American Hunter's African Experience: Episode 5

This video details an elk hunting expedition, focusing on the 'spot and stalk' technique. Experienced guides like Bobby emphasize persistence and strategic positioning to locate and pursue large bulls. The narrative highlights the importance of optics, understanding elk behavior, and making precise shots in challenging terrain, culminating in a successful hunt and emphasizing the camaraderie and effort involved in packing out game.

This episode of Long Range Pursuit features Joseph, a seasoned outfitter, discussing the critical role of firearm confidence in hunting success. He emphasizes the importance of consistent practice and understanding your equipment, advocating for a 'shooting system' approach rather than just a rifle. The conversation highlights how reliable firearms and proper training, often facilitated by brands like Gunwerks, lead to higher success rates and ethical harvesting of game, even at extended ranges.

This review introduces Federal's new 7mm Backcountry cartridge, a steel-cased round designed for high performance comparable to magnum cartridges but fitting standard-length rifle actions. The steel case allows for higher pressures (around 80,000 PSI) compared to traditional brass cases (mid-60,000s PSI), with the case itself acting as a containment vessel. This design enables the use of shorter barrels and suppressors while maintaining significant ballistic capability, making it advantageous for modern hunting scenarios.

This video details a challenging DIY public-land elk hunt in New Mexico, led by Greg Ray of Outdoor Solutions and Ian McCullum. The hunt emphasizes the realities of self-sufficient hunting, including long-range shots, difficult terrain, and the physical demands of packing out game. It highlights the difference between managed hunting scenarios and true backcountry experiences, stressing the importance of preparation, ethical shot placement, and realistic expectations.

This video from hickok45 provides an expert-level review of the Ruger No. 1 rifle chambered in .375 H&H Magnum. The instructor highlights the cartridge's historical significance for African big game hunting and its power, demonstrated through water target impacts. He emphasizes the unique challenges and 'romance' of hunting with a single-shot rifle, stressing the importance of the first shot. The review also touches on recoil management and the rifle's falling block action.

Hickok45 shares an anecdote about his son John's early fascination with firearms, specifically his Ruger No. 1 Tropical in .375 H&H Magnum. The story highlights the impressive power of the rifle and a humorous incident involving a school field trip where John exaggerated its capabilities, leading to a funny misunderstanding. The video emphasizes the rifle's significant ballistics and the speaker's extensive experience with such powerful firearms.

This video from NRA Publications provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of Hornady ammunition, from bullet creation to final packaging. It details the steps involved in forming bullets, annealing and shaping cartridge cases, and rigorous quality control testing to ensure product reliability. The expert-level instruction highlights the precision engineering and domestic manufacturing of Hornady products in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA.

This video provides an expert overview of the British L1A1 SLR, a variant of the FN FAL. Mark A. Keefe IV, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, details its design differences from the Belgian FN FAL, its extensive service history in conflicts like the Falklands War, and its eventual replacement. The segment highlights the rifle's robust construction, its adoption strategy by British Ordnance, and its legacy in firearm history.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

This video details the revival of Remington Ammunition under Vista Outdoor's ownership, focusing on the Lonoke, Arkansas facility. It highlights the brand's historical significance, the challenges faced during bankruptcy, and the strategic steps taken by Vista Outdoor to restore production, quality, and employee morale. The narrative emphasizes a commitment to American manufacturing and supporting the Second Amendment.