Hunting Deer & Sheep with a Straight-Pull Rifle (8 kill shots on video!)

This video features SIG Hunting Ambassador James Nash and @6ranchoutfitters discussing the essential preparation required for a successful "Do It Yourself" hunting expedition. The content focuses on strategic planning and execution to maximize the chances of a successful hunt.

This discussion with Seth Swerzik of Hornady delves into selecting the right cartridges and bullet construction for both NRL Hunter competitions and various hunting scenarios. Key takeaways include the versatility of the 6.5 Creedmoor for dual-purpose use, the importance of bullet construction for terminal performance on larger game, and the foundational role of shot placement. The conversation also emphasizes practical hunting advice, advocating for proficiency with essential gear like sandbags and tripods over an overabundance of equipment.

This video showcases a hunting trip in Wyoming featuring the Savage Arms 110 Trail Blazer rifle and Hornady's .22 Creedmoor Precision Hunter ELD-X ammunition. Expert Jay Grazio from American Rifleman demonstrates the successful application of this rifle and ammunition combination for harvesting whitetail deer, highlighting the bullet's effectiveness.

This video documents Ira's first big game hunt in Southern Idaho, focusing on the challenges and successes of deer hunting. It highlights the importance of range practice before the hunt, showcasing shooting from prone and sitting positions at various distances. The narrative follows the group's efforts to locate mule deer and whitetail bucks, including a successful badger hunt and observations of elk. The video emphasizes patience, perseverance, and the emotional journey of a first-time hunter, culminating in Ira's successful harvest of a large mule deer buck.

This video features elk-calling champion Chad Schearer sharing his expertise on using various elk calls to attract elk during a hunt. He discusses different calling techniques with American Rifleman's Chad Adams. The content focuses on strategies for successful elk hunting through effective vocalizations, aimed at hunters seeking to improve their success rate in the field. More tips are available on AmericanHunter.org.

Andrew Maxwell of the Southern Outdoorsman podcast shares insights on Southeastern deer hunting tactics, emphasizing habitat diversity and terrain features for public land success. He details using trail cameras for buck inventory, the importance of scouting edges, and advanced tree-climbing techniques for rifle hunting. Maxwell also recounts a memorable rut hunt and offers advice to young hunters on developing their own skills.

This guide details how to significantly reduce the noise signature of a .22 LR pistol using a suppressor and subsonic ammunition. The presenter, demonstrating high authority, explains the physics behind suppressor function and the importance of ammunition choice for optimal quietness. The video culminates in a direct comparison showing the suppressed pistol is quieter than a compound bow.

This video debunks a politician's claim about the weight and caliber of an AR-15. The speaker, demonstrating expert authority, clarifies that an AR-15 typically weighs around 6.5 lbs, not the equivalent of 10 moving boxes. It also explains that while some rare AR-15 variants can chamber .50 Beowulf, the common calibers are much smaller, like .223 Remington or 5.56 NATO, and not the .50 BMG.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of 12-gauge shotgun ballistics, featuring insights from Jim Harmer. It details the destructive potential of a 12-gauge load in ballistics gel, highlighting the wide wound channel created by numerous pellets. The content includes a breakdown of shotgun shell components and emphasizes safety warnings for viewers.

This video from Backfire offers an expert assessment of a pre-owned Browning X-Bolt Pro Featherlight in 300 RUM, highlighting its resale value and the significant recoil associated with the caliber in a lightweight platform. The instructor emphasizes understanding why high-end firearms might be resold, particularly due to chambering and its impact on shootability.