EP 140: Hunting With Mike Pilch

This episode follows Mike and Aaron on a Dall sheep hunt in the Northwest Territories. Despite challenging weather and terrain, they successfully harvest two rams. The video highlights the difficulties of long-range sheep hunting, including wind calls, terrain navigation, and shot placement at extended distances.

This episode of Long Range Pursuit follows a dangerous game hunt for a Cape Buffalo in Africa. The video showcases long-range shooting techniques, shot placement strategies for large game, and the performance of a custom Gunwerks rifle. It highlights the challenges and rewards of hunting large, dangerous animals in challenging terrain.

This video documents Chad's first elk hunt, emphasizing the importance of proper training and equipment for long-range success. The narrative highlights the relationship between Gunwerks and its customers, showcasing how advanced shooting courses prepared Chad for a challenging 533-yard shot. The hunt underscores the thrill of pursuing elk during the rut and the satisfaction of making an ethical, well-executed shot.

This guide from American Outlaw provides expert advice on selecting the best rifle caliber for elk hunting, emphasizing the need for powerful cartridges capable of ethical takedowns at extended ranges. The instructor, with decades of experience, recommends magnum calibers like the 300 PRC and 28 Nosler, explaining their effectiveness in various hunting scenarios and their ability to handle challenging shots and potential human error. The video also touches on practical hunting tips, such as rangefinding and shot placement, and advises on managing recoil for consistent accuracy.

This video presents a comparison of popular hunting cartridges based on viewer surveys and instructor preferences. It highlights classic cartridges like the 270 Winchester and 30-06 Springfield, while also discussing modern options and their ballistic performance. The instructor emphasizes the importance of cartridge selection for specific hunting scenarios and animal types, noting that older, proven designs often remain favored over newer, less established cartridges.

This video documents a challenging mountain hunt in South Africa for Vaalrhebuck and Klipspringer. The hunters, using borrowed gear initially, face difficult terrain, extreme distances, and significant wind. The narrative highlights the importance of patience, precise long-range shooting techniques, and effective use of optics in challenging conditions. It showcases the successful pursuit and harvest of two distinct trophy animals, emphasizing the skill and dedication required for such hunts.

This guide details the advanced technique for executing a long-range elk hunt, as demonstrated by a 12-year-old hunter under expert supervision. It emphasizes precise range estimation, scope adjustment using ballistic turrets, and marksmanship fundamentals for a successful shot at extreme distances (1376 yards). The process highlights the importance of preparation, practice, and specialized equipment for challenging hunting scenarios.

This expert guide from Gunwerks demonstrates the significant impact of the Coriolis effect on long-range bullet trajectory. Jeremy Winters, a Gunwerks Product Specialist, explains how Earth's rotation can shift Point of Impact (POI) by over 1 MOA at 1000 yards when shooting East or West. The video provides a live-fire demonstration and recommends shooting North or South to collect accurate ballistic data, minimizing Coriolis-induced errors.

This guide details the process of transforming a factory Remington Model 700 Sendero into a more capable long-range rifle, as demonstrated by Mike Davidson from Gunwerks. Key steps include a trigger upgrade to a 2-pound pull and a precision bedding job using Devcon Aluminum Putty to ensure action stability. The process emphasizes proper disassembly, careful application of bedding materials, and correct reassembly with specific torque values for action screws.

This video demonstrates a professional long-range coyote hunt in Montana, showcasing the effective use of a Gunwerks rifle. Dustin Butler, a representative for Gunwerks, highlights the 'range, dial, and kill' method for successful predator engagement at various distances, from close encounters to over 500 yards. The guide emphasizes proficiency with long-range optics and equipment for accurate shots in challenging terrain.