Videos tagged with Spike Camp

This episode follows a hunting trip for stone sheep and mountain goat, detailing rifle preparation and the initial stages of the hunt. Key takeaways include zeroing a 6.5 PRC rifle with Hornady 147 grain ELD ammunition, discussing its performance for mountain game, and the logistical challenges of reaching remote hunting grounds via pack horses. The narrative highlights the importance of accurate rifle data and adapting to hunting conditions, culminating in a successful mountain goat harvest.

This episode follows Mike and Aaron on a Dall sheep hunt in the Northwest Territories. The hunt involves significant travel via aircraft to remote base camps. Key activities include zeroing rifles with new ammunition, scouting for sheep using helicopters and spotting scopes, and setting up spike camps in challenging mountain terrain. The hunters discuss the difficulties of Dall sheep hunting and the importance of preparation and patience.

This is a bonus podcast episode featuring a reading from Tom Gresham's book "Close Calls." The chapter, "Spike Camp," recounts a harrowing experience of his father, Grits, becoming stranded on a mountain during a severe storm. The episode promotes Tom Gresham's Gun Talk Radio show and its various podcast and listening platforms.