12-Year-Old Wallops Bull Elk at 1376 YARDS! - Long Range Hunting

Published on April 3, 2013
Duration: 6:30

This video showcases a remarkable 1376-yard elk hunt by a 12-year-old using a Gunwerks rifle chambered in 7mm Rem Mag. It highlights the critical importance of precise range estimation, scope adjustments (32.5 MOA), and marksmanship for extreme long-range success. The hunt involved significant preparation, including hiking and dry-fire practice, culminating in a successful two-shot engagement on a bull elk.

Quick Summary

A 12-year-old hunter successfully harvested a bull elk at 1376 yards using a Gunwerks 7mm Rem Mag rifle. The shot required precise scope adjustments to 32.5 MOA and thorough preparation, including dry-fire practice, to achieve accuracy at extreme long range.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Hiking and Preparation for the Hunt
  2. 00:37Spotting the Bull Elk
  3. 01:01Range Confirmation and Dry Fire Practice
  4. 01:41Gunwerks Scope Adjustments for 1376 Yards
  5. 02:06The Extreme Long Range Shot
  6. 03:12Post-Shot Analysis and Celebration
  7. 04:46Retrieving the Harvested Elk

Frequently Asked Questions

What distance was the bull elk harvested at?

The bull elk was successfully harvested at an impressive distance of 1376 yards. This required precise calculations and adjustments for the extreme range.

What rifle and caliber were used for the 1376-yard shot?

The hunt utilized a Gunwerks Custom Rifle System chambered in 7mm Rem Mag, known for its long-range capabilities and accuracy.

How were the scope adjustments made for the long shot?

The Gunwerks scope's ballistic turret was adjusted to compensate for the extreme distance. Specifically, it was set to 32.5 MOA to ensure the bullet reached the target accurately.

What preparation steps were taken before the shot?

Preparation involved hiking to a vantage point, spotting the elk, confirming the exact range, and practicing dry firing to ensure a steady hold and clean trigger break.

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