On The Perf
Adam Maxwell and Adam Riser talk about gear, techniques, tactics for 3 Gun, USPSA, PCSL and other action shooting sports.
Episodes
47 episodes
#46 - Memorial 3 Gun
Riser flies out to North Carolina to shoot Memorial 3 Gun. Long range, huge shotgun stages, hard pistol shots, option stages, and a good cry with an RO, this match had it all. Plus, Brian Nelson once again solves 3 gun, Adam finds out that 6x i...
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Episode 46
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1:37:21
#45 - Listener Questions
Adam and Adam answer listener questions about coming back after an injury, stage planning, PCCs for rifle practice, ICORE vs bowling pins, flying with 3 gun gear, designing good stages in small areas, and more.
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Episode 45
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1:24:00
#44 - Overlays and Load Development
Today we answer a short listener question, discuss the freight cost of all the metals that the US team brought home from South Africa, and discuss Riser's process for developing rifle loads so Maxwell can build on for his new 45-70 deer rifle.&...
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Episode 44
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1:32:52
#43 - Cross Training
Adam and Adam discuss cross training for shooting sports. Maxwell uses motocross and video games, Riser uses climbing and mountain biking, and they both work out. But how does all of this help? Plus, when do you bail on yet another gun safe and...
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Episode 43
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1:19:48
#42 - Listener Questions
More listener questions answered by the Adams. Carrying a double stack 1911, upgrading pistols, giving back, future of the sport, wearing out barrels, why short courses matter, rule sets.
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Episode 42
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1:13:45
#41 - Shotgun Qualifier Final Results
The Adam's talk about new pistols on the way, Maxwell's road trip shotgun find, and a whole ton of talk about the complete results of the IPSC Shotgun World Shoot qualifiers. Things got pretty crazy in Nebraska with a lot of swings in the bubbl...
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Episode 41
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1:15:50
#40 - Pistol Epic
Riser is back, and the Adams talk through the history of their competition pistols. A lot of mistakes were made along the way. So, if you want to avoid the pitfalls and save thousands of dollars, then listen up.
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Episode 40
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1:37:45
#39 - Maxwell's First Solo Episode
The shorter of the two Adam's had to take care of something, so Maxwell is running solo this week to bring you another round of listener questions. Enjoy.
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Episode 39
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59:02
#38 - Listener Questions
It's that time once again to answer our backlog of listener questions. On this one we cover Mini Rifle as a replacement for .223 on ranges that don't allow it in matches, proper fitting of an AR, a deep dive into different shotgun loads, and ou...
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Episode 38
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1:44:08
#37 - Fuds In Orange Vests and Shotgun Qualifiers
Sorry about the super quite audio on this one. We had a recording mishap and this was the best we could do in post. But, at least you get to hear about the world's longest Hunters Education class, some super Gary range officer stuff, the state ...
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Episode 37
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1:25:37
#36 - Making Local Matches Matter
Today we have a great listener question about how to get more from local matches. We talk about who to squad with, how to add pressure, when to care, and when to just have fun with the boys. Plus, we expose the gate code to every shooting range...
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Episode 36
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1:04:44
#35 - The State Of TacOps
TacOps used to be the biggest division in 3 Gun by far. Now, it's a ghost town. Adam and Adam break down the history of this division and discuss the future.
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Episode 35
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1:15:13
#34 - USPSA Multigun Nationals
Sorry in advance for the audio on this one. The combination of recording in the camper and our crappy mics didn't do well. But, this one is a banger. The Adams sat down the morning after USPSA Multigun Nationals to talk about about the match. R...
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Episode 34
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1:30:06
#33 - Should We Kill Carry Optics?
Carry Optics is by far the biggest division in USPSA, but should it even be a thing? With it being so close to Limited Optics in both gear and results, there's a lot of talk about combining the two. In this episode, the Adams talk about the pro...
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Episode 33
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1:20:56
#32 - Recovering From A Bad Stage
How you deal with a bad stage can drastically impact the rest of your match. In this episode, Adam and Adam go over their process for getting back on track after bombing hard.
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Episode 32
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1:07:13
#31 - USPSA Factory Gun Nationals
While Riser recovers after the drive home from Canada, Maxwell updated him on the sport's happenings and talks about all the good and bad of the 2025 USPSA Factory Gun Nationals. Plus, Hunter hands out a duffle-bag of cash.
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Episode 31
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1:23:50
#30 - Division Hopping
It's fun to shoot different divisions, or even different sports. But how do you hop around all the time without losing too much proficiency in the places that matter. Today Maxwell and Riser talk about the ins and outs of bouncing around in the...
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Episode 30
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55:11
Bonus Episode - IPSC Shotgun World Shoot Selection Update
Riser is out of the country climbing, but Maxwell just got back from the latest IPSC Shotgun World Shoot Qualifier and wanted to give everyone an update on the standings. Plus, a pretty hard-core Gary of the day for ya'll. Enjoy.
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26:28
#29 - High Desert Championship
Today the Adams talk about the High Desert Championship. One of the biggest, burliest 3-Gun matches in the country, the beast of a match includes massive stages with 300 second part times, super hard shooting, bonus rifles shot to 900 yards, mo...
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Episode 29
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1:06:10
#28 - Match Directing
In order to answer a listener questions about the ins and outs of running a major match, Adam and Adam go deep on match directing. Everything is covered from the basics of putting on a local to the added complications of Maxwell's world running...
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Episode 28
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1:22:33
#27 - World Shoot and Jersey Questions
Riser breaks down the results from the 2025 PCC World Shoot Results (spoiler: USA crushed!). Maxwell updates everyone on the 2026 Shotgun World Shoot qualifiers. Then we go deep into a question from a listener who wants to know all things about...
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Episode 27
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1:31:50
#26 - Calling Out Another Podcast
On the drive home from a 3-Gun match, the shorter of the two Adam's heard Not Another Shooting Show go on a rant about how terrible 3-Gun is. Since their frame of reference sounded like the most phoned-in local match ever, we thought we'd set t...
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Episode 26
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1:38:22
#25 - Listener Questions
You asked, and we answered. Adam and Adam go over the pile of listener questions delivered on the YouTube channel, over email, through Instagram, and in person. If you asked us anything recently, we probably addressed it here.
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Episode 25
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1:52:44
#24 - NRL Hunter Matches
Maxwell grills Riser on his recent experience shooting the team division in an NRL Hunter match. No running and gunning this week—just difficult positions, blind stages, switching wind, and tiny steel targets and really far distances. There wer...
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Episode 24
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1:07:02
#23 - Shotgun World Shoot Team Selection
In this episode, the Adams give an update on the current status of the team selection for the 2026 IPSC Shotgun World Shoot in Greece. We are two matches into a 6-match series, and the leaderboard is starting to take shape. See who's out front,...
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Episode 23
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1:08:05