EP 135: Greg McHale at Gunwerks and the Sheep Hunt Giveaway
Gunwerks Gunners Toby LaVigne and Neil Emery are joined by Greg McHale to discuss the Dall Sheep Giveaway. Sheephuntgiveaway.com https://m.cmpgn.page/dZcHQt https://www.gunwerks.com/

Gunwerks Gunners Toby LaVigne and Neil Emery are joined by Greg McHale to discuss the Dall Sheep Giveaway. Sheephuntgiveaway.com https://m.cmpgn.page/dZcHQt https://www.gunwerks.com/
Greg sat down with Toby LaVigne at SCI Nashville to share his journey from 30 yards in his early years to 400 and beyond, how he ended up in the Yukon, and how Gunwerk’s Long Range University changed his mind about “long range.”
Blood Origins founder, Robbie Kroger is on a mission to convey the truth about hunting. He and Toby LaVigne talk about the reasons why we hunt, and why hunters need to be completely honest about the good and the bad about hunting.
Alaska native Brian Poor spills the beans on all his Alaskan hunting adventures with his father. He's joined by Jeremy Winters who has a few stories of his own, along with Landon Michaels who is preparing for his first Alaskan adventure on Kodiak Island. On his latest hunt, Brian gifted his father a Gunwerks 30 Nosler that may have just been a lucky charm for their moose and grizzly bear combo.
It's the whole Gunwerks hunting party on a boat, in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Kodiak Island. The guys provide an update on the adventure thus far; there has been epic fishing, a harrowing bear encounter, and sitka blacktail shot mid-sandwich. Austin Atkinson of Huntin' Fool joined them on this hunt and provides a lot of good information from his experiences in Alaska. The hunting's been good and the stories are fresh on this episode of Long Range Pursuit Podcast!
John X Safaris CEO Carl Van Zyl joins Garrett Wall and client Leander Dueck to discuss the many hunting opportunities available in Africa with John X Safaris. Leander offers a unique perspective from the client side about how to prepare and what to expect when hunting Africa.
Landon, Neal, Avery, and Josh discuss how they've each prepared for their upcoming sitka blacktail deer hunt on Kodiak Island. The crew touches on topics including gear choices for the Alaskan environment, balancing rifle and cartridge selection for deer hunting and bear protection, the travel logistics to and from the hunting areas, and more. This is the first episode in a three part mini-series chronicling the epic adventure that is a hunt Kodiak Island!
The guys introduce new titanium suppressors from Gunwerks, which offer identical performance to existing cans, but approximately 40% lighter. They also introduce a new model to bridge the gap between the original 6IX and 8IGHT suppressors. At only 6” in length, and the diameter of the 8IGHT, the 6IX+ provides a suppressor nearly as compact as the 6IX and nearly as quiet as the 8IGHT. The best of both worlds? They also dive into the engineering and technology behind suppressors, including the new...
Aaron, Landon & Neal Introduce the new 7 PRC cartridge from Hornady. They discuss specs and ballistic performance and compare it to the variety of popul ar 7mm cartridges including the 7 SAUM, 7 Rem Mag, 7 LRM and 28 Nosler. Aaron recounts the history of the introduction of the Gunwerks 7 LRM and its relation to the eventual introduction of the 7 PRC, comparing and contrasting the two and answering a variety of questions on peoples' minds regarding the new 7mm offering and its applications....
Gunwerks' Long Range University Instructors join Landon Michaels to discuss their insights about selecting the proper magnification for rifle optics. Jeremy Winter's and Brian poor both share similar views about high power magnification on big hunting calibers. This podcast provides excellent insights that will definitely impact your decision making when topping your next rifle build.
Brian, Chris and the crew recap their experience shooting a local club precision rifle match. They discuss the the applicable and non-applicable aspects of match shooting to realisitc hunting scenarios and where engaging in the discipline can help make us better hunters.
Aaron welcomes special guest, Thomas Haugland from Norway. Thomas operates a long range and precision shooting YouTube channel titled THLR.NO. Thomas' unique, analytical and practical approach to long range shooting and hunting brings a lot to the table. After a recent antelope hunt in New Mexico, Aaron and Thomas recap and introduce the concept of proficiency scoring as a method to gauge one's own capabilities and limitations when it comes to the skill and toolset needed to effectively and ethi...
Aaron and Landon review the state of things with Revic, the optics and ballistics arm of Gunwerks. They discuss the past few years of product development and launches, how pandemic supply chain issues have delayed some availability of components and subsequent product releases. Aaron provides insight into the major guiding philosophy of innovation driving Revic and Gunwerks as well as a sneak preview of what new gear to expect from Revic in the coming months.
Brian, Chris & Tanner discuss the application of tripods for shooting and hunting. They introduce tactics and tricks for getting the most stable position shooting from a tripod sitting, kneeling and standing as well as scenarios to practice and consider adding a tripod to your long range toolkit.
Mitch, Tanner, and Landon discuss how they prepare for the upcoming hunting season with gear familiarization, cleaning, tuneup and inventory leading into the first hunts of the year.
Brian, Chris & Tanner discuss rifle zeroing, including what range to zero your long range hunting rifle for and specific methodologies for starting out with a perfect zero. They discuss dialing in ballistic profiles and truing with your ballistics app like the Revic Ops ballistic app or on device in the Revic BR4 Ballistic Rangefinder.
Gunwerks CEO, Aaron Davidson provides an Inside-look into the development story behind the Revic Ops App. He shares some new features and improvements coming for 2022. He also answers common questions surrounding the different modules and parameters, such as, zero angle, elevation adjustment factor, powder factor, and truing.
Hunting season is rapidly approaching and it’s time to start preparing our rifles for the upcoming season. Mitch, Landon, and Tanner discuss pre-hunting season rifle preparation methods to provide you with utmost confidence in yourself and your rifle when it's finally time to take the shot.
Mitch and Jeremy have just returned from the Mountain Shooting Competition held at the Ensign Ranch in Utah. They discuss the evolution of the course, while touching on some of the unique mountain shooting experiences that this venue offers. They cover high angle shots, updraft winds, tripod shooting, and more.
Are you using your rangefinder to its maximum potential? Dive in with Aaron and Landon as they discuss the different settings and techniques required to achieve the highest level of performance with your rangefinder. They explain beam divergence, different targeting modes, and base wind vs. vector wind settings to ensure you’re obtaining the best ranging solutions in any situation. Send feedback, questions, and topics you'd like discussed to: podcast@gunwerks.com
Should I clean my rifle? When do I clean my rifle? How do I clean my rifle? These are questions we get asked all the time. The training team sits down to discuss all of the do's and don'ts associated with cleaning a precision rifle. They discuss carbon and copper removal, how to deal with carbon rings, and preventative maintenance to keep your rifle in its best condition for optimal performance.
Aaron and Landon are back in the podcast room to answer your most common questions revolving around the NXT Receiver & NEXUS Rifle System. They dive into the story behind the development of the NXT and explain how it will serve as a benchmark for future products coming from Gunwerks. They also speak on plans for cartridge offerings, barrel consistency, and why the decision was made to use leather on the NEXUS rifle stock.
Landon & Neal are joined by guest, Sierra Langbell, while she’s in Cody attending the Long Range University. Sierra recaps her previous experience in New Mexico, attending the Gunwerks LRU and Antelope hunt. She shares her takeaways from the course, along with how it prepared her for her hunt in Alaska, where she harvested a mountain goat with her ClymR in 6.5 PRC. They also discuss Sierra’s upcoming hunt in Africa where she will be bringing along the Skuhl in 375 Ruger, in pursuit of hippo,...
Brian, Ian, and Landon reintroduce the legend himself, Jeremy Winters (aka the Wizard), as a member of the training team for Long Range University. They dive into the new Sheep Mountain classes for 2022: Marksmanship Proficiency & Mountain Shooting Techniques. They also go over what you can expect to learn from each course, such as, wind calling, tripod techniques, high angle shooting, and how you can apply these skills to your next hunt! Send feedback, questions, and topics you'd like discu...
What gear to bring into the back country is a question we often ask ourselves. In today's episode of Long Range Pursuit Podcast, Gunwerks Gunners, Brian Poor, Ian Miner, and Landon Michaels do a pack dump, covering their favorite optics, backpacks, and clothing, while sharing some of the tips & tricks they’ve picked up over the years. If you want to be sure you are keeping up with everything happening at Gunwerks, don’t miss an episode!
It’s impossible to know exactly what went into the NEXUS rifle system just by looking at the pictures. Dive into the story behind the whole project with Gunwerks CEO, Aaron Davidson & Gunwerks Engineers, Josh Moore and Avery Smieja, where they discuss the meticulous journey of what it took to take the concept of complete vertical integration and turn it into what is now the most advanced and feature-rich rifle system available. Learn more at https://www.gunwerks.com/nexus
Aaron and Jaci tour the Gunwerks manfuacturing facility in Cody, WY and discuss the efforts and measures taken to produce the world's finest long range rifle systems. They explore the impact vertical integration and heavy investment in CNC machining has had on the growth of the business and improvements in product and quality.
Aaron introduces the newest Skunkwerks edition rifle from Gunwerks, The TRAK, which was built as the ultimate ebike hunting kit. Aaron discusses the rising trend of eBike hunting with QuietKat President, Jake Roach. They explore advantages gained from putting an eBike to use in the hills and special considerations that may need to be made for guys looking to pick one up.
In this behind-the-scenes discussion, Aaron & Jaci geek out on manfuacturing and operations. They discuss challenges encountered and measures taken to overcome them over the years as Gunwerks has continued to grow and become more sophisticated in building the world's finest long range rifle systems.
Brian, Ian & Landon discuss the essential role a spotter plays in the execution of a long range shot. They go through a few real world examples and lay out specific recommendations for communication between the shooter and spotter. They discuss specific techniques for proper shooting and spotting one’s own impacts when shooting or hunting solo. Tools and gear recommendations are made, including using a spotting scope with reticle for spotting impacts and calling measurable corrections....