Long Range Pursuit | S2 E8 Big Bucks in Buffalo Wyoming

This video showcases Gunwerks customer Tyler Wayment's impressive trophy room and discusses his success in big game hunting, particularly mule deer and ibex. Narrator Aaron Davidson highlights the efficiency of using a Piper M500 aircraft for business travel and content creation. The discussion delves into the challenges of hunting large mule deer, the necessity of long-range accuracy (up to 1000 yards), and the importance of wildlife management for healthy populations. Wayment emphasizes the role of practice and the Gunwerks system in achieving difficult shots.

This video explores the hunting phenomenon where a small percentage of hunters are responsible for a large majority of animal harvests. It delves into the factors contributing to this success, likely covering strategies, skill levels, equipment, and decision-making processes that differentiate highly effective hunters from the rest. The content aims to provide insights into what makes certain hunters so successful in the field.

This episode of "Long Range Pursuit" features Mike's wife, Miss Erin, on a hunting trip in New Zealand. Her primary targets are a Stag and a Himalayan Tahr, with the goal of adding trophies to their collection. Wilderness Quest guide Zion Pilgrim leads the expedition. The video promises long shots, challenging hunts, and potentially shooting tips, DIY, and ballistics content, as suggested by the Gunwerks YouTube channel's focus.

This video details a challenging DIY public-land elk hunt in New Mexico, led by Greg Ray of Outdoor Solutions and Ian McCullum. The hunt emphasizes the realities of self-sufficient hunting, including long-range shots, difficult terrain, and the physical demands of packing out game. It highlights the difference between managed hunting scenarios and true backcountry experiences, stressing the importance of preparation, ethical shot placement, and realistic expectations.

The .308 Winchester remains a highly viable hunting cartridge despite modern alternatives. Ballistic gel tests at 500 yards showed 20 inches of penetration with reliable expansion. While it exhibits more drop and wind drift than cartridges like 7 PRC, its widespread availability, affordability, and inherent accuracy make it a top choice for hunters, ranking second in popularity.

This YouTube video, titled 'Which shot is your favorite? #hunting', by Gunwerks, focuses on hunting and showcases various shots. The description encourages viewers to subscribe for more content related to long shots, tough shots, shooting tips, DIY, and ballistics. The video likely features rifle shots in a hunting context and aims to engage the audience by asking for their favorite shot.

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.