Quick Tip: 2024 Hunting Season Preparation

This video details a helicopter-based coyote hunt organized by SilencerCo, Zev Technologies, Field Ethos, and Aimpoint Optics. The operation aims to support the repopulation of antelope by reducing the coyote population, which preys on them. Participants discuss firearm setups, including AR-15 platforms with suppressors and red dot sights, and emphasize the importance of proper firearm zeroing for effective aerial engagements. The hunt highlights the challenges and strategies involved in hunting from helicopters at high altitudes.

This guide provides essential pre-hunting season firearm preparation steps, emphasizing proactive maintenance to prevent failures. Experts Steve and Caleb from Brownells detail checks for rifles, shotguns, and handguns, including bore inspection, action screw tightness, trigger group cleaning for semi-autos, and muzzleloader safety. They also stress the importance of function and safety checks, and proper magazine storage.

This video provides essential advice for firearm maintenance in cold weather conditions. It emphasizes the need for specialized cleaners and lubricants that can withstand low temperatures and repel water, especially in environments with moisture or saltwater. The guide also highlights the importance of long-term storage protection against rust and corrosion.

This guide outlines essential preparation steps for hunting season, emphasizing the importance of checking local laws, maintaining firearms, and verifying all gear. It covers inspecting rifle hardware, confirming zero, and ensuring essential equipment like knives and emergency supplies are ready. The advice is geared towards ensuring a safe and successful hunting experience.

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 guide outlines essential pre-hunt checks for your deer rifle, emphasizing the importance of verifying zero, practicing with hunting ammunition, and ensuring all hardware, especially scope mounts, is securely fastened to manufacturer specifications. Instruction comes from Mossberg, a major firearm manufacturer, highlighting practical field maintenance for hunting success.

This guide details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15 platform. It covers securing the upper receiver, installing the barrel nut, gas system, and the rail itself, emphasizing the use of specialized tools and proper torque specifications. The process requires an intermediate skill level and careful attention to detail for a secure and functional build.

This guide, based on expert instruction from Brownells, details essential practices for proper ammunition storage. It emphasizes using airtight containers, managing humidity with desiccants, and maintaining stable temperatures to ensure ammunition reliability and safety. Proper storage is crucial for preventing corrosion and propellant degradation, especially for sensitive components like primers.

This guide details the process of upgrading an AR-15 from standard A2 furniture to Magpul components. It covers the removal of the A2 pistol grip and installation of the Magpul MIAD Grip and Magpul PRS Stock. The video demonstrates efficient assembly using specialized tools, highlighting the ergonomic benefits and adjustability of the Magpul parts. Instruction is provided by Brownells, a recognized industry authority.

This entry details the creation of a movie prop suppressor for a Remington 11-87 used in 'No Country for Old Men.' Prop master Larry Zanoff explains how the suppressor was designed to look homemade and was non-functional, with sound effects added in post-production. The process highlights the creative problem-solving involved in film armory.