Teaching a fan a thing or three about Long Range

I decided to take one of my fans out to the range and help him stretch the legs on his 308 Winchester. I hope I was able to teach him a thing or three.
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[@mikeramo]

Remington is the most respectful human and I appreciate his humble.

[@bloodgain]

"Yes, sir. No, sir." He was so polite, listened carefully, and didn't take anything you said as a personal attack. He was absolutely there to learn from you. Just awesome! Thank you for the free lesson, Erik, and good luck with your shooting, Remington!

[@davidwheeler9270]

The fan was a great shooter! Paid attention, and learned from the coaching. Shot pretty well too!

[@curtisjohnson944]

Don’t see this much anymore, kind of refreshing.

[@adamazouri9482]

Remington came off as a humble individual with a willingness to learn, this was a joy to watch.

[@kastapostgard5306]

He had a great attitude for sure, I bet he soaked up so much information that day

[@beemerkon]

More people need to have rems aspect in life

[@bienvenidojosejorajuria5125]

Learning to shoot

[@marcjoseph8300]

Coolest video you have ever made. Just letting him shoot your rifle was. Wow!!! You gave him lots of confidence. Eric Bravo!

[@CorwinBos]

Absolutely! The guy clearly needs a little work on his reloads, but Erik dialed him in. Good work man!

[@donaldanderson4139]

Nice job of helping a fellow shooter do better. I was also impressed with how courteous the young man was. Always called you sir.

[@Psychobilly]

Agree Marc! And Remmy’s wife! Remmy you have a keeper!!!!

[@willswope2204]

@@donaldanderson4139 didn’t look to young

[@RKHarm24]

@@donaldanderson4139 Yes Sir he did

[@tqbcpc]

You made a man very happy. And we all learned from the process.

[@nicholsceramiccoating8284]

❤

[@glockparaastra]

You’re teaching us for free already! Much appreciated!

[@scooterdogg7580]

yes he certainly is

[@Jeff_Seely]

"If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you." Zig Ziglar. And the reward is that you have new tools to help you get better. This was a joy to watch and I learned too. Thanks!

[@philmorkel6314]

Kudo’s to you Eric! - Remington will never forget the day, a dream a lot of us have! Grt vid

[@nilescoyote4829]

Erik, you should do a few follow up videos getting him ready to shoot a local/one day prs match. And then a match video. It would make a great series. As I'm sure you know, instructing/mentoring is very rewarding. I wish I had filmed the fellow and our journey bringing him from a novice to where he finished in our PRS regional matches this year.

[@cheyennepaddock9164]

I do not think he would mind that at all!!!

[@cheyennepaddock9164]

Yes, we need a follow up!! He’s been practicing for the last year!!

[@leightintle2940]

This is the first time I have ever heard of you or your channel. The fact that you took a significant amount of time to grant the wish of a spouse giving a gift to their partner is commendable to say the least. To say nothing of the actual instruction and expertise. Thank you for posting this, it is a great example of being a good person.

[@gregorydelvalle7740]

I think Remington has his hands full trying to top his wife’s gift in return this year. That was a awesome gift!!! Eric is such a great guy!!!!!

[@cheyennepaddock9164]

Yesss

[@scottbutler2761]

Reminton wife wants a night out with Demo

[@kennethturner8212]

Very cool video! Hats off to the student also, very respectful, yes sir no sir!

[@cheyennepaddock9164]

Thank you so much again Erik Cortina! Remington had a great time!!!! He is right though..... I don't know how I am going to top this next year!!!!

[@ErikCortina]

😂

[@jasongarcia9219]

Awesome brotha you are a true patriot in the shooting community.

[@winstonjones7519]

Thanks Erik for helping the man out. It looks like he will be building on what he learned from you.

[@ANDRE-sw3to]

Remington is a good and polite dude. Good for him for getting out there, learning, and applying. Great vid.

[@_you_aint_wrong_788]

Remington's wife is going to call Demo next on how to paint his truck gold 🤣🤣

[@johanswart8116]

I think you learn more in a video buy teaching someone who is also learning as to someone just explaining his own methods and missing stuff. This was one of the most educational entertaining videos in a long time.

[@lifewithabe312]

Praat jy

[@benmuncie6506]

I appreciate Remington's attitude and willingness to learn without making excuses. I have no doubt that he is capable of being a great shooter.

[@kastapostgard5306]

No doubt once he gets his gear dialed

[@ahmedmanajid]

I love it. Once again showing just how humble you are and how you always help other shooters. But yeah, you definitely opened a can of worms for people wanting classes LOL.

[@ksdavey1]

Remington is the envy of a lot of people right now. I very much appreciate the patience you had teaching someone starting out in long range when you are at the top of your game. You were curt but authentic in your teachings. I learned a few things today from this video. Thank you

[@redraiderreloading7612]

Call my gf, my birthday is on the 11th... I really need help getting my rifle out to long distance..... thanks for giving back to a younger and up and coming shooters...much respect

[@JeffMadre]

Thanks for posting this and and thanks to Remington’s wife for initiating this because I learned a lot about the basics that I was missing. Thanks also for pointing out the ballistic app.

[@Dwayne7834]

Thanks for you taking your time to help someone. Especially as busy as you are. It’s good that you could help him. You are good Man for helping this guy.

[@deanmoloney5059]

Come to Alaska and teach a class and do a caribou or moose hunt at the same time ....just sayin. Thanks for sharing

[@rangervapes571]

Vortex recommends 18 in lbs on scope rings. Dime/Washer drill. Nice bringing me back to my Drill Sergeant days

[@wilfdarr]

Ya I thought 40 sounded high.

[@Fourty5]

You can see @14:28 there are some deep marring spots outlining where he used to have the rings. never a good thing. I've never seen any rings that I have used recommend over 20"lbs. I've seen rings break at 18"lbs, and had my buddy's cantilever mount from PA strip the bolt before getting close to their recommended torque on the cross screw. Personally I go 20/30"lbs on cross screws and no more than 18"lbs on rings. That and a dab of blue thread locker, never had an issue.

[@bennmustang1]

The torque specs might be why he wasnt getting on target consistently right?

[@COP0351]

Yea I think he confused the ring torque with the torque specs for the base.

[@titansfan2104]

I usually do 18"lbs with a drop of blueloctite. It will essentially be about 20 when dried. I have had a factory rails work loose. 😒

[@RayCoronadoJr]

This is one of your best videos yet. The information, knowledge and validation (When he shot and hit the Ram first round impact) you gave him will stay with him for ever. We all could use a hands on instruction like this. GREAT JOB ERIK

[@billyraynorton5322]

I was this young guy, even though I’m old enough to be his dad! A friend of mine named Todd Baker walked me down this path at a 600 yard range! I shot my stuff, then his! We weren’t even on the same planet! Todd’s equipment was amazing, but it was his teaching that was most amazing! This one on one teaching is the bomb. Don’t know if you(Eric) felt like you were wasting your time when you easily could have been doing something else, but brother this is what new longe range shooters need! You can’t even put a price on it! Even if the young man picked up on only 1/4 of the critiques you gave, he is a richer young man now for sure😇

[@gmelectricllc5868]

You teach the same way, I do.... different hobby, Throw away the crap (gadgets), learn the basics, let them learn by doing and gaining confidence... and the math is never wrong...AWESOME VIDEO!!!!!

[@brendavanorden9550]

First off Thanks. Being a coach is full of interesting challenges. One being able to deal with A B C type personalities. Remington fits the B type. One can Look these up if you don't know the difference. Erik uses good judgement on his calls to help Remington. A good coach will always use the KISS method on equipment setup and use a shot sequence. He or she will will also help you learn to coach yourself . Last a good coach will never teach you what your doing wrong. Just a proper shot. Great Job Erik

[@wilfdarr]

Yup. And not all coaches are a good fit with all students/athletes. Doesn't make you a bad coach just because you didn't jive with your first student.

[@brendavanorden9550]

@@wilfdarr Correct. That why in apprenticeships you don't spend you time with one journeyman. But a good coach will find help for his student and not just take your money

[@cmrhonda]

I was impressed with Remington's speed with target acquisition with accuracy having never shot over 400 yards before. Looked like a good time for both of you. You are an outstanding mentor Erik. :D

[@joelramirez893]

It’s truly a pleasure seeing two folks get together and work together. Good on both of you.

[@wilfdarr]

Thanks for letting us ride “fly on the wall” on this one. Clarified a lot of things I've been reading lately.

[@thesavage6484]

In all honesty I think I like his rifle a lot more than Eric’s. He seems like a really cool dude, I do really appreciate Eric’s hospitality, taking in a viewer and teaching hands on. I had previously purchased a full thermal hog hitting kit, expecting to hunt in Texas. So I emailed a KZbin hunter and asked him nicely if he would care to take me out for a night of hog hunting. And all he did was ghost me. I still watch him anyways but I’m still bummed

[@silentsnipe3086]

That is truly amazing Erik, that’s how I got started was someone taking the time just to show me the basics, I appreciate what you just did and I know for a fact Remington will be a better shooter because of it. Guys like you are what make the shooting community great, PRS guys are about as good as they come and I guess I can say the same for BR guys now

[@RobertSimpson-i3z]

I really enjoyed this video. I thank Erik and all this like him that devote their time and skills to keeping our firearm heritage alive!

[@TheOriginalMrB]

Balancing the coin took me way back to M-16 BRM training on Fort Sill, that's a great way to dry fire practice at all levels. Great video as always Erik!

[@troyroe6021]

Oh boy now you started something nice, what a champ, more time spent shooting makes you a better shooter, as long as you have good equipment and good fundamentals, what a great teacher, good luck 308 guy.

[@Nessal83]

This guy is so down to earth and humble. Made me feel bad when he was ragged on. I like people like him that drops the ego with a open mind to learn. You don't meet many people like that in the shooting community.

[@IHFarmer2007]

I’m glad you were able to do that for Remington Erik. He learned a lot in a little bit and I hope he was able to retain that knowledge.....if I was him, I’d be on forums reading and researching a bunch or at least contact you for any questions he may have. First thing is how to role quality ammo and load development for those shots, second would be to at least get a weather meter for wind and then third, trigger time, he seemed uncomfortable although I’d say I would be too if I had to shoot around you Erik!! Great job!

[@ronnydowdy7432]

That was very good of you to help this shooter. It's also helping others too. Enjoyed the show and the information you have provided to the all who are watching your instructions.

[@gscotty311]

Now nobody else needs to ask you for a one on one lesson with you. You covered a lot for me to take at least. Thanks for doing this Erik and all the other content that you take time to share with us. You’re a good man! Best of luck Remington😂👍🏻

[@greg7721]

Fantastic video! Spot On! I must say, at 65 I learned several things.

[@chrisochoa1222]

A few easy things for everybody to do: DONT skip the basics, slow down and don't shoot until your ready and repeatability! This is what I learned and that has nothing to do with the type of riffle, the brand of riffle or your skill level! Good information!!

[@michaelpenderis4683]

This is probably the most useful video out. Can talk reloads and micro measure all day. But if you can’t shoot. Don’t matter how accurate your loads are. Once again massive respect here. Very good this

[@akgriffin]

as a new prs style shooter this is the best video. This just proves again that Mr Cortina is just like other shooter ive dealt with, will teach you, help you and then let you run their gear. I really enjoy long range shooting and the people.

[@bobbywinn6548]

By far the most bad a** video I’ve watched in a long time!! Thank you Erik for taking the time from your family, your job, and your time. A lot of us viewers pick up on all the small details, equipment aside, fundamentals can help all of us. Thank you for helping to educate all of us. I can’t wait for your next video!

[@brian-lee5251]

Thanks Erik, for bringing us along. That was awesome. Coin on the barrel... I didnt think anyone still did that. Brings back some old memories. Awesome video, you should do more.

[@ajbuschm]

He did a great job listening and learning. You took him through all the steps a new shooter needs. Great video.

[@teammosin9999]

Erik, you knocked it out of the park again! Outstanding! Remington is a fast learner, but then again, you are always an effective teacher!

[@rethempthoor]

Erik you are great man, really. For this guy it must be one of favorites day in his life.

[@henryhenry5897]

Prob Redding

[@walterrie3075]

Very nice of you, Erik. I love the Vid very much. Not to insta-shiny, very human. You treated him with respect but gave him direct feedback/coaching. He took it and his confidence „exploded“ - Pretty cool to see. I keep watching your vids because they are very informative and I like your style. All the best, Erik!

[@wcstory7858]

A FANTASTIC video. Totally real! Not everyone can shadow a skilled shooter, but simple pointers can help everyone.

[@annotten7413]

His Christmas present ended up being a present for all of us. You have a true talent for teaching. Please take time to show more of these if you end up teaching others. Not everyone has the ability to effectively communicate what needs to be done, but you sir have teaching down to where it makes learning fun.

[@dhbikerczar]

Everything about this was great. Remington had a wonderful attitude but it was also nice that you never belittled him. Many of us don't have a live resource, and we are at the mercy of the internet basically. It's great to see explanation behind the suggestions too. Thank you Eric!

[@koffeekiller]

I believe whomever saw this video REALLY APPRECIATES what Erik was teaching ... and we LEARNED along with Remington. I felt I was there with you guys....taking notes! LOL Thank you for the lesson....PRICELESS

[@gadnukbreakerofworlds3460]

Refreshing to see such a respectful demeanor and enthusiastic attentive focus payed to the instructor by the student. Nowadays it's getting rarer than it should be, and I just wish this was the norm, and not the exception. Great video with a lot of practical knowledge straight from an OG.

[@garyfujinami9911]

Wow Eric! First, good on you for fulfilling the Christmas wishes of a young wife to her beau. Remington was a respectful young man which, is lacking in today"s world. Talking about going above and beyond. Second, as a reloading gun guy, I sure learned A LOT as I do with all of your videos. You substantiate much of what I have learned through all of my trials and errors and obviously, learn through your experiences as you teach them. This is priceless info that you are offering to us for free. As Gomer Pyle (old tv show) has said many times, Thank ya, thank ya, thank ya.

[@jamms2966]

great video, Mr. Cortina. It was awesome seeing him learn & get excited about getting results. hope to see more of these. very generous of you to give up your time & resources.

[@kicknsystm]

I enjoyed this so much. When you let him shoot yours I got chills. I've been following you for awhile & I know the attention to detail. This gave me the itch to get on the trigger again.

[@go-wycowboys5018]

Wow I love this a humble student and an instructor that knows what he is talking about. Really enjoyed this thanks.

[@thehappytexan]

Thank you! Remington, you are an excellent student and put constructive criticism to use very well. Erik, I’m sure that was all just simple basics to you, but coming from someone who is self taught and never had anyone to show me right or wrong technique, you made it very easy to self improve. You don’t know what you don’t know until you find it or someone tells you. Thank you for sharing!

[@mrtdiver]

that was a generous act you did. I know he is grateful as well as us. Thanks for putting that on film.

[@WilliamRicketts-br3yd]

I know it has been 3 years ago, but this was so helpful. Keep it simple and the Geoballistics is a real ammo saver. Eric, you are a real champion!

[@MichaelSmith-fj8ul]

I am always learning. Anybody that says they are not is mistaken. I picked up several points I will use to become better. That is what I like about you and Matt. Yall strive for constant improvement. I wish I could meet both of you. Please do more videos like this one. Be safe.

[@streetgliderichie9724]

Erik, I really enjoyed this video. You’re not only teaching your student but helping us out as well. Remington was very humble throughout this video. I would certainly enjoy more of these videos. Thank you sir.

[@michael1electricianquiroz338]

awesome video mr. Cortina; truly enjoy seeing folks being introduced to the shooting sports- and enjoy the safety first displayed and your candor and insight! I want get my 308 out now!

[@LiquidColourDesignBallycarry]

Very sweet gesture indeed Erik, also Remington was such a great guy so here is hoping Remington enjoys his shooting even more now after having such a great day with you Erik, well done indeed.

[@stevendewell5505]

I learned not only what but why. That is a good teacher.

[@davidschmidt5810]

Once again thank you for sharing your knowledge not just for Remington but for all of us. I’m 64 and didn’t start shooting F-Class until 2 years ago. Kind of a late start but I’ve been able to fast track thanks to you and others willing to share your knowledge on public forums on shooting and reloading. A personal mentor would have been great but not always available. I hope to be “High Master” in FTR MRP once the NRA catches up. I’d hate to think where I’d be without folks like you!

[@carfvallrightsreservedwith6649]

Student was attentive and respectful. Definitely got educated on difference between "tacticool" gear and practical necessity equipment. Good job by both parties.

[@esisorp]

That was flat frickin cool.. I think once he gets the load setup correctly, it's on like donkey kong. Kudos for spending time with him.. I think you need to follow up with him, I see some respect in his personality and manners..

[@wilfdarr]

Ya, when he gets the neck tension figured out it'll half his groups.

[@cornydad]

We've all been where Remington is at

[@angelaprater2679]

Outstanding teacher on hand I could listen to you all day and shooting with you would me my world thanks for helping that young man out. Bless you and yours.

[@magwamagwa45110]

what a awesome thing to do for someone else.. Kudos to you Erik, there are 100's of us just like Remington we try on our own but watching and listening I am sure I learned as much as he did thank you sir...

[@davecollins6113]

That was great to watch, tear 'em down and build 'em up. Between the wind and wet and the equipt tuneup and the chrono and app lessons, enough hits to keep him interested, and watching you troubleshoot your issue when missing at 1000--- he learned a lot, the right way. Next question---How did you enjoy what transpired?

[@edstettin6799]

This is very nice that you did this Eric. It shows it meant a lot to him. Good job.

[@ErikCortina]

Thank you kindly

[@boghammar1423]

When he stacked those shots at 556 on the ram you could tell he reached a personal goal. These moments are the ones that matter.... and make great KZbin videos.

[@Seanconnery1st]

Very cool content. It’s humbling to watch. I’m relatively new to the long range shooting sports as well. Good stuff, Isaac

[@carstenstille8503]

Hi Erik, I received the Tuner Brake on Thursday and went shooting yesterday and remembered this video. I detached my Monopod and used bags I adjusted the scope and after that the hits where dead center. Today I advertised the Tunerbrake in my gunclub. 🙂 If you are miraculously near Hamburg in Germany someday give me a call I will take you for a small Tour thru Hamburg and Gessthacht my Hometown. The City where Dynamite was invented.

[@dannymoore3059]

This is nothing less than AWESOME for you teaching this guy. I know he paid you but still. It's awesome that you're willing to teach. Erik, You are my new favorite long range shooter.

[@xtreamar1550]

I just discovered this channel i learned of this gentleman through the demo ranch HQ build as im sure alot of people did but I didn't know he was a shooting enthusiasts and now all I can think of is a colab with demo matt and you can show him a thing or e about distance shooting!! Im now subscribed and can't wait to check out more videos

[@barrygrant2907]

I'm learning a ton from you without even being there. I was having case headspace inconsistent with my .223 wildcat round, with variations up to +/- .0015. Following your lead, I bought an annealer and reset my dies and now I'm hitting my case headspace target =/-.0005--consistently! Between you and F-Class John, I am really getting schooled. I don't a 1000-yard range available, or even 400 yards, but I'm determined to get the best out of my rifle at 200 yards. One hole!

[@2eyedjack433]

Thanks for taking the time to work with Remington. Just watching and listening to your directions it helps me connect dots in my shooting. Great job!

[@tyler6147]

@Erik this is awesome. I am glad you are doing nice things like this for people that are fans. It doesn't need to be a full time job, but this kicks you up a few notches in my book. I don't know what the upgrade is from 'cool human being' is but whatever it is you are now two levels above that.

[@r0nb0h0ju]

Watching the teacher teach a student seemed to show me more than just the teacher showing how to do it. Seeing how unrefined a students skills are and the teacher identifying those areas and how to improve or correct, is almost like what you would get from a course in person. Also the student learning to use those skills in an outdoor environment with real time changes in wind shows how much the average person can improve with the right equipment setup. Of course knowing what your ammo is would have helped.

[@anthonykhalil70]

Well done Eric. The young man has the basics now he will run will it.

[@MichaelLloyd]

I'm impressed with him for listening so well and his wife for getting this kind of time with you.

[@reddog7327]

Love the honesty, telling it like you see it. Unfiltered is rare in 2A community.

[@jeremyfowler7505]

Very awesome of you to do this. It's the hard lessons we learn about the gimmick but it's a lesson needed. Great work!

[@runningmadphoto1947]

Remington learned a lot that day. You have to applaud this young man. Humble and so respectful. As an observation, I noticed Remington referred to his rifle as a weapon. I guess me, being raised as a hunter/shooter, I’ve never used “weapon” to describe my guns.

[@1BeGe]

Couldn't have asked for a more teachable student. I learned as much from Remington about how to be a good student as I did from Erik teaching stuff.

[@mikehancock9977]

We all start somewhere and we all understand we never quit learning . So thank you so much you taught us all something about shooting and you confirm that being a good person is as important as every other skill we learn in life.

[@danielcrossland6915]

Nice video Eric, I like when people take time out of their day to help other shooters. That's what the community should always be about. Great work.

[@UWMitch]

Very cool! I love how much people in the shooting community share. This is of course next level.

[@Sunviewer338]

Great video. Good instructions and I'm sure Remington will be hitting 1100 yds. and beyond in the near future. Nice to see a polite young man like that.

[@columbiariversalmonenhance4050]

"We'll saw it off if we have too." lol *Priceless* I absolutely agree. You'll never shoot well if you can't stabilize yourself SOLIDLY. Thank you Erik for doing this for Remington and for all of us who also want to learn from you, just as Remington is. Remington, hats off to you bro! You're the bravest man I know bro for willing to do this so publicly here in the KZbin land of trolls. Great job Brother! #Respect I know I'm learning from this episode too. Thank you both!

[@PhalanxArms]

Very cool. Knowledge is key and it's so easy to get wrapped up in gadgets and what the internet says is right. Good on you for doing that for him.

[@vulcanpie]

First time to watch your channel. This was great to see. You should be proud at how much you changed his life.

[@sandymitchell8182]

It was a very nice video, teaching someone some fundamentals and them really willing to learn and apricate your time and effort, Remington really seemed to gain some confidence and knowledge as he went along. it was very nice of you to do that, God Bless

[@kermitgraham4773]

You are the best. Taking time out of your day to help someone is awesome. Have a wonderful holiday and be safe. Thanks for what you are doing for shooting sports.