In this special Christmas episode of the Long Range Shooting and Custom Rifle Building Podcast, Jamie Dodson wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and announces two all-inclusive giveaway slots for Wolf Precision's 2026 Long Range Shooting School.

Stick around to the end of the episode to learn how to register and win, including one slot with no strings attached and a second slot reserved for Wolf Pack members.

We also continue our Because You Asked series with a very common—and very serious—question: sticky bolt lift. Listener "Anthony" reached out after experiencing extremely stiff bolt lift and ultimately damaging his action while shooting suppressed during a match. Jamie breaks down:

• Why sticky bolt lift happens

• How suppressor back pressure affects bolt-action rifles

• Why rapid fire and heat make the problem worse

• How lug galling occurs—and why forcing the bolt is a costly mistake

• Practical ways to mitigate the issue, including load selection, suppressor choice, lubrication, and barrel cooling

This episode is a must-listen for anyone shooting bolt guns suppressed, especially in match or high-volume scenarios.

Jamie also reflects on gratitude, giving back, and the incredible community that surrounds long-range shooting—closing out the year with a message of humility, appreciation, and forward momentum.

Merry Christmas from Jamie and everyone at Wolf Precision—and thank you for being part of the journey.

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• Register to win slot number one by following us on Patreon here!
• Register to win slot number two by joining The Wolf Pack here!

Winners will be randomly selected and announced April 15th, 2026

Class date is August 17-19, 2026

Class slots are transferable and have no cash value

Travel and lodging is not included

Class date will be coordinated directly with the winner

Class date may not be moved or transferred to another date

One entry per person per giveaway

Multiple accounts used to enter the same giveaway may be disqualified

In this episode of the Long Range Shooting and Custom Rifle Building Podcast, Jamie kicks off a new series called The Simple Truth—and pulls no punches.

You can learn through trial and error, or you can learn from professionals. Both are expensive. But what most people underestimate isn't just the money—it's the time, frustration, and risk that come with assumptions and misinformation.

Jamie shares real-world stories from decades in long-range shooting, gunsmithing, and manufacturing, including:

• Why assumption is the death of good projects

• How "experience" without feedback becomes a closed loop

• The hidden dangers of DIY gunsmithing done without guidance

• Why modern "drop-in" parts often aren't drop-in at all

• How one bad component can ruin an entire rifle

• And why professional mentorship fast-tracks real progress

This episode also dives into why shooting fundamentals and rifle building must go hand-in-hand, and how Wolf Precision's Prosumer Gunsmithing School is designed to give shooters and builders the tools, knowledge, and confidence to do things the right way—safely, repeatably, and without guesswork.

Whether you're a long-range shooter, aspiring gunsmith, or someone tired of chasing problems you can't diagnose, this episode lays out the simple truth: learning correctly saves more than money—it saves time, effort, and sometimes lives.

Have a question for us?
Email contact@wolfprecision.net or reach out through WolfPrecision.net.

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• https://www.wolfprecision.net/the-wolf-pack.html

In this episode of the Long Range Shooting and Custom Rifle Building Podcast, Jamie Dodson kicks off another installment of the Because You Asked series—this one titled "One More Question."

If you've ever called a gunsmith with "just one quick question," you already know how it goes… one more question turns into another—and another. In this episode, Jamie tackles two of the most common (and most misunderstood) issues shooters run into, especially when suppressors enter the mix.

• Why a suppressor sometimes won't thread all the way onto the barrel

• Carbon buildup, thread length differences, and how to fix it safely

• Suppressor alignment, bore rods, and how subtle misalignment kills accuracy

• Velocity increases from suppressors and barrel break-in—and how that wrecks your dope

• Why factory rifles often struggle with suppressed accuracy

• Point-of-impact shifts, re-zeroing, and when problems are "normal" vs. a red flag

Jamie also shares a real customer story from a failed hunt, explains how compounding unknowns can spiral fast, and gives you a practical checklist to troubleshoot suppressed rifles with confidence.

The episode wraps with important updates on:

• The Because You Asked video series

• The Prosumer Gunsmithing School and upcoming in-person training

• Moving content to Rumble due to repeated YouTube strikes

• Wolf Precision's return to SHOT Show 2026 and the Great American Outdoor Show

• The future of the ACE system, pre-fit barrels, and prosumer-level rifle building

If you've ever wondered why your rifle suddenly started shooting high, why your suppressor feels "wrong," or what you should be checking before blaming your scope—this episode is for you.

Have a question for the Because You Asked series?
Email contact@wolfprecision.net or reach out through WolfPrecision.net.

If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a five-star review and share it—it helps us more than you know.

• Rumble Account: Bedding Video
• Wolf Precision Custom Rifles: www.wolfprecision.net
• The Wolf Pack Training Center: Learn more here.
• https://www.wolfprecision.net/the-wolf-pack.html