EP 184 | Why Apply in New Mexico

This episode of Long Range Pursuit, Season 8 Episode 1, titled "The Four Seasons," showcases four remarkable elk hunts in New Mexico and Utah. Featuring Chad Fraughton and his hunting companions, the video highlights their hunting successes and is recommended for any elk hunting enthusiast. The episode originally aired on January 15th, 2018, and the Gunwerks YouTube channel offers more content on long shots, tough shots, shooting tips, DIY, and ballistics.

This video tests the Hornady A-TIP 135-grain match bullet for hunting applications, specifically on an antelope at 690 yards with a Gunwerks Clymr in 6.5 PRC. The test confirms the bullet's effectiveness, showing significant internal damage and a clear exit wound, indicating it performed well at long range. The shot data and visual evidence support the A-TIP's viability for big game hunting.

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 episode of Long Range Pursuit, Season 4 Episode 19, showcases "Seasons Best Elk Hunts." The video features four distinct elk hunting scenarios. Mike successfully takes an elk at 1080 yards. Garrett Wall hunts in Idaho, Ian Davidson is in Wyoming, and G.N. Nunn achieves a significant hunt with a muzzleloader in New Mexico. The video also promotes the Gunwerks YouTube channel for content related to long-range shooting, difficult shots, shooting tips, DIY projects, and ballistics.

This episode of Long Range Pursuit features Phillip Velayo's first-time antelope hunt in New Mexico, where he also assists with Gunwerks' Long Range University. Velayo, a decorated competitor, shares his experience as an instructor and takes on the challenge of hunting an antelope, showcasing the skills honed in competitive shooting in a real-world hunting scenario. The video highlights long-range shooting, hunting applications, and training.

This video details an elk hunt in New Mexico using a high-end, $10,000 Best of the West muzzleloader built on a Remington 700 action. It covers the entire field-to-table process, from the specialized ammunition and loading techniques for the .45 caliber rifle to the stalk, harvest, and detailed field dressing and meat processing. The content highlights the capabilities of modern primitive weapons and the practicalities of harvesting and preparing wild game.

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.