Rimfire Nation
Episodes
S5 - Episode 2 - The Bossgear Episode
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We chat with our frequent cohost Travis from Bossgear to find out what's new at Bossgear. Bossgear has been working hard to keep delivering the...
S5 - Episode 1 - 2026 Season Kickoff with Asmir from Tesro
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Asmir from Tesro on the state for the rimfire nation. Find out what is going on and why!
S4 - Episode 17 - Jason Travers joins us to chat about getting started, getting better and the rimfire life
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Jason Travers who is a relatively new shooter who chose to start and stay in the Production Division. He chats with us a...
S4 - Episode 16 - Womfat (Matt Hui) joins us to chat about this season
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Matt to discuss how he approached the year leading up to his podium finishes at Worlds and PRS Rimfire Nationals in 2025. ...
S4 - Episode 15 - Ashley and Kenny from Desert Precision Gunworks jumps on the podcast
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we sit down with Ashley and Kenny from Desert Precision Gunworks to chat about their process of making more accurate CZ457 barreled actions,...
S4 - Episode 14 The Junior Team Canada members join us to chat about their Worlds experience
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sit down with us as we chat with the Junior Team Canada members to learn about their Rimfire World Championship experience and getting started. A gr...
S4 - Episode 13 - Ladies Team Canada join us to chat about their World Championship journey
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join in to hear about the World Championship Team Canada Ladies Team and their journey to the world stage! Our Ladies Team - Estelle Boon, Lisa Hert...
S4 - Episode 12 - Matt Colsch, Northeast Iowa 22LR Marksmen Club joins us this evening.
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Matt Colsch, founder and president of the Northeast Iowa 22lr Marksmen Club to chat about rimfire in his region and hostin...
S4 - Episode 11 Pascal from Stittsville Precision Shooters joins us to chat
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Pascal to chat about rimfire matches, being an MD and father of a youth competitor going to the Rimfire World Championship...
S4 - Episode 10 Ryan from IBI jumps on to chat about IBI, DEUCE 2.0 and the rimfire competition world
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Ryan Steacy from IBI to catch up on all things rimfire in his life. On top off being busy keeping us all fed with amazin...
S4 - Episode 9 Carlee from Apex and CAPRA updates us on products and the prep for worlds
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Carlee Krtolica from Apex and CAPRA to hear the latest product developments and the activities underway to help Team Canad...
S4 - Episode 8 - Lyle and Rik from Vancouver Island Precision chat about Summer Sizzler and the Island scene
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Lyle and Rik from the Island to talk about their signature rimfire event. Summer Sizzler takes place in Courtney each year...
S4 - Episode 7 Yanick and Etienne share their PRS journey and the pursuit of improvement
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we sit down with Yanick and Etienne on their PRS journey and their thoughts on improvement and helping others improve. Its a great discuss...
S4 - Episode 6 We catch up with Josh Botha from BCPRL!
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with our good friend Josh to chat about BCPRL and the shooting life!The Rimfire Nation Podcast is proudly presented by Tesro.ca
S4 - Episode 5 - David Schabel from SpexLite fills us in on....bag fills.
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Travis and I sit down with David to dive deep into the science and strategy behind bag fill. We've come a long way from rice, peas and sand. ...
S4 - Episode 4 Gray Fox Strategic joins us to talk about all things Kydex
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Angela and Eric from Gray Fox Strategic to chat about their company and products. We see a lot of their products at our ...
S4 - Episode 3 - Asmir and Travis jump on to chat about SHOTSHOW, ammo news and 2025 Season
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Asmir from Tesro and Travis from BOSSGEAR to chat about new cool stuff coming, plans for the 2025 season and the ammo situ...
S4 - Episode 2 - Let's chat about King of .22 and other items with Asmir from Tesro.ca
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we continue our conversation about upcoming items in rimfire and chat about the CRPS Rimfire Precision Paper matches and the King of .22 Mi...
S4 - Episode 1 - CRPS 2024 Wrap up and 2025 new event and gear discussion with Tesro
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Asmir and talk about the CRPS 2024 season and chat about all things new in events and gear for 2025.
S3 - Episode 10 - Bossgear.ca founder / match director Travis Mitchell joins us for a quick chat
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Travis of Bossgear.ca to see what's new and catch up on life. Travis started up a shooting accessory business to he...
S3 - Episode 9 - NRL22 Canada updates on the NRL22 Team Canada member and on the 2025 updates!
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with the NRL22 Canada team as they announce the 2024 National NRL22 Canada team and the added goodies for the 2025 season.The R...
S3 - Episode 8 - NRL22 Canada joins us to talk about their series
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with the NRL22 Canada crew to chat about the series and their plans for 2024/25.The Rimfire Nation Podcast is proudly presented...
S3 - Episode 7 - We sit down with Asmir from Tesro.ca and catch up on ammo, rifles, scopes, etc
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we chat with Asmir from Tesro.ca on the state of the ammo situation, Tesro rifle builds, optics and other new items they saw at Shot Show.T...
S3 - Episode 6 - Shooter, Match Director and MDT engineer Josh Botha joins us
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Josh to talk about shooting, BCPRL and MDT! Enjoy the technical issues that causes Rick to go dark for a little bit an...
S3 - Episode 5 Chris and Jim chat about their Mammoth Sniper Challenge Experience
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Chris and Jim about training and participating in the toughest shooting competition in the world, the Mammoth Sniper Chall...
S3 - Episode 4 - The Chou Brothers from Spearhead Machine join us to talk tuners and brakes
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as Will and Kevin Chou talk about their shooting, rifle building and tuner/brake manufacturing business. They've built their ...
S3 - Episode 3 - NDR Shooting Supplies joins us to talk about magazines!
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nelson Drolet founder and CEO of NDR Shooting Supplies enlightens us on starting up an aftermarket magazine business while being a fulltime CF18 fight...
S3 - Episode 2 - New competitor journeys with Micheal Bae and Estelle Boon
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We get a chance to pick the brains of a shooting couple that have accomplished so much in a very short amount of time. Join us as we sit down with M...
S3 - EP1 - Yanick from CAPRA joins us to talk about World Centerfire/Rimfire Team Canada
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Yanick joins us to share some news about the Team Canada World Center fire and Rimfire team selection process. He covers the ongoing work ...
S2 - Episode 10 Linda Miller and Keith Cunningham join us to discuss shooting and their story.
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So excited to have the opportunity to sit down with Keith and Linda to chat about their shooting history, their books and their philosophy in shooting...
S2 - Episode 9 Alex Richards joins us to talk about his first CRPS match experience
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Alex Richards from Affordable Optics and Rifles to get his first time competitor impressions. Tune in to hear his expe...
S2 - Episode 8 - Travis from Airgun Source Canada joins us to talk precision air rifles!
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've been hearing so much about the capabilities of modern air rifles so we decided to go to the source (no pun intended). Travis Cuppy , owne...
S2 - Episode 7 - Bags, bags, bags. Tonight we chat about shooting bags. What do you need?
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with MD Travis and owner of Bossgear.ca to talk about shooting bags. What do you really need? How do you choose one and whe...
S2 - Episode 6 - Vanja from Apex sits down to talk about the new Apex optics for 2023
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Vanja from Apex to chat about all the new additions to the Apex lineup for 2023. It's a pretty impressive lineup wi...
S2 - Episode 5 - We catch up with Asmir at Tesro.ca on SHOT
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Asmir from Tesro.ca as we discuss what's new. We also do the Tesro.ca ORPS year end big prize draws from the ORPS...
S2 - Episode 4 - Getting started in precision rimfire - what do you need?
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we chat about getting started in precision rimfire shooting, we discuss rifles, optics, skills across the low, medium and high range option...
S2 - Episode 3 -Yanick joins us to talk about International Precision Rifle Competitions and Tuners
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Yanick Leblanc to discuss the newly established International Precision Rifle Federation and the upcoming international ri...
S2 - Episode 2 - Ryan from International Barrels / Ultimatum Precision
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join the crew as we sit down with Ryan Steacy, Technical Director for International Barrels Inc. and Ultimatum Precision to see what they've been...
S2-Episode 1 - Season Recap Episode and chatting with Asmir from Tesro.ca
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a long summer break, we are back! Join us as we sit down with Asmir from Tesro.ca to catch up on the season and the state of the industry from...
Episode 45: CRPS 2022 Avonmore Match Recap and we talk Shooter's Vision with Asmir
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we sit down to review the recent CRPS Match at Avonmore and we then talk with Asmir from Tesro.ca about the issues that impact/impair our vi...
Episode 44: X/22 Title Sponsor Canada's Gun Store joins the crew
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we sit down with Graham Young from Canada's Gun Store to chat about the series and their support for the shooting sports! We also cha...
Episode 43: Canada's Gun Store and special guests talk X/22 Challenge Series
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join the gang as we sit down with Graham Young from Canada's Gun Store, title sponsors for the X/22 Challenge Series and competitors Tony N. and ...
Episode 42 : CRPS 2022 Season Kickoff and updates
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we chat about all the new events added to the 2022 season and catch up on the new gear coming up.The Rimfire Nation Podcast is proudly pres...
Episode 41 - Asmir from Tesro updates us on new gear and supply chain challenges
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Asmir from Tesro to chat about the new products they carry and what we can expect regarding ammo supply for 2022. Always a great ti...
Episode 40: CRPS 2022 plans, schedules and new events
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join the gang as we sit down and chat about the coming year and the new Rimfire Nation Discovery Days and the Rimfire Competition Academy. We also c...
Episode 39: Ryan Kristy joins us to chat about the Long Range Steel Slayers League
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we sit down with Ryan Kristy on the new Long Range Steel Slayers League he started up. It sounds like a great series of events. Tune in ...
Episode 38: CRPS Competitor Bryson Dodwell joins us to talk about Accuracy vs Precision
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have an interesting discussion with CRPS competitor Bryson Dodwell on the different ways to measure your shooting performance/improvements during p...
Episode 37: Year end wrap up and hangout to chat about 2022
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join the crew as we get together to chat about the past year and talk about plans for 2022.The Rimfire Nation Podcast is proudly brought to you by Tes...
Episode 36 : Competitor Grant Sparling joins us to chat about shooting the PRS Rimfire Finale in Texas
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NRS/CRPS/ORPS competitor Grant Sparling joins the podcast to talk about shooting the PRS Rimfire Regional and Finale matches in the US. We chat abou...
Episode 35: Hangout Episode - Rick and John get together
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Rick and John as we ramble on about everything and nothing. We talk about plans for the winter and CRPS additions for 2022.The Rimfire Nation P...
Episode 34 - CRPS 2021 Eastern Championship Recap
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join the crew as we sit down with the CRPS 2021 2-Day Eastern Championship Match Director (and competitor) Chris Tischler and Match winner Brett Sharp...
Episode 33 : Vanja from Apex Optics joins the crew to talk about their new Rival 4-32x56 optic
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join the crew as we sit down with Vanja from Apex Optics to discuss how you start an optics company and build a line of precision optics with quality,...
Episode 32 - CRPS 2021 Extreme Sniper Series Match Presented by Go Big Tactical at The Twisted Rooster Ranch
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We get together to talk about the recent Extreme Sniper Series Match held at the Twisted Rooster Ranch. Many thanks to Curt Rouse for hosting this e...
Episode 31 - Catching up on the CRPS Western Championships and more!
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join the crew as we catch on the CRPS 2021 Western Championships and all the latest news!The Rimfire Nation Podcast is proudly presented by Tesro.ca
Episode 30 - Fall Update and Gear Check!
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we catch up on all the fall events and life on the road!The Rimfire Nation Podcast is proudly presented by Tesro.ca.
Episode 29 - Hangout with the gang!
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The gang gets together to catch up on the recent NRS Finale and other CRPS news. Join us as we chew the fat and chat about the rimfire life.The Rimf...
Episode 28 - Sean Marginet from Marginet Metalworks joins the gang
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of our latest sponsors, Sean Marginet, from Marginet Metalworks joins us to talk precision shooting accessories, his experience working at PGW and...
Episode 27 - Rick Rambles, John spills the tea on the Deuce and Thomas joins in.
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Rick is on the road and clearly misses talking to people. John gives us an update on the Ultimatum Precision Deuce with the IBI 1:12 twist...
Episode 26 - Olympic and Paralympic Shooting Disciplines
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we sit down with Asmir from Tesro to hear about his experience with Olympic/Paralympic shooting disciplines and how he and you can get start...
Episode 25 - CRPS Avonmore Match Recap
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we sit down with first-time Match Director Travis Mitchell to get his take on setting up and running his first CRPS (Awesome match by the wa...
Episode 24 - Hangout Episode
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Matt, Rick and John (joins later) get together to catch and talk about all things rimfire. Don't miss the episode where John tras...
Episode 23 - Sierra64 Ben Klick joins us to talk about marksmanship and the mental game
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Ben Klick from Sierra 64 joins us to talk about building marksmanship fundamentals and the importance of the mental game. Ben has been a l...
Episode 22 - Cadex Canadian Sharpshooter Classic PRS match recap
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we jump into the world of center fire PRS and chat with some of the competitors to hear about the match and how it differs from the rimfire ...
Episode 21 - Catching up with the guys on the latest NRS match
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join the crew as we chat about their prep and results for the most recent NRS match at Magnetawan. Great catching up and hearing what worked and wha...
Episode 20 - Northern Rimfire Series chats with the Rimfire Nation Podcast Crew
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we sit down with Northern Rimfire Series Director Adam Kook to catch up the series and discuss their upcoming match in Ontario. Tune in to...
Episode 19 - Rimfire Nation Crew Hangout Episode
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the gang gets together and catches up on all the stuff we've been up to. Join us to hear what's been going on!The Rimfire Nation...
Episode 18 - Asmir from Tesro joins the gang!
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Asmir from Tesro.ca joins the gang to talk about all the industry and all the cool products he's bringing in. Join us to hear our ...
Episode 17 - Let's talk about fundamentals!
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the gang gets together to talk about fundamentals and what we work on during practice. Tune in to get some insight into our practice and t...
Episode 16 - Extreme Long Range with Rimfire
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we get together to discuss shooting past 500 yards/meters with rimfire rifles. We also discuss the CRPS King of .22 miles event planned fo...
Episode 15 - Gear Talk! The gang gets together to chat gear.
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we get together to discuss the current state of the rimfire precision game. We discuss the current options across all price points and the n...
Episode 14 - Rimfire Practice and other topics
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The crew gets together to chat about their practice habits and training. Join us as we chat about how we train and just hang out.The Rimfire Nation ...
Episode 13 - MDT CEO Maarten Van Ruitenburg joins us this week to talk all things MDT.
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
MDT CEO Maarten Van Ruitenburg joins us from his cross-continent trip to chat about all the precision shooting gear and discuss the various chassis, m...
Episode 12 - Rimfire Nation Crew Banter - some of the guys get together and talk rimfire
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the crew gets together and talks about rimfire, gear and a whole bunch of other topics not alway rimfire related.The Rimfire Nation Podcast ...
Episode 11 - Understanding optics and setting yours up for competitive success
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Matthew and Kevin walk us through the various points of setting up your optics for competition. We discuss all the different aspects o...
Episode 10 - Setting up a simple ballistic chart and a big leap into the ballistics rabbit hole
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the crew gets together to try and get you setup with a simple ballistic chart using JBMBallistics.com and then we do a deep dive into ballis...
Episode 9 - Stage planning and building a solid shooting position
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the gang is joined by Benjamin Pinel, a new competitor, to discuss and breakdown the typical props we shoot from and how we approach buildin...
Episode 8 - We chat with Ryan Steacy from International Barrels Inc.
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we sit down with IBI Technical Director, Ryan Steacy from International Barrels Inc. about their story, his story, their barrels and all the...
Episode 7 - Sniper Series Match Discussion with Kevin Niedzwiedz
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat with Kevin about the new Sniper Series format and what it's all about. Tune in to hear about the format and the gear options....
Episode 6 - Palmerston match recap and chat with Vortex Canada on choosing a scope
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss the recent Palmerston match organized by John G. and all the fun we had. A great match and a great day. We also sit down with...
Episode 5 - Prepping for a match and prepping to shoot a stage. How do we do it?
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the panel is joined by Yanick Sab Leblanc, experienced PRS and CRPS shooter to discuss the way we get ready for a match and the things we th...
Episode 4 - Asmir from Tesro.ca joins the panel for a walk down memory lane, we chat about the Frozen Fingers Match - CRPS Season Opener and X/22 Challenge Series.
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join the panel as we chat with Asmir from Tesro.ca to hear how it all started and what he's been up to. We do a quick debrief on the CRPS Seaso...
Episode 3 - Ammo, Ballistics Calculators and DOPE!
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the panel tackles one of the most asked about topics - how to choose your ammo, rimfire ballistics and gathering DOPE for competition.Tune i...
Episode 2 - Getting started in CRPS and ORPS - What you need and what you need to know?
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We chat about the gear and the knowledge you need to get started in rimfire precision shooting. We discuss the differences between the short-range O...
Episode 1 - The Introduction - the staff, the events and more
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our inaugural episode. We cover the different events that we run and try to breakdown how they are the same and how they differ. Our events are lis...