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Episode 91 - 45 Colt Case Strength

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2026/10/05

Send us Fan Mail Hello everyone, welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast! This week we are sitting down and talking about the 45 colt cartridge case, some of the history around its development and changes its had in the last 154 years since its introduction in 1872. We also talk about some of the myths around d 45 colt case life/strength and explain why those myths might exist. Thanks for listening!

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17:51

Episode 90 - Revolver Lubrication

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2026/09/29

Send us Fan Mail This video is about Untitled ProjectThis week we sit down and talk about a few of my thoughts about synthetic firearms lubricants and some of the products I am experimenting with. Thanks for Listening!

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26:27

Episode 89 - 45 Colt Bullet Choices

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2026/09/21

Send us Fan Mail What it going on everybody, this week we sit down for a late night talk about the 45 Colt, and why its so great and has such a vast range of bullets that you can shoot from it. Pull up a chair, grab a cigar and help me start awake for this episode.

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19:46

Episode 88 - A Busy Couple Weeks

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2026/09/14

Send us Fan Mail Hello Everybody, welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast! This week we just sit down and talk about acquisitions from the last couple weeks, from some neat rimfire pistols to rare and hard to find Smith and Wesson's. all up a chair and lets get into it!

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25:48

Episode 87 - Trying Something New

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2026/09/06

Send us Fan Mail What is going on everybody, welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast! I know it's been awhile and this week we are trying something new to see if we can make this whole podcasting thing work out. This episode we sit down and talk about the upcoming changes to the podcast and what we might expect in the future. We also talk about a couple of my recent acquisitions which are all very cool and on point for what you guys are used to seeing around here. Oh! And di...

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20:55

Episode 86 - Podcasting Is Frustrating

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2026/03/23

Send us Fan Mail This week, I sit down and tell you guys about what's been going on the last few weeks and why I haven't been able to get a episode out, and talk about some upcoming changes to the podcast and things we will be talking about on future episodes. Thanks for listening! Be sure to check out our supporters! https://www.simplyrugged.com/ https://skinnersights.com/ https://timneytriggers.com/ https://highdesertcartridge.com/ Also be sure to check us out on the following p...

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45:49

Episode 85 - The Smith & Wesson 396 Night Guard

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2026/02/23

Send a text What is going on everybody, welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast. This week we sit down and talk about the all new Smith & Wesson Night guard pistols, specifically the 396 chambered in 44 special. We talk about some of the upgrades that Smith & Wesson made to the new run vs the older ones and talk about my thoughts on the pistol after running a few hundred rounds through it. Grab a seat and let's hang out! Be sure to check out our supporters! https://www.simplyr...

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30:59

Episode 84 - If I Could Only Have One Sixgun

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2026/02/16

Send a text Welcome back everyone! This week we talk about my thoughts on the dreaded question "What if I could only have one?". We cover what my pick would be if I was restricted to only having one wheel gun and why I would pick it. We also talk briefly about the new Smith & Wesson Night Guard 396 44 special and a new show supporter. Pull up a seat and let's hang out! Be sure to check out our supporters! https://www.simplyrugged.com/ https://skinnersights.com/ https://timneytriggers.co...

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31:12

Episode 82 - 2026 USPSA

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2026/02/02

Send us a text What is going on everybody, welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast! This week we talk about the first USPSA match of 2026, how it went, why I shoot a 9mm 1911 for single stack division and some of my ideas and goals for shooting USPSA in 2026. Pull up a chain and enjoy the show! Be sure to check out our supporters! https://www.simplyrugged.com/ https://skinnersights.com/ https://timneytriggers.com/ https://highdesertcartridge.com/ Also be sure to check us out on th...

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36:22

Episode 81 - Cast Bullet Fit For Revolvers

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2026/01/26

Send us a text Whats going on everybody, welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast! Pull up a chair and let's hang out for a bit! This week I share my excitement about the new Lipseys Exclusive 396 Night Guard revolvers that were announced at shotshow, and then we talk about how cast bullets need to be fit to revolvers to achieve ultimate accuracy. We also talk a little bit about the Ruger GP100 44 Special that I picked up a few weeks ago. Be sure to check out our supporters! https:...

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34:45

Episode 80 - Belt Mountain Base Pins

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2026/01/19

Send us a text What is going on everybody welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast! In this episode of The Shooter’s Apprentice Podcast we take a look at the Belt Mountain base pins for Ruger single-action revolvers make by Skinner Sights, what they are, why they exist, and whether they’re worth your money or just another shiny distraction. We’ll talk about why the factory base pin can become a weak point under heavy recoil, how base pin walk affects reliability, and why serious revo...

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28:54

Episode 79 - I Did Something Stupid

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2026/01/12

Send us a text What’s going on everybody—welcome back to The Shooter’s Apprentice Podcast. This week I’m ditching the script and just giving a good old weekly update. We cover my first acquisition of 2026, what it’s like running 1911s in the cold, and I talk about something I did that was genuinely stupid and what I learned from it. Pull up a chair and lets hang out! Be sure to check out our supporters! https://www.simplyrugged.com/ https://skinnersights.com/ https://timneytriggers....

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41:29

Episode 75 - Casting and Reloading For The 44 Special

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2025/12/15

Send us a text In this episode of The Shooter’s Apprentice Podcast, Daniel sits down to dive deep into one of the coolest wheelguns Ruger ever produced — the GP100 chambered in .44 Special. Whether you’re a revolver nerd, a handloader, or just a fan of classic big-bore cartridges, this episode delivers a breakdown of why the .44 Special is still a awesome all around cartridge. We also get into one of Daniel’s favorite parts of the shooting life: casting bullets and reloading. You’ll hear ...

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39:51

Episode 74 - 300 Dollar Guns

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2025/12/08

Send us a text What's going on everybody, welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast. This week we are talking about buying cheap used guns and talking about 3 guns that I have picked up recently that each cost $300. If you enjoy collecting firearms on a budget you will want to hear this one! On this episode we touch on the three purchases I made featuring a Rossi 44 magnum pistol, a Kimber 338 Win Mag rifle and a Colt 1917 project chambered for 357 Magnum. Be sure to check out Simplyr...

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Episode 73 - Lever Action 45/70 Loads

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2025/12/01

Send us a text Big bore nostalgia meets modern hand loading in this week’s episode. I dig into the world of lever-action .45-70s—why this century-old cartridge still sings true for hunters, shooters, and romantics alike. I also get into the reloader’s rabbit hole: developing heavy .45-70 loads specifically for lever actions, the quirks that separate them from trapdoor-safe ammo, pressure considerations, bullet selection, and chasing performance in a levergun. And to top it off, I sh...

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37:59

Episode 70 - Springfield Woes - Range Officer 9mm

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2025/08/18

Send us a text In this episode of The Shooter’s Apprentice Podcast, Daniel dives deep into the ongoing saga of his Springfield Range Officer 1911 in 9mm — a gun he wanted to love, but that had other plans. From out-of-the-box disappointment to DIY tuning trials, it’s been a long road of spring swaps, trigger jobs, grip mods, and match-day letdowns. But through the frustration came hard-earned lessons in setting up a single stack gun for USPSA the right way… and sometimes the wrong way first...

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49:13

Episode 69 - Snub-Nose Evolution

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2025/07/22

Send us a text In this episode of The Shooter’s Apprentice, we’re diving deep into the gritty, no-nonsense world of the snub-nosed revolver. From smoky jazz bars and trench coats to front pockets and ankle rigs, the snubby has carved out a lasting legacy. You’ll hear the history of how the snub-nosed revolver came to be, what made the J-frame so iconic, and how my own journey with pocket carry went from “no way” to “never leave home without it.” I’ll also break down some of the key models, ...

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38:46

Episode 65 - Gun Show Shenanigans

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2025/03/31

Send us a text What is going on everybody, Welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast. This week I sit down and tell you guys about some of the treasures I picked up at the local gun show over the weekend, and talk about a few of the things I learned along the way. We will talk about a couple of really cool Smith & Wesson revolvers as well as some classic shotguns. Thanks for listening! Be sure to sign up for our Patreon to be entered into our Simply Rugged rifle sling giveaway! ht...

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34:27

Episode 64 - My Six Gun Journey

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2025/03/24

Send us a text What is going on everybody, welcome back to The Shooters Apprentice Podcast. This week we sit down and talk about my journey with the six gun and what made me the big bore revolver lover that I am today. Thank for listening! Be sure to sign up for our Patreon to be entered into our Simply Rugged rifle sling giveaway! https://www.patreon.com/c/TheShootersApprentice https://www.simplyrugged.com/store/Alaskan-Sling-p595114621 Also be sure to checkout and subscribe to my youtube ...

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Episode 61 - 7.5" AR15 Pistol "Build"

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2025/03/04

Send us a text This week I talk about picking up some parts and assembling my first AR15 pistol, a 7.5" fire breather. Be sure to check out https://www.simplyrugged.com/, https://www.meprolight.com/, https://timneytriggers.com/ and https://skinnersights.com/ Be sure to follow on Youtube and Instagram and Subscribe to our Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/TheShootersApprentice⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theshootersapprentice/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www...

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