Videos tagged with Mountain Hunting

This video reviews five lightweight rifles ideal for mountain hunting: the Sako 85 Carbon Light, Kimber Mountain Ascent, Browning Xbolt Mountain Pro Tungsten, Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0, and Tikka T3X Superlite. The presenter, Ted from Line45, highlights key features such as weight, stock material, barrel construction, action smoothness, trigger quality, and accuracy guarantees for each model. The focus is on performance in rugged, high-country environments where weight and reliability are paramount.

This episode of the Hornady Podcast features Rob Gearing from Spartan Precision, discussing the importance of stability in precision shooting, particularly for hunting. Gearing highlights the evolution of hunting gear, emphasizing how products like the Javelin bipod and other support systems from Spartan Precision aim to manage the human factor and provide a stable shooting platform. The conversation touches on the challenges of hunting in different environments, the balance between weight and functionality in gear, and the importance of user education in selecting the right tools for specific applications.

The Gunwerks Elevate Ultra is a new ultralight bipod designed for hunters prioritizing weight savings. It weighs only 8 ounces, offering a compact and minimalist form factor without compromising stability. The bipod features three leg positions and two leg sections for clearance in high-prone shooting scenarios, along with quick-deploy legs and rapid spring-loaded adjustments.

This video documents a hunting trip in Spain, focusing on pursuing Roe Deer and Iberian Ibex. It highlights the challenges of hunting in varied weather conditions, including strong winds and fog, and demonstrates tactical approaches like spot-and-stalk and wind assessment. The narrative emphasizes the importance of patience, observation, and adapting to environmental factors to successfully harvest mature game animals.

This guide details advanced long-range mountain hunting techniques as showcased in the Gunwerks Reserve film. It emphasizes the use of specialized equipment like the Gunwerks Index Rifle and Revic PMR 428 Smart Scope, combined with expert knowledge of African mountain species and precise shooting. Instruction is provided by industry professionals, highlighting the challenges and rewards of hunting in diverse terrains like South Africa's Great Karoo.

This video reviews 17 newly announced firearms, highlighting innovative features and practical applications. Key releases include the ultra-reliable Sacko ARG50GP for extreme conditions, the historically significant CMP M1 Garand, and the budget-friendly Smith & Wesson M&P22X for training. The Smith & Wesson Model 940 J-frame revolver at number seven generated significant buzz for its return after 27 years, its 9mm Luger chambering, and the elimination of the internal lock, making it economically viable for practice. The CZ 600 series is showcased with its modular Alpha model at number one, offering interchangeable barrels and a lifetime warranty at an accessible price point.

This video documents the second day of an elk hunting trip. The hunter describes early morning conditions, including a coyote sighting and the quietness of the environment. Strategies discussed involve managing wind direction, maintaining elevation awareness (around 8943 ft), and attempting to call elk. Despite efforts, the day concludes without sightings or sounds of elk, leading to a return for dinner.

This YouTube video captures the exciting first gobbler hunt of spring. The content showcases a challenging mountain hunt involving a 3+ mile hike and working turkeys from a significant distance. The description highlights strategic positioning, patience, and a well-executed close-range shot on a large Appalachian gobbler with prominent spurs. It emphasizes the satisfaction derived from successful, effort-intensive hunts and is tailored for viewers interested in turkey season or mountain hunting.

This guide focuses on preparing for backcountry hunting by conditioning your body and utilizing your pack effectively. It emphasizes training with a loaded pack, specifically incorporating side-hilling techniques to build crucial muscles for mountain terrain. The advice extends to utilizing gym equipment for simulated training when natural hills are unavailable, and highlights the importance of testing gear in spring to ensure readiness for fall hunts.

This video details a late November hunt in New Hampshire, focusing on tracking a mature buck in snowy mountain terrain. Expert hunter and tracker guides viewers through scouting with snowmobiles, identifying and aging fresh tracks, navigating dense timber, and executing a precise shot with a Mossberg Patriot rifle. The content emphasizes practical hunting techniques and safe firearm handling in challenging conditions.

This guide details how to effectively use a bipod for stable shooting in complex terrain, such as hillsides or areas with large rocks. It emphasizes adjusting bipod legs to match terrain angles, utilizing natural features like boulders, and incorporating a backpack as an improvised rest to create a stable shooting platform. The technique aims to replicate the recoil management of a bench rest position in field conditions.

This video discusses a typical safari day with JohnX Safaris, focusing on the hunting experience. It outlines the arrival process, initial gun zeroing with Gunwerks rentals, and the daily hunting schedule which includes early mornings and late afternoons. The pace of the hunt is adaptable to individual desires and physical capabilities, with options for strenuous mountain hunts or more relaxed walks.