Long Range University | Success Story Volume 1

This video challenges a hunter's claimed 600-yard ethical shooting range for mule deer. The hunter takes a cold bore shot with a bolt-action rifle and Nightforce scope, hitting the steel target but not the vitals. The host questions the ethical implications of such a shot at that distance, highlighting the importance of shot placement over claimed range.

This YouTube video features a testimonial about the Elevate Bipod, highlighting its performance in a challenging sheep hunting scenario. The description emphasizes pushing the bipod to its limits, even mentioning shooting off toes. It also promotes the Gunwerks YouTube channel for content related to long shots, tough shots, shooting tips, DIY, and ballistics, and provides a link to their website.

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 features hunting with a .50 BMG rifle, specifically focusing on the destructive power of the round against pumpkins. The title explicitly mentions "Caçando com um 50BMG" (Hunting with a 50BMG) and "destruindo abóboras no tiro!" (destroying pumpkins with shooting!). This highlights the use of a high-caliber rifle for an unusual, yet demonstrative, application.

This video features Rughi and Recoil Iain discussing the effects of match-grade rifle ammunition on African plains game, aiming to debunk common myths. The description also promotes the channel's exclusive perks, training calendar, rifle ruck events, and discounted training classes. Viewers are encouraged to support the channel via their "Shooters Club" and utilize affiliate links for various products, with specific discount codes provided for Weapon Works Custom Cerakote, Eberlestock, Arcane Concerted, and Two Vets Sporting Goods. Social media links for Instagram, Twitter/X, Pinterest, Twitch, and Facebook are also included.

This video showcases the Revic BR4 Ballistic Rangefinder being used to zero in a hunting rifle. The description highlights the collaboration between Chadd and Kirt to achieve this, and provides links to the Revic Optics website for the specific rangefinder, as well as Patreon and a store for the Three of Seven Project. The content focuses on the practical application of advanced optics in a hunting rifle setup, emphasizing accuracy and rangefinding capabilities.

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.