The Modern Day Sniper Podcast is your ultimate source for insights and discussions on the sniper lifestyle, from active duty to life beyond the uniform. Hosted by Caylen Wojcik, join us as we explore the art and science of precision shooting, the mental and physical discipline required, and the ongoing journey of self-improvement and mastery.Caylen began his professional journey as a rifleman in the US Marine Corps, where he served as a Scout/Sniper and instructor. He trained Marines, soldiers,…
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Caylen sits back down with Frank Green of Bartlein Barrels for the second installment of their barrel series — and this one gets deep into the details that actually matter when you sit down to load ammo. Frank kicks things off by sharing real hard data from his 765 PRC pressure testing project with Hornady and Sierra — including what ten-shot groups loaded with…
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Caylen sits down with co-host Nick Gebhardt for the second installment of their ongoing series on the inner game of precision rifle competition. The conversation kicks off with real-world load development — Nick walks through how fast he got Jesse's new Falcor 6.5 Creedmoor dialed using half-grain charge weight increments and seating depth evaluation — before…
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Caylen Wojcik and Nick Gebhardt — PRS Tac national champion, Black Hawk pilot, and founder of ScopeChaps — kick off a new mini-series built around an honest, unscripted conversation about what precision rifle competition reveals about who we are as people. They lay out the premise: both are deep in the mix as competitors and business owners, both are chasing…
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Caylen Wojcik sits down with Dr. David Bach — Harvard-trained physician and neuroscientist, serial entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of Optios, a neuro-technology company built on over $350M in DARPA-funded research into elite human performance. Dr. Bach breaks down the neuroscience of what's actually happening in the brains of expert marksmen versus novices — why…
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Caylen Wojcik sits down with Frank Green of Bartlein Barrels—one of the premier precision barrel manufacturers in the country and a lifelong shooter with roots in high power rifle competition dating back to the late 1980s. Frank traces his path from competitive shooting and gunsmithing to co-founding Bartlein Barrels in 2004, where the team brought single-point…
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Caylen Wojcik sits down with Ryan Bertrand—founder of Longtucky Supply and seasoned product developer with a background spanning product design, precision rifle competition, and backcountry hunting. They trace Ryan's path from identifying real pain points on the range and in the field to building a binocular pouch and fanny pack from a kitchen-counter paper…
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Caylen Wojcik sits down in Choteau, Montana with Nick Gebhart—PRS Tac division national champion, Dustoff Black Hawk pilot, founder of ScopeChaps / CanChaps, and reticle designer for Zero Compromise Optic. They trace Nick’s path from small‑town Montana and self‑taught .308 reloader to deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq, and into the optics industry with Kahles…
Send us Fan Mail This episode is a true fireside conversation—recorded in the field during a multi-day training evolution while the MDS Team is in Arizona. Caylen is joined by Juan Ospina, Chris Lajczok, and Rafael De Hoya—three Marines from the Modern Day Sniper mentorship team—for an unfiltered discussion on identity, hardship, and what it actually means to do hard things. The conversation moves…
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Caylen sits down with Francis Colon for a recap of the MDT Barrel Burner 2026 PRS Pro Match held at The Leadfarm in Washington State. They dive into the realities of high-level precision rifle performance, unpacking what it actually takes to compete, improve, and stay consistent under pressure. Their conversation moves beyond surface-level tactics into the mental…
Send us Fan Mail This episode features a deep dive into precision shooting, ballistics, and the mental aspects of marksmanship. Caylen Wojcik and Erik Cortina share expert insights on rifle setup, trigger control, wind reading, and the importance of mental focus for shooters of all levels. This episode features expert insights into precision shooting, focusing on fundamentals, mental strategies,…
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Modern Day Sniper Podcast, Caylen sits down with Jay Nichol—backcountry hunter, outfitter, and the mind behind The Mindful Hunter —following his time in our Long Range Skills Progression course in Yakima, Washington. This conversation goes well beyond rifles and ballistics, diving into the mindset behind skill development, the realities of modern hunting,…