Long-Range Hunting: Confirming Dope at Distance Before the Hunt
Verify your dope at real distances from field positions before the season starts.
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Cold Morning Starts – Quick Warm-Up on Prairie Dogs
Cold mornings affect rifle function and shooter dexterity when shooting prairie dogs
Long-Range Hunting: Scope Mounting and Bedding for Accuracy
Learn how proper scope mounting, ring lapping, and action bedding keep your hunting rifle on zero.
Long-Range Hunting: Sighting System Backup and Redundancy
Learn when backup sights make sense, how to test them, and why your partner's rifle may be your best insurance.
Prairie Dust – Keeping Rifle and Glass Working
Managing dust on prairie dog colonies keeps your rifle and optics functioning through long shooting sessions on tiny targets.
Long-Range Hunting: Muzzle Brake or Suppressor for Hunting
Compare muzzle brakes and suppressors for hunting - noise, weight, and field tradeoffs.
Long-Range Hunting: Zero Distance and Confirmation for Hunting
Pick the right zero distance and confirm it in real hunting conditions before the season starts.
Long-Range Hunting: Scope Selection for Hunting Distances
Choose the right scope magnification, reticle, and turrets for reliable field hunting performance.
Long-Range Hunting: Complete Hunting Rifle Setup
Build a field-ready hunting rifle - action, stock, trigger, sling, and weight done right.
Long-Range Hunting: Barrel Length and Accuracy for Hunting
How barrel length, contour, and cold-bore accuracy affect real-world hunting performance.
Long-Range Hunting: Ego, Peer Pressure, and Doing What’s Right
Learn why resisting peer pressure and ego leads to cleaner kills and real respect in the field.
Long-Range Hunting: Field Testing Your Real Capability
Find your real hunting range with cold-bore field tests - not bench groups on paper.
Managing Two Rifles to Stay Cool on Prairie Dogs
Learn when rotating two rifles extends prairie dog shooting time and when one rifle is enough for casual sessions.
Long-Range Hunting: Defining Your Maximum Ethical Range
Know your true ethical hunting range - it's about reliable vital hits, not your best bench group.
Barrel Mirage vs Downrange Mirage on Prairie Dogs
Learn to identify barrel mirage vs ground mirage when shooting prairie dogs and cool your barrel effectively.