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This guide details a method for preparing venison backstrap using sous vide for precise temperature control, followed by a flavorful coffee-based rub and a high-heat sear. The technique ensures a consistently tender and medium-rare result, ideal for preserving the quality of wild game.

This guide details the process of making goose pastrami, from trimming and curing the wild game meat to smoking it to perfection. It emphasizes the importance of proper curing times, developing a pellicle for better smoke adhesion, and achieving the correct internal temperature for a safe and delicious final product. The recipe includes specific measurements for a dry cure and spice rub, along with instructions for smoker setup and monitoring.

This video from @wildgamecook, presented exclusively for MidwayUSA, provides a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to properly trim venison backstrap, a premium wild game cut. The demonstration covers various techniques including making initial cuts, scraping excess meat, squaring off ends, filleting meat from sinew, and removing gristle and fat from both sides. The video also shows how to decide whether to leave the backstrap whole or slice it into sections, and includes a second backstrap demonstration. It's a practical instructional video for anyone who processes their own game meat.

This guide details the process of hunting Sandhill Cranes, known as the 'Ribeye of the Sky' for their quality meat. It covers preparation, hunting techniques using blinds and decoys, field dressing, and cooking the crane breasts to resemble a high-quality beef steak. The information is presented by experienced outfitters from TGS Outdoors, offering expert insights into this unique hunting and culinary experience.

This video details a "Field to Table" recipe for making goose pastrami from a wild game harvest. It covers the entire process from a successful goose hunt and bird cleaning to meat curing, seasoning application, and low-and-slow smoking techniques. Specific details on cure time, smoke temperature, internal temperature, wood type, and the Mossberg 940 Pro Waterfowl shotgun used are provided. The recipe aims to utilize goose meat effectively for delicious wild game sandwiches.

This guide details a reverse sear technique for cooking goose breast, drawing on the expertise of a seasoned instructor. It emphasizes treating goose like steak, aiming for medium-rare (125-135°F) by first smoking on a Traeger at 170°F and then searing on a Blackstone griddle. The method leverages the ideal conditions of September geese, which are more tender due to diet and less flight time.

This guide details a high-speed Cowboy Action Shooting stage, demonstrating expert transitions between a lever-action rifle, dual single-action revolvers, and a side-by-side shotgun. It highlights efficient manual shotgun reloading techniques from a belt carrier, showcasing advanced proficiency in competitive shooting disciplines. The video emphasizes speed and accuracy across multiple firearm types.

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of the Mosin-Nagant M91/30 PU Sniper rifle. It covers visual inspection, the proper loading procedure for 7.62x54R ammunition, and live fire at an outdoor range, showcasing bolt manipulation and recoil control. The demonstration is presented in a silent, ASMR-style format by an authoritative demonstrator.

This guide details the complex process of reboring a Winchester 1885 Low Wall rifle from .32 Rimfire to .357 Magnum, addressing a pitted bore. Expert gunsmith Larry Potterfield demonstrates disassembly, barrel removal, specialized reboring at Delta Gun Shop, chambering, crowning, action conversion, and final marking/finishing. The process highlights advanced machining techniques and specialized tools required for such a conversion.

This guide details the cycle of operation for the Winchester Model 12 shotgun, as explained by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA using a cutaway model. It covers loading, safety engagement, firing, extraction, and chambering. The explanation highlights the hammerless pump-action design and internal component interactions, offering valuable insights for gunsmithing and understanding firearm mechanics.