First Hunt with the NEW T/C ENCORE

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 compares 12, 20, and 410 gauge shotguns for turkey hunting, focusing on patterning, penetration in gel blocks, recoil, and cost per round using Federal TSS ammunition. The tests reveal that while all gauges can be effective at close range, the 12 gauge offers the most energy and penetration, the 20 gauge provides a balance of performance and reduced recoil, and the 410 offers a challenging, intimate hunting experience with sufficient pattern density for closer shots.

This guide details a long-range accuracy test for a modern muzzleloader, specifically the Thompson/Center Encore. It covers zeroing, velocity measurement, ballistic calculations using the Hornady 4DOF app, and engaging targets from 100 to 500 yards. The expert instruction highlights the effectiveness of advanced muzzleloader components for hunting large game at extended distances.

This video provides an expert overview of the .454 Casull cartridge, highlighting its significance in revolver hunting. The speaker, demonstrating deep knowledge, explains how the .454 Casull surpassed the .44 Magnum in power and enabled hunters to pursue larger game. The demonstration with a Thompson/Center Encore and a water bottle target visually confirms the cartridge's impressive ballistic performance.

This video details a challenging late November spot and stalk mule deer hunt in Alberta, Canada, led by Aaron Davidson, owner of Gunwerks. It showcases the use of Gunwerks rifles and Swarovski optics in cold, snowy conditions, emphasizing long-range shooting techniques and strategic stalking. The hunt culminates in the successful harvest of a non-typical mule deer buck, highlighting expert hunting knowledge and equipment performance.

This video details a challenge to a hunter's claimed ethical long-distance shooting capability at 600 yards. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise in ethical hunting distances and cold bore shots, oversees a one-shot test. The hunter successfully hits a deer-shaped steel target but not in the vital zone, raising questions about the ethics of such extreme range engagements.

This video demonstrates the severe dangers of using smokeless powder in a muzzleloader designed for black powder, resulting in a catastrophic barrel explosion. The speaker, identified as a manufacturer representative, uses a remote firing rig to safely showcase the consequences of this common but deadly mistake. The footage highlights the importance of understanding powder types and pressure differences to prevent dangerous malfunctions.

This video presents an accuracy comparison between a traditional flintlock rifle and a modern sporting rifle at 100 yards. The host, demonstrating high expertise and safe firearm handling, loads and fires both rifles, utilizing Hornady Match .308 ammunition and Goex Black Powder. The comparison highlights the practical differences in loading times and aims to determine which platform achieves superior accuracy under these conditions.

This expert guide details the catastrophic failure modes of muzzleloaders, as demonstrated by Thompson/Center Arms' engineering team. It covers the dangers of double loading, double powder charges, and critically, the use of smokeless powder, which led to a barrel explosion. The video emphasizes safety and understanding pressure limits in muzzleloading firearms.

This guide, presented by an expert from Thompson/Center Arms, focuses on three critical shooting mistakes and their solutions. It covers achieving a Natural Point of Aim (NPOA) for stability, mastering trigger control to overcome target panic, and the benefits of shooting with both eyes open for improved awareness. The instruction emphasizes fundamental techniques for becoming a better marksman.