Straight Shooters

How the 30 Whitetail Was Developed From Scratch

The 30 Whitetail has quickly become one of the most talked-about hunting cartridges in Illinois, and in this episode we sit down with Keith Miller, one of the cartridge's creators, to discuss exactly how it came to life. We dive into the challenges of Illinois hunting regulations, why existing cartridge options left room for improvement, and how the 30 Whitetail was designed to deliver exceptional accuracy, low recoil, reliable terminal performance, and better overall hunting capability within Illinois' legal requirements. We cover: • The origin story of the 30 Whitetail • Illinois cartridge restrictions and how the design fits within them • Brass forming and reloading considerations • Powder selection and velocity testing • Bullet performance and hunting results • Real-world deer hunting experiences • Why youth hunters are seeing success with the cartridge • Accuracy, recoil, and long-term development plans Whether you're a serious deer hunter, a reloader, a precision rifle shooter, or simply curious about the cartridge that's generating so much attention across Illinois, this episode provides a complete look at the design philosophy, testing process, and performance behind the 30 Whitetail. If you've been considering a 30 Whitetail build, this is the episode you don't want to miss. Visit our website: https://www.forsterproducts.com

Inside SHOT Show 2026: Reloading, PRS & What’s Coming Next

SHOT Show 2026 gave us the chance to sit down with some of the people helping shape the future of precision rifle shooting, reloading, competition, and manufacturing. This episode is a collection of conversations from throughout the week covering: • The future of PRS and long range shooting • Reloading innovation and new product development • Suppressors and evolving match trends • Manufacturing, engineering, and behind-the-scenes product design • Industry growth and where the shooting sports world is headed next • Insights from companies like Forster, Dillon, PRS, and more From competition shooting to reloading processes and product development, there’s a lot changing in the industry right now — and this episode captures a wide range of perspectives from the people building it. Visit our website: https://www.forsterproducts.com

The Tiny Reloading Mistakes That Ruin Long-Range Accuracy

What actually goes into hitting targets at 2 miles… or even 3? In this episode, Chase Stroud breaks down the world of Extreme Long Range shooting — from load development and neck tension to moisture in powder, ballistic solvers, SDs, and the tiny variables that separate a miss from a first-round impact. We also dive into: • The development of the Forster XL Press • Why shoulder bump matters more at long distance • How humidity affects velocity and consistency • Why ELR shooters obsess over SDs • The difference between light division and heavy division rifles • Ballistic solvers, Kestrels, and accurate firing solutions • Why most shooters underestimate the importance of brass prep If you’re into precision shooting, reloading, ELR, PRS, or ballistic science… this one goes deep. Visit our website: https://www.forsterproducts.com

Why Most Reloaders Struggle With Load Development

What’s the best way to develop an accurate rifle load? In this episode of the Forster Podcast, Kelly breaks down his repeatable engineering-based approach to precision reloading and load development. Instead of randomly changing components and hoping for results, he explains why treating reloading like a science experiment leads to more consistent accuracy, better groups, and less frustration. The conversation covers: • How to properly test powder charge weights • Why changing multiple variables ruins load development • Finding barrel “sweet spots” and harmonic nodes • Chronographs vs real-world group shooting • Why good components matter • Long-range testing strategies • How top shooters simplify the process Whether you’re new to reloading or trying to tighten your groups at distance, this episode gives a practical framework you can actually apply.

You’re Overcomplicating Reloading… And It’s Killing Your Accuracy

Most reloaders don’t have an accuracy problem… They have a complexity problem. In this episode, we break down a real scenario from a shooter trying to control every single variable — neck tension, seating pressure, reaming, powder compression… everything. And ironically? That’s exactly what was hurting his results. We get into: * Why chasing perfect data can actually make things worse * The truth about seating pressure, neck tension, and “donuts” * What actually matters when your rifle isn’t shooting * Why top shooters simplify instead of complicate * How to troubleshoot accuracy without going down a rabbit hole At the end of the day… Better shooting doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from doing what matters.