Episodes
Solving the wind variable in long range hunting is often one of the hardest parts of the equation to deal with. Aaron speaks to that challenge and some of the solutions that Gunwerks and revic Optics leverages to help average hunters do extraordinary things.
Published 05/29/24
Tom Schneider of Stuck 'n the Rut joins up with Long Range University Instructor Brian Poor. Elk hunting strategies are on the docket and there is plenty to cover.
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Published 05/22/24
Landon Michaels sits down with Josh Moore from our engineering team to discuss the breadth of science behind our suppressor designs. They discuss the past and, more importantly, the future and where our designs are headed. Material science, manufacturing breakthroughs, and design objectives are all part of the conversation.
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Published 05/15/24
The Long Range University Team debates the merits of Smart Range Finders vs 'dumb' Range Finders meaning range finders that do not have onboard real-time ballistic solvers. Brian Poor recently demonstrated one example of how this might impact your shot in a real-world shooting situation here:
https://youtu.be/ustDGGqCPAc
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Published 05/08/24
Spencer Berns of G3 Outfitters joins Garrett Wall on the Long Range Pursuit Podcast to highlight the massive opportunities you can leverage in New Mexico. Muzzleloaders open up a whole new slate of units and dates to those willing to take the plunge and learn the ins and outs of muzzleloading.
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Published 05/01/24
Aaron reflects on the value of procedure in achieving positive results in the field. He compares his experience with preflight checklists to a mental checklist that we should implement before every shot we take.
Published 04/24/24
We explore the ultralight craze, particularly where it pertains to rifle systems. In a world of high-tech materials, carbon fibers, titanium & 3D printing, ultralight is all the rage. But what if we told you the lightest option isn't always the best option?
Published 04/17/24
The LRU Instructors gather to discuss their insights into he virtue of practice when it comes to long range hunting, marksmanship and shooting fundamentals. They are full of pro tips when it comes to how you spend your time at the range.
Published 04/10/24
Gunwerks Founder Aaron Davidson endeavors to identify concepts and ideas around how hunters should think about and approach field readiness. Not only from a gear standpoint but also our mindset and how we decide whether or not to take a shot. How do we quantify our readiness? Where do we draw the line between a shot that we can make and a shot we should not attempt?
Published 04/03/24
Gunwerks Gunner Mitch Libby chews the fat with longtime customer Mike Pilch. Mike shares his journey as a customer and some of his hunting successes along the way.
Published 03/27/24
Gunwerks Founder Aaron Davidson tackels the many challenges Gunwerks has faced in launching new products from the ground up. He is joined by Product Manager, Landon Michaels, and Engineering Manager, Josh Moore. They dive into detail about the Nexus, Gunwerks Bipod and more.
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Elevate Bipod: https://www.gunwerks.com/bipod
Nexus: https://www.gunwerks.com/nexus
Published 03/20/24
LRU Instructor Ian Miner is joined by Gunwerks Gunners Pake Taylor and Ben Titus to discuss how they set up a new rifle before the hunt.
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Free Revic Ops Ballistic App https://www.revicoptics.com/app
Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph https://www.gunwerks.com/shop/pd-g25007-garmin-xero-c1-pro-chronograph-24331
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Published 03/13/24
Gunwerks Gunners Mitch Libby and Landon Michaels unveil the Elevate Bipod from Gunwerks. This product has been in development for years and is now available for purchase.
Learn more and purchase here.
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Published 07/18/23
Aaron answers some of our most common questions about the Revic Acura BLR10b Rangefinding Binoculars with ballistics.
Watch with Video on Youtube.
https://youtu.be/KqDkhDnIBd0
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Published 07/14/23
Gunwerks Gunners Toby LaVigne and Neil Emery are joined by Greg McHale to discuss the Dall Sheep Giveaway.
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Published 07/14/23
Greg sat down with Toby LaVigne at SCI Nashville to share his journey from 30 yards in his early years to 400 and beyond, how he ended up in the Yukon, and how Gunwerk’s Long Range University changed his mind about “long range.”
Published 04/04/23
Blood Origins founder, Robbie Kroger is on a mission to convey the truth about hunting. He and Toby LaVigne talk about the reasons why we hunt, and why hunters need to be completely honest about the good and the bad about hunting.
Published 03/22/23
Alaska native Brian Poor spills the beans on all his Alaskan hunting adventures with his father. He's joined by Jeremy Winters who has a few stories of his own, along with Landon Michaels who is preparing for his first Alaskan adventure on Kodiak Island. On his latest hunt, Brian gifted his father a Gunwerks 30 Nosler that may have just been a lucky charm for their moose and grizzly bear combo.
Published 12/29/22
It's the whole Gunwerks hunting party on a boat, in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Kodiak Island. The guys provide an update on the adventure thus far; there has been epic fishing, a harrowing bear encounter, and sitka blacktail shot mid-sandwich. Austin Atkinson of Huntin' Fool joined them on this hunt and provides a lot of good information from his experiences in Alaska. The hunting's been good and the stories are fresh on this episode of Long Range Pursuit Podcast!
Published 12/22/22
John X Safaris CEO Carl Van Zyl joins Garrett Wall and client Leander Dueck to discuss the many hunting opportunities available in Africa with John X Safaris. Leander offers a unique perspective from the client side about how to prepare and what to expect when hunting Africa.
Published 12/15/22
Landon, Neal, Avery, and Josh discuss how they've each prepared for their upcoming sitka blacktail deer hunt on Kodiak Island. The crew touches on topics including gear choices for the Alaskan environment, balancing rifle and cartridge selection for deer hunting and bear protection, the travel logistics to and from the hunting areas, and more. This is the first episode in a three part mini-series chronicling the epic adventure that is a hunt Kodiak Island!
Published 12/06/22
The guys introduce new titanium suppressors from Gunwerks, which offer identical performance to existing cans, but approximately 40% lighter. They also introduce a new model to bridge the gap between the original 6IX and 8IGHT suppressors. At only 6” in length, and the diameter of the 8IGHT, the 6IX+ provides a suppressor nearly as compact as the 6IX and nearly as quiet as the 8IGHT. The best of both worlds? They also dive into the engineering and technology behind suppressors, including the...
Published 11/01/22
Aaron, Landon & Neal Introduce the new 7 PRC cartridge from Hornady. They discuss specs and ballistic performance and compare it to the variety of popul ar 7mm cartridges including the 7 SAUM, 7 Rem Mag, 7 LRM and 28 Nosler. Aaron recounts the history of the introduction of the Gunwerks 7 LRM and its relation to the eventual introduction of the 7 PRC, comparing and contrasting the two and answering a variety of questions on peoples' minds regarding the new 7mm offering and its applications.
Published 10/26/22
Gunwerks' Long Range University Instructors join Landon Michaels to discuss their insights about selecting the proper magnification for rifle optics. Jeremy Winter's and Brian poor both share similar views about high power magnification on big hunting calibers. This podcast provides excellent insights that will definitely impact your decision making when topping your next rifle build.
Published 10/13/22
Brian, Chris and the crew recap their experience shooting a local club precision rifle match. They discuss the the applicable and non-applicable aspects of match shooting to realisitc hunting scenarios and where engaging in the discipline can help make us better hunters.
Published 09/28/22