WELCOME! Please take a moment to hear a few words from me, Matt Caruso, and get some guidance about the training platform. I’d like to welcome you, and get you lined up for the best experience!

Don’t skip this! Having the right mindset is more than half the battle! Moving through training without your head in the right place will absolutely affect the outcome. Lets get properly grounded so we can have good traction throughout the program…

DO NOT SKIP! The #1 priority in this training and this awesome sport is safety. It’s easy to assume you have it all figured out but please watch through and see what you pick up. This is VERY important for everyone, but especially if you’re a bit new…

With so many options out there you can find a lot of great components, but you can also get a little lost. Check out my gear and hear a bit about why I choose what I run…

Having the right gear for the job makes things a lot easier! Let’s look at what gear I carry, and why it’s valuable enough to me when weight and space matter. We’ll walk through every piece of gear from spotter setup, through small but important accessories, and everything in between…

Breaking down major components, we review bolts and actions inside and out. A full take-down of 2 different manufacturers, these insights will translate to many others…

Triggers can seem overwhelmingly complex. While some don’t allow you to look inside, this Bix n Andy trigger is user-accessible. Let’s learn how it works to help better maintain our equipment…

Triggers are a precision instrument, let’s make sure you’re installing and setting it up correctly for reliable and consistent performance…

Properly tuning a trigger is very important for consistent results. Follow me through tuning a Bix trigger so you can safely set your gear JUST the way you like it…

Let’s take a deeper look at high end scopes, how they work, and how to maintain them. Another highly complex piece of gear that pays to have a better understanding of for best results…

You’ve got a great scope, make sure you set it up right! Even great equipment will let you down if poorly managed; let’s get it right!

A trustworthy and reliable zero is critical to consistent results. Here we work through getting a good zero while understanding the subtle but critical factors at play…

Taking a look at how to check your optic’s tracking. Even great scopes have potential for small mechanical errors, and this will show you how to manage them. Detect, measure, and account for any subtle variables that can affect you downrange.

A technical and practical baseline explanation of ballistic principles. You don’t need to know quantum physics equations, but this base of knowledge will help your confidence and get more impacts…

Continue expanding knowledge and understanding by dissecting internal, external, and environmental factors that can have major effects on your bullet…

Master the first stage of precision - stability, achieving natural point of aim, and understanding the importance of the pieces as they form the big picture…

Second phase: Proper connection to the rifle is crucial. Fine-tune natural point of aim, and proper sight picture; the two go hand in hand…

Almost there: every little force counts! Manage a perfect trigger manipulation, considering physiological and biomechanical factors…

The shot’s not over until well after the bang! Manage the rifle, stay focused, and stick with it until the end… or ask your buddy what happened when you missed…

The prone shooting position is the foundation of long range precision marksmanship. Applying the fundamentals properly here will establish the right mental and physical trajectory required to become precise in ALL other scenarios…

General Features and Gun Profiles - We dive into the first basic areas, getting you familiarized with the many layers of features in this great device. With other equipment options being developed, the features, functions, and interface we cover here will still translate well to other gear…

Environmentals, Range Card, Target Card and Ballistics - The next level of factors and tools to learn, maximizing your capabilities with the Kestrel. Skipping these videos WILL cause you to skip impacts! Dive in and get more confidence…

Weather Meter and Phone Interface - using the weather mode to capture information, and connecting with the phone for easier user interface. Like a calculator, junk in equals junk out! Round out your knowledge and find mastery in the Kestrel…

We apply fundamentals to positional shooting scenarios. Learn how to build solid positions making your body, rifle, and support bag one unified system. Make good shots, while managing recoil to effectively spot every impact…

Whether your in the field or competing in a match, there’s going to be a multitude of options for objects and heights to engage from. Dial in your ability to efficiently make rock solid positions anywhere, and leave questionable shots behind…

Get started on mastering the art and science of wind reading! We start with building the core skill of interpreting conditions without technology. Having a true unassisted ability to understand what the wind is doing will make you at least twice as good later when you add in extra tools…

Wind Part 2 looks closer at taking the wind call we derived from environmental ques, and quantifying it into a wind hold using the Wind Rose, Rules of Thumb for fast unassisted mental wind math, and adding a kestrel to your new, well-built wind foundation…

Take a closer look at how to organize, set up, and refine a DOPE card that actually works when it matters. This lesson highlights smart structure and common pitfalls to avoid when managing your data.

Let’s explore my general philosophy on cleaning, and see what products and equipment I like to use. As another vast topic with many options, follow me through my simple process…

Take a look inside the barrel! See exactly what I do to maintain my barrel, in a real-time cleaning session. Hear my thoughts and strategies as we watch the progress with a borescope.

A close look at how I clean and maintain my actions. Covering two different manufacturers, see what’s important, and where I put my attention to ensure optimum results…

Getting ready for match day, I walk through how I check, prep, pack, and verify my gear so that I’m ready to shoot! This also helps prepare for other engagements, not just competition…

Game Time! Follow me through a full match day from the drive in, to a post-match debrief. This is an excellent way to break the ice if you have never been out, learn how the match flows, or get more acquainted in general. Watch me shoot and manage the highs and lows of a real match…

Game Time! Follow me through a full match day from the drive in, to a post-match debrief. This is an excellent way to break the ice if you have never been out, learn how the match flows, or get more acquainted in general. Watch me shoot and manage the highs and lows of a real match…

Follow me through a breakdown of the match itself, lessons learned, mental processes, big tips, and match-isms you will see depending where you shoot.

Advanced V.I.P. Program Teaser!
This lesson covers advanced skills for finding targets quickly and confidently, ensuring you never miss a shot window. It’s essential for hunting, competition, and tactical environments. Look for the next skill level video suite coming in 2026 with deeper, more advanced topics!