Challenging A Hunter To Prove His Long Distance Claim Pt.2

Published on August 26, 2025
Duration: 0:27

This video challenges a hunter's 800-yard claim with a Springfield 2020 Waypoint rifle. The guest's single cold-bore shot at an 800-yard steel target missed, hitting the dirt behind it. The host, demonstrating high expertise, identified the rifle and discussed ethical hunting distances.

Quick Summary

A hunter's claim of an 800-yard ethical hunting distance was challenged using a Springfield 2020 Waypoint rifle. The single cold-bore shot attempt at an 800-yard steel target missed, hitting the dirt behind it.

Chapters

  1. 00:00The 800-Yard Challenge
  2. 00:16The Shot Attempt

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifle was used in the 800-yard challenge video?

The rifle used was a Springfield 2020 Waypoint. It was noted to have a carbon fiber barrel, be suppressor-ready, and equipped with a high-magnification optic.

What was the outcome of the 800-yard shot attempt?

The hunter attempted a single cold-bore shot at an 800-yard coyote-shaped steel target. The shot missed, hitting the dirt approximately one foot behind the target.

What is a 'cold-bore shot' in shooting?

A cold-bore shot is the very first shot fired from a rifle after it has been unused for a period. It's significant because the barrel is cold, and its behavior can differ from subsequent shots.

What ethical hunting distance did the guest claim?

The guest claimed that 800 yards was his ethical hunting distance with the Springfield 2020 Waypoint rifle he was using for the challenge.

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