Thinking about trying F-Class shooting but not sure where to start?
In this episode of Straight Shooters Podcast, we sit down with Mike Summers, an experienced F-Class competitor and match director, to break down what F-Class really is — and why more shooters should give it a try.

We cover everything from getting started with the rifle you already own, to how F-Class matches are structured, what gear actually matters (and what doesn’t), and why the community is far more welcoming than most people expect. Whether you’re coming from service rifle, PRS, or casual range shooting, this episode removes the intimidation factor and explains F-Class in plain terms.

Topics Covered:

• What F-Class shooting is (mid-range vs long-range)
• F-Open vs F-TR explained simply
• What rifle, rest, and ammo you actually need to start
• Match formats, scoring, and X-counts
• How local, state, regional, and national matches differ
• Why most shooters are holding themselves back unnecessarily
• Reloading philosophy for F-Class (accuracy vs overthinking)
• Barrel cleaning, SDs, and trusting the paper
• Youth shooters, women in the sport, and growing participation
• How to find F-Class matches near you

If you’ve ever thought “I’m not good enough to show up to a match” — this episode is for you. The goal isn’t perfection; it’s learning, camaraderie, and having a great day on the range.

In this episode of the Forster Products Straight Shooters Podcast, Josh and Scott take you deep inside the entire die-making process — from raw bar stock to polished, precision tools ready for your reloading bench.

They break down how Forster sources their steel, how sizing dies and seating dies are actually made, why reamer design matters, and the small but critical details that separate good dies from great ones. You’ll also hear real-world examples of chamber differences, brass growth, shoulder bump, spring-back, bushing tolerances, and why custom dies can be so tricky.

Plus:
• Behind-the-scenes stories of the shop
• How Forster handles heat treat, polishing, reaming, and honing
• What really causes stuck brass and chamber fit issues
• The people behind the dies — shoutouts to almost the entire Forster team
• A first look at small-base dies and experimental 30 Whitetail setups

If you’ve ever wondered “How are high-quality dies actually made?” — this is the most detailed explanation you’ll find anywhere.

Thinking about getting into Precision Rifle Shooting (PRS) but not sure where to start—or worried you don’t have the “right” gear? In this episode, we break down what actually matters when entering PRS competitions, straight from experienced shooters and match directors who’ve seen hundreds of competitors come through their matches.

We cover:

• The best calibers for new shooters (and which ones to avoid)
• Whether you really need to reload—or if factory ammo can work
• Minimum rifle, optic, and accuracy requirements
• Gear you can borrow vs. what’s worth buying
• How to upgrade gradually without blowing your budget
• Why PRS has one of the most welcoming communities in shooting sports
• What match directors want new shooters to know before showing up

If you’ve ever thought: “I want to try PRS, but I don’t think I’m ready yet…” This episode is for you.

Whether you show up with a factory rifle, borrowed gear, or just to watch—the hardest part is signing up. Everything else can be figured out along the way. Drop your questions in the comments or reach out if you’re thinking about your first match.