I ran into Francis at my range in Cedar Springs Mi. I learned things watching him and things he said. He suggested backing my Bergers out from 20 to like 50. Seemed to tighten things up 🤙
Great Podcast more PRS please. I recently listened to Chris Way on a podcast comment. Shooting unlike other sports.The really good shooters don’t want to share their knowledge. Looks like maybe we are turning a corner here . Thanks Eric
Thanks Dan! I think we have a lot of shooters willing to help but frequently the challenge is finding the time. Hats off to Erik for building this series to get more of us in front of a camera to chat!
Thank you Eric for all that your bringing to us and a huge thank you to Francis. Talking about being positive and eliminating the negative is a huge issue for me personally. I also appreciate your comments on the attention to detail in each step. I am an older guy but just getting into PRS last year and I spent so much time with load development and trying to get that perfect combination. I am now starting to understand that it is only a small part in achieving personal success and your interview has really gave me a lot to think about.
@@FrancisColonPRS Definitely. There are so many traits that crossover from golf to precision reloading & shooting, it has to be why I gravitate to these disciplines. As you stated here, you have unique and lofty goals and I have found to be true with everything I undertake. People often say, “I want to be successful...” as a stand-alone. My response is always, “define success”. After golf, I always found myself around people satisfied with mediocrity and it drove me insane. My wife and I got together after my competitive days so, she has a difficult time understanding the way I view every endeavor. I saved this video for her to watch because you laid it out so well. I am not an extrovert so, this will help immensely. I thoroughly enjoyed this interview and I hope you two do it again. Thanks Francis.
Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. Great interview and shows what a thinking animal can accomplish. Best wishes for many more great days in the field for Francis and Erik.
Is there enough Primers in the world to be the best firearm handler in the world??? It's awesome to see World Champs be in awe of another CHAMP in a different discipline
Great interview, I shoot all the long range matches at rayners range (Tom Rayners) here in Ohio. Great place and wonderful ppl. If anyone is interested in a place in Central Ohio come check the matches out. We typically shoot from 235 yards out to 1000 yards.
I heard you mentioned that it was fun shooting in the wind. I shoot with Francis all the time in Michigan and I have not asked him recently, is it still fun for you? I know that winning is gratifying, but are you still having fun with the strict regimen and all of the discipline? Or has your level of fun diminished and been replaced by gratification. Just curious.
Local guy who is a hell of a marksman! Would like to expand into the realm of PRS. If you want to look at some cool Ruger 10/22s come join my Michigan's Ruger 10/22 and Friends group on Facebook and let us see those tricked out rimfires! Keep kicking A Francis! LGB!
I agree with everything, and I understand the kiss system. Keeping things as simple as possible. However, as the sport has become more accurate, the more complicated it takes to keep up. Looking at this from my point of view, what seems like over complicating, becomes where you will need to be in the future. Any thoughts ?
My experience/opinion is that "simple" is still winning in the PRS. Less failure modes/complexity in your gear and process equals fewer mistakes and that is where the matches are usually won or lost. Will that change or evolve? For sure...but even if there are some new advancements in understanding or technology, the simplest solution will always be my preference to reduce my exposure to mistakes.
Every type of competition evolves, that's a certainty. However, my perspective has taught me that simplicity allows you to learn skill, master it and move on faster than working on all things at once. Essentially, you should be working to simplify your processes as often as possible. Until you can demonstrate with 100% certainty (to yourself ) that a skill, process or step is meaningfully beneficial, you should consider removing it from your process. You will speed up your learning curve and improve time to mastery.
@@FrancisColonPRS , good advice. I'm not running pro, but no matter the discipline the processes are the same. I really enjoyed listening to you. I'm learning and always will be.
Francis, if you could just choose one bag to use for PRS, which bag would you choose? What would be the best bang for my buck if I were to buy only one? Thanks!
Hi Ron! Only one choice in my book (I've tried virtually all of them): Armageddon Gear Shmedium with heavy sand fill. It has a pour spout that makes it easy to add/remove fill. You'll need to break it in a bit (just drop it on concrete or hard ground 50-60 times) and adjust sand fill to suit your needs. It's designed with a super pliable fabric that models really well. Just use caution around really jagged obstacles or snagging on screws/nails (like any other bag).
You both are so methodical and smooth at what you do and how you look at your shooting and your approach. It’s awesome.
I ran into Francis at my range in Cedar Springs Mi. I learned things watching him and things he said. He suggested backing my Bergers out from 20 to like 50. Seemed to tighten things up 🤙
Great Podcast more PRS please. I recently listened to Chris Way on a podcast comment. Shooting unlike other sports.The really good shooters don’t want to share their knowledge. Looks like maybe we are turning a corner here . Thanks Eric
Thanks Dan! I think we have a lot of shooters willing to help but frequently the challenge is finding the time. Hats off to Erik for building this series to get more of us in front of a camera to chat!
It’s all about the U. I’m elated we got another PRS shooter on Believe the target. Francis is a stand up guy and great shooter!
Great interview. Thank you both for ding these interviews. Helps us get inside some of the game.
Thank you Eric for all that your bringing to us and a huge thank you to Francis. Talking about being positive and eliminating the negative is a huge issue for me personally. I also appreciate your comments on the attention to detail in each step. I am an older guy but just getting into PRS last year and I spent so much time with load development and trying to get that perfect combination. I am now starting to understand that it is only a small part in achieving personal success and your interview has really gave me a lot to think about.
Mark great feedback and I'm pumped for you to keep your journey moving forward in PRS! Keep hammering away!
Great discussion! Really appreciate you doing these Erik
In golf, my swing coach always told me to play against people better than myself. He was spot on.
Golf is definitely one of those sports that encourages success for those that can work through the mental challenge of staying positive and engaged.
@@FrancisColonPRS
Definitely. There are so many traits that crossover from golf to precision reloading & shooting, it has to be why I gravitate to these disciplines. As you stated here, you have unique and lofty goals and I have found to be true with everything I undertake. People often say, “I want to be successful...” as a stand-alone. My response is always, “define success”.
After golf, I always found myself around people satisfied with mediocrity and it drove me insane. My wife and I got together after my competitive days so, she has a difficult time understanding the way I view every endeavor. I saved this video for her to watch because you laid it out so well. I am not an extrovert so, this will help immensely. I thoroughly enjoyed this interview and I hope you two do it again. Thanks Francis.
Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. Great interview and shows what a thinking animal can accomplish.
Best wishes for many more great days in the field for Francis and Erik.
That's the one I was trying to think of! Glad you enjoyed the interview and thankful Erik had me on the show! Super fun to share my thoughts.
@@FrancisColonPRS Good Luck with the 2022 Season!
Is there enough Primers in the world to be the best firearm handler in the world??? It's awesome to see World Champs be in awe of another CHAMP in a different discipline
Thank you for the video
Thats it enjoy and learn!
Love this video! I really enjoyed shooting in his squad at the Grind. Really trying to work on the mental aspect of the PRS game.
Great interview, I shoot all the long range matches at rayners range (Tom Rayners) here in Ohio. Great place and wonderful ppl. If anyone is interested in a place in Central Ohio come check the matches out. We typically shoot from 235 yards out to 1000 yards.
Awesome!!!
This was great. You should try to get Tyler Hughes on this
Francis i remember that match we shot at Tom's. What a wild time.
I heard you mentioned that it was fun shooting in the wind. I shoot with Francis all the time in Michigan and I have not asked him recently, is it still fun for you? I know that winning is gratifying, but are you still having fun with the strict regimen and all of the discipline? Or has your level of fun diminished and been replaced by gratification. Just curious.
Slow and steady wins the race
Francis races and wins. His PRS barricade times are stupid fast
@@eldonburtsfield6593 I try to slow down these days! Lol. But my slow gear is admittedly still a bit fast. Lol
You should have Jon Pynch on here for sure. From prs, nrl, hunting all over the planet.
Local guy who is a hell of a marksman! Would like to expand into the realm of PRS.
If you want to look at some cool Ruger 10/22s come join my Michigan's Ruger 10/22 and Friends group on Facebook and let us see those tricked out rimfires!
Keep kicking A Francis!
LGB!
I agree with everything, and I understand the kiss system. Keeping things as simple as possible. However, as the sport has become more accurate, the more complicated it takes to keep up. Looking at this from my point of view, what seems like over complicating, becomes where you will need to be in the future. Any thoughts ?
My experience/opinion is that "simple" is still winning in the PRS. Less failure modes/complexity in your gear and process equals fewer mistakes and that is where the matches are usually won or lost. Will that change or evolve? For sure...but even if there are some new advancements in understanding or technology, the simplest solution will always be my preference to reduce my exposure to mistakes.
Every type of competition evolves, that's a certainty. However, my perspective has taught me that simplicity allows you to learn skill, master it and move on faster than working on all things at once. Essentially, you should be working to simplify your processes as often as possible. Until you can demonstrate with 100% certainty (to yourself ) that a skill, process or step is meaningfully beneficial, you should consider removing it from your process. You will speed up your learning curve and improve time to mastery.
@@FrancisColonPRS , good advice. I'm not running pro, but no matter the discipline the processes are the same. I really enjoyed listening to you. I'm learning and always will be.
Francis, if you could just choose one bag to use for PRS, which bag would you choose? What would be the best bang for my buck if I were to buy only one? Thanks!
Schemedium by armageddon gear. Get the heavy fill and dump some out to get the best balance
Hi Ron! Only one choice in my book (I've tried virtually all of them): Armageddon Gear Shmedium with heavy sand fill. It has a pour spout that makes it easy to add/remove fill. You'll need to break it in a bit (just drop it on concrete or hard ground 50-60 times) and adjust sand fill to suit your needs. It's designed with a super pliable fabric that models really well. Just use caution around really jagged obstacles or snagging on screws/nails (like any other bag).
Would like to just try this sport,but my back is no good
At one time, I think the F Class X will become like Air Rifle X at 10 Meters. :))