Hunting Success and Sensational Rifles

[@duggydo]

I could listen to Wolfgang's stories all night. Thank you so much Mike for bringing him on the channel.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Me too - and you're most welcome.

[@5rings16]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns He was awesome. Id love to hear about his father! But that might be indescreet.

[@brezelmeister9946]

Immer noch ein waschechter Deutscher ! Mit Birkenstocks an den Füßen und einer Heym Repetierbüchse in der Hand, Wolfgang du bist super ! Waidmannsheil aus Deutschland. 🌿

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Vielen Dank. Es war mir eine Freude, einige meiner Erfahrungen und Gedanken mitzuteilen. Alles Gute für dich.

[@MaximOfSurrey]

Wolfgang seems like a swell guy. It's always good to see a fellow German-turned-British Columbian. I'm definitely in agreement with his opinion on aesthetics. A good rifle turns into a great rifle when you can appreciate the little details that went into it.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Max - I agree.

[@petrotmyrcz308]

Thanks for bring Wolfgang and his beautiful rifles on the show. Loved the stories.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

You're most welcome Petro - Wolfgang is a great friend, an experienced and wise hunter and a gun expert on top of it all.

[@Lou.B]

What a great pleasure to see wonderful guns and hear the hunting stories shared between two refined Gentlemen. I especially appreciated the story that Wolfgang shared about the doves, which for me highlighted the value of hunting as a thoughtful and measured endeavour - not simply trying to rack up hits. I also liked hearing about the man who was able to buy back his farm after reunification (and the Polish Woman of the kitchen!) Thank You both for sharing the moments.

[@pseudopetrus]

Best video ever, great to see two friends together talking shop!

[@eduardohermoso150]

Wolfgang is a fascinating gentleman. He is a banker, an adventurer, hunter and a conservationist. His stories are truly remarkable. Thank you for sharing this video!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Eduardo - Truly he is one of a kind - an amazing man.

[@wizardofahhhs759]

He is a German Teddy Roosevelt.

[@daneboro6847]

Wolfgang is a lovely gentleman I could listen to him for hours telling us his gun and hunting stories.

[@1078steakmaker]

Of all my gon channels I watch, you teach me more then all. I'm am blessed that I get to witness your knowledge about something so much love. Thank you, truly

[@marcogram1216]

I wish I could’ve double upvoted. He reminds me of my older cousin from Germany.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks for the support!

[@bradyelich2745]

1:17 "My Father went to war and did not come home but that is not the story.". This Man has overcome some major issues and is happy. Kudos.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Yes Brad, there are some wounds that won't heal yet one can be happy and kind, good and true. He's such a fine man.

[@Euronasa]

You are lucky to have a friend like Wolfgang! This was both interesting and entertaining. Loved to hear his stories😃

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you You're right; amazing fellow!

[@HD-ph1dc]

Sounds like Wolfgang would be a lot of fun to hunt with! Great stories, and I'm in agreement there is nothing that outshines a beautiful piece of wood on a rifle!

[@HarrisonCountyStudio]

Love the conversation. A very candid conversation, flowing like a breath of fresh air. I love your content and style.

[@redlock4004]

Thank you Wolfgang. Thank you Mike.

[@mdirtydogg]

That was a very enjoyable interview. Thank you both.

[@AlexCausey]

I like the look of the SR21, especially I like rifles that have iron sites and room for a scope. Very interesting. Good luck on the hunt.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Alex

[@timvest8141]

Beautiful firearms. A very enjoyable video and yes please have Wolfgang back.

[@cal79]

Thank you for a fantastic video...it reminds me of sitting with my grandfather talking about guns and hunting storys before he passed away. Wolfgans accent is similar... please lets have more ...

[@ronlafitte6864]

Mike, thank you for a great video! The stories are something we seldom hear, so they are a wonderful touch. Wolfgang’s rifles are works of art! Such beautiful wood and craftsmanship! I wish both of you a wonderful season and many great new stories of hunts. This is what I live to hear, to reminisce on my own hunts as well as those of wonderful friends. The bonds between hunting buddies are some of the strongest and longest-lasting ones there are. You are truly blessed, my friend!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Ron - I like think there is a brotherhood among hunters. Something about hunting and being in the wilds; changes something in us. Thanks for the note and I wish you the very best.

[@MikeHSmith]

Nice interview Mike. The sit down with Wolfgang brings to mind many family Christmas Eve gatherings of relatives who migrated to the U.S. from Germany and the stories told. Thank you.

[@swkohnle08]

Really enjoyed the hunting stories Mike. Reminds me of my grandfather who was born and raised outside Stuttgart and used to tell me his hunting stories from Germany and in northern New England after he immigrated to the US.

[@asimseth1927]

What a great video. I am simply speechless. I have not seen anything like this on KZbin. Mike has created a one of a kind video which every firearm enthusiast would love. The true spirit of companionship and firearm safety is revealed in it. This is a video which every Govt. official across the globe should watch in order to understand the bright side of shooting sports. It’s not just about emptying cartridge magazines. Keep it up Mike and trust me someday I shall make it to your place for experiencing such a life time experience

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Asim!

[@chuckminick9511]

The story of the Guinnie fowl was priceless . Thank you for letting us meet your friend .

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Chuck!

[@MalteHess]

Sehr schöne Geschichte Wolfgang! Waidmannsheil!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Danke schon!

[@frankrodriguez9697]

Neat guy, you deserve quality friends.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you - they broke the mold when they made Wolfgang : )

[@realmetis8002]

Story time with usog and friends lol thank you for the great video gentlemen 😎🤘

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you RM - glad you're on the channel : )

[@realmetis8002]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns you're welcome great content as always 👌

[@rbmgt81]

This is awesome .... reminds me very much of my Estonian grandfather who very much had great story's with the wonderful accent ..... A glass of wine, or bourbon, and a few guns to discuss is ideal time spent .... thank you for this .....

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

You're most welcome BA

[@jeffreykurtz4005]

Your videos are always great, and this little change from your usual format was very enjoyable. Many thanks for this great channel.

[@TheQCollection]

Oh this video brings back great friendship memories about collecting. Joe Breti started me off with his Winchester Collection, which for me was one of those awe-inspiring moments in my life. I was privilege to sit down with Joe many times, not only to learn about the historical history behind Winchester but to actually hold and feel that history in my hands was just incredible and to see the various changes in design and operation of each rifle from winchesters beginning on-up into 90's was a fantastic learning experience. Thank you USOG because I continue to learn and gain knowledge about so many other manufacturers rifles from your channel.. Cheers

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you for your inspirational support - plenty more videos to come. All the best to you.

[@TheQCollection]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Hello USOG, shortly after I sent my earlier public comment today, I went for a walk to Wanstall's for a visit and wouldn't you know it? I walked out with a 1905 model 94 saddle ring carbine in 30 W.C.F.. the stars aligned again.. because just a couple months back after a few years of searching I finally found a model 1920/26 sav in 250-3000 with its lyman 54 attached and that completed my model 1920 sav collection for now. Again thank you for your inspiration and looking forward to the next video.

[@Oneofthetwelve]

Great to visit with both of you. Hunting in British Columbia is a wonderful time. Be great to go to the range and share an ale or glass of wine later. Cheers to you and to the wonderful viewers too🍻🍷

[@outinthesticks1035]

When you spoke about traveling with rifles it reminded me of my brothers stories . He did a lot of work related traveling and talked about all the security checks going through Vancouver or Pearson , then flying into Saskatoon and transferring to a west wind flight to laronge or u-city and the other passengers all carry on rifles to stow in the overhead luggage and a two-four of Molson's between their feet

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

These high intensity new ways are surely different.

[@billschierkolk5418]

Amazing loved it, Wolfgang is a fun and free spirit.

[@greenkeeper448]

Your videos have a certain pull of my attention, always, and this one with Wolfgang's stories was no exception.

[@mikek8089]

What a great way to spend an evening! Visiting with a worldly hunter, talking about firearms, hunting trips, and having a few drinks. Thanks Mike!👍

[@bobbyscott8024]

Fascinating! There are always stories aren't there? Thank you for making this possible for us to enjoy!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Bobby - thank you for the encouraging words!

[@mdub1955]

Loved the rifles and the stories!

[@zachdamron8128]

Great video love them all, and I knew you were hiding amazing friends!! Keep it coming!

[@735Secure]

One of your best shows, thank you!

[@westcoaster7.62]

Fun video! Great to meet Wolfgang, love the stories!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks WestCoaster : )

[@AlienMetals]

WOW! All of Wolfgang's guns are gorgeous but that Model 70 in 264 Win Mag has me drooling. My first rifle was a Model 70 in 270 Win. Always enjoy your expertise and content.

[@garysorrells8133]

I greatly appreciated your guest Wolfgang. I always enjoy listening to the stories and adventures of other hunters. I totally agree with his philosophy of the aesthetics of the rifles. I have a 7x57 FN Mauser made for the Venezuelan military that my father and I did a restock and sporterize on back in the 60s when I was in high school. I still treasure it today.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Gary - Wish I could see that stock. For sure hunting rifles and shotguns are quite different from hammers and other tools. Every hunter deserves a fine rifle and shotgun with decent wood - something to be proud of and pass on to the next generation. IMHO Take care Gary.

[@garysorrells8133]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns it is just a standard grade walnut Monte Carlo from Rienhart Fajen. We did the stock in 1966 and I finished with the scope and reworked bolt handle a few years later. It is a short barreled carbine rifle and is very handy for brush hunting and tree stands for deer here in Oklahoma. Thank you for your reply and interest.

[@davidgendron1953]

Really nice video nice guess and of course really nice rifles… especially the heim in 8mm, what a classy rifle with beautiful lines and slander forehand !!

[@permartinsson4363]

Wolfgang is such a genuine person and hunter that all younger hunters must have the chance to come in contact with at some point in life.

[@gordongrice9856]

Awesome video. Loved the stories and the guns. Young people need to hear more of this type of content.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Gordon! Your kind words inspire me. God Bless.

[@franciskowalsky7574]

This is a very nice video. Really enjoyed it!! Great looking rifles.

[@nerradnosnhoj5122]

Fine videos here , thank you very much , Your content is top shelf, great stories and fine looking rifles

[@magicdaveable]

Great Video Mike. Thanks.

[@uralbob1]

Great stories! Thanks sincerely!

[@marcogram1216]

I would love to have a friend like Herr Wolfgang. Another great video.

[@markpride85757]

Beautiful rifles and great stories. Thanks

[@timothylear2770]

Wonderful collection of fine hunting rifles Wolfgang...Well Done

[@blindfredy6128]

Seriously good video. I work in Aged care and I love to here their stories from a different time.

[@paulpreu6708]

Hello USOG, I love your videos and I'm very happy to see a guy with german roots and a Heym rifle on your channel. I know you have another video showing a Heym too. May I ask you in which country or state you live? Your channel info says USA, but here ot sounds more like Canada. Greetings from Germany Paul

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello Paul - I'm in British Columbia - and thank you for the kind words. All the best to you in Germany!

[@mirzaadil6955]

Great rifles, great men ( BOTH OF YOU), fabulous story from German originated hunter.....enjoyed the video a lot. Thanks.

[@jc128744]

This is wonderful. I know you are a busy man and am very grateful for you making these videos for us to enjoy, but if you have the time and inclination, could you please consider doing more interviews of this genre?

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you and yes - I'd be delighted to have more guests. It is, as you mention, a matter of time - but I'll get to it. Thanks for the note.

[@Omnihil777]

My cousin is a hunter here in lower saxony, germany, and he's got the same Leica scope from 19:30 on his 8x57 Merkel, an absolutely dream of a gun in my opinion, the scope is great for low light conditions, at dawn, when you have that one shot left in the last light and you see everything crystal clear - it's fabulous!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you for the note - it is a very bright scope. You live and hunt in a very beautiful part of the world - but you know that. I wish you all the best.

[@dalesustaire3279]

I might be mistaken but I believe that on one of your presentations you showed a rifle with a scope mount with a quick detach. The scope slotted in at the front at 90% from the rifle and swiveled to the rear and locked in at the rear crisp and clean. It was meant for a quick removal for traveling and would remount for quick and accurate use on the rifle. I sure hope it was you haha im slow to react and didn't write down the manufacturers name if it was given. I have two 1982 Winchester model 70 Westerners that are virgins and have not been shot yet and they are beautiful. One is a .270 and the other is a .30-06 caliber. My intention is to be able to mount one scope on both rifles according to which rifle that I choose to use on that particular day but I do not know who made the mount and I sure liked the set up. If you have that information and could pass it on to me it would be greatly appreciated. I really enjoy your shows and encourage you to keep up the good work because you share such good information. Thanks for everything you do, sincerely Dale Sustaire.

[@michaelk.crockett9146]

It would indeed be miraculous if one could swap rifles under the same scope and maintain any kind of similar point of impact.

[@northdakotaham1752]

Enjoyed this video, Wolfgang's stories and some very fine looking rifles. Thank you!

[@adamkadir3803]

Boy do I love the 8x68s cartridge. İt has so much panache. Like a German 300 Holland & Holland... But impossible to find ammunition for and components are ludicrously expensive in Australia.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

All true Adam - the RWS ammo is all I can find. Maybe a .338 Win.Mag. is close enough. : )

[@derekedgley5074]

I’ve had a couple of rifles in 8x68S and used them extensively in Namibia. It’s an excellent RWS cartridge and very suitable for long range with a flat trajectory. For years in U.K. I had a Paul Roberts - Rigby custom build in 6.5x68 another fabulous cartridge eminently suitable for a variety of game with a 93g and 127g RWS factory load every bit comparable to my 264WIn Mag

[@Yetified_Mayhem]

Really enjoyed this! Great channel, thank you

[@nickhorton785]

Yes, the old stories are fascinating.

[@russellmiller212]

My preference is certainly oriented toward the aesthetics of the rifle! Greetings to you Michael: As Wolfgang says: "Life is too short to hunt with an ugly gun." I know every city in Germany as both a commercial driver andq active duty residential service member. Additionally, I have driven all over Poland just before the EU made borders open and have to show my passport obtain auto vignette etc...many roads with hazardous potholes, still largely undeveloped from the Soviet days..yet of course roadways for military use all the way through east Berlin were like new //had the privilege of meeting my relations (former DDR / WWII Rheich)

[@MehulKamdar]

A fantastic video as always! Wolfgang's experience traveling with guns by air might shock some of the younger crowd, but it was not unusual. In the late 60s, my father brought a pistol back from Canada to India and he brought it with him as cabin baggage and declared it to customs on arrival in Madras. He had to leave it with them until he was issued a license the next day by the Commissioner of Police, and he took it home. One of my uncles also brought a pistol back from Sri Lanka with him by air. Sadly, we live in a dangerous world now and that is no longer possible. His forgetting Hartmann und Weiss's name cracked me up! Some consider them among the finest gunmakers in the world. They are among a handful of firms that can make $ 30,000+ boltguns and still have a waiting list of clients! Since you gentlemen are in Canada, I hope the fairly large Indian community there has retained the hunting and gun collecting interests that existed in India in the past. Best wishes, and good hunting!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello Mehul! Great to hear from you. You're so right - how times have changed. I receive many emails and messages from members of the Indian community here and from around the world - fantastic people and gun enthusiasts! Thank you for taking the time to write and please keep in touch!

[@mrdinme.4768]

That was great to watch! Thank you both,

[@allenlarabie8854]

Great video. Keep up the good work

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Allen - I'll keep going : )

[@mattscott7037]

I just bought the new Benelli Lupo in .270 and that stock is the only thing I don’t like. Wish it were as beautiful as those wood stocked rifles. Maybe someone will make a wood stock for the Benelli and I can upgrade. I love this channel. So much wisdom. Stories of old and new. Keep up with all the great content. Thanks

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Matt - The Lupo is quite interesting and I'm with you - there is plenty of fine wood around and the Italians know how to make a great stock.

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

This was great. I love hearing about hunting stories from other parts of the world. I also enjoy just hearing immigrants stories about how and why people move.

[@rtanidean4931]

Masters and their art. So enjoyable. Those rifles are stunning. TY. D

[@MrPysiaki]

Thank you for Wolgang's words on the dove shooting, so true - one can not call that hunting. And thank you for showing those elegant rifles (however this modern stainless steel fluted barrel simply does not go well with a nice old wood stock, no way). Great video, thank you and I'm waiting for more :).

[@guaporeturns9472]

Love all of your content but this is especially entertaining. Maybe show a deer hunt with you two someday.

[@mikehagan4320]

Fun Video Mike! Your Friend is very interesting. And has Great taste in Rifles. What Cartridge does the " Cooper tack driver " shoot? Best Wishes! M.H.

[@SSDeol]

Nice video bro, Beautifull Rifles.

[@richardalden939]

Love the foot fashion Wolfgang, really solidifies your credentials.

[@drews4685]

What a great guy and great taste in rifles and optics 👍

[@pauledwards8576]

Great video, thoroughly rich and enjoyable conversation, as usual!

[@rapstarD]

I didnt realize you are in Canada. Where are you located? I’m in Edmonton, Alberta. It’s so nice to have a hunter & collector like yourself on youtube.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello Dustin - I'm in British Columbia - we live in such a fantastic country!

[@chrischiampo7647]

This Was a Great Episode USOG 😀😮😊😀👍🏼 Very Nice Gentleman

[@jassonquinn3251]

Enjoyed the video so much that I read every comment and I agree with them all thank you so much

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Jasson - 🙏

[@MrSiestaFiesta]

This is one of my favorite videos of yours.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I'm glad Mike - I so enjoy friends and good times and memories.

[@redsky8509]

Wonderful gentleman, with fantastic rifles.

[@wizardofahhhs759]

That .264 Winchester is a beautiful rifle.

[@sgtmajtrapp3391]

Nice rifle and excellent cartridge the 8x68S. I presume your 9.3 was the outstanding 9.3x62 one of my personal favorite cartridges I've use to take a number of big game animals myself. Interesting gentleman and his Hyme is a beautiful weapon and the cartridge one I have admired being superior to the various .300 magnums and fully capable for anything found in North America.

[@paulm7448]

Wolfgang's experience with the bullet fragmenting due to hitting a stick is similar to what I've experienced in attempting to shoot foxes through tussock grass with a .17 Remington.

[@bretnmannn]

I LOVE THIS CHANNEL PLEASE KEEP THE AWESOME VIDEOS COMING!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Will do : ) Thank you!

[@stevenkennedy4130]

Very neat! Thanks for the share!!

[@laurenttherrienjr1080]

always a treat to listen to experience speaking

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Laurent.

[@nhwnhw02]

Looked up the 8x68s. Who knew? A 200 grain bullet at 3,000 fps that is chambered in a standard Mauser action. It is suprising that the cartridge was developed in the 1930s. The 300 Winchester magnum and 300 Weatherby magnum will do the same approximately with a 200 grain bullet. However they require a longer action.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Noel - I've always had success with the 8x68 and the 6.5x68 as well - both true long range performers.

[@jasonsimone3523]

I love the high end wooden stocked rifles too!!!!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Pride of ownership is a great thing as you know - fine walnut is worth it.

[@marinioaweischo6614]

Nice story to listen.

[@michaelguerin56]

Thank you. Great video.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Michael!

[@Iceaxehikes]

I found what Wolfgang said about aesthetics of a good wooden stock to be true for me as well. Despite having bought a few polymer stocks for various rifles as an "upgrade", I seem to put them right back into their wood stocks again.

[@battru8302]

Really enjoyed this. Beautiful Heym rifle. 😍

[@bep357]

If possible could you do a video on his French model 70 super grade. I haven’t seen one on KZbin. And maybe compare it to your Alaskan or pre 64’s. Also if you ever find a maple super grade I’d be interested in your thoughts. Great content!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Blake - I'll do that as soon as I find them. The maple is striking and hard to find where I shop - the rest are always sold out too. Good idea!

[@jasonforester4572]

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I have one. I'm in the GVRD. A .300WM. Just got it and had a scope mounted. It has not been fired yet. I don't mind if you'd like to borrow it for a vid. I'd get a kick out of seeing one of my rifles in one of your vids.

[@danstevens2204]

Beautiful rifles, thanks for sharing

[@sooner5484]

Very good . Thank you Mike for doing this. So true hunting is one thing once you have your food or trophy that is enough. I once had to take the rifle from a hunting companions hands which was not a pleasnt thing to do. You learn things about people while hunting mostly good things however now and then we get surprised. I must admit I do prefer to hunt alone I find a man needs to be alone now and then for a while to go over whats important and whats not. Great vid .cheers.

[@NateyNight13]

This was awesome, great stories

[@howlinhog]

I spent quite a few years in Germany and when I saw what he had on his feet I about choked laughing. I forgot all about those.

[@johnstewart9745]

Thank you GREAT video 🇬🇧