The first device to be identified as a gun was a bamboo tube that used gunpowder to fire a spear. By the late 1300’s handguns became known across Europe and were fired by holding a burning wick to a “touch hole” in the barrel igniting the powder inside, often requiring a prop to steady the […]
The Gunwerks media department is currently working to upload all past episodes of Long Range Pursuits to the Gunwerks Youtube channel. We will also be adding all-new content in the near future including video shorts, new product demos and how-to videos. This is definitely content that you won’t want to miss! To get notified on […]
This September I was able to hunt mountain goats with Beaver Foot Outfitters in British Columbia. It was an exciting hunt—we would spot goats from the valley floor, and climb 3000-4000 feet every day to hunt them. The benefit was a hot shower and soft bed every night! I was finally able to connect on […]
I know I’m running the risk of creating an article that reads like a textbook, but I feel strongly that this is the most common area of mistaken inputs when making ballistic calculations. I want to systematically explore air pressure topics so that we all have common nomenclature and basic understanding of measurement and reporting […]
With the wide variety of rounds available on the market today one would think that there is a round for every need and for every purpose. While this is true to a certain extent, wildcatting is still alive and well today for a number of reasons. Various wildcats have been developed over time all with […]
Long range shooting, whether you like it or not, is here to stay, and I am happy about that. The shooting industry has made huge technical advancements in optics, laser rangefinders, and the general overall accuracy of most brands of rifles. We now can hit something in a different zip code. What seemed impossible a short time ago can now […]
I started my long-range hunting addiction back in 2004 with a factory Remington 700 BDL. My goal was simple: become a better marksman so I could effectively take advantage of those cross valley shots on whitetail bucks in the hills of Southern Wisconsin. I imagine that’s how many of us got into long-range hunting. I […]
Everyday our warehouse is filled with rifle cases. Some small, some large, and some make you wonder what you will find inside. They arrive in wood, plastic, and metal boxes. Nothing is a surprise anymore. On one particular day, I was preparing to open a metal rifle case that was sent to us from a […]
When that once in a lifetime dream hunt finally comes, you might only get one shot to make your dream come true. There are many factors that can make you miss or make the perfect impact on your animal. Understanding and being able to make the shot from an unconventional shooting position is one of […]
The goal in writing this article for me was to share the most valuable piece of shooting gear that I take with me in the field. We have dedicated a lot of time and effort in our magazine to bringing you the best technical information available about rangefinders, shooting equipment, rangefinders, ballistic calculators, and the […]
