Hunting Season Preparation

This video details a first-time big game hunt for antelope in Wyoming. It covers essential preparation steps, including researching, practicing with a borrowed rifle (.250 Savage), and utilizing state-provided hunting information. The hunt itself highlights the importance of experienced guides like Ryan and KJ, firearm safety during stalking, and patience during the shot process, culminating in a successful one-shot kill at 117 yards with a 6.5 Creedmoor rifle.

This episode of Gun Talk Hunt features Todd Bonura of Maniacal Arms discussing the importance of moisture proofing custom rifles for hunting in humid environments. He emphasizes using Cerakote on raw metal parts, properly oiling bores and wood stocks, and employing desiccant packets and humidity gauges in gun safes. The discussion highlights how proper preparation ensures the durability and reliability of custom firearms in challenging conditions.

This episode of Gunwerks' Instructor's Corner delves into determining personal long-range shooting limits. Hosts Ian Miner and Brian Por discuss how rifle/bullet choice, animal type, environmental conditions (especially wind), shooting position stability, and mental state all contribute to a shooter's comfort range. They emphasize the importance of terminal ballistics, understanding mechanical shift, and consistent practice to extend this range ethically and effectively.

This guide details a comprehensive 'tailgate exam' for hunting dogs, crucial for identifying injuries and foreign objects like cheatgrass seeds after training or hunting. The process involves a thorough head-to-tail inspection, focusing on feet, ears, eyes, and mouth, with emphasis on gentle handling and allowing the dog to see the examination. Regular checks help prevent serious health issues and ensure the dog's readiness for future activities.

This video showcases the purchase of 'Deer Corn' from Buc-ee's, highlighting its use as a deer attractant and supplemental feed as part of a summer management plan for hunting season. The content emphasizes preparation and seasonal deer management knowledge.

This video provides essential pre-hunting season firearm preparation tips for rifles, handguns, shotguns, and black powder rifles. It emphasizes the importance of checking for obstructions, ensuring screws are tight, performing function checks, and re-sighting firearms before the hunting season begins. Specific advice is given for cleaning shotguns, including choke tubes, and for black powder rifles to ensure they are unloaded. The video also reminds viewers to store detachable magazines with their firearms for the next season.

This guide details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15 platform. It covers securing the upper receiver, installing the barrel nut, gas system, and the rail itself, emphasizing the use of specialized tools and proper torque specifications. The process requires an intermediate skill level and careful attention to detail for a secure and functional build.

This guide, based on expert instruction from Brownells, details essential practices for proper ammunition storage. It emphasizes using airtight containers, managing humidity with desiccants, and maintaining stable temperatures to ensure ammunition reliability and safety. Proper storage is crucial for preventing corrosion and propellant degradation, especially for sensitive components like primers.

This guide details the process of upgrading an AR-15 from standard A2 furniture to Magpul components. It covers the removal of the A2 pistol grip and installation of the Magpul MIAD Grip and Magpul PRS Stock. The video demonstrates efficient assembly using specialized tools, highlighting the ergonomic benefits and adjustability of the Magpul parts. Instruction is provided by Brownells, a recognized industry authority.

This entry details the creation of a movie prop suppressor for a Remington 11-87 used in 'No Country for Old Men.' Prop master Larry Zanoff explains how the suppressor was designed to look homemade and was non-functional, with sound effects added in post-production. The process highlights the creative problem-solving involved in film armory.