Long Range Pursuit | S6 E4 Cold Hands Hot Bucks

Published on April 28, 2020
Duration: 21:48

This episode follows a mule deer hunt in Montana during the rut. The hunters encounter and successfully take down a mature buck after a challenging, steep-angle shot. The video highlights the importance of accurate rangefinding, understanding ballistics for angled shots, and the patience required for successful big game hunting in rugged terrain.

Quick Summary

During a Montana mule deer hunt, hunters successfully took a steep-angle shot at a buck. They used a rangefinder to account for a 24-degree downhill angle, adjusting their aim as if the 300-yard shot was only 250 yards, leading to a precise quartering-to hit.

Chapters

  1. 00:53First Coyote Sighting
  2. 01:37Big Country Montana Landscape
  3. 02:15Glassing for Deer
  4. 03:30First Buck Sighting
  5. 05:14Deciding to Pass on Buck
  6. 06:49Buck Reappears for Shot
  7. 07:07Setting Up for the Shot
  8. 08:00Dialing in the Scope
  9. 08:33Buck Down!
  10. 08:44Shot Analysis
  11. 09:03Hunter's First Montana Buck
  12. 11:22New Day, Snowy Conditions
  13. 13:28Hunting in Snow
  14. 15:11Tumble on Mud Slide
  15. 16:10Buck Spotted Near Cabin
  16. 16:35Range and Dialing In
  17. 17:14Second Buck Down!
  18. 17:38Hunch Pays Off
  19. 18:50Quick Takedown Analysis
  20. 19:21Buck Located After Slide
  21. 19:34Examining the Buck
  22. 20:25Recap of the Hunt
  23. 20:50Montana Mule Deer Hunt Recap

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the hunters adjust for a steep angle shot in Montana?

The hunters used a rangefinder to determine the actual distance and the angle of the shot. For a 300-yard shot at a 24-degree downhill angle, they calculated a ballistic correction, effectively treating it as a 250-yard shot for aiming purposes.

What type of shot was taken on the mature Montana buck?

The successful shot was a quartering-to shot. The hunter aimed precisely between the base of the buck's neck and its shoulder, ensuring a lethal hit that broke the shoulder and led to a quick takedown.

What conditions were faced during the Montana mule deer hunt?

The hunt took place in rugged Montana terrain, experiencing variable weather. Initially, it was warm, but later conditions included snow and freezing temperatures, requiring hunters to adapt their gear and strategies.

Why did the hunters pass on the first buck they spotted?

The hunters initially passed on a 3x4 buck at 450 yards because they were holding out for a potentially larger buck, demonstrating a strategic approach to their hunting tags and objectives for the season.

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