EP 158 | Technical Solutions

This video demonstrates real-world long-range shooting scenarios, focusing on hunting applications and ballistic comparisons between various calibers like the 6.5 PRC, .22 Creedmoor, and .300 Norma Magnum. Instructor Dan Bertocchini emphasizes adapting shooting positions, utilizing support gear like tripods, and understanding the impact of wind and bullet characteristics on accuracy at extended distances. The content also includes simulated competition stages to showcase practical application of these techniques.

This video demonstrates engaging targets at extreme distances and steep angles using a BCM 18" 5.56 rifle at Branded Rock Canyon. The shooter, with assistance from guides, highlights techniques for compensating for significant inclines and long ranges, emphasizing the use of ballistic calculators and improvised positions. The content showcases the capabilities of the 5.56 NATO cartridge in challenging scenarios, offering insights into advanced marksmanship and equipment utilization.

This training focused on level one long-range shooting, with a strong emphasis on hunting applications. Participants learned to build rifle data cards using the Geo Ballistics app and applied this knowledge to shooting from 100 to 1,000 yards. Simulated hunting scenarios involved glassing, ranging, positional shooting, and utilizing spotters for accurate engagement.

This content discusses the limitations of using traditional drop charts for long-range shooting beyond 600 yards, especially when environmental factors like temperature and elevation change. It highlights the advantage of ballistic rangefinders that incorporate wind data into their calculations, improving accuracy by accounting for factors like arrow jump.

This video clarifies the distinction between a DOPE (Data On Previous Engagement) card and a drop chart in long-range shooting. A DOPE card is derived from empirical data collected during previous engagements, noting adjustments made at specific distances. In contrast, a drop chart is generated by ballistic software, utilizing inputs like environmental conditions to predict bullet trajectory more precisely.

This episode delves into the evolution of long-range shooting data management, differentiating between DOPE cards and drop charts. It emphasizes the superiority of calculated drop charts, especially when 'true' with real-world data, and highlights the advancements from early ballistic solvers to modern smart rangefinders and integrated rifle systems. The discussion underscores the importance of understanding ballistic principles for accurate long-range engagement, advocating for systems that simplify the shooter's workflow while maintaining precision.

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.