Straight Shooters

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.

Reloading Myths That Are Hurting Your Accuracy

In this episode, we break down what actually matters in reloading—and what doesn’t. From brass consistency…to annealing…to common myths that get passed around the shooting world—this conversation challenges a lot of what people believe. We get into: * Why consistency matters more than anything * The truth about annealing (and when it actually matters) * Common reloading myths that waste time and hurt performance * How small variables impact your accuracy * Why confidence in your system changes everything There’s no shortage of opinions in reloading…but very few people are testing what actually works. If you reload—or want better performance—this is a conversation you need to hear.