What actually goes into hitting targets at 2 miles… or even 3?
In this episode, Chase Stroud breaks down the world of Extreme Long Range shooting — from load development and neck tension to moisture in powder, ballistic solvers, SDs, and the tiny variables that separate a miss from a first-round impact.
We also dive into:
• The development of the Forster XL Press
• Why shoulder bump matters more at long distance
• How humidity affects velocity and consistency
• Why ELR shooters obsess over SDs
• The difference between light division and heavy division rifles
• Ballistic solvers, Kestrels, and accurate firing solutions
• Why most shooters underestimate the importance of brass prep
If you’re into precision shooting, reloading, ELR, PRS, or ballistic science… this one goes deep.

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What’s the best way to develop an accurate rifle load?

In this episode of the Forster Podcast, Kelly breaks down his repeatable engineering-based approach to precision reloading and load development.

Instead of randomly changing components and hoping for results, he explains why treating reloading like a science experiment leads to more consistent accuracy, better groups, and less frustration.

The conversation covers:
• How to properly test powder charge weights
• Why changing multiple variables ruins load development
• Finding barrel “sweet spots” and harmonic nodes
• Chronographs vs real-world group shooting
• Why good components matter
• Long-range testing strategies
• How top shooters simplify the process

Whether you’re new to reloading or trying to tighten your groups at distance, this episode gives a practical framework you can actually apply.

Most reloaders don’t have an accuracy problem…

They have a complexity problem.

In this episode, we break down a real scenario from a shooter trying to control every single variable — neck tension, seating pressure, reaming, powder compression… everything.

And ironically?

That’s exactly what was hurting his results.

We get into:

• Why chasing perfect data can actually make things worse
• The truth about seating pressure, neck tension, and “donuts”
• What actually matters when your rifle isn’t shooting
• Why top shooters simplify instead of complicate
• How to troubleshoot accuracy without going down a rabbit hole
  
  At the end of the day…
  Better shooting doesn’t come from doing more.
  
  It comes from doing what matters.