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Long Range Pursuit Podcast, presented by Gunwerks, is the authoritative podcast on all things surrounding the science and techniques of long range hunting and shooting. Aaron Davidson and the Gunwerks crew along with a variety of industry expert guests discuss long range and precision rifle topics f…

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    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 189 EPISODES

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    The Long Range Pursuit podcast is an absolutely fantastic source of knowledge and information for anyone interested in long-range shooting and hunting. The hosts of the podcast, along with their guests, provide a wealth of information on various topics related to shooting and hunting, making each episode incredibly valuable for listeners. Whether it's discussing shooting tips and tricks, new innovations in the field, or training techniques, the podcast consistently delivers high-quality content that is appreciated by its audience.

    One of the best aspects of The Long Range Pursuit podcast is the depth of knowledge shared by the hosts and guests. Each episode dives deep into topics, providing detailed explanations and insights that are not only informative but also educational. Listeners can trust the advice given by the hosts since they have a wealth of experience and expertise in long-range shooting. Additionally, the podcast frequently features guests who are experts in their respective fields, further enhancing the quality of the content.

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    While there aren't many negative aspects about The Long Range Pursuit podcast, one potential drawback could be that some episodes may be too technical for casual listeners or those new to long-range shooting. However, this can easily be balanced out by starting with episodes that cover more introductory topics before delving into more complex subjects.

    In conclusion, The Long Range Pursuit podcast is an exceptional resource for anyone interested in long-range shooting and hunting. With its extensive knowledge base, engaging hosts, and commitment to providing valuable information, this podcast deserves a spot at the top of any shooter's or hunter's favorites list. From beginners looking to learn the basics to experienced shooters seeking advanced tips and insights, this podcast has something for everyone.



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    Latest episodes from Long Range Pursuit

    EP 188: Effects of Mounting a Suppressors

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 22:04


    Gunwerk Engineer Mac Simpson dives into suppressors and how they affect your shooting system. Suppressor Product Manager, Landon Michaels, is asking the questions.  https://www.gunwerks.com/

    EP 187: Timothy Osborn | Customer Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 60:34


    Gunwerks Gunner Derec Davidson sits down with Gunwerks customer and friend Timothy Osborn to discuss his journey into long range hunting.

    EP 186: Radikl Smartscope Hunting Experiences

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 53:37


    Gunwerks gunner Jason Byers hosts the Revic product managers along with seasoned hunter Derec Davidson. They're talking about the Revic Radikl Smart Scope and its performance in the field since its release. The question is, has it evolved the way we hunt?    The Reserve Hosted Hunts Podcast Episode 180: https://youtu.be/ivRZIMVKFQ4  Revic Ballistic Shootoff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GCTQxnBr4E&t=1s  Revic Send it Smarter contest: https://www.revicoptics.com/revic-send-it-smarter-contest  

    EP 185: Mark Peterson | Special Guest

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 84:02


    Aaron Davidson is joined in the studio by Mark Peterson, owner of Worldwide Trophy Adventures. They cover everything from how their businesses came to be to where they are going to their many hunting exploits.

    EP 184: Garrett's TAGS Portfolio | with WTA Director Eric Pawlak

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 63:34


    Garrett Wall gets an overview of his tags portfolio from Eric Pawlak, Director of WTA. They discuss strategy state by state. For anyone serious about their tag applications, this podcast is for you! https://www.gunwerks.com/

    EP 183: The Sheepdog | Limited Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 26:51


    Join Landon Michaels, Project manager at Gunwerks, to discuss the limited edition build called the 'Sheepdog.' Gunwerks Creative Ben Titus, who is an avid predator hunter, adds to the conversation along with Revic Product Manager Jordan Zistel.

    EP 182: Science of Bullet Selection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 82:45


    While at Dallas Safari Club International Aaron Davidson Connects with John McAdams of the Big Game Hunting Podcast and Blog. They Sit down to discuss Aaron's process for selecting the best ammo configuration for any particular big game hunt. It's an in-depth and comprehensive discussion you won't want to miss. https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/ https://www.gunwerks.com/

    EP 181: Utah Airguns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 51:45


    Justin Jacobson is in the studio with Garrett Wall of team Gunwerks. Justin founded Utah Airguns and is here to share his story and discuss the state of airguns within the industry.

    EP 180: Gunwerks Outfitter Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 60:15


    Aaron Davidson sits down with Derec Davidson, his son, who runs the Gunwerks Outfitter Progam. They swap hunting stories while discussing the outfitter program and forthcoming projects that may include reserve hunting opportunities for Gunwerks clients.

    EP 179: Krylon Limited Edition | Product Insights

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 39:45


    Product Manager Jim Saubier talks about the new Krylon Limited Edition shooting system from Gunwerks. Tune in to learn more about it.

    EP 178: Hunting Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 53:03


    Gunwerks Gunner Garrett Wall is joined via the internet by Austin Atkinson of Huntin' Fool and Brian Nezvik, the former director of the Wyoming Game and Fish. They are well prepared to discuss the role of hunting technology in our current hunting climate. They discuss the role of regulation and legislation in contributing to conservation efforts. 

    EP 177: Brice Bishop of PEAX Equipment | Special Guest

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 101:55


    Founder of PEAX Equipment, Brice Bishop, Joins Aaron Davidson, Founder of Gunwerks. They discuss the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and trying to build a business in the outdoor space. This truly is a peak behind the curtain at Gunwerks.

    EP 176: Select the Right Tool For The Job | Product Inisights

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 56:24


    Jim Saubier and Landon Micheals sit down with client advisor, Mitch Libby. The meat of the conversation centers on how to approach the decision-making process of selecting the right rifle configuration for your needs. Gunwerks.com Revicoptics.com

    EP 175: Getting Youth Involved | Instructor's Corner

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 54:15


    Ian Miner from Long Range University takes the mic to expound on his thoughts about getting today's youth involved in shooting and hunting sports. He has much to share, with a refreshing and optimistic view of today's youth.

    EP 174: Corey Mason WSF | Special Guest

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 68:36


    Corey Mason, Chief Operating Officer & Executive VP of Conservation of the Wild Sheep Foundation, joins Landon Michaels and Ben Titus to talk about the state of conservation and sheep hunting. Ben also shares his experience of graduating from the Less than 1 Club and harvesting his first bighorn ram with Landon Michaels at his side.

    EP 173: More Fall Hunting Stories | Product Insights

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 36:08


    The Product Team is joined by the Sales manager to discuss some of their hunting experiences through the fall. They cover deer, antelope, and Elk from all over the West, including rifle and archery. It's been a busy fall.

    EP 172: Fall Hunting Stories | Instructor's Corner

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 79:27


    Long Range University Training Director Brian Poor meets up with Instructor Ian Miner to catch up on all their fall Hunting Stories. From moose in Alaska to antelope in New Mexico, they share their successes, failures, and lessons learned.

    EP 171: Bipods in the Field | Product Insights

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 49:51


    Gunwerks Product Manager Landon Michaels calls on fellow Gunwerks creative and avid hunter Ben Titus. They discuss the performance of the Elevate bipod 2.0 on Ben's recent sheep hunt.

    EP 170: Dan Cabela | Special Guest

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 47:05


    Dan Cabela, Executive Director of the Cabela's Foundation and Gunwerks Customer, joins Garrett Wall to talk about customer success and the Hunting Conservation efforts between the two companies. https://www.gunwerks.com/

    EP 169: Adjusting to New Gear | From Aaron's Desk

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 29:08


    Gunwerks Founder Aaron Davidson explores the importance of preparedness, readiness, and training when it comes to new gear and getting ready for your next hunt.

    EP 168: How to Decide Your Long Range Limit | Instructor's Corner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 57:15


    Training Director Brian Poor and LRU Instructor Ian Miner explore how to decide what your long range limit may be.

    EP 167: Tripods | Product Insights

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 39:13


    Gunwerks Diehards Landon Michaels and Mitch Libby talk about the critical role tripods play in the long range space, both as shooting and optics support. They discuss the direction in which Revic and Gunwerks are leading product development with an eye on the future.

    EP 166: Special Guest Tom Beckstrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 68:42


    Outdoor writer Tom Beckstrand recently hunted with Gunwerks Founder Aaron Davidson in Africa. They recount their key takeaways from the remarkable experience. https://www.gunwerks.com/

    EP 165: From Aarons Desk | Air Density and Long Range

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 26:01


    Air density can trip some long range shooters up. Aaron takes a few minutes to define air density and some of the terms that surround it, such as station pressure and barometric pressure. He then gives a few rules of thumb that he uses to manage air density in the field.

    EP 164: Antelope Vs Rangefinders | Instructor's Corner

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 44:00


    The LRU Instructors are at it again. Today they discuss Rangefinders and the challenges they face when antelope hunting. These challenges are top of mind as they train with clients in New Mexico in preparation for an antelope hunting event. https://www.gunwerks.com/

    EP 163: What Makes Good Ammo | Product Insights

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 52:27


    Josh and Landon sit down to analyze what really goes into producing great ammunition, a key component of any long range shooting system.

    EP 162: Special Guest | Kalan Lemon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 47:29


    Kalan Lemon of Wade Lemon Hunting joins us to discuss hunting in Kamchatka Russia. Join us to discover if hunting some of planet Earth's largest moose and brown bears appeals to you. https://wlhunting.com/ https://www.gunwerks.com/

    EP 161: Special Guest Cliff Gray

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 60:51


    Special Guest Cliff Gray joins Garrett Wall via the Internet to discuss hunting education. Cliff has had the distinct honor of being featured on various podcasts most notably the Joe Rogan Experience. Garrett and Cliff discuss the value of hunting education and cover some things you can do to further your hunting knowledge and skill set. You can find out more about Cliff at his website. https://pursuitwithcliff.com/    

    EP 160: Ask Aaron | What is on your Checklist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 24:51


    In this Ask Aaron episode, Gunwerks Founder Aaron Davidson discusses what aspects of a hunt might benefit from a checklist. Then he delves into what items might be on his preshot checklist.

    EP 159: The Accountant | Product Insights

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 41:44


    Product Manager Jim Saubier sits down with Aaron Davidson to discuss the development of the latest skunkwerks project, the accountant. Skunkwerks by Gunwerks Limited Runs of Creative Genius 

    EP 158: No More DOPE Cards | Instructor's Corner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 75:49


    LRU Instructor Ian Miner sits down with Gunwerks Founder Aaron Davidson. They debate the merits and role of DOPE cards, Ballistic Drop Compensation, and more. They also discuss the role of new technologies in the current Long Range Hunting Landscape and how those technologies should integrate into your training.

    EP 157: How has Long Range Impacted Safari Hunting in South Africa?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 44:21


    While on safari in South Africa with Carl Van Zyl of John X Safaris, Aaron takes a moment to reflect on Long Range's impact. He and Carl discuss everything fro gear selection to strategy.

    EP 156: Special Guest Chad Mendes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 37:42


    UFC Fighter Chad Mendes connects with Gunwerks crewmembers Garrett Wall and Jason Byer. They discuss Chad's hunting career and the formation of Finz and Featherz. Chad also reviews his experience getting into long range hunting and going through the Long Range University Curriculum. https://www.finzandfeatherz.com/

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    EP 155: Need For Speed | Product Insights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 53:58


    How fast do we really need a round going? Product Managers Landon Michaels and Jim Saubier meet up to discuss the role speed plays in long range shooting and where Gunwerks is heading with new product development in their ammo and caliber selection.

    EP 154: NRL Hunter Match Lessons Learned | Instructor's Corner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 59:01


    LRU Instructor Ian Miner spends some time with Landon Micheals Who served as match director at the 2024 Sheep Mountain Shootout. They dive into the lessons learned while hosting the challenging hunting-style competition.  

    EP 153: Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 54:19


    Zach McDermott, President of the Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation joins Garrett Wall to discuss conservation efforts surrounding the bighorn sheep population in Wyoming. They cover the importance of conservation to support healthy hunting populations and the role of hunting in conservation. https://www.gunwerks.com/ https://www.wyomingwildsheep.org/  

    EP 152: What is it like Hunting in South Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 32:31


    While hunting with John X Safaris in South Africa, Aaron sits down with Carl Van Zyl to discuss what hunting in this area is like. Their cumulative experience brings great insight and knowledge to the table.

    EP 151: Performance Muzzleloading | Product Insights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 47:18


    Gunwerks Product Managers Landon Michaels and Jim Saubier sit down with Garrett Wall to discuss changes in the muzzleloading landscape from different products from Gunwerks to the changes some states have made to their regulations regarding muzzleloader hunting. Connect with excellent Muzzleloading opportunities: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.com/ Learn more about our muzzleloaders: https://www.gunwerks.com/  

    EP 150: Instructor's Corner | Understanding Optics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 102:44


    LRU Instructor Ian Miner Sits down with Aaron Davidson to discuss the many details of a quality optic. They cover, at length, how rifle scopes are designed and assembled, not only at Revic but across the industry. They dive deep into some of the design choices that manufacturers make. They also cover how those choices affect the customer. If you need help sorting through all the marketing hype in the optics world this podcast is for you. https://revicoptics.com/ https://www.gunwerks.com/

    EP 149: From Aaron's Desk | Base Wind

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 31:40


    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.

    EP 148: Elk Hunting Strategies with Tom Schneider | Instructor's Corner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 65:14


    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. https://www.stuckntherut.com https://www.gunwerks.com/  

    EP 147: Product Insights | Science of Suppression

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 53:37


    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. https://www.gunwerks.com/suppressors https://www.gunwerks.com/  

    EP 146: Instructor's Corner | Smart Range Finders vs Dumb Range Finders

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 44:56


    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 BR4: https://www.gunwerks.com/shop/ay-e1020c-revic-br4-ballistic-rangefinder-21782?category=6#attr= BLR10b: https://www.gunwerks.com/shop/ay-r-e1101-revic-acura-blr10b-ballistic-rangefinding-binocular-10x42-23158?category=6#attr= Gunwerks.com

    EP 145: Muzzleloading in NM and AZ with Spencer Berns

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 40:45


    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. https://www.g3outfitters.com/ https://www.gunwerks.com/ https://www.gunwerks.com/shop/magnus-mz8-rifle-system-22418?category=43#attr=2501,2521,2440,2406,2411,3780,2424,2465,2453,2515,2461,2486,2498,2511,4964  

    EP 144: From Aaron's Desk | Checklists

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 35:43


    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.

    EP 143: Ultralight or Just Right?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 33:12


    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?

    EP 142: Instructor's Corner | Practice Makes You a Bit Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 42:07


    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.

    EP 141: From Aaron's Desk | Evaluate Your Field Readiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 33:20


    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?

    EP 140: Hunting with Mike Pilch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 33:13


    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. 

    EP 139: Product Insights with Aaron Davidson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 48:45


    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.   https://www.gunwerks.com/ Elevate Bipod: https://www.gunwerks.com/bipod Nexus: https://www.gunwerks.com/nexus

    EP 138: Instructor's Corner | Set Up Your Hunting Rifle in 15 Minutes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 48:28


    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. Long Range University https://www.gunwerks.com/experiences 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 https://www.gunwerks.com/ Subscribe to the Gunwerks Youtube channel for more great long shots, tough shots, shooting tips, DIY & Ballistics.

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