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

This video highlights critical firearm safety failures and explains the concept of 'height over bore.' It demonstrates how the difference in height between a firearm's optic and its barrel affects bullet impact, especially at close ranges. The content emphasizes the importance of understanding this principle and adhering to the four fundamental rules of gun safety to prevent accidents.

This guide details how a novice shooter successfully engaged targets at 1,000 yards with a Barrett MRAD rifle. It emphasizes the importance of proper setup, including using a booster seat for stability and familiarizing the shooter with scope adjustments. The process covers aiming, firing, cycling the bolt, and making ballistic corrections for long-range accuracy, demonstrating that even beginners can achieve hits with the right approach and equipment.

This three-day mid-range rifle course at Thunder Ranch, instructed by Kit Badger, focuses on developing essential long-range shooting skills. Key takeaways include mastering rifle zeroing, collecting precise ballistic data at known distances, and applying this data for accurate engagement. The course emphasizes practical application through positional shooting, reticle hold techniques, and diagnostic drills to improve shooter and rifle performance.

This guide details the procedure for zeroing a new red dot sight on a firearm, applicable to both handguns and rifles. It emphasizes starting at close range (approx. 7 yards) to establish a baseline group, then progressively moving to longer distances (20-25 yards for handguns, longer for rifles) while making windage and elevation adjustments. The technique involves controlled trigger press and understanding how different ammunition can affect point of impact.

This video demonstrates long-range shooting techniques, focusing on wind calls and target acquisition at extreme distances. The instructor emphasizes the importance of precise aiming points based on wind conditions, using a graph to illustrate ballistic trajectories. The demonstration involves a Barrett MRAD chambered in .416 Barrett.

This video delves into the critical factors influencing rifle accuracy, particularly for precision shooting and hunting beyond 500 yards. It emphasizes that while bullet Ballistic Coefficient (BC) is important, factors like velocity standard deviation (SD) and projectile shape significantly impact dispersion. The analysis highlights that at longer ranges, the aerodynamic efficiency of a bullet becomes more critical, especially in windy conditions, and that trade-offs exist between maximizing BC and minimizing dispersion.

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.