Red, White and Moose

Mike is back on the mic and back on the firing line. After a wild year of building Phalanx Arms, getting the Ultimate Hunting Experience (UHE) off the ground, and just surviving the chaos of entrepreneurship, Mike finally got back to his roots at the Thunder Beast King of Coal Canyon PRS match.
In this episode, Mike breaks down the mental friction of returning to competition after a hiatus and how relying on a strict mental checklist helped ground him through some of the most brutal, 180-degree wind shifts the Whittington Center could throw at him. He takes a deep dive into the gear that ran flawlessly for him, explaining exactly why he chooses to run a 7 SAW with a Botnia Maxi for the ultimate blend of recoil management and impact visibility.
Key Takeaways:
The King of Coal Canyon Breakdown: Navigating the mentally exhausting, constantly switching valley winds in Raton.

The Power of the Checklist: How leaning on standard operating procedures can save a stage when the wheels start to fall off.

Gear Talk: Why the 7 SAW is a cheat code for spotting trace and impacts, and a breakdown of Mike's Lone Peak/Foundation/Kahles setup.

PRS Updates: Thoughts on the influx of suppressors on the line and the new 50/50 PRS scoring system.

Data Management: A Kestrel sector hack to manage extreme wind angle changes on the clock.

Archery Updates: Fixing a stubborn shoulder alignment issue in the draw cycle and teasing the new professional-grade at-home bow shop build.

In this episode of Red, White, and Moose, we sit down with Korbin Williams, the owner of Korbin's Archery. Korbin shares his incredible journey from working full-time as a school psychologist to building bowstrings in his garage until 3 AM, and ultimately expanding into a premier multi-location archery business across Texas. We dive into the psychology of business, the importance of surrounding yourself with people who genuinely want to see you succeed, and Korbin’s non-negotiable philosophy of providing top-tier, "Chick-fil-A" level customer service.
Then, we do what we do best: nerd out on gear. Korbin breaks down his personal process for selecting and tuning a bow, his stance on front and back bars, and why he relies on multi-pin horizontal sights for dynamic spot-and-stalk hunting. We get deep into the weeds on arrow builds—debating 4mm vs. 5mm shafts, comparing the aerodynamics of a 3-fletch hard helical against a 4-fletch, and exploring how wind drag affects fixed-blade broadheads at extended distances. Korbin also drops some serious knowledge on bare shaft tuning, walk-back tuning, and the mental clarity of the "blank bale."
Plus, we recap the massive success of the inaugural Ultimate Hunting Experience event at Gravestone and tease what's coming next!
A huge thank you to our partners who make this possible: Alpha Munitions, Lone Peak Arms, Foundation Stocks, Hawkins Precision, West Texas Ordnance, Raven Rifles, and Botnia Solutions.

The Ultimate Hunting Experience Has ArrivedIn this episode of Red, White and Moose, Mike is running on pure adrenaline and zero sleep after successfully wrapping up the inaugural Ultimate Hunting Experience (UHE) at Gravestone in Lipan, Texas. If you've been wondering what UHE is all about, this episode paints the full picture: a low-stress, high-fun environment where hunters and families can test their skills across 13 simulated rifle scenarios and 16 lifelike 3D archery stages.
Key Episode Highlights:
The Industry Showed Up: Mike highlights the incredible support from event partners. Listen in to hear about SilencerCo’s massive suppressed shooting setup, Seekins Precision walking shooters onto an 1,125-yard buffalo target with a 7 PRC, and Steyr showcasing their ultra-safe youth rifles.

Building the Next Generation: The true highlight of the weekend wasn't just the gear—it was watching new shooters succeed. Mike shares incredible stories from the line, including an 8-year-old making first-round impacts at distance and top-tier PRS pros coaching a local firefighter and his son out to 800 yards.

Gear Talk & The 22 SAW: Mike breaks down his own time on the rifle course, running the 22 SAW with 62-grain ELD-VTs at 3,500 fps, and compares notes with Dan’s 6.5 PRC wind calls. Plus, the guys have a little too much fun launching energy drinks with the muzzle blast of a Steyr .50 cal.

Humbling Archery Runs: Sweating through the Texas humidity, Mike recounts his own run on the 3D archery course. Putting the ARC 34 to work, he wraps up the course by accidentally shooting a ram target straight in the eye—proving that UHE is all about having a blast with your friends, even when your form falls apart.

A huge thank you to the primary show sponsors making this possible: Alpha Munitions, Lone Peak, Kahles, Foundation, Hawkins Precision, West Texas Ordnance, Raven Rifles, and Botnia Solutions.

This week, Mike is joined by archery guru, engineer, and total super-nerd, Ryan Garner (@rgarner92). If you’ve ever wanted to know how the precision and tinkering of long-range rifle shooting translates directly into archery, this is the episode for you.
Ryan drops an absolute masterclass on bow tuning, explaining why he prefers a 35-inch axle-to-axle setup, the mechanics of D-loop tuning for a steadier hold, and exactly what it takes to get your mechanicals and fixed blades hitting perfectly with your field points at distance. They also dive into the mindset of hunting, ethical shot distances, and Ryan recounts an unbelievable spot-and-stalk archery hunt in South Africa—including taking down a Steenbuck from the African "Tiny 10."
Whether you’re a diehard bowhunter or a precision rifle shooter thinking about picking up a compound, this conversation is packed with deep-level insights to help you crush your next hunt.

In this episode of Red, White and Moose, the focus shifts to managing the absolute madness of preparation and precision. With the Ultimate Hunting Experience at Gravestone just days away, we dive into the behind-the-scenes logistics of processing an avalanche of Rinehart targets and sponsor gear. The workbench is heavy with new arrivals from SilencerCo, leading into a detailed breakdown of suppressor trade-offs—weighing K-cans against full-size setups, and the distinct advantages of titanium versus stainless steel for backcountry hunting. Finally, the focus turns to the archery range, exploring the meticulous process of tuning the Mathews ARC 34, the humbling reality of dialing in a sight tape at 100 yards, and how stretching the distance magnifies every flaw in execution.