7 Steps to Set Up a Backcountry Rifle

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[@backfire]

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[@soonerfrac4611]

That “hard data” is literally called data on previous engagements.

[@natevankirk5175]

I am turning 18 tomorrow and I have decided to buy the Henry single shot in 308. It is not to expensive and here in Indiana I’m never shooting more than 200 yards. The single shot I also believe make me more accurate because I need to have a great shot.

[@adamb2619]

I hope you were able to find one! Ive been searching here in Missouri for quite some time

[@DuckersAI]

Personally i wouldnt do that… look at bolt guns… you will be much happier with even like a ruger american, howa 1500, tikka,cva cascade ect. If you want the wood you can find a boyds wood stock onsale for around $150

[@tylermarcon]

Single shots are awesome, hope you have fun with it. Lemme know what kinda groups you get with it

[@jacktrout5807]

A single shot 308 is great idea. It'll be light handy and encourage accuracy and an ethical shot. A great "walking" gun.

[@johnbuck6685]

Don’t waste your time with the 308 get a 270

[@ashtoncarie3999]

Thank you guys for all your videos, I turned 18 a couple months ago and bought my first rifle. It is a Howa 1500 in .308 Winchester with a Nikko Sterling 4-9x. I plan to buy a better scope for it for next deer season. Thank you guys again for the videos.

[@PoisonSpyder038]

I have this Howa 1500 HCR with the same scope in a 4-16 I’m actually surprised with the quality of it i expected to want to change it right away but it’s doing great out to 500 yards with the 6.5

[@wades623]

That's what I got but it was mainly because it came in 308 and it was a pretty good deal because it was the 1500 action in a $500 stock for $550 so I kind of made out with that one

[@sixfourlonley]

I'd like to give props to your wife for following you around for all your rants and advice. She is a trooper! Just spit it out !

[@pizzahunter808]

just get a tikka t3x lite, swap to the limbsaver recoil pad, change the trigger spring and get a bradley adjustable cheek riser. get something that is drop tested and can take a fall like a nightforce, trijicon or swfa mrad scope with a bubble level and you are good to go.

[@MisterBrewer]

LOL piece of cake.

[@biggrig6816]

I’m 22, my dad passed last year and I’ve got the tikka t3 300wm inherited from my father and it’s been amazing ❤ wish I’ve could have gotten more time with him

[@wesleyturner1979]

All those scopes seem to be heavy for hunting. Unless that night force is the 2-10, I’d go with a Leopold or that Vortex 3-15 light hunter I have is nice.

[@mikelalonde6874]

Lol basicly just did that. Tikka t3x vail. Vortex diamondback tactical ffp 4-16. Pro rings. throw bar. Level. Adjusted trigger..... money!......... but literly cost sooo much money..... 😢

[@jamesR1990]

Thank you for the info. I'm about to pick up my first hunting rifle and your channel has been a wonderful wealth of knowledge

[@twissted1277]

I really enjoy building as well as being out in the outdoors. That said I use a AR10 in 6.5 with a BSF carbon barrel. And carbon and titanium hardware. It's been with me for 7 years now and I still love the looks and the confidence it gives. I enjoy your vids. Keep up the work

[@leonardogarcia2506]

At 7:50. I 100% agree and think people should really really listen to that point about sighting in your new rifle build or just new rifle before you get to the field. It’s happened to me once and plenty of times to people I know that while sighting in a new rifle or a rifle with new bottom metal or magazines, they shot single feeding rounds at the range just to find out on game day that they have feeding issues. Could be something simple as mag feed lips needing adjustment or something much bigger. Always shoot the way you plan to hunt. Great advice!

[@striderwolf687]

Love this one! I found this channel over a year ago with vids like this one! Loving the new room!

[@HikeHuntHaul]

This video is spot on. Bought rifle check, scope and rings check, ammo check, and it’s all out together at the store….flop. There is so much more to do with your hunting rifle like making sure the scope is mounted properly for proper eye relief. That’s a whole video itself. Then there is length of pull correction for fit. Then there is the ammo that your rifle likes. Oh and btw, when you went out the shoot it the rifle gives you scope bight damage or kicks you so hard you say heck no I’m not hunting with this rifle. There’s lots to consider and fit to the hunter. Not to mention the range time for practice. If I knew back then what I know now I’d never buy a “mountain light” rifle. Lots to consider. My approach years down the road are much different than when I first got into hunting. I consider so much more than just buying a rifle off the shelf. Thanks for the awesome video! 😃👍🏻

[@brettstewart8765]

Good vid Jim with a lot of great tips mate thanks and wishing you and your family a safe and happy new year cheers Yogi 👍🤘🇦🇺

[@romanrussian8989]

It's simple and clear. It's excellent.

[@tonystreetman8209]

I bought a Bergara 6.5 creedmoor. They put the eotech vudu 3.5-18 on and bore sighted it in. I took it to the range, put 3 rounds through it to confirm the zero. It did the job!

[@JoeyOutlaw]

This was a great video! Very useful. Thank you.

[@rperry70]

In my Leuopold VX6, it has a fire dot reticle. One of the features is the level feature. If you are not holding your rifle level, it blinks at you. Really cool as your eye does not have to leave the sight picture to look at an exterior bubble level.

[@lawrencefrancis350]

Love this channel and great insight for new and intermittent shooters like myself. Keep up the great work

[@SquirtleOnYa]

Just got my first rifle for Christmas. Taking it to sight it in this weekend.

[@grabirboobies]

Thank you for the great content. My local FFL is getting me a Waypoint 2020 in 6.5 PRC right after the holidays. I can't wait to shoot it!!

[@Nic-ho1rq]

Congrats to you! I have had to practice serious self control on not buying that exact rifle!!!!

[@dennisholle1005]

Great video, filming and editing are outstanding

[@jeffgomzalez5597]

Still a great pump gun even though it is mostly plastic, kzbin.infoUgkxh4su9YgU1tWmjikirWcKJbjsFLEU62Bc but with care it will last a long time. It would be neat if Crosman would make a commemorative version of this with real wood stock, but of course it would weigh more and cost more, but hey, it would be cool. The included scope is more of a toy, but it does work for backyard plinking. I prefer to use pellets for greater accuracy, but BBs are just as good for plinking. This is not a Red Ryder folks; fully pumped it is 3 times the power of a Red Ryder and can be dangerous if not handled properly. Be safe out there.

[@evergistebushayija9017]

One at home...Love it!

[@toddboone333]

When I got into shooting, I bought Athlon optics because they were less expensive. I have much better optical quality scopes that are lighter now. But the Athlon Talos BTR 1-4x24 is a great scope that I still use from time to time to this day. They’re a bit heavy, but durable. You can buy that scope today 01/24/2023 for $175. Nitrogen purged, illuminated, and true one power. That’s a great deal.

[@jP-nw7nm]

I love that! “When the moment of truth happens”

[@michaelnelson1911]

Great video. You are always a wealth of knowledge. I would love to see you take a single rifle and see you do a deep dive and do the whole build process from start to finish. I could see you even do a deep dive on each of the 7 steps. Thanks for sharing. Happy Holidays.

[@backfire]

Planning to do that. KZbin doesn’t allow gun modification so I’ll have to post that video on the website.

[@metrobadger]

Appreciate the tips.

[@TerrySprey]

Again a very informative post

[@jeremiahminton8160]

Love your channel! Im hoping you will do a review on the ruger sfar for a backcountry hunt. Thanks .

[@MeatSalad84]

how about a video of modding your rifle with the qd flush cups, rails, etc... do it to the ruger american!

[@alpalmieri8644]

Great information thanks

[@christianxbolt]

You have an amazing gun collection.

[@christianxbolt]

I didn't think you lived in Kentucky

[@biggrig6816]

Tikka T3 300wm FTW! 🙌

[@ronws2007]

Awesome vid. I have seen people glow about zeroing a rifle with a sled and then "fine tune in the field." I cannot do that. I have to zero the rifle to my shoulder. I am not going to be hunting on public land which is very much like back country in some cases, with a table and a lead sled. It's going to be my shoulder. So, adjust to my shoulder and whatever rest. I hunt with a tripod but I can also use a tree branch or do the Jeff Cooper thing and brace my off hand against a tree trunk. The only way to ensure the same MV every time is to hand load and match all the slug weights to a fraction of an ounce and match the powder weights to a fraction of a fraction of an ounce. Outside of that, you are going to vary by as much as 20 fps. Live with it. By the time you go through a box of 20 that hopefully came from the same lot, you will not have that lot any more. So, I practice a lot. Which means I manage recoil so that I don't get a flinch. Pachmayr slip-on, muzzle brake, earphones. And I found a commercial made ammo that is giving me 1/2 MOA from my rifle. So, I have followed the good advice here. Pick a rifle with a scope that you can use that gets you sub MOA accuracy with a particular cartridge and practice. That way, on the stalk or in a stand, you don't have to think of any of that. Point and shoot.

[@jakemeek2459]

Would love to see a video of the best way to make a dope chart to go the gun! Thanks

[@rexschimmer7394]

Jim, Great vid on picking a primary back country rifle. I have a late model Winchester Model 70 in 300 Win Mag as my primary gun. Sig Sauer 4-16 scope, first focal plane in MOA, a good muzzle brake and a 2 1/2 lb trigger. I love it but I was thinking about a back up gun for next years elk hunt. I have a Winchester Model 54 in 35 Whelen with a Leupold 3-9 scope. I was thinking about changing the scope out to maybe a SWFA 4-16, FFP in MOA but my real challenge is max range. I have some reloaded 180 Barnes copper rounds that have been chronographed at 2980 fps and I would probably have no problem going to as much as 400 yards with this set up but my 300 Win Mag is a consistent 3-5 inch group at 500+ and where I hunt in AZ that could easily be the shot I have to take. I am thinking that if I could find a 35 cal. round with a boat tail to increase the BC maybe the old girl could be stretched out to 450-500 yards, but I can only find flat tailed bullets. Do you know of anyone that makes boat tail 35 slug, and is this a good plan? Thanks again and I love your KZbin videos!!!

[@fjb4932]

Rex Schimer, No, you're getting lost in the swamp. Take your .300 WinMag. You don't need a "backup". Kill your elk . . .

[@nozrep]

a hunter, if occasional, my whole, and the first time i have ever even heard the phrases, first focal plane and second focal plane in the context of talking about scopes and rifles. Thus, I must educate some more! 😅 Yes and indeed that is one of the reasons i watch the channel, to learn anew!

[@drewbaggett8515]

Great video as always! But can’t wait until you do your 8.6 blkout video!!! Just finished up my bolt action build and love it!!! Thank you for your load data on your website! Still working up loads on the 185 CX and want to try 160 ttsx

[@TCtouchdown]

Whats your build? It's such a cool cartridge.

[@drewbaggett8515]

@@TCtouchdown started as a Remington sps 308 then installed Faxon 16” barrel found a Bergara trainer stock for it and a Timney trigger

[@TCtouchdown]

@@drewbaggett8515 That's pretty slick. I'd love to get the Mini Fix but I don't want to spend that much money lol.

[@Amtk509]

While I’ve done several scope mountings for friends and family, I have to agree with you that I’ll be the only one doing mine.

[@NickThelen]

Have you ever looked at a Seekins Rifle, would love to see what you think. I'm looking at the 2020 Waypoint or the Seekins Havak.

[@jero1918]

Thanx

[@cooperfields2507]

You should do a gun collection video

[@redneckcatfishing]

i would love to see a video on the cva scout single shot in 35 whelen

[@Timberdam]

Happy New year Jim ! Enjoy your content Are you planning on reviewing Bennelli Lupo or CZ 600 rifles ?

[@ryanmorris4406]

Please do a video on your armory. Interested in your slatwall and hangers etc.

[@ryanmorris4406]

Never mind…found the video.

[@syrup8783]

I still use my old 1987 Browning A-Bolt in 30-06 with a bushnell elite 3-9x40

[@skys-the-limit]

Decent. But man, I promise you that a FFP scope with a little more magnification and illumination will change shooting. It's like going from a pager to a smartphone.... or some other analogy that fits better.

[@syrup8783]

@@skys-the-limit I have been looking at new scopes its just I dont know what would be better for me, Im in east alberta and sometimes I travel more up north to the rocky mountains

[@T-ROY_69]

I'd like to have one of these carbon fiber stocks and barrels, but I know my A-BOLT in 7mm-08 shoots .75 and better at 100 yards. I'd like to throw a new Arken scope on it, the new lightweight one.

[@merog2]

I do like that in Norway you have to do a shooting qualifying with all weapons you are going to use for hunting larger game. You have to go to a range set up with the correct target and a person to register your test shots and your qualifying. Everything registered to your name and weapon number on a phone app.

[@nicholaslees1746]

Hey Jim, I’m from Australia and was wandering if you have ever herd of the Lithgow arms La102 and if you would ever consider getting one for yourself and reviewing it. Thanks

[@knifetech101]

When I go duck hunting I’m sometimes unsure of whether I’m hitting or not, but my buddies always let me know. Recoil makes it hard to track anything that happens after the shot.

[@thewbell]

Great video and information. I have had a R700 XCR in 300 wsm with an absolutely horrible stock. In your opinion what is the best all around budget friendly stock option for a 300 WSM that will see everything from whitetail stand hunting in the south to elk trips in Colorado? I have a magpul hunter on a 308 as well and like it but it’s pretty heavy so interested in other options before commuting to what I know.

[@MrTitos]

@Backfire Just curious, have you ever tried out or done a video on the Seekins Havak line of rifles. Specifically the Element or the PH2? I hear amazing reviews of them from social media groups but was wondering your opinion?

[@mainstream7306]

pleasant video. I love the gun collection. Oh yeah and I finally shot my savage impulse predator in 308 today. First time sighting in. I am planning on going hunting with my friend but need more practice and to know my firearm. This video was helpful with some prep but I did find that you talked about expensive attachments too much. I am a guy who learns through seeing so just talking to the audience with a couple guns was not the best for me to remember the video.

[@alexerickson9266]

@backfire What is the best bipod/sling and mounting accessories to put on a Hells Canyon 6.5 PRC that wont break the bank. Only western rifle hunt 1 every 2-3 years but want something dependable. I'll buy whatever you tell me to. haha

[@johndon121]

Great video. I bought a 7mm rem mag t3x light and I’m looking at getting a proof research barrel and a different stock or chassis. Do you have any recommendations for aftermarket stocks or chassis?

[@JohnKing-xu2zr]

What kind of QD picatinny bipod was on the rifle that had the CF barrel on the table?

[@user-cl2ls7kz7o]

Nice paint job. Looks like one of many that I've painted. Where you get it?

[@HoneyBeagle]

I honestly think you need to do a significant amount of shooting with a rifle before it goes hunting. A fouled barrel with generally shoot better and a new barrel with gain velocity up until about 100-150 rounds. You won’t get accurate dope until you’ve got a good number of ammo through it. That barrel will actually gain a significant amount of velocity. It’s not just a little. 100fps is not uncommon

[@lrmmorgan]

If your using factory ammo, you gotta lot test too. I have seen factory Hornaday precision hunter vary 300 fps from 1 lot to the next. Through the same gun

[@ahaws28]

A video about the best chronograph would be interesting.

[@Nic-ho1rq]

Jim, thanks for the content, I always enjoy it. I would like to add an ARCA rail and QD cups to my Ruger American. Is that something I can do or should I take it down to my gun smith?

[@rondickens8058]

Great Video like always! Want to put Arca rail on my Browning X Bolt speed , or go with hog grip ? Thanks

[@Eburns77]

Thanks for the advice Jim! I think I’m sold on the Arca rail and tripod system. Any recommendations on arca compatible tripods that won’t break the bank? Have you experimented with WisePrecision’s attachment to convert trekking poles into a tripod?

[@backfire]

Mine is from Sunwayfoto.

[@edc_driving_me_knucks]

Do you have a flush cup that you like for adapting to a low dollar factory stock? Or for replacing swivel studs?

[@highdesertkatz7790]

Question. Does springfield count the muzzle break as part of barrel length on their waypoint rifles?

[@alexgenereux4704]

Thoughts on tikka triggers? Worth the upgrade to the 2 stage timney? I have only every shot single stage triggers.

[@brodeychamblee900]

I just purchased a cva cascade 6.5 prc for my back country rifle any recommendations on a scope under 500 bucks that is MOA and weight under 22 ounces I was looking at the Burris signature hd 3-15 but any other recommendations would be great

[@_5MinutesOf]

Having a hard time focusing while I gawk at your bad ass gun room with camo slat wall

[@austinevans3718]

You should review the Benelux lupo

[@williamfeldner9356]

Winchester Model 70 Extreme Weather 3006 Springfield, Leupold VX 3HD 4.5-14x CDS Boone and Crocket Reticle, Talley Mounts and Rings,:Spartan Bipod, there I am ready for the mountains after sight in…..

[@TheZchauvin]

I purchased the carbon rival in 6.5 PRC and the vortex diamondback tactical that you recommended. Can you give me direction on mounting the scope? Looks like you have a rail and then attachments?

[@coleeccleston7480]

Can you do some test for the browning xbolt

[@PhilipColston-hw6db]

Hey Jim I have been researching trying to find the ultimate backcountry elk rifle. I am leaning towards the Bergara MGLite and the Fierce MNT Reaper in 7 prc. The Fierce is available in 20 inch barrel but the Bergara might have better QC. Would it be possible to see a head to head comparison on these two rifles. I’m sure I’m not the only one wanting to see this battle. Thanks

[@granterwin7882]

On your website u prefer the leupold vx3 in the 800 range but in the more expensive category u prefer the LHT over the VX5 y is that looking at these two scopes for a tikka 7mm

[@sigurdurmarolafsson4183]

Have you tried any of these "smartscopes" ???

[@treehouseconstituents6402]

I live in Jackson Hole Wyoming......Good luck getting elk tags for anything reasonable. Lucky I'm local so I get cutsies lol

[@colecash7496]

Can you make a video on the fierce bipod? There is not one single video about it

[@vaidenellis8764]

What was the black gun used in the video the most?

[@NelsonZAPTM]

Come hunting in New Zealand, tags cost $0. Put the money towards plane tickets and have the hunting trip of a lifetime.

[@daimyo1959]

O wow you brought up a product I really need socks lots of socks in bulk if possible lol

[@reaptor50]

What are the details of that carbonfiber rifle on the bench?

[@ohsnappyrogue]

I am 90% certains thats the Springfield waypoint. Not sure if he purchased another or what i know he had one and said its his favorite rifle of recent memory regretted getting rid of it. Looks alot like the one i have.

[@johndon121]

So, according to your sight an extra pound would reduce a 300 win mag from 29 to 21 Lbs of recoil?

[@gs_firearms9673]

Can you please review the sauer 100 🥺

[@Danskmariner]

Can you please tell me what rifle you have on display for the first part of this video?

[@M-M-M124]

Hey backfire and hunters! I have a hunting rifle question. I’m looking at getting a 300 win mag hunting rifle and was looking at the Bergara B14 ridge and tikka t3x roughtech options. Do you have an opinion as to which would be better? I’ll be doing a little backcountry moose, and then just whitetail hunting. Thanks!

[@backfire]

I’d go with the Bergara ridge. Great gun but a little heavy so it’d be perfect in 300 win mag.

[@jpaul1232h]

Jim, what tripod are you running with your Arca setup? I’ve been racking my brain to figure out the correct setup!

[@backfire]

It’s from sunwayfoto. Don’t recall the exact model.

[@lindal.6926]

Thank you! Do you hunt with a ball head on your tripod? Are you able to glass well with a ball head and also shoot off it? Curious your thoughts on shooting off a tripod and what works best. Thanks again!

[@chelmoore4556]

What is the sling and bipod that you have on this build gun?

[@RorySRussell]

Does he ever say what gun he is displaying this whole episode?

[@bloodwolf103]

The first gun you picked up an that has carbon fiber what brand an caliber is it?

[@jacobm.w.]

What is the perfect weight of a huntig rifle for 30.06 without scope? 8.5lbs or 7lbs?

[@stevenpine6721]

What is the make and model of the gun that was on the table?

[@m444ss]

just curious why you keep the "pie plate accuracy" rifle

[@andrewabraham9529]

Sig cross 308 Leupold vx3 cds scope Spartan hunt tac bipod My backcountry setup within 550 yds

[@justahologram2230]

I'm seriously considering a similar build bit in .277 Fury

[@andrewabraham9529]

@@justahologram2230 I'd stick with the 308 or 6.5 creedmore. My 308 has its limitations but out to 500 yds it's perfect! And cheap, available ammo.

[@069comanche]

What rifle is the carbon rifle barrel?

[@Perry2186]

trigger is where my BLR is lacking

[@jamesmooney5348]

👍

[@jsol4477]

Jim, please do a review on 6.5cm ammo accuracy from 127-156 grain factory ammo.

[@thomasdowd1585]

What sling are you using on that rifle?

[@jamesmcdowell430]

I have a question...when I site a Scoped Rifle does it make any difference to site at or near as possible the elevation you will be hunting in? My elevation where I would site a rifle(near my house) is around 2,000 feet, but where I hunt typically is around 6 to 8,000 feet. Should I site at the elevation where I will hunt or does it not matter?

[@elijah4606]

Air density differs at altitude, so there will be less drop with lower density air. How much I'm not sure.

[@mattschindler1171]

I have never heard of a store/shop offering to sight in a rifle. Bore sight yes. Hopefully they know the difference.

[@backfire]

Right. That’s what I mean. I frequently hear people thinking that a “ bore sight” is like a magical scientific sighting in that is super accurate. Yikes.

[@NoBody-vs3lm]

I read somewhere you were reluctant to recommend Fierce rifles at the moment, is that still true?

[@wesleyturner1979]

If you don’t want to take that Tikka, your welcome to ship it to my FFL 😂. I could always use another one!

[@jamesonfarnsworth7581]

i’m going mule deer hunting and i just don’t understand how to dial my scope for different ranges. please help!

[@jesse5167]

A 1° cant at 500 yards is 1 inch when shooting 308. 1 degree of cant will only be a major factor at 1000 yards or so. Even a 5° cant will only cause 1" of error at 300 yards.