LRP Highlights | S2 E18 Best Hunts of Season 2

This video features Gunwerks Founder Aaron Davidson discussing the development of "The Reserve" hunting program with Derec Davidson, highlighting its opportunities. They also conduct a Q&A session focused on hunting preparation, drawing from Aaron's recent podcast insights. The video aims to provide valuable information for hunters and potentially firearms enthusiasts interested in high-end hunting experiences and preparation.

This video features a challenge by Gunwerks to test the long-range capabilities of their .450 Bushmaster rifle. The challenge involves attempting to hit rockchucks at 500 yards, highlighting the rifle's ability to extend the range of straight-wall cartridges. The description also suggests that if the rifle is effective on rockchucks at this distance, it would be suitable for whitetail deer hunting. It promotes the Gunwerks website and encourages viewers to subscribe for more content.

This video showcases Gunwerks customer Tyler Wayment's impressive trophy room and discusses his success in big game hunting, particularly mule deer and ibex. Narrator Aaron Davidson highlights the efficiency of using a Piper M500 aircraft for business travel and content creation. The discussion delves into the challenges of hunting large mule deer, the necessity of long-range accuracy (up to 1000 yards), and the importance of wildlife management for healthy populations. Wayment emphasizes the role of practice and the Gunwerks system in achieving difficult shots.

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 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.