Long Range Pursuit | S5 E3 Black and Blue in Africa

Caleb Stillins, founder of Outfitter Services, shares his journey from competitive archery to leading global hunting expeditions. He discusses the realities of hunting in Alaska and Africa, the importance of ethical hunting for conservation, and the economic impact of hunting tourism in South Africa. The conversation also touches on the challenges of managing expectations and ensuring client safety in remote wilderness environments.

This episode of Long Range Pursuit, Season 7 Episode 1, features Aaron Davidson hunting in South Africa with his twin sons, Derec and Danner. Guided by Carl van Zyl and John X Safaris, the young hunters face challenging high winds on open plains while pursuing various African plains game. Aaron successfully harvests both a Zebra and a Sable. The description also highlights Gunwerks' YouTube channel content and provides links for training, hunting, and shopping for Gunwerks rifles, Revic Optics, and branded gear.

This episode of Long Range Pursuit takes viewers to South Africa for a hunting adventure. Host Aaron Davidson joins his twin sons, Derec and Danner, as they experience plains game hunting with local experts Carl van Zyl and John X Safaris. The video highlights the challenges of hunting in windy conditions on open plains, focusing on the young hunters' pursuit of various African game. Aaron also successfully hunts a Zebra and a Sable. The Gunwerks YouTube channel is promoted for more long-range shooting content, tips, and ballistics information.

This video follows a safari hunt in South Africa, showcasing the use of a 6.5 X 284 rifle for various plains game. The hunt emphasizes long-range shooting techniques, shot placement, and the effectiveness of the caliber on animals like Zebra, Springbuck, Gemsbok, and Black Wildebeest. The experience highlights the unpredictable nature of safari hunting and the importance of patience and accurate shooting.

This guide details the execution of an extreme long-range hunting shot at 1250 yards on a Blesbok in Africa. It emphasizes precise rangefinding, advanced scope adjustments for distance, Coriolis effect, and windage, drawing on the expertise of professional guides from John X Safaris and the capabilities of Gunwerks rifles. The process highlights the critical role of confidence in gear and ballistic calculations for success in challenging hunting scenarios.

This video highlights the diverse hunting opportunities offered by Johnic Safaris in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. The company operates across three main areas: the home base at Li Bella Game Reserve (Big Five), the Karoo for specific species, and a mountain area for species like the Mountain Reedbuck. They emphasize maximizing client time to achieve a good number of quality trophies across approximately 40 different species, noting the unique challenges and excitement of each hunt.

This guide details the advanced technique for executing a long-range elk hunt, as demonstrated by a 12-year-old hunter under expert supervision. It emphasizes precise range estimation, scope adjustment using ballistic turrets, and marksmanship fundamentals for a successful shot at extreme distances (1376 yards). The process highlights the importance of preparation, practice, and specialized equipment for challenging hunting scenarios.

This expert guide from Gunwerks demonstrates the significant impact of the Coriolis effect on long-range bullet trajectory. Jeremy Winters, a Gunwerks Product Specialist, explains how Earth's rotation can shift Point of Impact (POI) by over 1 MOA at 1000 yards when shooting East or West. The video provides a live-fire demonstration and recommends shooting North or South to collect accurate ballistic data, minimizing Coriolis-induced errors.

This guide details the process of transforming a factory Remington Model 700 Sendero into a more capable long-range rifle, as demonstrated by Mike Davidson from Gunwerks. Key steps include a trigger upgrade to a 2-pound pull and a precision bedding job using Devcon Aluminum Putty to ensure action stability. The process emphasizes proper disassembly, careful application of bedding materials, and correct reassembly with specific torque values for action screws.

This video demonstrates a professional long-range coyote hunt in Montana, showcasing the effective use of a Gunwerks rifle. Dustin Butler, a representative for Gunwerks, highlights the 'range, dial, and kill' method for successful predator engagement at various distances, from close encounters to over 500 yards. The guide emphasizes proficiency with long-range optics and equipment for accurate shots in challenging terrain.