Apocrypha: My Field to Table Hunting/Learning Vacation

This video details a "Field to Table" recipe for making goose pastrami from a wild game harvest. It covers the entire process from a successful goose hunt and bird cleaning to meat curing, seasoning application, and low-and-slow smoking techniques. Specific details on cure time, smoke temperature, internal temperature, wood type, and the Mossberg 940 Pro Waterfowl shotgun used are provided. The recipe aims to utilize goose meat effectively for delicious wild game sandwiches.

This episode of the Shawn Ryan Show features Steven Rinella, the founder of MeatEater. They discuss a wide range of topics including extreme hunting adventures in South America, unusual meats, hunting ethics and safety, wildlife conservation, and the decline of hunting in suburban areas. The conversation also delves into fishing, tracking, the balance between technology and traditional hunting, historical aspects of American hunting and public lands, and land policy debates. Specific firearms and calibers are mentioned in the context of dangerous encounters and hunting strategies, with discussions on bear attacks and archery. The benefits of consuming wild game and the growth of the MeatEater brand are also explored.

This expert-level entry defines a 'brush gun' as a firearm optimized for highly maneuverable, short-distance engagements (under 50 yards), primarily for hunting. It debunks the myth that traditional heavy calibers like .45-70 and .30-30 are immune to brush deflection, explaining that any significant obstruction can alter a bullet's path. The ideal brush gun is characterized by its maneuverability and often features red dot or peep sights for quick target acquisition.

This video demonstrates a successful hunting technique focusing on proper target identification and shot preparation. Sydney, an experienced hunter, emphasizes waiting for the optimal broadside shot on a buck before taking it. The footage highlights the use of Thompson/Center Arms equipment, culminating in an excited confirmation of a successful hunt.

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 outlines a three-rifle battery for hunters, emphasizing specialization and skill development. It recommends a precision rifle like the Tikka T3X in 6.5 Creedmoor for accuracy, a versatile hunting rifle such as the Sako S20 in 6.5 PRC for general use, and a high-power rifle like a Bergara B14 in .308 or 7mm for large game. The host also shares his personal selections, highlighting specific calibers and models for each role.

This video details the unique 'French Finger Trap' issue with the MAS-36 rifle's bayonet, where two rifles can become unintentionally locked together. A 1951 French arsenal memorandum identified this problem, proposing a simple modification to the bayonet handle. Drilling a small hole allows a tool, like a firing pin, to depress the internal spring, enabling the separation of locked rifles.

The M134 Minigun is a scaled-down 7.62 NATO rotary cannon, requiring 24V DC power and consuming 1.5 kW. Its high rate of fire (3,000+ RPM) is essential for aircraft engagement windows. The complex delinker mechanism is critical for feeding ammunition, and practical hand-held use is impossible due to weight and recoil. Live fire demonstrates rapid ammunition consumption and the need for indirect aiming.

The H&K G11 is a revolutionary prototype assault rifle designed in the late 20th century, notable for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt mechanism. Despite advanced features like a 2000 RPM burst fire rate and integrated optics, its development was ultimately halted by geopolitical shifts and cost concerns.

This video demonstrates the assembly and live-fire of the German 1936 pattern light mortar (L.Gr.W.36). It highlights the mortar's leveling mechanism for accuracy and the difficulty in visually tracking its 50mm projectiles after firing. The content showcases historical military hardware and its operational use.