Videos tagged with Big Game

TheYankeeMarshal, an experienced hunter, argues against trophy hunting, emphasizing the importance of harvesting animals for meat (venison) rather than solely for trophies. He highlights how targeting large bucks can negatively impact herd dynamics and discusses issues like deer overpopulation and Chronic Wasting Disease in Iowa due to restrictive hunting regulations. The speaker differentiates between common game and true big game, criticizing the waste of meat by trophy hunters.

This video details a surprising encounter with three elk directly in a campground. The speaker, an experienced individual familiar with hunting scenarios, highlights the ethical dilemma of a close-range shot that had to be passed up due to proximity to the campground and private land. The elk were observed for approximately 10 minutes before moving on, emphasizing the importance of adhering to hunting regulations and safety protocols even in unexpected situations.

This video documents the creator's first experience with a driven boar hunt in Sweden, shifting focus from shotguns to big game hunting. Hosted by Aimpoint, the experience is described as exciting but also nerve-wracking. The creator aims to explore different shooting disciplines as their hunting and firearm enthusiasm grows, sharing a memorable two-day event. The video encourages viewers to subscribe, become channel members, and check out featured products from Hull Cartridge and Custom Fit Guards.

This Gun Talk Hunt episode features Leupold's Shawn Skipper sharing an "easiest mountain lion hunt" story involving a once-endangered big game animal. The discussion also touches on Leupold's upcoming optics launches. The episode is brought to you by a variety of firearm and outdoor brands including Leupold, Ruger, Savage Arms, Franchi, CZ Firearms, Smith & Wesson, and Hodgdon. It's a cross-promotional piece highlighting hunting experiences and new gear.

The Savage Axis II XP Combo in .30-06 Springfield is reviewed as an affordable entry-level hunting rifle, featuring an adjustable AccuTrigger and a Bushnell scope for under $500. While demonstrating good accuracy at 100 yards, the rifle suffers from significant feeding issues due to a defective magazine design that sags, preventing reliable bolt cycling. This unreliability makes it unsuitable for hunting scenarios requiring quick follow-up shots, despite its otherwise positive attributes.

This video showcases the Winchester Model 92 rifle, manufactured in 1923 and chambered in .44-40 (44 WCF), during a big game hunt simulation on a shooting range. Hickok45 demonstrates the rifle's effectiveness on steel animal targets, highlighting its historical significance and classic lever-action performance. The discussion touches upon the .44 WCF cartridge's history and the rifle's iconic status in Western cinema.

This video provides a comprehensive review of the Marlin 1895GBL 45-70 lever action rifle. The review focuses on the rifle's features and performance, appealing to enthusiasts of lever-action firearms and large-bore calibers. The description also includes a link to the full review for further details.

This YouTube Short features a "monster aoudad kill-shot from top of canyon." The description encourages viewers to subscribe and join the "OUTLAW" community, providing links to the channel, Instagram, and Patreon for "special" content. The video's title and description suggest an outdoor hunting scenario with a successful kill.

This video details a successful American Bison hunt in Southern Colorado using a Marlin 1895 SBL chambered in .45-70 Government. The host emphasizes the importance of proper gear, including Buffalo Bore 350-grain ammunition and a Riton X3 Tactix LPVO, along with safety protocols and ethical field dressing. The hunt highlights self-sufficiency and the rewarding experience of harvesting one's own meat.

This ballistics gel test investigates the big game suitability of 6.5mm cartridges like the Creedmoor and PRC. While field performance on smaller game was noted, a large wildebeest incident prompted testing. Results showed ELD-X bullet penetration was similar across 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, and .308 Win, with bullet design, not just cartridge energy, being key to deep penetration.

The 2021 Colt Anaconda 6-inch .44 Magnum revolver is a high-quality firearm suitable for big game hunting, offering comfortable recoil management even with stout loads. Hickok45 demonstrates its effectiveness on steel targets, comparing it favorably to other revolvers like the Smith & Wesson Model 29. The video emphasizes safe firearm handling and the importance of practice, even when facing challenges like sweat or fading light.

This video provides a first look at the new Savage Arms Impulse rifle, featuring a straight-pull action. The description highlights Savage's aim to combine the speed and smoothness of a straight-pull with the accuracy, safety, and reliability of their Model 10 and 110 bolt-actions. It mentions the rifle will be American-made and competitively priced, with three initial models (Hog Hunter, Predator, Big Game) and a range of chamberings from .22-250 Remington to .300 Winchester Magnum.