MAX ORDINATE • The Precision Rifle Podcast
This is a product of Max Ordinate Academy, focusing on precision rifle training, methods, hard lessons learned, and tactical precision rifle competition preparation with after-action reviews, military and law enforcement employment, TTP & SOP's. Your hosts, Tyler Hughes and Jeph Savaglio gives you a professional and instructive perspective when it comes to professional / amateur thought processes with a lot of passionate, no-holds-barred content. This pod has no problems discussing a wide range of topics whether it be a failed stage, training methods, lessons learned, or calling each other out for mistakes made, or insane social media posts that need debunked or called out. Join and subscribe to get the best information on training tips, new products, and approaches.
About the show hosts: Tyler Hughes is a male precision rifle shooter who served 10 years in the US Marines. In 2013, Tyler left the Marines as a Scout Sniper and started Max Ordinate Academy seeking to provide the highest level of precision rifle training in the nation to both civilian shooter and Law Enforcement snipers. Tyler also serves as the lead Urban Sniper Course instructor for the USMC. He competes primarily on a national level in Precision Rifle Series, National Rifle League, and Competition Dynamics matches consistently placing Top 5 or better. Tyler has pulled in multiple 1st place wins and continues to chase perfection.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 66 minutes
- Episodes
- 164
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Precision Partnerships: RD-15 LPR Deep Dive with Ridgeline Defense | 29 Apr 2025 Live Stream
🚨 New Episode! 🚨
Tyler Hughes and Nick Diaz sit down with Larry and Noah from Ridgeline Defense for an inside look at their brand new RD-15 LPR — a rifle built with precision shooters in…
🔥 From Concept to Execution: How We Build a Competition Train-Up 🔥
In this episode, Tyler and Diaz pull back the curtain on the entire process of developing a high-performance training course, using the upcoming Competition Train-Up Day as a case study…
🎙️ Precision Rifle Podcast | Is Common Sense That Common? 🤔
🔥 Episode Overview:
In this episode, Tyler and Jeph dive deep into a loaded discussion—starting with the question: Is common sense really that common? They break down the latest developm…
Journey to the Podium with Francis Colon
🔥 Precision Rifle Podcast: Francis Colon – Winner of the 2024 PRS Armageddon Gear Cup 🔥
In this episode of the Precision Rifle Podcast, Tyler sits down with Francis Colon, professional p…
Meet the Nicks: The Mouth and the Mustach Take the Mic
🎙 Max Ordinate and Pro Tier Media is proud to introduce the new hosts of its latest podcast: The Shooters Brief with Nick Diaz and Nick Helbert! This episode dives into the dynamic pers…
10 Game-Changing Principles for Shooting Stability and Increased Precision!
Join Tyler and Jeph on the Precision Rifle Podcast as they dive into the 10 essential principles of alternative shooting positions that every precision shooter needs to know. From real-…
Mastering Wind Reading: Beyond the Basics
In this episode of the Precision Rifle Podcast, we dive deep into the art and science of wind reading with a focus on advanced techniques. Whether you're a professional marksman, a dedi…
Long-Range Rifle Ammo Deep Dive: What Matters Most?
In this episode, we dive deep into the intricate world of long-range rifle ammunition and explore what truly matters when selecting the perfect rounds for precision shooting. Join us as…
(Full Episode) Targeting the Future: The Role of A.I. and Tech in Precision Shooting, Hunting, & Military
In this episode, we explore the rapidly evolving world of precision shooting and the impact of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, smart optics, and advanced ballist…
Targeting the Future: The Role of A.I., Smart Optics, and Tech in Precision Shooting, Hunting, & Military
In this episode, we explore the rapidly evolving world of precision shooting and the impact of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, smart optics, and advanced ballist…
Post election! TRUMP WINS!
Trump wins! Trump Wins! Trump wins the 2024 election! and it looks as if America has had enough, flipping the senate and house red! What a world we live in. Post election talk, Tyler an…
the Unsocial media episode
From tips and tricks, education, new products, R&D, social media has it all today. There is literally nothing you cant find. So we dive into 5 different videos featuring some training, …
A shooters guide to Wind Calls
Tyler and Jeph sit down to talk all things wind! From reading the environment, judging wind direction, speed, using mirage. Then discussing a simple to use formula for MILs and MOA. It …
Enter the "Training Rifle"
Do you have a training rifle? Want one? is it worth it and what should you be looking for when building a training rifle? Tyler and Jeph hit the topic of Training Rifles, Calibers and b…
When buying a rifle scope... Ask yourself these questions.
Tyler and Jeph cracking open the decision making process when purchasing a scope for your rifle. Brand. Features. Ruggedness. Trust. Cost. So much goes into this decision. Know what you…
2024 Team Safari by Competition Dynamics - End of Match RECAP
Tyler and Jeph sit down to discuss the 2024 Team Safari competition. Tyler partnered with Nick Diaz, Max Ordinate team shooter. This is their second time competing as a team, last outin…
The FOUNDATION... Whats yours made of?
Whats in your foundation? How did you build it? and is it too late to restructure if you made a mistake? We discuss this, giving examples of different groups and professions, how their …
PRS Competition. A return after a year off....
Oh the lessons learned. The heartbreak. The high expectations. Stupid mistakes. Mental errors. If you can make a mistake I made it. I did learn from it, 100% but that doesnt make the pa…
Training Philosophy
Crawl Walk Run? Basic? Advanced? Professional? Amateur? When we think about training whether you're putting your own plan together, training someone, or attending a course, whats your p…
Speed vs. Precision: Rapid Engagement Techniques
This episode discusses the relationship between Speed, Precision, and Accuracy. There is no replacement for skill, practice, efficiency BUT.... there are techniques that can add speed w…