EP 138: Instructor's Corner | Set Up Your Hunt Rifle in 15 Minutes

This guide from Gunwerks provides essential steps for new rifle owners to zero their firearm and achieve accuracy. It emphasizes the importance of proper shooting support (bipod and rear bag), scope adjustments (diopter and parallax), and understanding MOA clicks for turret adjustments. The video also details how to use ballistic data and rangefinders for real-time environmental corrections, ensuring consistent performance at distance.

This video details the post-setup process for a rifle system, focusing on zeroing the optic and 'slipping the rings' to ensure the scope's zero marks align with the rifle's actual zero. It emphasizes using a chronograph for muzzle velocity, inputting data into a ballistic calculator, and truing the system at a distance near transonic speed for accurate long-range performance. The instructor highlights the importance of developing consistent habits and understanding environmental factors.

This video details a comprehensive long-range shooting course led by a former Marine Scout Sniper. It covers essential techniques such as rifle setup, scope zeroing, verifying scope tracking, muzzle velocity calibration, and wind calling. The instruction emphasizes methodical practice and understanding ballistic data for accurate engagement at extended distances.

This guide details the comprehensive process of preparing a rifle for hunting, emphasizing thorough zeroing, ballistic data collection, and gear readiness. It highlights the importance of understanding cold bore shots and utilizing tools like chronographs and ballistic apps for accurate turret creation. The process aims to build shooter confidence and ensure reliable performance in the field.

This video details the critical process of 'truing' a ballistic calculator, emphasizing that simply inputting data is insufficient. The instructor demonstrates how to physically adjust scope turrets to match the calculator's predicted impact at a specific range, then uses this real-world data to refine the calculator's parameters. The process involves shooting at known distances, observing POI, and making adjustments to elevation and windage to ensure the calculator accurately reflects the rifle's actual performance.

This video provides an expert-level guide on how to properly dope a rifle for long-range hunting, presented by an instructor with approximately 20 years of experience. It details the process from initial bore sighting and zeroing to using a ballistics calculator and confirming dope at various distances. The instructor emphasizes the importance of barrel break-in, consistent muzzle velocity, and understanding environmental factors for accurate long-range shots.

This guide details the advanced technique for executing a long-range elk hunt, as demonstrated by a 12-year-old hunter under expert supervision. It emphasizes precise range estimation, scope adjustment using ballistic turrets, and marksmanship fundamentals for a successful shot at extreme distances (1376 yards). The process highlights the importance of preparation, practice, and specialized equipment for challenging hunting scenarios.

This expert guide from Gunwerks demonstrates the significant impact of the Coriolis effect on long-range bullet trajectory. Jeremy Winters, a Gunwerks Product Specialist, explains how Earth's rotation can shift Point of Impact (POI) by over 1 MOA at 1000 yards when shooting East or West. The video provides a live-fire demonstration and recommends shooting North or South to collect accurate ballistic data, minimizing Coriolis-induced errors.

This guide details the process of transforming a factory Remington Model 700 Sendero into a more capable long-range rifle, as demonstrated by Mike Davidson from Gunwerks. Key steps include a trigger upgrade to a 2-pound pull and a precision bedding job using Devcon Aluminum Putty to ensure action stability. The process emphasizes proper disassembly, careful application of bedding materials, and correct reassembly with specific torque values for action screws.

This video demonstrates a professional long-range coyote hunt in Montana, showcasing the effective use of a Gunwerks rifle. Dustin Butler, a representative for Gunwerks, highlights the 'range, dial, and kill' method for successful predator engagement at various distances, from close encounters to over 500 yards. The guide emphasizes proficiency with long-range optics and equipment for accurate shots in challenging terrain.