Videos tagged with Gunwerks Muzzleloader

This video delves into the crucial ignition system of the Gunwerks Muzzleloader, as explained by Bennet. The content focuses on the technical aspects of how the muzzleloader ignites its propellant, offering insights into its functionality and design. While specific models beyond the Gunwerks Muzzleloader are not detailed, the focus on ignition systems provides a foundational understanding of muzzleloading technology.

Mike Davidson from Gunwerks provides essential safety instructions for muzzleloaders. Key takeaways include preventing double charges by marking the ramrod, a clear procedure for handling misfires, and the importance of proper projectile and powder seating. He emphasizes using only black powder or substitutes at recommended charges and never priming until ready to fire. Safe storage and cleaning after use are also highlighted.

This guide details the safe and effective loading procedure for a Gunwerks muzzleloader, emphasizing critical safety checks before, during, and after loading. It covers clearing the breech plug, proper powder dumping, and ensuring a solid bullet seat against the powder charge to prevent misfires and ensure accuracy. The instruction comes from Mike Davidson of Gunwerks, highlighting a routine-based approach to safe muzzleloading.

Mike Davidson from Gunwerks demonstrates a thorough cleaning process for their muzzleloaders, emphasizing cleaning from the breech end to protect the action. The guide covers bolt and breech plug removal, barrel cleaning with solvent and brushing, patching for dryness, muzzle brake maintenance, and breech plug care with anti-seize for future ease of use. It concludes with advice on long-term storage and a final rifle inspection.

This video details the critical importance of understanding muzzleloader bullet performance and determining ethical shooting ranges. Instructor Mike Davidson emphasizes that just because a muzzleloader can hit a target at extreme distances (like 850 yards) doesn't mean the bullet will perform effectively or ethically. He explains how to use manufacturer data and ballistics calculators to find a bullet's optimal velocity window for expansion, thereby establishing a practical maximum range for humane kills. The guide highlights a specific 325-grain muzzleloader bullet with an aluminum tip, noting its effective expansion down to 1300-1400 ft/s, which translates to a practical range limit of around 550 yards under certain conditions.

This YouTube video captures Mike Davidson's successful mule deer hunt in Kansas. The hunt highlights the use of the Gunwerks Long Range Muzzleloader, demonstrating its effectiveness in harvesting a notable buck. The content focuses on the practical application of this specialized firearm in a hunting scenario.

This video documents a successful 481-yard antelope hunt in Wyoming using a Gunwerks muzzleloader. The shooter demonstrates confidence in long-range muzzleloader capabilities, highlighting the importance of practice and favorable conditions. The shot placement is discussed, emphasizing a clean kill on the buck.

This guide details a long-range muzzleloader hunting technique for mountain goats in Utah, as demonstrated by the Gunwerks Crew. It emphasizes careful animal selection, stable shooting platforms, accurate rangefinding, and precise shot execution. The expert instruction highlights the importance of assessing game maturity and the effectiveness of the Gunwerks Muzzleloader system for challenging hunts.

This guide details a long-range muzzleloader hunting technique demonstrated by Mike Davidson, Production Manager at Gunwerks. It covers spotting game at extended distances, preparing and loading a high-precision muzzleloader, and utilizing advanced optics like custom scopes with ballistic turrets to achieve a successful 715-yard antelope harvest. The technique emphasizes careful range assessment and precise shot execution for ethical hunting.

This video demonstrates the importance of understanding and mapping the cold bore shot with a muzzleloader. The instructor emphasizes that the first shot can differ significantly from subsequent shots due to various factors. He recommends never leaving a shot in overnight and testing the rifle's performance on both cold and warm barrels to ensure consistent accuracy, especially for hunting applications.