EP 168: How to Decide Your Long Range Limit | Instructors Corner

This episode features Jim Banano's extensive big game hunting journey, focusing on his pursuit of the North American Grand Slam of Sheep. He shares detailed accounts of his hunts for Stone Sheep in British Columbia, Desert Bighorn Sheep in Mexico, and Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep in Alberta, highlighting the challenges, successes, and lessons learned. The discussion also touches upon long-range shooting techniques, rifle confidence, and the mental fortitude required for demanding hunts.

This episode of Long Range Pursuit features Joseph, a seasoned outfitter, discussing the critical role of firearm confidence in hunting success. He emphasizes the importance of consistent practice and understanding your equipment, advocating for a 'shooting system' approach rather than just a rifle. The conversation highlights how reliable firearms and proper training, often facilitated by brands like Gunwerks, lead to higher success rates and ethical harvesting of game, even at extended ranges.

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of the Bergara Cima 6.5 PRC rifle's capabilities in long-range shooting scenarios, from 500 to 1000 yards. The instructor, Justin from Precision Rifle Network, showcases effective techniques for engaging targets at extended distances, emphasizing the rifle's manageable recoil and accuracy. The guide highlights practical application in hunting-like conditions, offering valuable insights for advanced shooters.

This episode of Long Range Pursuit features instructors Brian and Justin Frey discussing lessons learned from their hunting seasons. Justin, a new member of the Long Range University team, shares his background in product development and its application to shooting. They detail successful hunts for elk, mule deer, and antelope, emphasizing the importance of gear confidence, analytical approaches, and adapting to field conditions. The conversation also touches on advanced techniques like wind calling, tripod shooting, and the use of rangefinding binoculars, highlighting practical applications for hunters.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the top 5 deadliest revolver calibers, detailing their ballistic performance, typical applications, and recoil characteristics. It highlights the .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .480 Ruger, .454 Casull, and .500 S&W Magnum, emphasizing their effectiveness for hunting large game and self-defense against dangerous predators, while also noting their significant recoil and the need for experienced shooters.

Geoff Nemnich discusses his choice of the .22 ARC cartridge for coyote hunting as an upgrade from the .223 Remington. He highlights the .22 ARC's superior ballistics, increased muzzle velocity, and enhanced downrange performance. Nemnich also praises the terminal performance of Hornady's ELD-VT ammunition, noting its impressive expansion and devastating effect on coyotes, even at extended ranges.

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.