Long Range Pursuit | S3 E13 Giant Coues Deer in Sonora Mexico

Published on November 27, 2017
Duration: 21:56

This episode of Long Range Pursuit follows Mike and Aaron Davidson on a Coues deer hunt in Sonora, Mexico. The video also features a technical demonstration by Jeremy Wyers on the effects of angled shots on bullet trajectory and how to compensate using devices like the BR2 rangefinder. The hunters successfully harvest a large Coues deer after careful wind and distance calculations.

Quick Summary

Angled shots in long-range hunting significantly affect bullet trajectory. At a 32-degree angle, gravity's pull is reduced, causing the bullet to drop less than expected. A 32-degree shot at 800 yards resulted in a 14-inch deflection. Compensation can be achieved using angle meters or advanced rangefinders with ballistic programs.

Chapters

  1. 00:31Hunt Begins in Sonora, Mexico
  2. 00:54Mike Hunts Coues Deer
  3. 01:24The Shot
  4. 02:48Successful Harvest
  5. 03:19Excitement After the Kill
  6. 04:50Praise for Sonora Dark Horn Adventures
  7. 05:20Angled Shot Ballistics Demonstration Intro
  8. 05:55Explaining Angled Shot Effects
  9. 06:30800 Yard Angled Shot Setup
  10. 07:55Steep Angle Shot Fired
  11. 08:11Analyzing Shot Deflection
  12. 08:44Correcting for Angled Shots
  13. 09:15BR2 Rangefinder Demonstration
  14. 10:49Spotting a Buck at 4:00 AM
  15. 11:10Classing Deer
  16. 12:14Spotting Another Nice Buck
  17. 14:02Spotting a Deer at 1200 Yards
  18. 15:14Getting Visual on Deer
  19. 17:17Shot at 540 Yards
  20. 18:20Successful Harvest of Coues Deer
  21. 18:35Wind Compensation Discussion
  22. 19:26Gratitude for Sonora Hunt
  23. 20:20Examining the Harvested Deer
  24. 21:04Sponsors and Gear

Frequently Asked Questions

How do angled shots affect bullet trajectory in long-range hunting?

Angled shots, whether uphill or downhill, reduce the effective pull of gravity on a bullet compared to the line of sight. This means gravity affects the bullet less than it would on a flat trajectory, causing it to drop less than expected if no correction is made.

What is the impact of a 32-degree angled shot at 800 yards?

Without any correction for the angle, a 32-degree angled shot at 800 yards can result in a significant vertical deflection. In this demonstration, the shots landed approximately 14 inches lower than intended, highlighting the need for compensation.

How can hunters correct for angled shots in long-range scenarios?

Hunters can use angle meters with charts, cosine indicators on their rifles, or advanced rangefinders with built-in ballistic programs and weather stations. These tools help calculate the adjusted 'shoot-to' range needed for accurate shot placement on steep angles.

What role does wind play in long-range Coues deer hunting?

Wind is a critical factor in long-range hunting. For a Coues deer shot at approximately 540 yards, holding for 10-11 inches of windage was necessary to account for the wind conditions and ensure a hit.

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