Show Notes
In this episode, we sit down with Marcus Olson to discuss the growth of precision rifle shooting around the world, the role of the International Precision Rifle Federation (IPRF), and what it takes to build world-class optics. Marcus shares insights from his work with the IPRF, helping grow precision rifle competition internationally, and explains why organizations like the IPRF are critical to the future of the sport in many countries. We also take a deep dive into Zero Compromise Optic (Z...
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