P&S ModCast 436 brings Mike Canfield, Jon Canipe, Bryan Eastridge, Steve Fisher, Steve Shields, and host Matt Landfair together across two parts to discuss selecting ammunition for a defined task and the practical lessons that come from zeroing.
Part 1 released: August 8, 2025
Part 1 runtime: 2 hours, 1 minute, 22 seconds
Part 2 released: August 17, 2025
Part 2 runtime: 2 hours, 4 minutes, 48 seconds
Combined runtime: 4 hours, 6 minutes, 10 seconds
Panel: Mike Canfield, Jon Canipe, Bryan Eastridge, Steve Fisher, Steve Shields, and Matt Landfair
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Episode Overview
Ammunition selection and zeroing are not one-size-fits-all tasks. This episode looks at matching ammunition to the actual role of the rifle and at the questions that should be answered when establishing and confirming a zero. The panel connects technical choices to realistic use, validation, and repeatable process.
Topics Discussed
- Selecting ammunition for a specific rifle task
- Zeroing principles and confirmation
- External ballistics, practical use, and realistic expectations
- Building a repeatable ammunition-and-zero process
- Lessons learned from validation and training
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Association Map
Mike Canfield, Jon Canipe, Bryan Eastridge, Steve Fisher, and Steve Shields → ammunition selection, rifle zeroing, and practical validation
Matt Landfair → Primary & Secondary ModCast host
P&S ModCast 436 → rifle ammunition, zeroing, external ballistics, validation, and training
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