The Cadre Podcast
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Inside the First Seven Devils Invitational at Hat Creek - After…
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The Cadre Podcast brings you insights from former Marine Corps Scout Snipers dedicated to advancing precision rifle training while maintaining and preserving our history. Listeners can expect competition debriefs, technical discussions, standardized training methodologies, and insights into the rich traditions of precision marksmanship. Drawing from their military backgrounds and competitive experience, these instructors bridge tactical heritage with contemporary shooting innovations, ensuring valuable skills and historical knowledge are passed to the next generation. Join us as we build a supportive community that honors our roots while elevating precision rifle shooting through passion, expertise, and continuous improvement.
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- Inside the First Seven Devils Invitational at Hat Creek - After Action from 2nd Place Team | Ep 019 · 2 h 4 min · Episódio 19Two tenths high at 722 meters on a zero you verified the day before. Forty mile an hour winds, angles steep enough to run a tripod head out of travel, and one target that ate a…
- From Street Skater to Recon Scout Sniper: Steve Holland's 20-Year Marine Story | Ep #018 · 2 h 1 min · Episódio 18On this episode of The Cadre Podcast, Phillip sits down with The Cadre Lead Instructor and retired Recon Marine Steve Holland. It's been on our list since episode 13. Steve grew…
- Limited Time, Limited Ammo: How Scout Snipers Prep for Hunting Season | Ep 017 · 1 h 26 min · Episódio 17Most hunters don't have unlimited range days or cases of ammo. They have jobs, families, and a few weekends before season opens. In this episode, Phillip Velayo, Jon Bumpus, and…
- Train Like a Pack Mule: Fitness, Rucking & the Hunter Mindset with Todd Bumgardner | Ep 016 · 1 h 8 min · Episódio 16Join Phillip Velayo and Todd of Pac Mule Training for a deep dive into the fitness side of hunting and shooting, including everything most guys overlook until the mountain…
- Failed Sniper School, Came Back Stronger, Eric D'Oro's Story | Ep 015 · 2 h 20 min · Episódio 15Join Phillip Velayo and Eric D'Oro of The Cadre for the long version of how Eric actually got here, including the parts that didn't go to plan. Eric walks through growing up in…
- Tenacity Firearms: Custom Hunting Rifles Without the Wait | Ep 014 · 1 h 6 min · Episódio 14Join Phillip Velayo and Andrew of Tenacity Firearms for a full breakdown of what it actually takes to build a high-end custom hunting rifle, get it in your hands fast, and run it…
- Not All Ranges Are Equal - Wind, Positional Challenges & The Cadre Range Matrix Explained | Ep 013 · 1 h 34 min · Episódio 13In this episode, Phillip Velayo, Jon Bumpus, and Eric D'Oro of The Cadre introduce a specialized matrix for evaluating precision rifle venues based on positional challenge and…
- Inside a Precision Rifle Foundation Course: Instructor Debrief with The Cadre | Ep 012 · 1 h 23 min · Episódio 12Join Phillip Velayo, Jon Bumpus, Eric D'Oro, and Steve Holland of The Cadre for a full debrief from a two-day foundational precision rifle course in California — breaking down…
- NRL Hunter Mason Valley: Sustains, Improves, and Hard Lessons | Ep 011 · 1 h 30 min · Episódio 11Join Phillip Velayo, Jon Bumpus, and Eric D'Oro of The Cadre for a post-match debrief from the NRL Hunter Mason Valley match — breaking down what actually happened from the first…
- From Addiction to Precision Shooting: Sam Carlson's Journey & Suppressor Industry Insights | Ep 009 · 1 h 36 min · Episódio 10Join us for an in-depth conversation with Sam Carlson from Thunder Beast Arms as we explore the critical role suppressors play in precision rifle shooting. Sam shares his…
- Stay in Your Process: Ian Miner on Match Flow, Local Competition, and the Ego Problem | Ep 010 · 53 min · Episódio 9Join us for an in-depth conversation with Ian Miner, precision rifle instructor and former Marine Scout Sniper, as we break down what actually happens when you step off the…
- NRL Hunter Pro Am After Action Review - Tips for New Precision Rifle Competitors | Ep 008 · 1 h 8 min · Episódio 8NRL Hunter Idaho Pro Am 2026 | Complete Match Review & Lessons LearnedJoin us for a complete after-action review of the NRL Hunter Pro Am in Idaho — one of the best precision…
- How to Set Realistic Expectations Before Your First Competition with Ian Miner | Ep 007 · 1 h 26 min · Episódio 7Join us as we break down the mental side of precision rifle competition and get real about what it takes to step onto the line and grow as a shooter. Phillip Velayo is joined by…
- Marine Recon Sniper on Precision Rifle, Competition & Bridging the Military-Civilian Gap | Ep 006 · 1 h 2 min · Episódio 6Some guys shoot. Some guys teach. And then there are the rare few who've done both at the highest level and can actually explain why it works.In this episode, Phillip sits down…
- Precision Rifle Competition Tips: Zero Angles, Factory Ammo & Performance Training | Ep 005 · 1 h 45 min · Episódio 5Join us as we break down what it takes to compete at the highest level and dive deep into separating performance shooters from advanced riflemen. Phillip Velayo and special guest…
- New Gear, Course Philosophy, and What Defines Advanced Shooting with Steve Holland | Ep 004 · 1 h 27 min · Episódio 4Join us as we break down the latest innovations from SHOT Show 2025 and dive deep into what separates foundational shooters from advanced precision riflemen. Steve shares his…
- The Cadre Q&A Part 2: Bag Riders, Barrel Break-In & Beginner Mistakes | Ep 003 · 2 h 7 min · Episódio 3Your questions answered: bag riders vs. light downward pressure, carbon vs. steel barrels, moving targets, barrel break-in, and the biggest mistakes we made when we started. Plus…
- The Cadre Q&A: Match Prep, Wind Calls, and Why Your Rifle Setup is Holding You Back | Ep 002 · 1 h 43 min · Episódio 2Phil and Jon answer YOUR questions in this jam-packed Q&A episode covering everything from attending your first PRS match to the eternal chassis vs. stock debate. IN THIS…
- Who is The Cadre | Ep 001 · 1 h 42 min · Episódio 1Join former Marine Corps Scout Snipers and Instructors, Phillip Velayo, John Bumpus, and Matt Solowynsky as they introduce The Cadre podcast and their mission to transform…







