O'Neill Ops Podcast 22: Cartridge Selection 22-250

This episode of the Long Range Pursuit Podcast, titled 'Need For Speed,' features a discussion on the evolution of long-range shooting, emphasizing the shift from simply seeking maximum velocity to a more nuanced approach involving bullet design, cartridge efficiency, and understanding ballistic principles. The conversation highlights how modern technology and bullet construction allow for superior long-range performance with less extreme cartridges, challenging the traditional 'bigger is better' mentality. It delves into the importance of bullet selection, case design, and the practical implications of these factors for hunters and shooters.

This video demonstrates advanced long-range shooting techniques with a Savage Striker .22-250 pistol at 500 yards. The instructor, exhibiting experienced authority, details the process of acquiring a distant target, analyzing shot deviations, and making precise sight adjustments to compensate for factors like windage. The guide highlights the challenges and necessary skills for achieving accuracy at extended distances with a pistol platform.

This video emphasizes selecting the correct cartridge for the intended shooting distance, likening it to using the right tool from a toolbox. The speaker argues that cartridges like the .223 have limited effective ranges (500-600 yards) for practical accuracy, while the .308 is best suited up to 800 yards. For distances beyond 800 yards, particularly for 1000-yard shots, cartridges like the 6mm or 6.5mm are recommended as the minimum effective tools, with the 300 Winchester Magnum being overkill for this specific application.

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.

Les Johnson, a renowned predator caller, shares insights on coyote hunting techniques, emphasizing patience, understanding animal behavior, and adapting strategies. He discusses the effectiveness of both hand calls and e-calls, the importance of scouting, and the psychological aspects of calling coyotes. Johnson highlights how competition experience has honed his skills, leading to successful hunts by understanding coyote responses to different sounds and environmental factors.

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 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.