One year ago, Tate Cunningham was just beginning his journey into competitive precision rifle shooting. Now, after three Pro Series matches, multiple Production Division trophies, and climbing into the top rankings, he’s back to break down exactly how he got there.

Tate shares what helped him improve the fastest, what turned out to be a waste of time, and what he would do differently if he had to start over today. We talk about intentional practice, wind calls, mental mistakes, gear upgrades, recovering from a bad stage, and why simply burning through rounds isn’t enough to make you a better shooter.

We also get into the challenge of balancing family life with competition, his goal of making the finale, and the bigger dream he’s chasing over the next two years: competing at Worlds.

If you’re a new PRS shooter—or you’ve been shooting for a while but feel like your progress has stalled—this episode will help you practice smarter, avoid expensive mistakes, and improve faster.

Chapters:
00:00 Tate Cunningham’s PRS Journey
8:23 From Beginner to Top PRS Rankings
21:10 Biggest Improvements After One Year
25:14 PRS Practice: What Works and What Doesn’t
39:15 Wind Calls, Spotting Impacts and Pro Shooter Habits
58:24 Biggest Mistakes New PRS Shooters Make