Videos tagged with Close Range Hunting

This video provides an expert-level analysis of the .410 shotgun's suitability for deer hunting, directly addressing the 'inhumane' debate. Through rigorous testing with ballistic gel and water jugs, the instructor demonstrates that while standard .410 slugs may lack penetration, specialized loads like the Brenneke .410 Magnum slug offer sufficient power and ethical performance for deer at close ranges (under 50 yards). The analysis highlights the importance of slug selection and understanding terminal ballistics for humane harvests.

This expert review compares the Gamo Swarm Viper and Umarex Emerge .22 caliber multi-shot break barrel air rifles. The Gamo is lighter with a better scope and trigger, while the Umarex offers more power, a higher shot count, open sights, and a Picatinny rail. Both are recommended for backyard shooting and close-range hunting.

This video captures an exciting turkey hunt in Ohio, highlighting the thrill of pursuing a large longbeard. The hunter successfully takes down the gobbler at close range using a 12 gauge shotgun and a "shoot and scoot" decoy. The description emphasizes the enjoyment of turkey hunting, especially during the spring season, and calls it the "poor man's elk hunt." It also mentions the use of specific gear like AXIL hearing protection and Pnuma Outdoors clothing.