Gunwerks

This video showcases the Gunwerks customer experience, highlighting a visit to their manufacturing facility in Cody, Wyoming. Customers receive a tour of the production process, including machinery and quality control, and then proceed to a demo day at the range. The experience emphasizes the precision, innovation, and custom ammunition offered by Gunwerks, culminating in customers testing their newly acquired Nexus rifles at distances up to 1000 yards.

This guide details the process of swapping barrels on a Gunwerks Nexus or NX2 rifle system. It covers the necessary steps for removing the action, replacing the barrel, and reassembling the rifle, including crucial torque specifications. The guide also explains how to swap the bolt head if changing between standard and magnum bolt face calibers.

This guide details the multi-layer Cerakote application process for custom firearm finishes, emphasizing the use of stencils, precise airbrushing, and oven curing between layers. The technique requires meticulous attention to detail, especially when working with intricate patterns and multiple colors with minimal room for error.

The Gunwerks GOAT rifle system is an evolution of their popular Climber model, designed for extreme backcountry and alpine hunting. It features a new titanium hinge integrated into the stock, allowing the rifle to fold for significantly more compact packing without sacrificing the ergonomics or shooting performance of the original Climber. This design prioritizes weight and size management for deep wilderness expeditions.

This video details Gunwerks' artist-in-residence program, celebrating their 20th anniversary with a limited 20-piece bronze sculpture. The sculpture, created by artist Tanner Lauren, depicts the struggle of building a business, symbolized by a sheep hunt. The process of lost wax casting, including clay modeling, mold making, wax pouring, and patination, is explained. The artist shares his personal journey into sculpting after a foundry accident, highlighting the challenges and rewards of bronze work.

This video from Gunwerks explores the hunting strategies and plans of their team and customers for the upcoming season. It highlights the integral role of hunting in Gunwerks' product innovation and marketing. The discussion covers tag application strategies for various species like antelope, elk, mule deer, sheep, moose, and goat in Wyoming, touching on draw odds and residency requirements. Specific firearm setups and gear preferences for different hunts are also discussed, including calibers like 308, 7mm mag, 7 PRC, and 6.5 Creedmoor, along with rifle components like barrel length, suppressors, and scopes. The video also briefly touches on Gunwerks' 'Reserve' program for curated hunting experiences abroad.

This video highlights the personalization capabilities of rifle platforms, specifically focusing on custom engraving services offered by GunWorks. It showcases how laser engraving can be applied to large, flat surfaces of rifles to create unique, individual pieces. The content emphasizes the artistic potential, from intricate patterns like Damascus coverage to personal touches such as family crests or even transcribed handwriting, transforming a rifle into a meaningful heirloom.

This video details the critical layering process for manufacturing the Nexus composite stock. Zack Prater, manager for composites, emphasizes the importance of each layer in achieving a structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing final product. Proper alignment and pressure during layup prevent defects like bubbles and voids, ensuring the stock meets quality standards.

This episode of LongRange Pursuit podcast, presented by Gunwerks, delves into the development and features of the Nexus Gen 2 rifle. The discussion highlights the company's commitment to product innovation, contrasting it with the challenges of reverse-engineering. Key technical aspects covered include the switch barrel system, the three-position safety with a focus on the complexity of integrating a decocker, bedding surfaces, the full-length Arca rail for bipod adjustment, and the double-stack, double-feed detachable magazine. The conversation also explores stock design, particularly the grip geometry and thumb shelf, and its impact on recoil management and user ergonomics. The hosts emphasize the extensive engineering hours and learning involved in bringing such a complex product to market.

This video details the craftsmanship behind the Gunwerks Nexus stock, focusing on the multi-layer composite layup process. Zack Prater, manager for composites, emphasizes the critical importance of each layer to prevent bubbles and voids, ensuring structural integrity and a high-quality finish after the cook and bladder system application.

This guide from Gunwerks provides essential steps for new rifle owners to zero their firearm and achieve accuracy. It emphasizes the importance of proper shooting support (bipod and rear bag), scope adjustments (diopter and parallax), and understanding MOA clicks for turret adjustments. The video also details how to use ballistic data and rangefinders for real-time environmental corrections, ensuring consistent performance at distance.

This episode features Jim Banano's extensive big game hunting journey, focusing on his pursuit of the North American Grand Slam of Sheep. He shares detailed accounts of his hunts for Stone Sheep in British Columbia, Desert Bighorn Sheep in Mexico, and Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep in Alberta, highlighting the challenges, successes, and lessons learned. The discussion also touches upon long-range shooting techniques, rifle confidence, and the mental fortitude required for demanding hunts.