Long Range Pursuit

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/

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

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  

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.

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/

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.

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/

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.

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.

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

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. 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/

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.

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

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.

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/

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.

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/

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

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/

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/    

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.

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 

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.

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.

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/

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.

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.  

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/  

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.

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/  

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/

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.

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/  

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/  

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

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  

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.

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?

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.

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?

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. 

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

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.