EP 145: Muzzleloading in NM and AZ with Spencer Berns

Linda Powell, Director of Media Relations for Mossberg, shares her extensive hunting experiences and insights. She details her non-traditional path into hunting, starting in the medical field before transitioning to the firearms industry. Powell emphasizes the importance of mentorship and welcoming new participants, especially women, into shooting and hunting sports. Her passion for black bear hunting is evident, recounting challenging hunts and her dedication to ethical practices. The discussion also touches on Mossberg's product line, innovation, and commitment to providing quality firearms at affordable prices.

This highlight from "Long Range Pursuit" Season 8, Episode 1 showcases four impressive elk hunts conducted by Chad Fraughton and his companions in New Mexico and Utah. The video emphasizes remarkable hunting accomplishments, making it a compelling watch for any elk hunting enthusiast. The episode also serves as an advertisement for the Gunwerks YouTube channel, encouraging viewers to subscribe for more content on long shots, tough shots, shooting tips, DIY, and ballistics.

This video demonstrates silent squirrel hunting using a compact .22 caliber airgun, specifically the Karma SLS Compact, paired with a Yokozuna thermal optic. The instructor, an experienced hunter, showcases accurate shooting with JTS 20-grain pellets, achieving sub-1-inch groups at 50 yards. The guide covers location selection in Northern Arizona, stealthy hunting techniques near rock piles, and proper shot placement for humane kills on ground squirrels.

This episode of Gun Talk Media features a discussion on what your draw hunt choices reveal about you as a hunter, alongside tactical advice for late-season turkey hunting. Hosts KJ and Thomas Allen delve into various draw hunt scenarios, from Iowa archery tags to Colorado elk and Alaskan bison, analyzing the motivations and characteristics of hunters who pursue them. They also share personal hunting stories and discuss the importance of ethical hunting practices and appreciating the experience over social media validation.

This video documents a multi-day elk hunt, highlighting the challenges of hot weather, vehicle trouble, and changing conditions. The hunters employ glassing techniques to locate elk herds and individual bulls, emphasizing persistence and patience. The successful harvest of a large bull elk underscores the importance of these attributes in late-season hunting.

This video documents a muzzleloader elk hunt in New Mexico, highlighting the challenges and strategies involved in long-range hunting. The hunters emphasize the importance of scouting, glassing, and understanding ballistics for successful shots. They also discuss managing recoil and the benefits of muzzleloader tags for increased opportunity. The hunt culminates in a successful harvest of a mature bull elk.

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.