Long Range Pursuit | S5 E8 Gunners Vs Camermen

This episode of Long Range Pursuit features Joseph, a seasoned outfitter, discussing the critical role of firearm confidence in hunting success. He emphasizes the importance of consistent practice and understanding your equipment, advocating for a 'shooting system' approach rather than just a rifle. The conversation highlights how reliable firearms and proper training, often facilitated by brands like Gunwerks, lead to higher success rates and ethical harvesting of game, even at extended ranges.

This episode features Jim Banano's extensive big game hunting journey, focusing on his pursuit of the North American Grand Slam of Sheep. He shares detailed accounts of his hunts for Stone Sheep in British Columbia, Desert Bighorn Sheep in Mexico, and Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep in Alberta, highlighting the challenges, successes, and lessons learned. The discussion also touches upon long-range shooting techniques, rifle confidence, and the mental fortitude required for demanding hunts.

This video showcases the 7mm Backcountry cartridge in a real-world elk hunt scenario. It highlights the cartridge's design for hunters using shorter, suppressed barrels, emphasizing its ability to maintain velocity and deliver significant energy at distance. The demonstration confirms its effectiveness on large game.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of the 6.5 PRC cartridge, featuring insights from Chad Shearer of Bergara. It covers ballistic comparisons with other popular calibers like the 6.5 Creedmoor and 7 PRC, discusses practical hunting applications in locations like Montana, and highlights the performance of the Bergara Cima CF rifle and BTI 30 suppressor. The content emphasizes practical field use and technical performance data for hunters and long-range shooters.

This episode follows a hunting trip in California, focusing on pursuing elk, boar, and deer. The hunters utilize long-range shooting techniques, emphasizing the importance of accurate rangefinding, wind calls, and shot placement for ethical harvesting. They discuss the challenges of hunting in varied terrain and the satisfaction of a successful hunt, particularly when pursuing a specific target like the 'bacon buck'.

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 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.