EP 157: How has Long Range Impacted Safari Hunting in South Africa?

This video provides an expert-level ranking of precise hunting calibers for 2026, drawing on data from match shooters and long-range hunters. It details the performance characteristics, historical context, and practical applications of calibers like the 6.5 Creedmoor, 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .308 Winchester, .280 Ackley Improved, 7mm Remington Magnum, and .243 Winchester. The analysis emphasizes factors contributing to accuracy, such as bullet design, case efficiency, and ballistic coefficients, offering valuable insights for hunters and precision shooters seeking optimal performance.

This video debunks the myth that solid copper bullets require extremely high velocities for effective hunting performance. Through ballistics gel testing and analysis of 7 PRC loads using Barnes TTSX and LRX bullets, Gavin Gear demonstrates excellent expansion and weight retention across a wide velocity range, including lower velocities equivalent to longer ranges. The testing highlights the versatility and effectiveness of modern monolithic copper projectiles for various hunting scenarios and legal requirements.

This video documents a long-range hunting expedition in South Africa, focusing on the pursuit of spiral-horned game. It highlights the importance of careful shot placement, particularly behind the shoulder, for an ethical and effective kill. The footage also touches on the characteristics of mature game animals, including horn development and ivory tips, and the use of spotting scopes for detailed observation.

This video showcases a successful long-range deer hunt in Wyoming. The hunter, Erin Weibe, demonstrates effective marksmanship at an extended distance, resulting in a quick and ethical harvest. The footage highlights the importance of accurate shooting and shot placement in big game hunting.

This guide details advanced long-range mountain hunting techniques as showcased in the Gunwerks Reserve film. It emphasizes the use of specialized equipment like the Gunwerks Index Rifle and Revic PMR 428 Smart Scope, combined with expert knowledge of African mountain species and precise shooting. Instruction is provided by industry professionals, highlighting the challenges and rewards of hunting in diverse terrains like South Africa's Great Karoo.

This guide details the setup for a baboon hunt in South Africa, featuring Iain Harrison's primary Mossberg Patriot LR in 6.5 PRC and a custom 22 Creedmoor backup rifle. It covers essential gear like Leupold optics and Kestrel ballistics meters, emphasizing practical application and terminal performance of specific ammunition. The insights are presented with the authority of RECOIL Magazine's Editor-in-Chief.

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.