Videos tagged with Bison Hunting

This video details an expert-level bison hunt, showcasing advanced stalking techniques and long-range precision shooting. The guide highlights the importance of selecting the right equipment, including a custom rifle and high-end optic, for successful big game harvests. The speaker's authority is evident in their proficient execution of a challenging stalk and a clean, ethical kill on a large animal.

Paul Pluff, a seasoned firearms industry veteran, discusses the challenges and rewards of handgun hunting, including taking down large game at extended ranges. He shares insights on the evolution of firearm technology, the importance of proper gun maintenance and customer service, and the intricacies of international travel with firearms. The conversation also delves into the growing trend of red dot sights on handguns and their impact on accuracy and speed, particularly with the Ruger RXM pistol.

This guide synthesizes expert recommendations from the Backfire channel's panel of hunting professionals for selecting the best cartridges for various big game animals. It covers specific recommendations for Elk, Whitetail, Mule Deer, Bears, Hogs, Caribou, Antelope, African Plains Game, Grizzly, Moose, and Bison, emphasizing factors like animal size, range, and desired terminal performance. The discussion highlights the importance of accuracy and provides versatile options for different hunting scenarios, including a 'one-gun' choice.

This episode features Sean Skipper of Loophold Optics discussing a recent mountain lion hunt in Wyoming, which began unexpectedly after a bison hunt. The conversation delves into the challenges of tracking in snow, the use of hounds, and the final moments of the hunt. Skipper also shares insights on new optics development, the importance of reticle design for hunting, and the multi-platform uses of red dot sights like the DeltaPoint Pro, particularly for dangerous game and defensive shotgun applications.

This discussion highlights that while precise shot placement is crucial for any ethical hunt, cartridge choice significantly matters when engaging large, heavy-boned game like bison. Smaller cartridges may struggle with penetration and deflection off bone, leading to prolonged struggles, whereas larger cartridges like the 300 PRC or 7 PRC demonstrate more decisive results on vital organs. The choice of bullet construction, particularly copper versus lead, also plays a critical role in terminal ballistics and penetration.

This video critically examines five often-overlooked issues with the 7 PRC cartridge, drawing on field experience from Northern Utah. The host, demonstrating high authority, details problems including pressure spikes, rapid carbon ring formation requiring frequent cleaning, significant recoil, inconsistent factory ammunition velocity, and the need for precise long-range ballistics management. The analysis is practical and data-driven, offering valuable insights for experienced riflemen considering this caliber.