Reid kicks off 2023 with an in-depth look at checkering, in the company of noted gunsmith Del Whitman. Del, who owns DC Whitman Custom Gunsmithing, unpacks the complexities of layout, design, and execution of checkering patterns, and . . .
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Podcast: Dogs for Aging Hunters and the Latest at Orvis Guns, w/ Greg Carpiniello
In this episode, Reid addresses a question from a listener about appropriate dog breeds for the aging hunter, and then joins Orvis Gunroom Manager Greg Carpiniello to discuss the goings on with Orvis Guns. The two talk about the new Flagship Gunroom, . . .
Read MorePodcast: Pro Insights on Shooting Fundamentals, with Jim Champion
Reid sits down with Jim Champion, Head Shooting Instructor at Orvis Hill Country in Fairfield, Pennsylvania. Jim shares his breadth of knowledge on common problems and easy fixes that will improve performance on the course and in the field.
Read MorePodcast: Podcasting, Upland Guns, and a Career in Bird Hunting, with Nick Larson
Nick Larson of the Birdshot Podcast and Upland Gun Company joins Reid for a long-overdue catch up. The two discuss Nick’s work formerly with the Project Upland Podcast and more recently with his own Birdshot Podcast. The conversation also . . .
Read MorePodcast: Custom Gun Fits
Reid uses this podcast to answer listener Steve Roberts’ question about left-handed gun fit, and what accommodations can be made by a company like Caesar Guerini to create a custom-fit gun. Reid explores the modifications that are possible to a . . .
Read MorePodcast: Buying and Selling at Auction, with Jeremy Hatch
Reid and his old friend Jeremy Hatch go deep in exploring the mysteries of buying (and selling) guns at auction. Jeremy comes at the topic after a career in wingshooting and firearms which has culminated in his current position as firearms consultant . . .
Read MorePodcast: The Value Proposition, with Greg Carpiniello
Reid joins Orvis Gunroom Manager Greg Carpiniello for another deep dive into guns. In this episode Reid and Greg discuss the realities of gun resale, aftermarket upgrades/customization, and the managing of expectations around pricing a gun for sale.
Read MorePodcast: On the Sale of a Hard-Earned Gun
In this episode, Reid delves into his personal history buying and selling guns, and the reasons why some guns stick with us, and others don’t. He shares an old article on the subject that describes the process of acquisition, and . . .
Read MoreFinding the Right Gun Fit for Women Shooters
Written by: Megan Russo, Flatland Flyways
The author mounts the Syren Waterfowler, which is made to fit female hunters.
Photo courtesy Flatland Flyways
Here in South Dakota, we firmly believe that having a reliable and properly-fit gun is key, especially when that long-awaited flight of ducks or geese is cupped and finishing at your boot bags. . . .
Read MoreVideo: Sporting-Clays Tips from Orvis Sandanona Head Instructor James Ross
Written by: Kristen A. Schmitt
I didn’t grow up in a family that used guns, but I wanted to learn how to shoot. And I know I’m not alone. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, there has been a 60 percent. . .
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