In this episode of The Shooter’s Apprentice Podcast, Daniel sits down to dive deep into one of the coolest wheelguns Ruger ever produced — the GP100 chambered in .44 Special. Whether you’re a revolver nerd, a handloader, or just...
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Episode 74 - 300 Dollar Guns
What's going on everybody, welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast. This week we are talking about buying cheap used guns and talking about 3 guns that I have picked up recently that each cost $300. If you enjoy collecting firearms on a...
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Episode 73 - Lever Action 45/70 Loads
Big bore nostalgia meets modern hand loading in this week’s episode. I dig into the world of lever-action .45-70s—why this century-old cartridge still sings true for hunters, shooters, and romantics alike. I also get into...
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Episode 72 - Taking A Step Back
Sometimes you’ve just gotta slow down and shoot the breeze—and that’s exactly what we do in this episode. We break down a few recent firearm acquisitions, talk through what’s coming next, and dive into the chaos of moving my reloading gear over...
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Episode 71 - Smith & Wesson 610 Mountain Gun
In this episode of The Shooter’s Apprentice Podcast, Daniel dives deep into the history, design, and evolution of one of Smith & Wesson’s most beloved revolvers — the Mountain Gun. From its origins in the late 1980s to the brand-new 2025 re...
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Episode 70 - Springfield Woes - Range Officer 9mm
In this episode of The Shooter’s Apprentice Podcast, Daniel dives deep into the ongoing saga of his Springfield Range Officer 1911 in 9mm — a gun he wanted to love, but that had other plans.From out-of-the-box disappointment t...
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Episode 69 - Snub-Nose Evolution
In this episode of The Shooter’s Apprentice, we’re diving deep into the gritty, no-nonsense world of the snub-nosed revolver. From smoky jazz bars and trench coats to front pockets and ankle rigs, the snubby has carved out a lasting legacy....
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Episode 68 - And The Winner Is...
Welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast! I do appreciate everyone taking the time to listen to the podcast. Today I just give a short update as to why episodes haven't been getting published, talk about a few new firearms acquisitions a...
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Episode 67 - Jumping Back In
Welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast! Today we talk about jumping back into competitive shooting, some of the basics of USPSA competition and the gun I will be running along with how I set it up. Thanks for listening!Be sure t...
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Episode 66 - The Triple Deuce
This week we take some time to talk about one of my all time favorite cartridges, the 222 Remington. We go over some of the history and the development of the cartridge, and also talk about my Remington Model 660 rifle.Be sure to sign up...
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Episode 65 - Gun Show Shenanigans
What is going on everybody, Welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast. This week I sit down and tell you guys about some of the treasures I picked up at the local gun show over the weekend, and talk about a few of the things I learned alo...
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Episode 64 - My Six Gun Journey
What is going on everybody, welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast. This week we sit down and talk about my journey with the six gun and what made me the big bore revolver lover that I am today. Thank for listening!Be sure to si...
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Episode 63 - Shooting Suppressed
What is going on everybody, thank you for joining me this week. This week I am talking about some of my experience shooting with suppressors. Be sure to go subscribe to our patreon to be entered into our giveaway!A...
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