On today’s episode, Rick IY6C joins Travis Ishida for a wide-ranging conversation covering competition shooting, hunting, van life, and the authentic community behind the precision rifle world.
From retiring after 31 years in the fire service to traveling the country competing in matches, Rick shares how he got into precision rifle sports later in life and why “the next match is my practice.” The conversation dives into gear that works, lessons learned from mistakes on the clock, setting goals for upcoming events, and the value of showing the screw-ups—not just the highlight reels—on his YouTube channel.
Rick and Travis also discuss hunting backgrounds, seeing different parts of the world through competition, and why the people in this community keep them coming back.
NRL HUNTER is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their gear, overall capabilities & limits, and about local hunting terrains.
Hear more about precision rifle competition, personal growth, learning through failure, and the community behind the sport on the NRL Hunter Podcast!
Index:
• 00:39 – Meet Rick IY6C: From Fire Service to Competition Life
• 06:28 – Getting Started in Precision Rifle Competition
• 11:13 – The Mindset Shift
• 15:12 – Gear, Setups & What Actually Works for Rick
• 20:19 – Learning From Mistakes: NDs, Misses & Match Pressure
• 32:37 – Goal Setting & Preparing for Upcoming Matches
• 34:31 – Rick’s Hunting Background & Field Experience
• 38:25 – Travel, Van Life & Seeing the World
• 42:52 – Building an Authentic Community in the Shooting Sports
• 46:00 – Final Thoughts & Closing Remarks
Links:
• Hunter profile – https://www.nrlhunter.org/profile/rickiy6c_621
• Rick’s YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/Isyour6covered
• Rick’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/isyour6covered
• Rick’s Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068091241735
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Release date:
15 May 2026
