Long Range Pursuit

Landon Michaels and McKenzie Sims co-host this episode for Long Range Pursuit Podcast and Hunterz Hub Podcast. Hunterz Hub is an online resource for hunt, outfitter and gear recommendations. They talk hunting plans and stories from some of McKenzie's many international hunts as well as hunts coming up and the potential effect of COVID-19 on this year's hunting plans.

In this podcast Phillip Velayo, Training Director of Long Range University, brings on The Most Wanted List's Kristy Lee Cook and her husband Lee Orr for this podcast. From American Idol singer to Long Range hunter, we talk about what made Kristy transition from one profession to another. They discuss attending training and getting into precision rifle competition and how it prepared them for their Western big game hunts.

Aaron Davidson, Phil Velayo and Landon Michaels discuss the state of training at Gunwerks and the evolution of Gunwerks' Long Range University training programs. They discuss new changes to curriculum coming for 2020 and where they see the sport going in coming years. Aaron expounds on recent developments to how many approach ballistic solutions and where this is leading the long range shooting and hunting discipline.

Landon Michaels and Greg McHale discuss hunting in the Yukon and Greg's show on The Sportsman Channel - Greg McHale's Wild Yukon. They discuss Greg's introduction to long range hunting and how its changed their success and perspective hunting sheep, moose, caribou and bear in the vastly remote regions of the Yukon.

Gunwerks and Dallas Safari Club go way back! Garrett Wall and Scott Toberman, President of the DSC discuss conservation, mission and history of the DSC, and what DSC is doing for hunters.

Landon Michaels and Jeff Brozovich from LongRangeOnly.com discuss the concept of the complete rifle system and compare to the traditional custom rifle build. Pros and cons and cost comparisons on time and money. They touch on the old 7mm vs 30 caliber debate, but stop short of settling it the old fashioned way!

John Bair has been involved with the Western Conservation & Hunting Expo since it began. Dustin Wittwer sits down with him and discussed how the show started, how it's grown, and its purpose in the hunting community. John is also the auctioneer for all the conservation permits. He talks about the tags he's auctioned, how the money is used, and the most expensive tag he's auctioned.   

Dustin Wittwer & Chris Hinojosa from Gunwerks conduct a Q&A episode, touching on topics including: SHOT show, 27 Nosler, Verdict vs Magnus stocks, carbon fiber barrels, Leupold vx5 vs vx6, Mark 5 reticle options, Accubond long range bullets, ELDM vs ELDX bullets, 7mm caliber rifles, One caliber for everything, and 2020 hunt plans.

Gunwerks' Bennett Mabee and Zion Pilgrim from Wilderness Quest New Zealand sit down at the 2020 Dallas Safari Club and talk gear, preparation, and caliber selection, and what to expect for a hunting trip to New Zealand. 

Bullet and caliber debates have been a hot topic for as long as humans have been pushing hot lead down the bore of a rifle. Landon Michaels and Mitch Libby discuss terminal ballistics and best bullet choice for individual applications based on conditions and hunter preferences. They explore "knockdown power" and what modern ballistics and hunting bullets have taught us.

Landon Michaels and Ross Sevy from Switchback Outdoors recap the 2019 mule deer hunting season and filmed mule deer hunts in Wyoming, Oregon, Idaho and Colorado. They discuss varying conditions and tactics for the various seasons and terrain and how the human element comes into play. Watch for the Icon Tour - The Seasons on Switchback Outdoors' YouTube channel coming Jan 1, 2020.

Landon Michaels and Dustin Wittwer discuss recent hunting experiences with Gunwerks' Revic PMR 428 smart rifle scope, impressions and the advantages it affords in the field. Dustin recounts a recent Utah Muzzleloader deer hunt in which the Revic scope's ballistics and wind doping capabilities played a key role for both Dustin and his wife taking two great bucks on public land the first day of the hunt. 

Aaron Davidson and Carl van Zyl from John X Safaris catch up and discuss the opportunities that South Africa can afford the long range hunter when hunting with a long-range-friendly safari company. 2020 will mark Gunwerks' 8th year of hosted hunts with JohnX Safaris, where Gunwerks clients have joined Aaron and Gunwerks team members for this incredible hunting experience.

In this episode Caylen and Phil talk about Phil's recent Wyoming antelope hunt and discuss the importance of making solid wind calls while pursuing game at longer ranges. The Monster Lake Mayhem National Rifle League competition is recapped as well with discussion surrounding working with the elements, mindset, and understanding individual capabilities and limitations.

Landon Michaels and Don Sangster from HuntNation discuss the role and value of a hunting booking agent and consultant. They explore ways for hunters to maximize hunting opportunity, whether through drawing DIY hunts, or booking outfitted hunts.