In Episode 161 of Trap Talk, Zach Nannini and Richard Marshall Jr. sit down with Chase Dobrinski from Silver City, New Mexico — a four-time Sub-Junior ATA All-American, multi-time New Mexico state champion, and the youngest shooter in ATA history to break 200 straight in singles at just 11 years and 8 days old.

Chase walks us through his journey from a 7-year-old shooting clays at the Whittington Center to stacking up serious titles: New Mexico state singles champion in 2022, plus singles, HAA, and HOA at the 2025 state shoot, multiple 100s, and his first 100 in doubles at the Autumn Grand. He also breaks down his evolution in gear — from an old CZ 28-gauge side-by-side to an SKB 20-gauge, a borrowed BT-99, and now a Browning 725 trap combo set up around 70/30.

The conversation digs deep into what actually makes a young champion:

how coaching from Cory and Britt Dalton — and time on the line with Britt Robinson — changed his doubles game

using older country music (George Jones, Waylon, Merle) to stay in the groove and block out pressure

why he doesn’t shoot a ton of practice and refuses to “waste 25s” before events

his goals of AAA-27-AAA, getting his 100 from the back fence, and completing a Grand Slam

the reality of balancing a 4.0 GPA at a private Christian school with missing 30+ days a year to travel and shoot

hunting elk, deer, oryx, and ibex on family ranch ground — and how that outdoor life shapes his mindset

We also get into Chase’s other passion: 916 Knives — his custom knife brand named after his family cattle brand that dates back to 1884. He talks about teaching himself knife making from YouTube, building orders, making his own leather sheaths, and using that side hustle to help fund his shooting.

Chase closes with solid advice for young shooters:
don’t let one bad score wreck your weekend, stop blaming your gun for everything, and remember it’s usually “the Indian, not the bow” — look at the target, make sure the gun fits, and keep going.

If you’re a youth shooter, parent, or coach looking for real-world insight into what it takes to compete at a high level while still in high school, this episode is worth your time.

Like, comment, and subscribe — and if you need a custom blade, check out Chase’s 916 Knives (links in the description).

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