Long Range Pursuit | S1 E10 Long Range Muzzleloader in NM

Published on January 3, 2017
Duration: 21:53

This video showcases the Gunwerks LRM 500 muzzleloader during a mule deer hunt in New Mexico. It highlights the rifle's design, which mimics a centerfire rifle's feel and performance, featuring a custom action, faster twist barrel for high BC bullets, and the ability to use both black and smokeless powder. The hunt demonstrates the muzzleloader's accuracy at extended ranges and its effectiveness on game, emphasizing the importance of proper scope parallax adjustment for long-range accuracy.

Quick Summary

The Gunwerks LRM 500 muzzleloader is engineered to replicate the feel and performance of a centerfire rifle, featuring a custom action, a fast-twist barrel for high ballistic coefficient bullets, and the flexibility to use black or smokeless powder. It achieves sub-MOA accuracy, making it effective for long-range hunting, as demonstrated by a successful 327-yard mule deer harvest in windy New Mexico conditions.

Chapters

  1. 00:40Introducing the LRM 500 Muzzleloader
  2. 00:54LRM 500 Features and Design
  3. 01:20Powder Options and Scope Setup
  4. 01:43LR1000 Stock Integration
  5. 01:55Accuracy and Performance
  6. 02:10The New Mexico Hunt Invitation
  7. 03:02Arriving in New Mexico
  8. 04:02Rifle Assembly Process
  9. 05:27New Mexico Mule Deer Hunt Begins
  10. 06:06Glassing for Deer
  11. 07:30Planning the Afternoon Hunt
  12. 08:08Relocating for a Better Shot
  13. 08:40New Area for Tomorrow
  14. 08:51Understanding Parallax Error
  15. 09:34Demonstrating Parallax Error
  16. 09:59Adjusting Parallax
  17. 10:35More Tips Online
  18. 10:52Decision to Pursue the Buck
  19. 11:06Scouting Other Deer
  20. 11:40Assessing the Buck's Size
  21. 12:13Encountering Other Hunters
  22. 13:15Spotting More Deer
  23. 13:38Easy Spotting
  24. 13:41Splitting Up to Glass
  25. 14:10Spotting a Deer Near Timber
  26. 14:15Staying Close to Timber
  27. 14:46Identifying a Buck
  28. 15:04Preparing for the Shot
  29. 15:36Target Acquired
  30. 17:38The Shot at 342 Yards
  31. 18:05Follow-up Shot at 335 Yards
  32. 18:30Successful Harvest at 327 Yards
  33. 18:42First Animal with LRM 500
  34. 18:53Wind Conditions and Holdover
  35. 19:27Post-Shot Assessment
  36. 19:34Bullet Performance
  37. 19:42Hunt Recap with Billy
  38. 20:00Seeing Deer After Leaving Aaron and GT
  39. 20:11Shot Details and Wind Drift
  40. 20:34New Gunwerks Muzzleloader Success
  41. 20:49Muzzleloader Prototyping Process
  42. 21:14New Mexico Hunt Reflection
  43. 21:25Mike Davidson's Closing Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Gunwerks LRM 500 muzzleloader?

The Gunwerks LRM 500 muzzleloader features a custom action with 209 ignition, a faster twist barrel for high BC bullets, and can use both black and smokeless powder. It's designed to feel and shoot like a centerfire rifle and is equipped with an LR1000 hunting stock and a G7 scope with custom turrets.

How accurate is the Gunwerks LRM 500 muzzleloader?

The LRM 500 muzzleloader is capable of holding just under one minute of angle (MOA) accuracy. This translates to sub-inch groups at 100 yards and allows for effective engagement of targets at extended ranges, such as the 327-yard shot made during the hunt.

What are the advantages of a faster twist barrel in a muzzleloader?

A faster twist barrel in a muzzleloader is designed to stabilize bullets with a higher ballistic coefficient. This stabilization leads to improved downrange velocity, reduced wind deflection, and ultimately, greater accuracy at longer distances compared to slower twist barrels.

How does parallax error affect long-range shooting?

Parallax error occurs when the reticle appears to move relative to the target due to the eye not being perfectly centered behind the optic. This apparent movement can lead to inconsistent shot placement and larger group sizes, significantly impacting accuracy at long ranges.

What were the hunting conditions during the New Mexico mule deer hunt?

The hunt took place in southwestern New Mexico on public land, targeting mule deer. Conditions included significant wind, with speeds around 20 mph during the successful shot, requiring substantial windage holdover to compensate for drift.

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