Long Range Hunting Dave Maher

 

Show Notes:

I don’t think anyone knows more about hunting rifles than competitive shooting expert Dave Maher. Today, he’s on the show to give us a deep dive into all things hunting rifles and hand loading.

 

Did you know that the barrel of your rifle vibrates harmonically when you fire a shot? The barrel is actually moving around rapidly while the bullet is traveling through it, and this affects your accuracy. Dave explains exactly how this works, and tells us how you can “tune” your ammunition so that it exits the barrel consistently.

 

Dave also gives an in-depth guide to developing and tuning a load for your particular rifle. Start by looking at what you’re trying to hunt. This will tell you your caliber and bullet grain. Then, it’s time to start tuning your powder load. The goal is to get to consistent, small groups, and it’s going to take some trial and error to get there.

 

We also talk about ballistic software, shooting positions, shooting in the wind, recoil management, and more!

 

What’s Inside:

What are barrel harmonics?

The ins and outs of developing a load.

What “miles per hour” is your rifle?

Practice in the wind.

 

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Days In The Wild

 

Short Description:No one knows rifles like competitive shooter Dave Maher. He’s here today to geek out about all things hunting rifles, including how to tune and develop your own hand load. Plus, a deep dive on the science of barrel harmonics, a case for the sitting shooting position, dealing with the wind, and more!

 

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big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, hunting rifle, shooting tips, hand load, reloading, powder load