O'Neill OPS Podcast 16: Les Johnson

This podcast episode from O'Neill Ops focuses on the 22-250 cartridge for predator hunting, specifically coyotes. The hosts emphasize its inherent accuracy, effectiveness through hydrostatic shock, and versatility, especially when paired with faster twist barrels (like 1:8) that allow for heavier bullet weights. They discuss how modern optics and shooting techniques like holdover have modernized its application, contrasting it with newer cartridges like the 22 Creedmoor and older options like the 220 Swift, ultimately advocating for the 22-250's proven performance and ease of use for reloaders and non-reloaders alike.

This podcast episode from O'Neill Ops details advanced strategies for setting up successful predator hunting sets, emphasizing the critical importance of wind, sight, and sound concealment. Hosts James O'Neill and Keith Ritzy explain how meticulous planning, utilizing terrain, and employing specialized gear like ghillie hoods enhance success rates. The discussion highlights how filming hunts, while adding complexity, forces a more detailed and ultimately more effective approach to hunting.

This podcast episode from O'Neill Ops features James O'Neill and Keith Risky discussing their lifelong partnership in hunting, filming, and gear development. They emphasize the importance of extensive field testing, continuous practice, and understanding animal behavior for successful predator hunting. The conversation delves into rifle modifications, suppressor benefits, and the evolution of their equipment and techniques, highlighting a commitment to practical, real-world application over theoretical best practices.

This video showcases expert predator hunting techniques for coyotes, primarily utilizing a suppressed .22-250 Remington rifle. The instruction emphasizes stealth, precision long-range shot placement, and effective use of electronic callers and decoys. It highlights advanced tactics for both open terrain and challenging winter snow conditions, demonstrating coordinated team hunting and the importance of specialized gear for successful predator management.

This guide details a predator hunting technique employed in South Dakota, featuring suppressed LRI Custom rifles and FoxPro electronic calls. The strategy involves coordinated, simultaneous shooting to maximize takedowns of coyotes, even after a severe blizzard. The hunters demonstrate advanced tactics for luring and engaging multiple predators effectively.

This guide details predator hunting techniques using a suppressed bolt-action rifle in challenging terrain like the Badlands. It emphasizes scouting, effective concealment with ghillie suits, precision shooting at ranges up to 200 yards, and ethical wildlife management. The instruction comes from a highly authoritative source with extensive tactical and hunting experience.

This guide details the setup and technique for predator hunting, specifically focusing on using suppressed bolt-action rifles with thermal optics in extreme cold. It emphasizes coordinated shots, livestock protection, and careful movement, drawing on the expertise demonstrated by James O'Neill of ONEILLOPS. The video showcases effective predator management strategies for ranchers facing significant coyote problems.