The Hit Factor Podcast
- Episodes
- 258
- Released
- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 13, 2026
About the podcast
A panel of practical pistol competitors discuss competition, marksmanship and related topics. Welcome to The Hit Factor!
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Episodes 258
The Hit Factor Ep 252: Cody Axon, Stephen Tomilson
The Hit Factor Ep 252: Cody Axon, Stephen Tomilson
The Hit Factor Ep 251: Adam Grimm, Alastair Steward, Joey Sauerland, Saul Allen, Jay Beal
Conscious vs Subconscious
The Hit Factor Ep 250: Alastair Steward, Saul Allen, Jay Beal
The Hit Factor Ep 250: Alastair Steward, Saul Allen, Jay Beal
The Hit Factor Ep 248: Grauffel Class - Andy Dang, Stephen Tomilson, Nick O'Connel
The Hit Factor Ep 248: Grauffel Class - Andy Dang, Stephen Tomilson, Nick O'Connel
The Hit Factor Ep 247: Jacob Hetherington, Jay Beal
The Hit Factor Ep 247: Jacob Hetherington, Jay Beal
The Hit Factor Ep 245: Saul Allen - IPSC Nationals
The Hit Factor Ep 245: Saul Allen - IPSC Nationals
The Hit Factor Ep 244: Sam Matt, Nathan Barnes, Jay Beal, Saul Allen
Sam Matt, Nathan Barnes, Jay Beal and Saul Allen talk about Factory Gun Nationals.
The Hit Factor Ep 243: Ben Czyzewski, Saul Allen, Jay Beal
The Hit Factor Ep 243: Ben Czyzewski, Saul Allen, Jay Beal
The Hit Factor Ep 242: Jay Beal, Stephen Tomilson, Nick O'Connell
The Hit Factor Ep 242: Jay Beal, Stephen Tomilson, Nick O'Connell
The Hit Factor Ep 240: Skyler Davis, Nick O'Connell, Stephen Tomilson
The Hit Factor Ep 240: Skyler Davis, Nick O'Connell, Stephen Tomilson
The Hit Factor Ep 241: USPSA Race Gun Nationals Fantasy Draft Recap
Saul Allen, Sam Matt & Jay Beal recap the fantasy draft
The Hit Factor Ep 237: Alastair Steward, Kyle Narkum, Jay Beal.
The Hit Factor Ep 237: Alastair Steward, Kyle Narkum, Jay Beal.
The Hit Factor Ep 236: USPSA Race Gun Nationals Dream Team-Fantasy Draft
Jay Beal, Saul Allen and Sam Matt each pick a team of 10 competitors from Race Gun Nationals in anticipation of the match. Which team will win? Only time will tell.
The Hit Factor Ep 235: Stephen Tomilson, Nick O'Connell
The Hit Factor Ep 235: Stephen Tomilson, Nick O'Connell
The Hit Factor Ep 234: Mason Lane, Jay Beal, Saul Allen
The Hit Factor Ep 234: Mason Lane, Jay Beal, Saul Allen
The Hit Brief: HF/Stage Brief Collaboration Episode
Our Friends on the stage brief join us for a podcast, or we join them?
The Hit Factor Ep 233: Saul Allen, Stephen Tomilson, Nick O'Connell
The Hit Factor Ep 233: Saul Allen, Stephen Tomilson - @fatfatabs Nick O'Connell - @greasy_dolphin_shooting
The Hit Factor Ep 232: Nathan Barnes, Kyle Narkum, Saul Allen, Jay Beal
DQed for unsportsmanlike podcasting
The Hit Factor Ep 231: Sam Matt, Jay Beal, Ben Czyzewski.
2026 Area 1 champ Sam Matt joins the podcast for the second time, Talking Rules to follow, Fixed time stages and Visualization for stage prep.
The Hit Factor Ep 230: Ben Czyzewski, Saul Allen, Jay Beal
Ben Czyzewski joins the podcast for the second time, Ben placed 11th in Carry optics at the 2025 Factory gun nationals.
The Hit Factor Ep 229: Dylan Poulin, Jay Beal, Saul Allen
The Hit Factor Ep 229: Dylan Poulin, Jay Beal, Saul Allen - EHC, Maine State/Standby to Fly
The Hit Factor Ep 227: Nathan Barnes, Kyle Narkum, Jay Beal.
The Hit Factor Ep 227: Nathan Barnes, Kyle Narkum, Jay Beal.
The Hit Factor EP 225: Jay Beal, Saul Allen, Kyle Narkum.
Thanks for checking in with The Hit Factor Podcast, Hope you enjoy the show! Inquiries: [email protected] The Hit Factor Community Pages: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hit_factor_podcast/ …
Show notes
Thanks for checking in with The Hit Factor Podcast, Hope you enjoy the show! Inquiries: [email protected] The Hit Factor Community Pages: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hit_factor_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHitFactorPodcasta YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFfEwelPaHd4cELSatDtKxw
Takeaways
- Managing injuries and physical limitations
- Strategic approach to stage performance
- Balancing physical and mental readiness Rivalry and competition among co-hosts
- Pressure and performance in shooting matches Shooting Speed and Accuracy
- Podcast Dynamics
Chapters
- 00:00 Pre-Match Preparation and Weather Conditions
- 26:01 The Tradition of Rivals Co-Hosting
- 33:03 Mental Capacity and Performance
- 38:27 Pre-Match Thoughts and Expectations
- 44:20 Adapting Vision and Transitioning
- 49:37 Transitioning and Confidence
- 55:07 Preparing for Rematch
- 01:07:09 Shooting Speed and Dotless Performance
The Hit Factor EP 224: Jeremy Reid, Saul Allen, Jay Beal
Thanks for checking in with The Hit Factor Podcast, Hope you enjoy the show! Inquiries: [email protected] The Hit Factor Community Pages: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hit_factor_podcast/ …
Show notes
Thanks for checking in with The Hit Factor Podcast, Hope you enjoy the show! Inquiries: [email protected] The Hit Factor Community Pages: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hit_factor_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHitFactorPodcasta YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFfEwelPaHd4cELSatDtKxw
Takeaways
- Skill progression happens between practice sessions and matches.
- Experience and exposure contribute to skill progression even without active training.
- Consolidation of skills occurs primarily during sleep, allowing the brain to form new neural pathways. Autonomous learning vs. learning from observation
- The value of taking breaks and allowing time for consolidation Custom gun modifications
- Building and customizing firearms
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
- 13:20 Skill Progression and Experience
- 22:01 Accelerated Learning Through Observation
- 43:36 The Satisfaction of Creating and Learning
- 51:21 Custom Gun Modifications
- 59:23 Innovative Firearm Projects
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