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Welcome to my channel, on this channel BCExtremeOutdoorsman, I’ll be making videos on hunting, long range shooting and fitness. I will also be doing some gear reviews in those related subjects, Rifles, scopes, hunting gear etc.
I have years of successful hunting videos, focusing on Stone Sheep, Moose, Mountain Goat and Grizzly, that I will be sharing as well as new videos in the years to come. I will also focus on PRS, NRL, Rimfire and general long range shooting and how I stay fit for all these activities.
If this interests you please like and subscribe.
I have years of successful hunting videos, focusing on Stone Sheep, Moose, Mountain Goat and Grizzly, that I will be sharing as well as new videos in the years to come. I will also focus on PRS, NRL, Rimfire and general long range shooting and how I stay fit for all these activities.
If this interests you please like and subscribe.
Hunt 2024 - Packing Up All The Gear For Moose, Caribou and Mountain Goat Episode 1
Well it's that time of year again and this year we will be jet boating in for Moose, Caribou and Mountain Goat. We were lucky to draw tags for 3 moose, 4 caribou and I got a mountain goat tag. There will be 5 of us and three jet boats. I will be going over the gear I will be binging in for this 10 day hunt. It's going to be an epic adventure so make sure you like and subscribe so you won't miss any videos. #moosehunting #caribou #solarboats #bcextremeoutdoorsman.
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Eric Cortina's Ethical Hunter Challenge Done At My Home Range
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A few weeks ago I watched Eric Cortina's Ehtical Hunter Challenge on his CZcams channel and I thought I would try it at me range with my hunting rifles and my match rifles with all the gear I would bring hunting with me. I used three of my rifles and completed the challenge. A 5" target at 500 yards I cold bore shot hit or miss. I did try it with my 223 but I had forgotten I had just installed ...
Sturgeon Fishing On The Fraser River - More Fish - Episode 2
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This was my first time going sturgeon fishing to say I have been missing out over the years is an understatement. I had so much fun I already bought my own sturgeon rod and can't wait to get out again. We were on the Fraser River after the landslide had breached and the water was like chocolate milk and debris was everywhere in the river. It was floating on the top right down to the bottom and ...
Sturgeon Fishing On The Fraser River - After The Landslide - Episode 1
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This was my first time going sturgeon fishing to say I have been missing out over the years is an understatement. I had so much fun I already bought my own sturgeon rod and can't wait to get out again. We were on the Fraser River after the landslide had breached and the water was like chocolate milk and debris was everywhere in the river. It was floating on the top right down to the bottom and ...
Solar 470 SJT And Stryker 470 Pro On The Clearwater River - Part 5 Heading Downstream And Back Home
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This is part 5 of our Clearwater River trip. We have hit the peak of running up the Clearwater River. I am sure we could have made it farther. the next time we are going to dump all of our gear on the shore and go up lighter. I will also make sure to have all my gear in a dry bag. This was the most technical river I have ran and it was the most fun I have had running a river. Until the next tim...
Solar 470 SJT And Stryker 470 Pro On The Clearwater River - Part 4 - That was Crazy And Fun
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This is part 4 of our Clearwater River trip. Running up the Clearwater River we hit some of the craziest rapids I have ever been on. I looked it up and they are classified as a class 4 rapids with rapids well over 5. feet high. I am sure we made it farther than most people expected and one day I am hoping to exceed how far we went and go farther. That will be next years goal or maybe in the fal...
Solar 470 SJT And Stryker 470 Pro On The Clearwater River - Part 3 - It's Getting Real !!!
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We are now on the Clearwater River and it is proving to be no joke. We are starting to get into some pretty good rapids and we are pushing our boats to see how far we go up the river. I opted to where me life vest instead of my automatic inflatable jacket, just because I don't trust the automatic one just in case I get thrown overboard. #jetboating #strykerboats #solarboats #bcextremoutdoorsman
Solar 470 SJT And Stryker 470 Pro On The Clearwater River - Part 2
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In this part we make it our camp for the night on a nice beach and we are up early the next morning and have a quick breakfast and break camp. Then we hit the river and from our camp it is a short ride up the river to where the Clearwater River and the North Thompson River meet. Stay tuned for the action as this river is no joke. #jetboating #strykerboats #solarboats #bcextremoutdoorsman
Solar 470 SJT And Stryker 470 Pro Quick Review - Heading Up The North Thompson River Overnight
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Solar 470 SJT And Stryker 470 Pro Quick Review - Heading Up The North Thompson River Overnight
Solar 470 SJT Orange Crush Running The Barrier River In Real Skinny Water
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Solar 470 SJT Orange Crush Running The Barrier River In Real Skinny Water
Solar 470 SJT On The North Thompson River-Crazy Hot Day- All The Boat Mods And Running The River
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Solar 470 SJT On The North Thompson River-Crazy Hot Day- All The Boat Mods And Running The River
Checking My Trail Cam - I Had Some Action Watch And See
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Checking My Trail Cam - I Had Some Action Watch And See
Taking New Shooters To The Gun Range - My Son In-law And Daughter
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Taking New Shooters To The Gun Range - My Son In-law And Daughter
A Quick Look At My New 2024 Toyota Tacoma Off-Road And A 2023 Toyota Tacoma Limited
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A Quick Look At My New 2024 Toyota Tacoma Off-Road And A 2023 Toyota Tacoma Limited
Solar 470 SJT Orange Crush 5km Up A Channel On The North Thompson River With A Surprise At The End
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Solar 470 SJT Orange Crush 5km Up A Channel On The North Thompson River With A Surprise At The End
Solar 470 SJT Having Some Fun In The Skinny
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Solar 470 SJT Having Some Fun In The Skinny
Last Bear Hunt Of Spring 2024 And A Trail Cam Install
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Last Bear Hunt Of Spring 2024 And A Trail Cam Install
Solar 470 Super Jet Running Up Part Of The Barrier River In B.C.
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Solar 470 Super Jet Running Up Part Of The Barrier River In B.C.
Oneleaf Commander NV400 Eagle 2-26x50 4K Digital Day/Night Vision Scope - Overview and Impressions
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Oneleaf Commander NV400 Eagle 2-26x50 4K Digital Day/Night Vision Scope - Overview and Impressions
Ollin Digiscoping Adapter For The Leupold Gold Ring Spotting Scopes - Coming Soon !!!
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Ollin Digiscoping Adapter For The Leupold Gold Ring Spotting Scopes - Coming Soon !!!
Solar 470 SJT On The North Thompson River - Just A Sunday Ride
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Solar 470 SJT On The North Thompson River - Just A Sunday Ride
B.C. Black Bear Hunt In The Kootenay's - Bear Down, Then Stolen From Another Bear.
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B.C. Black Bear Hunt In The Kootenay's - Bear Down, Then Stolen From Another Bear.
How To Replace A Wear Liner On A Yamaha Outboard Jet Motor
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How To Replace A Wear Liner On A Yamaha Outboard Jet Motor
Solar 470 Super Jet Tunnel - Testing A New UHMW Tunnel Extension
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Solar 470 Super Jet Tunnel - Testing A New UHMW Tunnel Extension
2024 British Columbia Black Bear Hunt - Part 2 - "2 Bears Down"
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2024 British Columbia Black Bear Hunt - Part 2 - "2 Bears Down"
2024 British Columbia Black Bear Hunt - Part 1 - Bear Down
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2024 British Columbia Black Bear Hunt - Part 1 - Bear Down
The Ollin Digiscoping Adapter For The Leuplod Gold Ring Spotting Scope Review
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The Ollin Digiscoping Adapter For The Leuplod Gold Ring Spotting Scope Review
Solar 470 Super Jet AKA The Orange Crush With Some More Mods - First Run In 2024
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Solar 470 Super Jet AKA The Orange Crush With Some More Mods - First Run In 2024
Blackstone Adventure Ready 14" Griddle - Camp Griddle With Side Burner Review
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Blackstone Adventure Ready 14" Griddle - Camp Griddle With Side Burner Review
2024 British Columbia Black Bear Hunt - Too much Snow
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2024 British Columbia Black Bear Hunt - Too much Snow
Thanks for pronouncing Lapua correctly!
Thanks
Great video Al!!! A new subscriber and I'm slowly binge watching your material on your channel!! The way you film, present, and talk on your kit and methods is just brilliant! Down to earth, no fancy stuff, just the facts that WORK! Brilliant!! Always interesting to see another reloaders setup and methods, many of your steps are akin to my own, I'm sure it raises a smile on everyone's face when they see another reloaders cavern and mancave haha I Travelled through BC to Whistler last September, and the countryside is truly beautiful and to see the far flung spots that you, Norm, and Rick go to harvest meat. Simply stunning! Keep up the great content and I look forward to working through all your content eventually and further content you release!! Cheers & take care from the UK!!! Vic
Hey how would you like to come to alberta and hunt some elk
Hi. Do you know of a range max 1 hour drive from Vancouver that you can shoot over 500 yards? Great shooting! I have a new Cadex and will break in the same way as you did.
Your Crushing it ….. love it Al…🇨🇦👍
Got it today
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Redding Ultra Mag is a great Press!
Good luck! Sounds like it’s gonna be a heck of adventure!
You spelled Erik’s name wrong. 😁
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Packing is a huge part of the excitement of hunting . Cant wait to see these videos Al. Good luck .
Good luck bud. Looking forward to watching your trip. I'm sitting this one out, but hope to get out for bison .
Holy cow, your set for for the whole season. Good luck on your hunt. All my gear fits in the back of my Ford f150.
Looks like an adventure for sure. How long do you expect to be gone?
That’s quiet the operation. Good hunting.
Does the app have voice to tell you the fps like the fx chrony? I know fx chrony is similar and their app will say each speed. It would be nice if garmin add this.
No
Technically, a 5 inch target at 500 yd is sub M o a.
I just watched it! Fantastic job, brother 👊😎🇺🇲 that 6 creed is a laser beam.
Tracker. Best side by side ever. Cheers
Dude… good stuff… good dope and well thought out. Great vid man… I’ll say it right up front… you win bro… I bow out without tryin
Glad nature humbled you
338wm?
@@westonbaird9261 Hi it’s a 338 Lapua. Thanks for watching and the comment
What twist right is your rifle at? 1:9?
If you had fun with that you should try fishing in Australia while it's still legal.
@@SMarkar14 Hi, yes I would like to try fishing in Australia, maybe one day. Thanks for watching and the comment, take care.
If you’re going to actually duplicate someone else’s challenge at least put some minimum effort in doing so. Hell, make a life size cardboard deer silhouette with a 5” circle vital. Shooting 5” square steel is not the same challenge.
@@Stratagos11 Hi, the only thing I should have done different was use a circle instead of a square, but I didn’t have one. But I’ll get one. It was just for fun and entertainment, no cut out deer was necessary. Lol. Thanks for watching and the comment, take care.
Suzuki Vitara🦾
@@helicobakter6843 Hi, close it’s a GEO Tracker and it is an amazing rig. Thanks for watching and the comment, take care.
You aren.t even ready for a 1 shot hit 😂
@@angelaprater2679 Hi, I think you mean the 223 having a new scope on it and forgetting it wasn’t zeroed. That what happens when you get older, you forget things. I should have thrown a sticky note on it. lol. Thanks for watching and the comment, take care.
What range is that? I live in BC.
@@fraserlordly2432 Hi Fraser, that is the Heffley Creek gun range outside of Kamloops. Is it close to you ? Thanks for watching and the comment.
Wish I had land like this in Saskatchewan
@@daviddebacker2909 Hi David, it’s a nice range for sure. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, take care.
@bcextremeoutdoorsman just got the bug to reach out and hit something passed 200, your channel and a number of others have me thinking I might almost be able to some day. Thank you so much for the work you put into it sir!
@@daviddebacker2909 Awesome David that’s great to hear. Shooting out to further distances will you give more confidence at the closer ranges as well. Have fun and shoot straight, take care. If I can help you at all let me know.
He going to say his is round yours square but good job
@@jamessammann9183 Hi, James yes for sure. But it’s all I had at the time. Lol. Thanks for watching and the comment, take care.
WOW 5" target mate i shoot that at 1,000 yards and also 1,100 yards with a .223 F class type action, ( Also its not a .223 like you might think, meaning like a AR type set up, its got a basic Vietnam 308 stock with a Trued up action and good barrel thats it, no suppressor or tuning ring or any other extras on the rifle at all) but the weapon is not mine, i do not have a shooters licence at all or a gun licence, thy let me shoot their weapons at the range and the last time i shot was on AUGUST 11th 2024 my score was 48/50 ( ps my gold bore shot was a perfect V right in the middle of the target, just like what you showed on the steel round target,but at 1,000 yards, even i was totally surprised ) & with 4V's and the rest were 5's and 4's, plus like they say if you have a real good weapon system and you know the basics, then with no wind mate at 500 yards you should be able to hit that every single time. cheers and keep up the great work buddy. ✌👌🦘👍
@@7071t6 Hi and awesome shooting. Thank you and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, take care and shoot straight my friend.
Really little over 5 inches for moa
@@jamessammann9183 Hi James, yes you are correct. Thanks for watching and the comment, take care.
I wasn't aware that spin drift was ever a factor uner at least 1000 yds. As a former Army sniper, we never doped spindrift until after 1000. And we had few if any correction errors until.we got to 1200 and longer... I'm not criticizing, just sharing what Iearned. Great video by the way.
@@dougroope8040 Hi Doug and thank you. I just held what the Kestral said which if I remember right was just off of centre left. Isn’t spin drift at a 1000 yards for a .308 Win. around 10” ? The Kestral does the spin drift automatically so I don’t really have to worry about it. I was favouring left of plate and with the 6mm and I hit where I was aiming. I remember shooting my .308 win. At 550 yards years ago in a no wind condition and I was consistently hitting 5” right of hold. I figured that was spin drift. But I know you have more experience than I do and I’m going to look into it more. I’m always learning in this game and I appreciate your input. Thank you again Doug for watching and your comment, take care. Also thank you for your service.
@bcextremeoutdoorsman @bcextremeoutdoorsman For my M24 and my M21 rifles, my spin drift at 1000 is .74 at the gun. So close, at 7.4" @ 1000 on target. I looked them up after my comment. But .7 at the gun is pretty minimal and the 308 was very limited much beyond 800 with the bullets we had back in the 80's. I was stationed in Korea with the ROK Marines, and about 3 months before I left, we were starting to experiment with the Army's long range competition round, the 300 Win Mag. with the 220gr Sierra Match King service ammo So much more impressive LOL I have several long range videos, but nothing on CZcams. My CZcams channel is all about my drag racing events. I think I need to add some variety. lol Thank you for the recognition. It's much appreciated.
Just a suggestion- 7 minutes of talking before the first shot is a bit excessive. If you trim it down to maybe two minutes max, the video would be more engaging. Same consideration between shots.
@@boogerzekesweldingemporium4833 Hi, good point I’ll take that into consideration next time. I’m always learning. Thanks for watching and the comment, take care.
I like what you said about the deer or coyote. Have a weird deal were I struggle hitting targets especially paper but live animals.... Idk it's kinda like I get buck fever on steel and paper but super calm on game, maybe I just have a screw loose lol
@@TheBlackTrapper Hi, I hear you, I hate shooting paper lol. When you’re shooting at game you are in the zone and it’s all subconsciously done, no time to think, as you have done it so many times. No screws loose there, just a good hunter. Thanks for watching and the comment, take care and good luck this hunting season.
That hit with the 338 wasn't actually within 1 moa. 1 MOA would be represented by a 5inch circle. On the diagonal, your target is close to 7". Since you hit on the corner, you would have missed Eric's target. Still a good shot though. My impression was that you missed just outside of the same place with the 280 and not by much. All in all, pretty good shooting. I have always figured, if my first sighter was a "V", I would do OK. If it was a four, I would be in for a long day. Anyway, this is a tough challenge, and you did pretty well. The shot with the 6 was good, no matter what kind of rifle. On another subject, what lapel mike are you using? The one I just tried sounded like Donald Duck speaking Swahili. WH
@@WillHenrysWorkshop-gunsmith Hi, and thank you. Yes many comments have let me know that the 338 is a miss 😊. I’m still happy with the outcome. I tried to get a 5” circle but I could only get the 5” square. I’ll try it again at a later date with the circle. I didn’t even think of the square inch difference, it is a tough challenge especially with a lightweight hunting rifle. I am using the DJI wireless mic’s the first version mic’s. They work well. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, take care and shoot shoot.
@@bcextremeoutdoorsman I can't recall the last time I shot at Kamloops. Has to be twenty years ago. Even longer for the Heffley Creek range. I shot some matches at the Kamloops range, past the weigh scales, but it's been years. Sorry about the criticism! As you know, the circular bull is why it's so important to eliminate vertical dispersion. It gives you a little latitude on your wind calls. thanks for your response. WH
@@WillHenrysWorkshop-gunsmith Hi Will, Kamloops has some good shooting ranges and I heard KTSA is buying some new property to build a new range. I don’t know much about F-class and should have realized that MOA is angular, but I got put in my place. Lol. But it’s all good, I am always learning and sometimes from my mistakes. Thanks again for the comment and take care.
The one MOA challenge is tough but I believe appropriate. If you and your rig can't cold bore smack a MOA target from a nice rested, comfy prone position at your range then under less than ideal field conditions not much room for error, physical variables and tricky unseen winds.
@@couespursuit7350 Hi, one MOA is a very small target at distance. Vitals on a Stone Sheep or deer are 18” as long as you get the windage correct you have a lethal hit. But the shooter has to make sure they are confident and skilled enough to make the shot. By practicing ( positional ) and knowing your rifle and ballistics etc. It’s up to the shooter to know what there ethical hunting distances are. This is just a fun challenge, as I said above the vitals in a deer sized animal is quite a bit bigger than a MOA. But aim small miss small. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, take care and shoot straight.
@@bcextremeoutdoorsman18 inches on a deer?? What from the knee to the spine?
Very good, I enjoyed your video.
Hi and thank you very much and thanks for watching and the comment, take care.
Where are you located?
Hi, I’m in Kamloops B.C. Thanks for watching and the comment, take care.
So you basically missed with everything except a 25lb match rifle that would not even be legal in F-open. The .338 missed because the square is bigger that 5” where the impact was. And you don’t get many hunting shots on your home range. Not sure what your intentions were with this video. You did a great job with camera work, thanks for the entertainment
Hi Tom, thank you. You are correct on all of your points. My intentions were just what you said, entertainment. I thought it would be fun to try one of these challenges with my hunting rifles and video it as it truly happened. All I could get at the time was a 5” square. I just threw in the 6 creed because I had it with me. Thanks for watching and the comment, take care.
Your honesty comes across in this video. Not always the case in other videos of people I’ve seen. I do want to ask, when you say you’d have no problem hitting a deer, are you assuming an 8-9in. zone for that, or something bigger? Also, how much wind is too much wind for you at 500 yards in a field situation? Trying to figure out where someone as accurate as you draws the line out there. Great shooting by the way! Thanks!
Hi, and thank you, that was one of the points of the video was to have it videoed as it happened. I do a lot of sheep hunting and the from top of the back to bottom of the chest is about 18”, a deer is about the same. Any where in the front shoulder in that 18” is lethal. But I don’t want to use all that vertical. Realistically anything in a 10” circle is ethical, in my opinion. So basically that’s 2 MOA @500 yards. Of course tighter is better, again realistically a lot of guys out there hunting struggle with shooting 1 MOA at 100 yards. I have seen it lots, due to them not shooting enough. Now for the wind question, that’s a tough one. Lots of factors arise from this question. If the wind is very high and variable I won’t shoot and I’ll try and get closer. If it’s steady and under 10-12 mph at 500 yards I’ll DOPE the wind with my kestrel and if I feel comfortable I’ll take the shot. Thanks for watching and the great comment, I hope I answered it all got you. Take care, be safe and shoot straight.
Thanks for the thorough answer! Yes, you definitely answered my questions. I’m fairly new to hunting, and it’s really informative to see how guys with more experience think through these issues. Thanks again! Hope you’re successful this season!
@@sthomsen86 Thanks and you are very welcome, take care and gook luck this season to you as well.
Nice one mate good challenge well done
@@bradleytyrrell4417 Hi Bradley and thank you, I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment, take care.
Try the Blackjack challenge
@@pitts3219 Hi, I might do that one day, I’ll have to build a KYL to do it though. Thanks for watching and the comment, take care.
Good shooting, the square target is more than 5” if you measure diagonal so not a hit with the lapua technically, but i couldnt do it either so haha
Right. 5x5 =25 sq inches vs 5" circle ~ 20 sq inches.
@@SuperJeanq Hi, you are very correct, not a hit. I didn’t even think of that until you brought it to my attention. I didn’t have access to a 5” circle so I used a square. I’ll have to get one made and try it again at a later date. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, take care.
@@rokkinjohann Hi and yes you are correct, like I said above I didn’t have access to a 5” circle so I used a square. I’ll try again at a later date. Thanks for watching and the math lesson 😊. Take care and be safe.
Yes, about 1.4 moa. The square target would still be in a kill zone of a very small deer. Humbling target size is correct. The Cortina target is truly threading the needle. Many kill shots would be failures on his deer target.
5 MOA at 500y is not 5”, either. It is 5.235”
The scenery around your range is amazing. Nice shooting!
@@toddhulen7740 Hi Todd, thank you and yes it is a beautiful range, I’m very fortunate to have a range like I do to use. Thanks for watching and the comment, take care.
Always good shotting. Best of luck on your match.
@@user-md2ty5nv9d Hi and thank you very much, I’ll need the luck. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, take care.
Do all game animals stop and stand still at exactly 500 yds. What do you do if they stop at say 455yds
@@EFD620G Hi, watch my hunting videos and you’ll see what I do 😊. If an animal stops at 455 yards, I’ll range it with my binos get the DOPE from the binos, then I’ll dial the DOPE on the scope and then engage the target. Or once I get the distance I’ll look at my DOPE card that I have somewhere on the rifle for the area I’m hunting. Then the same, I’ll dial and engage. 500 yards was just what the challenge was at, I didn’t design it. Thanks for watching and the comment, take care.
Good stuff! Always fun to do these challenges. Cortina is a legend! Breaks it up a little and keeps ya honest. How long until your first hunt? Sheep again this year? I got a late invite to help on a bighorn hunt here and definitely not in shape for it. Is your shoot at the Cameo range outside of Grand Junction? I haven’t made it over there yet but I’ve heard it’s awesome!! Good luck!
Why yes, yes the do woke boy
@@karlweiby2307 Hi Karl, the challenge was fun and tough. I should of have had a circle instead of a square but I didn’t have access to one. I’m am not going Stone Sheep hunting this year, I have been too busy, possibly next year as my son has had some interest in going with me. Go for sheep, start training now. A little training is better than no training. 😊 Yes, I will be at the Cameo range. Is that close to you ? Would be great to meet you.
@@TL12352 Hi and thank you for watching and the comment, take care.
I just about drive myself crazy over cold bore, clean or dirty, how clean? Like bore snake clean or copper stripping clean. I obviously want to take really good care of my guns and 400 yards is probably the farthest i will even get to shoot. I have ar10 308, howa 6.5 creedmoor, weatherby 2506, Winchester model 70 7mag. They all shoot around 1moa on average or a little better. Give me some solid advice please.
@@jcows12 Hi, when I clean my rifles it down to metal so completely cleaned, I use a bore scope to make sure I have the carbon ring removed, as well. If you have good barrels it shouldn’t take much to clean. Then I’ll shoot it to condition the barrel until it is stabilized and shooting consistent and velocities are consistent as well. It doesn’t take many shots. Then it’s ready hunt with. Depends on what rifle, my 338 I’ll clean more often as you’re burning more powder and it will fowl quicker, so I clean it around 30 rounds. The 280ai around every 60 rounds. Again if they get wet at all, I’ll run a patch down the barrel, then when I get a chance I’ll take another shot. I never use a bore snake unless it’s an emergency and I have never had to use one, but I have one in my backpack just in case. I hope this helps and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Any other questions just ask, take care.