Hunt 21 - Team Work

Join us in part two of our annual hunting adventure where it is time to work as a team and start hunting. I hunt the ridge line while Leigh takes April up the valley floor below.
THIS IS A HUNTING VIDEO. VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Well done boys. Really enjoyed that and the first video as usual. Looking forward to watching the trip unfold in full 👌. Gees those sambar calls seem to work well in the right spot.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers Nathan. There might be quite a few videos over the coming months with some being more interesting than others. I suppose that's hunting. Thanks again for watching. Talk soon.

[@cato7669]

Fantastic editing and hunting Robbo, you really make us feel like we're on the hunt with you! Awesome stuff mate👍👍🦌💥

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks again Matt. Your feedback and support is always appreciated.

[@trevormustey4418]

Another great vid Steve' and it was nice of you to let Leigh's dad come along too!.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks Trevor. I thought it was his brutha from a different mutha.

[@adambentley6577]

Brilliant vid Robbo, lots of detailed information. Thanks for creating the vid over potentially harvesting an animal.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Glad you enjoyed it Adam. It certainly can be a trade off when trying to film and hunt but patience, persistence and frustration often get you there eventually.

[@bartfenech8495]

Mate someone else said it, but amazing how you weave both hunters tripes together. Seeing April scratch about is hilarious. It also shows explicitly how much gear you have to carry as well. Fair due's. As many on the page will atest, you go for the rifle you fear you will miss a great photo, you go for the camera and you miss the kill shot and a full freezer. The way you srolled between the close up of the sambar, and then the distance was some of your best footage yet. It put us right there with you, bloody awesome photography. It makes you wonder, how many hunters had a quarry on film like that and then saw them run at the last minute and missed the chance lol. Brilliant.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks very much Bart. As you would realise there is a lot that the viewer doesn't see with only 10-15% of total footage taken that is actually used. There are many times that frustration, missed opportunities and failed chances often get the better of you while filming but I believe that if you can master this the patience you learn only helps you as a hunter. Sometimes everything falls into place but that usually isn't the norm when you are trying to self film and hunt at the same time. I got lucky this time and I can assure you that was a bonus when you are tired and wet. Always appreciate your feedback and support. Thanks mate.

[@Levelz31]

amazing channel, great content. glad I found it. Subscribed.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Awesome, thank you! I hope you enjoy your stay and please share the love............

[@pigg383]

Was just about to comment asking the rifle combo used when you said it at the end Another great video mate cheers P.s what rifle was Leigh hauling around?

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks mate. Leigh was carrying his Sako 75 Finnlight in .308.

[@alberttresslevic914]

Good one mate very nice video of your process and the caller seemed to keep him interested. I've used mine a couple times now and I'm reasonably impressed, ive had a spiker come in on me and slowly circle round to get my wind and just a couple weeks ago I had a big hind frozen in her tracks at 50yds and I was practically in the open!

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers Albert. I've usually always got a whistle of some form around my neck when I go hunting and I must admit I feel a little naked when I forget to take one. This deer caller is well worth carrying. Thanks again for the feedback mate.

[@readthebibleforyourself.7939]

It takes some serious experience to be able to track an animal that's bolted. I'd love to hear your take on print identification, print direction and tracking methods.

[@BoltActionProductions]

I think I just got lucky mate as I am certainly no specialist tracker. I do believe in being methodical, thinking straight and slowing down to look at everything around you. Most important is knowing your surroundings. Thanks for watching.

[@paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674]

Good to see u again...wish the farm I'm on looked like that as I'm on thousands of acres here in central nsw..only good 4 spot lighting really...you a good hunter..keep going strong..😊😊

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks Paul. The land was certainly looking good and that 3" of rain only helped a bit more. Stay safe mate and thanks for watching.

[@michaelhourican7211]

Steve what sort of cameras do you use its an absolute pleasure to watch brings back memories with my father as a kid back in Ireland hunting over the Mourne Mountains.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers Michael. I use a variety of cameras depending on circumstances but in this video I was using the Lumix GH5 and G9 as well as the GoPro Hero 9. Thanks for watching mate.

[@fook30]

Great shooting, just interested to know where u can get the whistle. Thanks mate . Happy hunting

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers mate. If you are in Australia Boagy sells them. www.paulboagsoutdoors.com/product-page/flexmark-sambar-deer-call

[@mfromaustralia1]

One of your very best. Two good and skilled friends and one great hound. Can't beat that

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers mate. It was nice to at least get some footage after getting soaked through.

[@rossco584]

Hiya, what do you eat off your sambar? We get them processed into salamis etc as they're too tough to eat as steaks etc like our other deer here in NZ. Nice vid.

[@BoltActionProductions]

G'day Ross. It all depends on the size, age and status of the Sambar but we do a variety of different processing. Everything from Sausages, mince, corning, corning and then smoking, Jerky and the boys are just beginning to experiment with Salami. Might need to get some tips. Thanks for watching mate.

[@eddyoneoutthere9433]

Another good watch as always, thanks for taking the time and trouble to share it.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks again mate and it's our pleasure!

[@jacobhodgkin3927]

Where did Leigh get his lockdown bino rig from been looking for one every where?

[@BoltActionProductions]

We bought those many years ago. I think they are no longer

[@pedropoulos718]

Nice video mate , love watching ur videos. Cheers

[@BoltActionProductions]

Glad you like them! Thanks again for watching........

[@andyoutback6336]

Holy crap Lee what did covid do to ya face ? Great video steve

[@BoltActionProductions]

It's a fungus. Glad you enjoyed this video mate.

[@oncall21]

Ripper video Steve. Christ it’s hard enough with the stalk alone but filming as well would be a huge juggling act. Great results on both the footage and spiker to boot! Thanks for sharing mate. Cheers, Gats!

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers Gats. It's certainly a challenge but sometimes a very rewarding one.

[@oncall21]

@@BoltActionProductions absolutely!

[@waelhasaneen7664]

Great video buddy. I'm looking at starting the journey into learning how to hunt. Can you you give me an idea of the camo clothes you have (brand and details) for colder weather and what you have for warmer weather. Hopefully after we get out of lockdown I can make a start. Cheers.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers mate and good luck with your journey. Your question is pretty much answered by how long is a piece of string. Hunting clothing is a continual experiment and something that is always evolving. I personally don't find one brand that does it all but I can pass on some of my current likes. Summer gear I use "Cabelas made in the shade shirts" (possibly no longer available), I also like the Tusx Savanna range of shirts. Pants, I just use plain lightweight versions from any outdoor suppliers. Winter I like some of Moroka 30 tops and merino thermals. I just use waterproof pants off ebay with no particular brand. I am a big fan of Ice Breaker thermal clothing. I like the Tusx camo pattern and their hoodie top. Gear that I don't really like that has cost me a lot of coin and doesn't suit the purpose IMO. KUIU "Ultra Down" puffy jacket, to short, to noisy with far better options for a lot less money. I am not a big fan of Gaiters but like the KUIU version, I love the Lowa Ranger boots that are into their 3rd season now. I love Moroka 30's Packjacket as it is simple and works. I could ramble on with this topic for hours and as mentioned it is continually evolving and often a personal choice with everyone having their own likes and dislikes. I do talk about different gear in many of my videos. Your question really opens up Pandora's box with no simple and correct answers.

[@waelhasaneen7664]

@@BoltActionProductions thank you.

[@rexwillmer759]

Thanks for sharing your adventures, it’s g Hard enough at the beast of times to hunt Sambar but trying to film it and tell the story is a whole other dimension. Well done team. I really appreciate how you weave both yours and Lee’s hunts together it not only takes teamwork on the ground to do that safely but it’s a team effort in the editing also with each of you showing different elements of your hunting. Great work fellas. Thanks for your considerable effort. Regards and stay safe _Rex

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks again for your feedback and support over the years Rex. It certainly is a challenge in more ways than one. Sometimes rewarding, frustrating and time consuming all within seconds of each other.

[@chrislegend_legendary5812]

Nice work, thanks for the vid.

[@BoltActionProductions]

No problem Chris 👍

[@tonygillahan]

Great work mate

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks Tony. Great to see you also putting out some great content 👍👍

[@tonygillahan]

@@BoltActionProductions appreciate it mate

[@huntsadventures4973]

Great work, both with the video and hunt 👌👍👍

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers mate. Nice to hear some positive feedback and it’s very much appreciated 👍

[@hankbraff1135]

Great follow up to the first one Steve , learn something new every time watching them, where did you get the calf caller from never seen one of those before, great conclusion and thanks for sharing with us.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed yet another one of our videos. Boagy sells the callers. www.paulboagsoutdoors.com/product-page/flexmark-sambar-deer-call

[@hankbraff1135]

@@BoltActionProductions Thanks Steve will get one of those ,seemed to work well on that spiker.

[@michaeltopolino8017]

Hey can anyone tell me what happened to matt webb and why he doesn't post any vids I hope he is ok. Seems like a nice fella

[@BoltActionProductions]

Matt is a fantastic bloke and a good mate. I can’t speak for him or his reasons for pulling out of the social media game but I can understand why. I have considered it myself many times.

[@michaeltopolino8017]

Thanks for the reply mate just hope he is ok

[@jaykennedy8306]

What an awesome journey 💯

[@BoltActionProductions]

Yes it was! Nice to get a result when you are wet through.

[@danstevens2204]

She could be a spiker 👍

[@BoltActionProductions]

You know the deal, they are masters of shielding themselves with foliage. Camera angle was slightly different to my shot angle and buggered if I could get another 3" to the left with the shot. If that had happened he would have dropped on the spot. Managed to thread the needle with the little Z6 six power doing the job. I hope you are traveling well mate. Talk soon.

[@morningtonautomotivespecia2811]

Fantastic 2 videos boys

[@BoltActionProductions]

Glad you enjoyed them mate. Thanks again for watching.

[@waynespiteri122]

Yummy! nice size Steve.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Yes it was a perfect eating size!

[@Ade4fish]

Wonderful stuff :)

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it👍👍

[@deerdiary5696]

Beautiful edit robbo, your dedication to making high quality, self filmed videos is unrivalled. The amount of time you must spend walking back and forth for the camera, placing and leveling tripods, adjusting camera settings, and everything else that goes along with it, is unreal. All while trying to hunt the countries most elusive deer species 😅 Hats off to you sir! Its much appreciated by us viewers.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers Johnno. It certainly can test you in more ways than one🙄. Talk soon brother👍👍

[@callmehank88]

More great stuff.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers Hank. Thanks for watching.

[@stanlong-rangepensionerman3363]

Great work boys

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thank you 🙌

[@reddo84]

Great result!

[@BoltActionProductions]

I think so too!

[@shanegibb997]

Excellent video's Steve , really enjoyed watching them ... good job tracking that Spika too ... Be interesting to see what turns up on the trail camera's next time you check them .

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers Shane. Some of the cameras capture some good stuff over time and really help to put the pieces together.

[@jeremygladish]

Great video 🤘🏻

[@BoltActionProductions]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@joeldawson4301]

Fantastic video Steve, thanks loved watching it, the bush was at its most beautiful. Almost like you were walking through a painting

[@BoltActionProductions]

Glad you enjoyed it Joel. Many might not like hunting in the rain but it has so many advantages and can put the ball back in our court as hunters.

[@tonybedingfield9085]

Loved every minute

[@BoltActionProductions]

Glad you enjoyed it Tony. Thanks again for watching.

[@regsparkes6507]

This one's just a great video story with a good conclusion! Thanks to Leigh and Steve, and of course April too!

[@BoltActionProductions]

Our pleasure mate! Always nice to get some bonus meat at the end of the day.

[@regsparkes6507]

@@BoltActionProductions Absolutely! Cheers!

[@devinb3397]

Nice vid, took an identical looking deer last week and the steaks are unreal. After hunting fallow during the rut, switching back to sambar again reminds you just how hard they can be to get sometimes

[@BoltActionProductions]

Certainly a perfect eating size and you are right it did eat extremely well. Thanks for watching.

[@MRxr400]

Great tracking. You had me wondering then. What a result. I can’t even contemplate how hard it is to hunt and film. I get one track minded and kick myself for not getting any footage

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks Scott. It can be testing at the best of times and I often ask myself why. The wind and rain certainly didn't make it a cake walk but I wouldn't do it if I didn't want to. Thanks for watching.

[@franzschmid9079]

Fantastic footage! Go ahead like this! We call it "Weidmannsheil" from Switzerland

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cool, thanks! I like that word. Thanks again Franz. Stay well mate.

[@benhill5408]

Wow, I loved that video! Your vids seem to be going from strength to strength. Keep up the cracking work.🤟

[@BoltActionProductions]

Appreciate it Ben. Always nice to read some positive feedback and we are always trying to improve the way in which our videos are presented. Thanks again for watching mate.

[@patrickhorne2471]

Newish to the channel, but loved it heaps, I don't wear myself out watching you blokes do it

[@BoltActionProductions]

Sounds like a plan. Let us do the walking, sweating and cursing. LOL.. Thanks for watching mate.

[@justinwhite2547]

Great work fellas awesome production as usual, thanks again Robbo cheers

[@BoltActionProductions]

Glad you enjoyed it Justin. Thanks again for watching

[@chrisjohnson38]

Getting a bit worried about you blokes seeing all those asses in the bush, lol, great vid, thanks for sharing.

[@BoltActionProductions]

and they were all redheads. LOL.

[@rodgeorge7244]

Awesome vid Steve for a while there I thought I was walking around in the bush with you well done .

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers Rod. Nice to hear that we are slowly achieving our aim. Thanks for the feedback.

[@huntingarete9214]

Brilliant work Steve. Keep em coming. So much respect shown to such a awesome and beautiful animal that will be enjoyed for many meals to come.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks Dave👍 He certainly ate very well.

[@garytrigg-graynoth4034]

Mate felt like I was there with you holding the camera! Awesome video and great result👍

[@BoltActionProductions]

Awesome, thanks Gary! I could have done with a camera man.........

[@GanGoz]

Great stuff Robbo, you really do bring the viewer along for the hunt. Hanging to see April get in on the action.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers mate. Nice to hear that we can take you along for the journey. Stay well mate and keep that bike upright👍👍

[@bruiser6479]

Excellent video. Patience and persistence certainly paid off.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers mate and yes it does!

[@bazdervo6815]

Yet again some awesome video footage to watch and learn from thanks Steve and Leigh,

[@BoltActionProductions]

Glad you enjoyed it Baz. Thanks again for your support.

[@foxwhistling717]

yet again we are watching quality footage and editing , we are grateful you guys put in the time and commitment to share your adventures with us and always looking forward to the next one .. thanks 👍 👍

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks again for your support Paul! It can be rewarding sometimes and does take a lot from the hunt but if you put in you usually get results no matter what you do in life.

[@markshaw2439]

What projectile in the 308 mate?

[@BoltActionProductions]

As mentioned at the end of the video, a 150gr SST. Thanks for watching Mark.

[@joembarak]

@@BoltActionProductions First of all, great video, I really enjoyed it. I just had some questions regarding the sst and the eldx. In your experience is there much of a difference between the two. I am thinking of trying out the factory ammo 139 gr sst or the 150 gr eldx in 7mm08. What's your experience been like with how they hold up on impact when targeting deer. Most of my shots will be within 100 meters and most likely much closer than that, however I am looking to get into some longer range hunting at a max of 400 yards as well once I am confident enough that I can shoot accurately out to that distance. I am currently using soft points so I would like to hear your thoughts on using ballistic tips. Do they damage meat more than your average soft point or is that purely dependent on shot placement. Thank's for all the content, keep up the great work. Keen to hear what you have to say.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Joe I am glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching. ELDX vs SST. Not much difference that I have seen. Comparison to a lead tipped projectile. Big difference with both the ELDX and SST opening up quicker but remember that distance and where you hit have a massive impact. The faster they are going the quicker they expand and the harder material they hit will accelerate that even more. As the distance gets longer to your target and the projectile slows they will penetrate more and expand less. In your 7-08 I would try the 139SST's for general use. Good luck and keep us posted.

[@joembarak]

@@BoltActionProductions cheers mate, much appreciated

[@bradleytyrrell4417]

Great video champion great too see you lads back out in the scrub enjoying life

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks mate👍. Certainly is great to be back out there. Thanks for watching.

[@sammyjames9743]

Outstanding work once again! I so look forward to seeing these great videos!!! Just superb!!

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks again Sammy! Nice to still know our long term subscribers are enjoying the content.

[@sammyjames9743]

@@BoltActionProductions as always my friend!

[@cyclo360]

Great vid mate, soothing for the soul with a nice prize at the end.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Glad you enjoyed it mate. It was a bit of a bonus at the end of the day. Nothing better when everything is soaked through.

[@IBHurls]

Great stuff mate, nice little tracking demo in there too. Love it.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks a lot Ian! Every now and then you get lucky. Thanks for watching mate.

[@urban2outland]

Another top notch hunt mate. Well done. Great vid.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully future videos will keep you entertained.

[@richardhatfield2536]

Well done robbo, and to you nathan as well, the photography and filming is brilliant, you guys are all truely talented men, thanks for the videos. Bring on more please.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thank you very much mate! Always trying to improve and keep positive even when it is pissing down rain and you are just looking at all this gear soaked through. Thanks again for the support mate. I hope you are traveling well.

[@richardhatfield2536]

@@BoltActionProductions not to bad buddy been out a couple of times ne, last weekend got surprise of life with the largest fellow buck if seen, came up from behind,didn’t wind me, but just toddled off away, spent next 5 hours to search for him but no photo to show, still kicking and fighting hard pal, nice to hear your voice. Ps... April looks full of life, dad getting ready for winter with beard I suppose.

[@matty8438]

Great video Rob. Keep up the good work!!!

[@BoltActionProductions]

Cheers mate and will do.

[@jamilazeem878]

Would love to see a reloading video from you

[@BoltActionProductions]

Too political mate but maybe one day. Thanks for watching.

[@gametrailfilms2067]

Well done 👍, nice one for the bbq 🍗

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks Steve. Yes it was............

[@davidedema3313]

Best so far love your work

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks Dave. Glad you enjoyed it👍

[@Kearnesy]

Fantastic video again mate

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thanks again mate! Your support and feedback is very much appreciated.

[@aussieshootandhuntadventur4973]

Thumbs up 👍

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thank you! Cheers!