The gophers in those fields are exceptionally scarce. lucky if we can see two per year. And it seems "stocking" the field the way they do trout ponds is an "unpopular" opinion....

Cory Johnson I started recording our varmint hunting years ago. But after watching other KZfaqrs, I decided I wanted to steer clear of posting the footage. There is just too much controversy that surrounds varmint hunting. As Shaun said, we have cleaned out this shoot location, which has made the owner extremely happy...less broken legs on his cattle. No gophers means the coyotes are scarce as well. I don't think I have shot a live target in 2 years now, kinda sad.

Going backwards with precision reloading seems like such a waste of bullets though.

DynoosHD Thanks, couple people have mentioned the sling, I think I will be using that in a future video.

TheRfmodulator Thanks for the idea, sling usage is a good topic choice.

detectiveinspekta I would love to, but that can cost some big dollars. My problem is keeping these videos in a tight budget. I guess I can do a ballistic comparison video, which is mostly data analysis. But I like to follow up the theory talk with some actual range footage to show what is happening.

Graham Orser Go to the Canadian Gun Nutz webpage, on the front there are several links to dealers that will sell reloading components in bulk. Mail order is much cheaper than using your local store.

He uses a GemPro 250. Originally designed as a jewel scale, it is incredibly accurate, best scale for precision shooting I've ever seen.

yan thériault Gempro 250, and an RCBS trickle charger

thanks!

Jack Wall Actually, to try and minimize drift, I leave it on most of the time. I only shut it down if I have completed alot of reloading and know I wont be using it for a while.

Joseph Marwitz GoPro Mount, I have used the camera angle a couple times, but its not as good as I had hoped.

No idea, I haven't played that in years. I move on as they upgrade, thus BF4 is what I am playing now.

+the GLUGLUG Times change, so do plans. Money gets diverted from wants to needs. Life happens.

+Kevin Hartley Hey thanks, I am always looking for new ways to test my abilities and push the envelope. This was just another way to see can it be done? Can I do it?

Johnny Corona I have an Enfield with iron sites. What style of irons are you thinking? simple post and gate...or more elaborate?

I think an Enfield would be great. My personal goal is to develop a target and hunting load for 3 different calibers and then work on different shooting positions. Thought it would be interesting to see your take on positional shooting techniques.

Richard UK I can only comment on what I have shot. I have never tried the 6.5 Creedmoor. I have heard good things about it though. That said, My next rifle build will be a 6mmBR. I have done the research it, and really like what it can do. Better than .308 ballistics at 1/3 recoil and 2/3 cost. Sounds like a winner to me.

Yes I've heard good things about the 6mmBR. Designed for 300 yard bench rest and won many contests at 1000 yards (subject to wind). It's the performance in a full value wind that makes me wonder it the 6mmBR is a true long range round.

Richard UK To buck the wind you have to shoot heavy and fast, which means larger magnum type cartridges. Those get expensive fast. I am looking for something with similar or better ballistics to a .308, yet comes in a little easier on the pocket book. I think the 6mmBR will do just that. If I truly wanted to shoot extreme long range every day, I would be looking to a .338LM or similar. Most of my shooting happens between 100 and 700 yards. Like always, you need to find a cartridge that matches your shooting style. But you also need to choose something that you can feed. No point getting into something that has difficult to find components.

Point taken. But the 6.5s do seem to be readily available though. I for my part am looking for something that's still supersonic at 1000m. Which both the 6mmBR and all the 6.5mm are. But I guess for the accuracy purists out there it would have to be the 6mmBR or the 6mmPPC. No argument there.

Richard UK Well and as you pointed out the accuracy is there at 300 for sure. Its going to hurt a little more at range. Thus if you are going to focus and do the majority of your shooting at 1000+, then I would say go for the heavier projectile.

No not a bad idea, not sure if I will be able to do anything directly on that subject. BDC reticles are designed for one bullet type at some speed. You have to know what those data points are and make sure your ammo matches, otherwise your shots are going to miss. Before I planned to take an animal, I would confirm the BDC by shooting many shots at various range targets to make sure the trajectory matched the BDC. This is what builds confidence in your rifle/scope combination. Taking many simulated shots. You will quickly find the limits of your predictions and your equipment and be able to judge your max range for ethical shooting. I am currently doing this right now as I just finished a new load setup. Next few trips to the range will be to confirm zeros from ballistic charts so that I can build a new DOPE card.

marc jones My focus has been long range target precision, never really thought about many of the other types of bullets. I do have a load setup for varminting with 110 V-max.

Muddlol 155 Lapua Scenar is the new choice. I plan to cover why I made this choice in an video.

niteriderwm The smell of cooking beef will almost perfectly accent the smell of burning powder!

Michael Rodgers Your right, I haven't touched on that topic at all. I shall add it to the list of things to work on in future videos.

MrSenaid2010 The one idea I am already working on is similar to this. But the can will be full of something more...interesting.

Jared Maxwell Good idea, I'll have a new shoot location that might work for that as well.

***** Heck yeah, I think it will add a bit a twist and some viewers might be surprised by the effects. Do you already have an ACI? What brand and why?

No nothing yet as I don't typically shoot at angles.

No such thing as a wasted shot...unless its an accidental fire. Every shot you take can teach you something about what you / the rifle / the bullet is doing. One of the things I like about making the videos is that it gives me a chance to pick out my own mistakes, so that I can go back and correct them. The point of this video series is to look at more real life scenarios and get away from the competetive shooting. I won't be going back to F-class until my kids are teenagers and loose interest in me and my time. FYI, constructive criticism is always appreciated, and I get what your saying.