Great video down to earth commentary, I’m a long time hunter/guide who hunt’s completely different country with the same basic kit as you show. Keep up the good content!
I like the fact that you advocate for supported shooting on a hunt. Granted, some may run into a whitetail in the thick woods and do a off-hand, but really, use what you have to support the shot.
I guide full time in MT both for fishing and big game hunting. I’ve been a die hard fan of the 7mm RM for a long time and think it’s the best balance of down range energy vs recoil. Cool to see another guide advocating for it. Great video
Appreciate you watching. There are many, many calibers that will do the job. But the 7mm rm is a great choice ballisticly. And it easy to find ammo for.
@@Guidedhunts you’re exactly right there are many calibers that will do the job but I’ve seen enough people flinch and miss on a routine shot because they were scared of their rifle. Almost always a huge 300 or 338 magnum. That 7mm Rem Mag is just the perfect balance
Nice equipment, I've never thought about packing a bag for the front rest, I just use a bipod for front then my gun cover for the rear rest but I mostly archery hunt anyway. Looking forward to doing my first Wyoming hunt next year (Elk). I've only hunted Utah thus far.
Enjoy your videos. I run a custom turret also . But I k learned a lesson this year . I used to set my gun up for max point blank range . But with the custom turret I was zeroed at 100 as in eastern Canada most shots are close . But a nice buck crossed a narrow field while I was waiting for my son . I had no time to range or adjust my turret. So everything was a guess in under 4 seconds. I missed. 280-300 yards was the distance i stepped off after the shot . 30/06 150g ttsx . Just my experience. Maybe I should have been dialed at 250 as that’s close to mpbr for 30-06
I am glad you like the videos. So my turret is zeroed at 200 and I usually don't have to even touch my turret till after 250 yards. That might have helped with that quick shot. Anyway appreciate the comment.
If I was a guide and people used my rifle I would definitely run a suppressor with 300 prc. I would use factory Berger 245 ammo. No need to worry about hearing protection and it would drop anything.
@@Guidedhunts Gotcha. Not trying to bash your setup. It just takes one more variable out of the equation if you don’t have to worry about making sure everyone has hearing protection in. My father in law has killed a lot of elk, deer, bears, wolves, and coyotes with his tikka 300 win mag. He is looking for a threaded 300 PRC now. I have had one for a couple years and have been very impressed.
I went with the Browning xbolt Speed Long Range 280AI. I have to decide on which scope. Leupold VX HD 5 3x15x44 CDS. Huskemaw 4x16x42mm. Both work the same. The Huskemaw has mils to hold left or right. The Leupold i looked at don't. I am going to get 3 different brands of ammo. Hornady 162 gr eld x Federal 168gr Berger Nosler 160 gr Accubond. I want to get where i can shoot steel out too 600 yds. I am wanting to go on a antelope hunt.
Good gun and caliber. It will take anything in the west you want to hunt. And anyone of those scopes is a good choice, too. They will all work great. It just comes down to the one that fits you and your hunting. Finding the ammo that shoots the most accurate is what you want. Thanks for watching.
Yeah, there are a lot of factors. These are the best items I have found for me and the hunters I take. And they are things that most people can afford to buy. I have used many products that I have purchased over the years some good some bad, and these are efficient for me. Thanks for watching.
Yep, when I'm guiding hunters, this is the gear I always carry. I run an exo mountain pack for multi day hunts. And really like that pack as well. Appreciate you watching. 👍
WOW! I’m going to buy a lot of what you use! Thanks!!! Great Mule Deer at the end! Was that guy Amish lol?! Looks like he was representing with that beard Haha! Congrats to him for a great buck!
I have a couple of questions for you, 1 who do you guide for? and 2, how is the recoil on that Tikka? I have the T3x with the veil camo and threaded barrel in 270 WSM. it now has an MDT XRS chassis on it and I killed my white tail with it at 605. And now my kid has one in 6.5 prc. he's a lefty and I strongly considered that model you have but lefty, I was just a bit concerned with the recoil.
Look up Trophy Ridge Outfitters. That's who I work for. I would say it kicks a fair amount out of 1 to 10. I would say a 6 or 7. It's not terrible but probably comparable to both cartridges you mentioned. If he can take the 270wsm, he can probably handle the 7mm rem mag. Thanks for watching. 👍
@@GuidedhuntsI'll look up the outfitter. Both the Tikkas we have are braked... have brakes on them. That PRC with the brake is really mild. My WSM is really heavy and I put a salmon river solutions SS pro 4 on it so not quite the same. I am sure yours is way nicer to carry!
@straightshooter6309 yea, they are big. But the 15x makes a big difference in spotting deer bedded on rocky hillsides. We hunt in some wide, open, vast county.
@@detectingpa8968 black tape I put over the muzzle when I'm hunting in alaska to keep debris from getting into my barrel. It can be tough walking in the marsh areas of alaska.
That might be your preferred gear for “long range hunting” but it’s definitely not the best. A lot going on with that rifle especially that isn’t conducive to long range shooting or hunting.
As a hunting guide, I have used a lot of different gear over the years. The gear in the video is the best factory gear I have found for me and my hunters. I guide over 50 hunters a year, and most are taking 2 animals. My rifle has taken more animals over 400 yards than under. You can use anything you want. Thanks for watching.
His rifle and gear setup is perfectly capable of doing the work he talks about at what range limits he stated. I actually think he is giving very good advice on shooting bags, stable platform, gear. His Tikka looks good!
@@Guidedhunts Yours. tylerschneible584 commented on your setup and I'm replying to him. He wrote, " A lot going on with that rifle especially that isn’t conducive to long range shooting or hunting." - talking about your setup. Thus, I'm questioning how a quality rifle (Tikka), and a quality scope with a custom turret (Huskemaw), and good ammo (162 ELDX) are not conducive to long range shooting or hunting. As of this week I now own more than 20 Tikka rifles and about that many custom built rifles and every single one will perform to my satisfaction at long range, much to the dismay of my future dinners on 4 legs
Great video down to earth commentary, I’m a long time hunter/guide who hunt’s completely different country with the same basic kit as you show. Keep up the good content!
Appreciate the comment. Thanks for watching. 👍
Great video
Thanks for watching
Gotcha thanks again enjoy your videos
I hadn't heard of your channel before your last video popped up. Now I'm subscribed!
Awesome, Matt! Appreciate it, thanks! 👍
I like the fact that you advocate for supported shooting on a hunt. Granted, some may run into a whitetail in the thick woods and do a off-hand, but really, use what you have to support the shot.
I agree a supported shot is the best practice. Appreciate you watching.
I enjoyed this video and found it to be helpful and informative.👍🏼
Appreciate you watching. 👍
I guide full time in MT both for fishing and big game hunting. I’ve been a die hard fan of the 7mm RM for a long time and think it’s the best balance of down range energy vs recoil. Cool to see another guide advocating for it. Great video
Appreciate you watching. There are many, many calibers that will do the job. But the 7mm rm is a great choice ballisticly. And it easy to find ammo for.
@@Guidedhunts you’re exactly right there are many calibers that will do the job but I’ve seen enough people flinch and miss on a routine shot because they were scared of their rifle. Almost always a huge 300 or 338 magnum. That 7mm Rem Mag is just the perfect balance
With that said. A .308 is interesting. I see its @ 1500 + ftlbs at 400 yards. Good for deer. But not for Elk?@Guidedhunts
@woodworm3615 308 is good out to 400 for elk in my opinion. I had a hunter shoot an elk at 330 yards with a 7mm08. Worked great.
Awesome video Eric!
Thanks for watching. 👍
Another great video, Eric!
Thanks man!
Awesome video and very informative information for the avid hunters and any new hunters starting out. Great video! Keep them coming 😊
Thanks for watching. Appreciate it. 👍
That was a nice shot on that buck. Great video i'm a fan of tikka rifles.
My hunter did a great job shooting my rifle, and it allowed him to harvest his biggest muledeer. Thanks for watching. 👍
Very nice video and information about your rifle and the gear you use.
Appreciate you watching. 👍
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Nice equipment, I've never thought about packing a bag for the front rest, I just use a bipod for front then my gun cover for the rear rest but I mostly archery hunt anyway. Looking forward to doing my first Wyoming hunt next year (Elk). I've only hunted Utah thus far.
Excellent
Thanks for watching.
Enjoy your videos. I run a custom turret also . But I k learned a lesson this year . I used to set my gun up for max point blank range . But with the custom turret I was zeroed at 100 as in eastern Canada most shots are close . But a nice buck crossed a narrow field while I was waiting for my son . I had no time to range or adjust my turret. So everything was a guess in under 4 seconds. I missed. 280-300 yards was the distance i stepped off after the shot . 30/06 150g ttsx . Just my experience. Maybe I should have been dialed at 250 as that’s close to mpbr for 30-06
I am glad you like the videos. So my turret is zeroed at 200 and I usually don't have to even touch my turret till after 250 yards. That might have helped with that quick shot. Anyway appreciate the comment.
@@Guidedhunts yup . That’s what I should be at also . Live and learn .👍
Awesome video man
Appreciate you watching. 👍
If I was a guide and people used my rifle I would definitely run a suppressor with 300 prc. I would use factory Berger 245 ammo. No need to worry about hearing protection and it would drop anything.
I do have a Lane suppressor. It is definitely quiet to shoot. I just haven't had my tikka threaded yet. Thanks for watching.
@@Guidedhunts Gotcha. Not trying to bash your setup. It just takes one more variable out of the equation if you don’t have to worry about making sure everyone has hearing protection in. My father in law has killed a lot of elk, deer, bears, wolves, and coyotes with his tikka 300 win mag. He is looking for a threaded 300 PRC now. I have had one for a couple years and have been very impressed.
@@MontanaWild78 300 prc is a great cartridge. 👍
@@Guidedhunts If you do thread the factory Tikka barrel you'll need a 5/8-24 adapter
I went with the Browning xbolt Speed Long Range 280AI. I have to decide on which scope.
Leupold VX HD 5 3x15x44 CDS.
Huskemaw 4x16x42mm. Both work the same. The Huskemaw has mils to hold left or right. The Leupold i looked at don't. I am going to get 3 different brands of ammo.
Hornady 162 gr eld x
Federal 168gr Berger
Nosler 160 gr Accubond. I want to get where i can shoot steel out too 600 yds. I am wanting to go on a antelope hunt.
Good gun and caliber. It will take anything in the west you want to hunt. And anyone of those scopes is a good choice, too. They will all work great. It just comes down to the one that fits you and your hunting. Finding the ammo that shoots the most accurate is what you want. Thanks for watching.
best? so many variables and factors that are relevant. prey? where you shoot? conditions and cost of course? availability of ammo?
Yeah, there are a lot of factors. These are the best items I have found for me and the hunters I take. And they are things that most people can afford to buy. I have used many products that I have purchased over the years some good some bad, and these are efficient for me. Thanks for watching.
It's a bdc turret
Hi like your approach. That is your day hunt set up?
Yep, when I'm guiding hunters, this is the gear I always carry. I run an exo mountain pack for multi day hunts. And really like that pack as well. Appreciate you watching. 👍
Eric, can you put a link to the bean bags that you use please ?
Here you go. www.crosstac.com/shop-all-products/x-bag-shooting-rest/
Thanks for watching.
@@Guidedhunts Many thanks Eric. Great videos. Just bought a Tikka T3X based upon your video !!!
@mikedowsett4022 Awesome. I think you will like it.
do you have a website where people can book hunts through?
Look up Trophy Ridge Outfitters. That's who I work for. Thanks for watching.
WOW! I’m going to buy a lot of what you use! Thanks!!! Great Mule Deer at the end! Was that guy Amish lol?! Looks like he was representing with that beard Haha! Congrats to him for a great buck!
Appreciate the comment, He did a great job shooting my rifle that far. And the buck was a slammer!
That hunter is defiantly part of the flat hat mafia.
lol
Nice deer
@daneblackburn613 now that is 😁, haven't heard that one before. Thanks for watching.
I have a couple of questions for you, 1 who do you guide for? and 2, how is the recoil on that Tikka? I have the T3x with the veil camo and threaded barrel in 270 WSM. it now has an MDT XRS chassis on it and I killed my white tail with it at 605. And now my kid has one in 6.5 prc. he's a lefty and I strongly considered that model you have but lefty, I was just a bit concerned with the recoil.
Look up Trophy Ridge Outfitters. That's who I work for. I would say it kicks a fair amount out of 1 to 10. I would say a 6 or 7. It's not terrible but probably comparable to both cartridges you mentioned. If he can take the 270wsm, he can probably handle the 7mm rem mag. Thanks for watching. 👍
@@GuidedhuntsI'll look up the outfitter. Both the Tikkas we have are braked... have brakes on them. That PRC with the brake is really mild. My WSM is really heavy and I put a salmon river solutions SS pro 4 on it so not quite the same. I am sure yours is way nicer to carry!
@mikecrotts3943 OK yea the brakes are nice. My rifles recoil is really not that bad, in my opinion. Look us up. 👍
What make and model of range finder binoculars are you using?
Leica Geovid 15x56.
@@Guidedhunts - wow, that is a ‘reach out and touch them’ piece of glass.
@straightshooter6309 yea, they are big. But the 15x makes a big difference in spotting deer bedded on rocky hillsides. We hunt in some wide, open, vast county.
Whats the info on your outfitting business ?
Look up Trophy Ridge Outfitters. That's where I work. Thanks for watching.
What muzzle brake are you using?
No muzzle brake on my rifle.
What’s the black strip on the end and what’s it for?
@@detectingpa8968 black tape I put over the muzzle when I'm hunting in alaska to keep debris from getting into my barrel. It can be tough walking in the marsh areas of alaska.
That might be your preferred gear for “long range hunting” but it’s definitely not the best. A lot going on with that rifle especially that isn’t conducive to long range shooting or hunting.
As a hunting guide, I have used a lot of different gear over the years. The gear in the video is the best factory gear I have found for me and my hunters. I guide over 50 hunters a year, and most are taking 2 animals. My rifle has taken more animals over 400 yards than under. You can use anything you want. Thanks for watching.
His rifle and gear setup is perfectly capable of doing the work he talks about at what range limits he stated. I actually think he is giving very good advice on shooting bags, stable platform, gear. His Tikka looks good!
Will you please provide some details regarding your thoughts on his rifle setup? Thanks
@derekmcmurry4263 who's rifle setup?
@@Guidedhunts Yours. tylerschneible584 commented on your setup and I'm replying to him. He wrote, " A lot going on with that rifle especially that isn’t conducive to long range shooting or hunting." - talking about your setup. Thus, I'm questioning how a quality rifle (Tikka), and a quality scope with a custom turret (Huskemaw), and good ammo (162 ELDX) are not conducive to long range shooting or hunting. As of this week I now own more than 20 Tikka rifles and about that many custom built rifles and every single one will perform to my satisfaction at long range, much to the dismay of my future dinners on 4 legs