Precision Rifle Builder Podcast By Straight Jacket Armory 1 – Who is Lawayne Snow?

Precision Rifle Builder Podcast By Straight Jacket Armory 5 – Twist Rates Explained – What You Actually Need to Know Before Ordering a Barrel

Twist rate shouldn’t feel complicated. But for a lot of shooters, it does. What does 1:7 actually mean? Is faster always better? Why are some bullets keyholing… and others coming apart mid-air? In this episode, we break twist rates down in plain terms and walk through how to actually choose the right one for your […]

Precision Rifle Builder Podcast By Straight Jacket Armory 4 – Lead Times Explained: What Builders Can Control and What They Can’t

Lead times are one of the most misunderstood parts of custom rifle builds. In Episode 4, we explain how lead times are calculated, why stainless and carbon barrels differ, and how supply chains, inspections, and shop workload affect delivery. We also talk about common customer mistakes, why patience matters, and how rushing a build hurts […]

Precision Rifle Builder Podcast By Straight Jacket Armory 3 – Stop Forcing It: Muzzle and Action Threads

We keep getting barrels, actions, and muzzle devices showing up with the same problems, so let’s talk about it. We cover common thread pitches, why some brakes won’t thread on, how tolerance stacking bites you, and why tight threads aren’t a mistake. We also hit cleaning, anti seize, and the fastest way to turn a […]

Precision Rifle Builder Podcast By Straight Jacket Armory 2 – Lead times and What Do They Mean Exactly

We’re back with EP 2, Lead Times and What Do They Mean Exactly. Cole and Lawayne break down the question they hear every day: what does “in stock” actually mean when you’re dealing with custom barrels, actions, twists, contours, and carbon length restrictions. We walk through why you cannot realistically stock every possible combination, how […]

Precision Rifle Builder Podcast By Straight Jacket Armory 1 – Who is Lawayne Snow?

We’re kicking off EP 1 with a simple goal: put a face and a voice to the person most of you talk to first. Cole sits down with Lawayne Snow to explain who he is, where he came from, and how Straight Jacket is trying to do things differently with customer service, QC, and problem […]