Why Long-Range Hunting Is Easier Than You Think (w/ Brian Wiese) | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 441

Join host Matt Drury and guest host Jim Richman for a wide-ranging conversation with Brian Wiese of the Drury Outdoors team and co-host of Critical Mass. This episode dives deep into long-range rifle shooting, the power of suppressors, and how Brian and his partner Cody use 14+ POV cameras to capture some of the most dynamic and cinematic hunting footage in the game.

They discuss how modern scope technology (like Leupold’s CDS dials) makes 400-yard shots accessible, the balance of recoil and precision with cartridges like the 6.8 Western, and how suppressors are changing the game—not just for accuracy but also for ethical, effective deer management.

Plus, the crew shares behind-the-scenes insight into a 12-hour spot-and-stalk hunt, dealing with an influx of mountain lions on their Nebraska properties, and how scent control is critical when you're placing cameras right in a buck’s exit path.

Topics Covered: Long-range shooting simplified

Suppressors: why you should be using one

The 6.8 Western vs. 300 Win Mag

POV camera setup tips for self-filming hunts

How they shot a buck from 165 yards prone

Mountain lions affecting deer population

Scent control and camera placement strategies

Why Brian and Cody don’t need 180" bucks to tell great stories

Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: The creepiest rabbit you've ever seen

00:17 – Welcome to the podcast + guest intros

01:21 – Origins of the team meet-up in St. Louis

02:38 – History of the Shoot to Thrill Awards

04:00 – Brian’s camera work on Critical Mass

04:23 – Long-range shooting fundamentals

06:05 – How custom CDS dials work (Leupold)

07:51 – Shooting in wind and bullet BC explained

09:44 – 6.8 Western vs 300 Win Mag – recoil & knockdown

11:13 – Why suppressors change everything

13:09 – Caliber choices for kids and low recoil hunting

14:00 – Finding the right ammo for your rifle

16:05 – Sponsor: Tenzing Backpacks

16:25 – Brian’s 12-hour spot-and-stalk hunt story

19:10 – Why shooting position proficiency matters

21:17 – Hunting with a 2D decoy for stealthy stalks

22:00 – Optics preferences: VX-5 3-15x44

23:01 – Grouping performance and ammo selection

25:00 – Sponsor: Victory Archery

25:13 – How they get those crazy POV angles

27:00 – Scent control protocols for ground camera setup

28:55 – Making 140" deer look like 200" on camera

30:00 – Turkey decoys with cameras inside

31:30 – How they pre-plan camera placements

32:44 – Mountain lions affecting Nebraska deer herds

36:00 – Range and habits of midwestern mountain lions

38:05 – Predator vocalizations and creepy encounters

39:00 – Cody’s struggle with low deer numbers

39:56 – Why they prioritize real, raw hunting reactions

40:41 – Sponsor: Victory Archery

41:00 – Segment: “Matt & Jim vs. the Internet” begins

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