EP 140: Hunting With Mike Pilch

This video features Gunwerks Founder Aaron Davidson discussing the development of "The Reserve" hunting program with Derec Davidson, highlighting its opportunities. They also conduct a Q&A session focused on hunting preparation, drawing from Aaron's recent podcast insights. The video aims to provide valuable information for hunters and potentially firearms enthusiasts interested in high-end hunting experiences and preparation.

This YouTube video features Gunwerks Gunners Mitch Libby and Derec Davidson discussing their preparation strategies for upcoming hunts. The content focuses on the gear and planning involved in hunting expeditions, drawing from their experience. The video aims to provide insights and tips for viewers interested in hunting and long-range shooting, and encourages subscribing to the Gunwerks channel for more content on shooting, ballistics, and DIY. The description highlights the brand's expertise in long shots and tough shots.

This video features a challenge by Gunwerks to test the long-range capabilities of their .450 Bushmaster rifle. The challenge involves attempting to hit rockchucks at 500 yards, highlighting the rifle's ability to extend the range of straight-wall cartridges. The description also suggests that if the rifle is effective on rockchucks at this distance, it would be suitable for whitetail deer hunting. It promotes the Gunwerks website and encourages viewers to subscribe for more content.

This video, "Venator | A Reserve™ Film," follows Aaron and Derec Davidson on a hunt for world-class stags at Venator's private Oklahoma estate. The description highlights the challenging conditions of the hunt, including rain-soaked ground, tight timber, and fast shots, indicating a demanding and exciting hunting experience. It also promotes the Gunwerks YouTube channel for more content on long shots, tough shots, shooting tips, DIY, and ballistics, and provides a link to Gunwerks' website.

The .308 Winchester remains a highly viable hunting cartridge despite modern alternatives. Ballistic gel tests at 500 yards showed 20 inches of penetration with reliable expansion. While it exhibits more drop and wind drift than cartridges like 7 PRC, its widespread availability, affordability, and inherent accuracy make it a top choice for hunters, ranking second in popularity.

This YouTube video features hunting with a .50 BMG rifle, specifically focusing on the destructive power of the round against pumpkins. The title explicitly mentions "Caçando com um 50BMG" (Hunting with a 50BMG) and "destruindo abóboras no tiro!" (destroying pumpkins with shooting!). This highlights the use of a high-caliber rifle for an unusual, yet demonstrative, application.

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.

This video demonstrates the significant impact of the Coriolis effect on long-range bullet drop, particularly at 1000 yards. Experiments show directional POI shifts of up to 11 inches (over 1 MOA) when shooting East vs. West due to Earth's rotation. The data suggests collecting ballistic data North or South to mitigate this vertical error.

This video details the initial steps in transforming a factory Remington 700 Sendero into a long-range precision rifle. Key modifications include upgrading the trigger to a crisp 2-pound pull and performing a crucial bedding job on the recoil lug for enhanced shot-to-shot consistency. The process emphasizes meticulous preparation and precise application of bedding compounds and torque settings for optimal performance.

This video showcases a successful long-range coyote hunt in Montana using a Gunwerks rifle. Dustin Butler demonstrates effective predator calling and engagement techniques, highlighting the rifle's performance across various distances, from close-range shots to over 500 yards. The 'range, dial, and kill' workflow is emphasized for efficient long-range hunting.