LRB 359: Blaser K95 gamsjagd 6.5x57R

[@me200342]

Always enjoy your videos, I appreciate that you have made me a better shooter and a hunter over the years, keep up the good work ! Couldn’t afford a blaster r8 in the us but I got a beretta brx1, lovely rifles. Used to hunt with my sako trg but lighter is the name of the game anymore !

[@THLR]

Thanks very much, always nice to hear of other people's success. Yeah, big heavy rifles has become a no-go for me as well.

[@firnung]

Great video as always. I learned a lot from you. Very funny is the Indian War song when you shot the gams 😁

[@THLR]

Thanks. What can I say, I takle a lot of my skills from the swedish winter hunters I meet, so glad to return the favour (skiing in Sweden next week, ptarmigan). The music is actually a Cree war dance, seemed fitting as we have so many sayings revolving around cowboys, indians, arrows and horses.

[@bigracer3867]

Great to see you out in the wilds!! It never ceases to amaze me that tiny scop mount can keep such a good zero taking off and on over and over. Just doesn’t seem enough surface area to be any good. Great video sir!! The terrain is out of this world!!! 🦌

[@Powderfinger308]

His scope Mount looks very much like the one on my HK 300. Once it’s zeroed it’s good to go

[@THLR]

I don't trust the on/off feature of the mount, but I have to acknowledge it works. I still testfire upon arrival and if the takedown case hadn't been so nifty, I would still have travelled with a longcase (that screams guns!!!) and kept the scope mounted. However, with the takedown case dropped into a larger suitcase, I can cut 1 piece of luggage from my airfare and that means I usually get a significantly cheaper ticket.

[@steyrman2]

Another good hunt and well explained Thomas well done nice trophy

[@THLR]

Thanks a lot for that, hope there was something useful. Lost a camera and almost 30% of the clips, so glad I was able to stitch together as much as I did. All the wet-weather demonstrations just gone with a silent tumble in the darkness.

[@DeutscherJagdblog]

Cool Video, the Kipplauf is one of my favourite

[@THLR]

Thanks. I'm pretty new to the kipplauf myself, but really like it now that I've learnt to trust it.

[@trevorhawkins9896]

Really enjoyable, thank you. Some of those rock edges look really sharp! I would hate to have a fall or trip onto those! It must have been very difficult descending, in that terrain, in the dark and carrying that awkward load. Cheers from New Zealand

[@THLR]

Thanks a lot Trevor. It wasn't really difficult, just painfully slow and I really missed having a bergstock for balance. As a kiwi, I guess you are familiar with the term "scree elevator". I find those and wet alpine grass worse. I had a few patches of scree going down, but very small areas and nothing that couldn't be solved simply by sitting down on my ass and reaching with the feet. But yeah, the carry is awkward. The alpine sling and net makes it very secure, but not comfortable. The bulk and fragility of the camera gear doesn't help either...

[@jagerschmidti6250]

Thank you! Rough but awesome Country!

[@THLR]

Good experience, but very hard on the gear. Maybe next time I will get all the film I want...

[@jagerschmidti6250]

You will do it !!!

[@NorbertsHunting]

Very well done, as always! Congratulations for the hunt and the video!

[@THLR]

Thanks, glad you liked it. Lost a camera and almost 30% of the clips, so glad I was able to stitch together as much as I did.

[@mikeroz6549]

I missed where that was Thomas. Anyway, always love your videos. Learn so much enables me to get so much more out of my equipment. Keep up the good work mate. 👍

[@THLR]

Glad to hear you found it useful. This was north-eastern Croatia. The area is limestone on a tectonic fold, so very unusual formations. At night you see right across to Italy.

[@mikeroz6549]

Thanks Thomas. 👍

[@obie_8214]

this looks like crazy difficult terrain I imagine carrying that Chamois in the dark wasn't fun haha...awesome video Thomas!

[@THLR]

It wasn't really that bad, only uncomfortable and slow. But I really missed having a bergstock for support and balance. Had to sit down on my ass and then move the feet several times as it was too dicey to skip across.

[@Hixyboyblue]

Exactly how a working tool should be treated. I approve. Love the nocturnal descent ha ha ha.

[@THLR]

Pfft, it was slow! Even lost a camera and about 30% of the clips that should've been in this film (all the wet weather stuff)

[@akademie_jaeger_sportschuetzen]

top Video, we also like the "Kipplaufbüchse" very much

[@THLR]

Thank you very much!

[@firnung]

Thomas, I would like to know what flipcap you have on your scope to cover the elevation tower? Thank you. Regards Hendrik

[@THLR]

Sure, you can see pictures of the Kahles BDC here www.huntera.eu/it/rifle-scopes-accessories/6343-ballistic-turret-kahles-bdc-h5-black-9008729300310.html

[@claytonpaul7670]

Good Morning, here anyway, Thomas...Nice to see a Rifleman/Hunter using a single shot rifle..keep up the great work. Hope the sun shines a bit the next time you`re out!

[@THLR]

These rifles are very rare here, boltaction absolutely dominates. We don't really have a culture for using them like the central europeans (especially alps region) do. But I really like it, and apart from the winter hunting it has become my prime hunting rifle.

[@richarddoran]

Another great hunt. And great video. 👍

[@THLR]

Thanks a lot for that, hope there was something useful. Lost a camera and almost 30% of the clips, so glad I was able to stitch together as much as I did. All the wet-weather demonstrations just gone with a silent tumble in the darkness.

[@richarddoran]

@THLR.NO always learn something watching your videos. Bad luck losing the camera and no doubt some great footage😳😔

[@THLR]

@@richarddoran ah well, it forced an upgrade so next season will have slightly better audio and film...

[@claytonpaul7670]

Excellent video again Thomas, always interesting and informative...hoping the way out was easier than the way in.

[@THLR]

Thanks, glad you liked it. Yes going out I don't need the views to spy from anymore so a lot less climbing - just go the quickest route/path of least resistance. As long as you keep your wits about you and don't cliff out (use the horizon for navigation) you'll do fine. My headlamp is only 300 lumens and more than enough for this - just remember to use lithium and not alkaline batteries.

[@caveman-g1n]

Thank you Thomas ! wonderful rifle wonderful trophy!

[@THLR]

Thanks a lot for that, hope there was something useful. Yes, I have really taken a shine to chamois/gams hunting and will continue to do it as long as the health keeps. We don't have chamois in Norway, so I only see them on these trips which just makes the adventure that much bigger. Also, with this restriction, I will never reach the familiarity or skill level of the locals so every trip is a good learning experience too. Lost a camera and almost 30% of the clips, so glad I was able to stitch together as much as I did. All the wet-weather demonstrations just gone with a silent tumble in the darkness.

[@caveman-g1n]

@@THLR it’s a shame, of course, to lose priceless shots, but this is what is very impressive and pleases thanks again for your work!

[@THLR]

@@caveman-g1n thanks! At least the loss means the gear is upgraded for this season.

[@tikkafoxer]

Hello Thomas and Waidmannsheil, I did not envy you on that terrain, the return trip must been horrible in the dark. Did I got that right, later this week a Ptarmigan hunt ??? I love to see your video's, learned a lot of them 🙏

[@THLR]

Yes I am out skiing all of next week. Sadly the forecast is not good, +1 to -2°C where it should have been -10 to -25°C. Not sure how that will affect the birds. The return wasn't that bad, only slow and uncomfortable. I really missed the bergstock we used in Austria (no suitable trees either)

[@MVarminter]

Great video, as always!🇱🇹

[@THLR]

Thank you, have a nice evening!

[@BrookRiley-c9p]

Thanks, great video! Is that a 60cm barrel or a shorter 52cm one? I’m guessing shorter but can’t tell. These kipplaufs are so short overall…

[@THLR]

Thanks! That barrel measures 52cm from end-to-end (not from chamber!) and gives me appr V0 850 msec withn120-130gr bullets

[@BrookRiley-c9p]

Thank you. Really appreciate the way you respond to all the comments and questions.

[@hotnik]

Почему скорость такая низкая при такой лёгкой пули и большой гильзе?

[@THLR]

A 123gr at V0 848 msec is normal for 6,5x57R.

[@vicpeder]

Thank you!

[@THLR]

No problem, glad you took the time!

[@oaklindphoto]

Thanks for sharing, great as always!

[@THLR]

Thanks Calle, hope you have a good season. Out for ptarmigan last week; more weather than birds...

[@jbr9433]

Man I love these mountain hunting videos! Thanks! I'm looking for a K95 myself. Taking into account I don't reload and I'd like to use a supressor, do you recommend a 6,5CM over a 6,5x55 or x57? Or none with such a short barrel?

[@THLR]

I would not choose the x57R, simply because it increase the cost of ammunition and most likely makes supply both limited in choice and unreliable. If you live in "x55 country" like I do, the x55 is THE best choice but if your local market doesn't lean towards the x55, the Creedmoor is the future-proof 6,5 choice. Neither cartridge offer any palpable advantage over the other in the hunt and either cartridge is a good choice. Let cost and supply steer your choice. Personally I take cost x 3000 to get an estimate of how much extra money I will waste over the life of a single barrel; it adds up big money... (In Norway almost every match shooter use x55 hence the abundant supply and lower cost, so for me every choice other than 6,5x55 needs a very real justification for me to buy. My 221 Fireball is legislation and my x57R is the extremely limited selection of secondhand K95s here)

[@jbr9433]

Thanks for the reply! Looks like your 6,5x55 barrel is a 52cm one, is it? Do you find it misses something? Would you feel confortable shooting a red deer with the x55 at “normal” ranges? (300m or so). Thanks!

[@THLR]

Yes absolutely. My x55 barrel measures 56 cm from the very end to the muzzle. So less than 50cm rifled barrel is a plausible number, I do not have the tools to measure exactly. It gives around V0 840-850 msec with 120-130gr bullets and Vit N560 powder at "less-than-published-max" reloads.

[@janfabiani5745]

Great video as always. Could you tell me which brass do you use for 6,5x57R?

[@THLR]

Thanks! I use RWS brass (only brand I could get) and shoot 120-123gr bullets over Vit N560 powder. This gives me right around V0 850 m/sec with top precision.

[@predatortt7694]

Waidmannsheil !! in this rough area. Early dark,.. at what time u shoot the Gams?

[@THLR]

Waidmannsdank! I cannot remember precisely, but sometime between 15:00 and 16:00? I know I was preparing the animal for transport at the time I was supposed to be at the pickup-point. So I was very much delayed and without communications, so that caused great worry.

[@cratxn1]

@ 5:57 it appears U 2 have seen the need to make your own palm swell to fill voids caused by big hands and minimize hand torquing affecting shot release/bullet placement & also trigger finger length to once again minimize side stock pressure inputs during shot release??

[@THLR]

Pretty accurate analysis. I wish I had more control over where the trigger blade is, but alas no. This rifle is now being re-stocked and hopefully soon ready for new adventures. The rifle didn't bring anything new to the table in terms of shooting performance, but it has certainly been a catalyst for seeking new adventures.

[@loganbockrath368]

@@THLRwhat are you using for that custom palm swell? Big fan of your channel.

[@THLR]

@@loganbockrath368 I believe it was ordinary wood filler/ chemical wood. Pretty sure it wasn't epoxy putty.

[@Archfile375]

Have you considered trying the PELTOR Tactical Earplug TEP-100 electronic hearing protection? I use them stalking as I can wear them for hours without discomfort They won't offer you 100% of the protection of the over ear models, but for stalking and a single shot or two it gives you 95% the protection with 10x the comfort and convenience. No more headache from the band pushing, no more snagging on branches etc

[@THLR]

Thanks for the tip! Many years ago I did look into earplugs for the very same reasons you mention, but at the time they jusn't didn't cut it. You certainly couldn't wear them for hours (sweaty and painful) so judging from your comment, these earplugs are obviously more sophisticated today. I'll check and see if I can budget something like that.

[@aramic1975]

What Binoculars do you use? Magnification? Thanks a lot

[@THLR]

Swarovski EL range 10x42. That is my standard choice binocular, I find 8x too little; x32mm too narrow and x56 far too big.

[@aramic1975]

@@THLR thanks Thomas👍

[@shacacoora]

Hey THLR, I love the video! Anyways, you should put your GoPro on your left shoulder. That way we can see the kill shot better when you're shouldering your rifle. Unless you cant show it because of KZbin.

[@THLR]

Thanks for the tip. Never even considered that, what a blindspot. I'll give it a try and see what happens

[@joelclark2130]

Great Hunt, My only question is why do you use the 6.5 by 57R instead of 6.5 by 55 sweet.

[@THLR]

Very simple: K95´s are rare in Norway, and I bought this rifle secondhand. "Nobody" wants a 6,5x57R here, which put it in an affordable pricerange for me. I later got a secondhand 6,5x55 barrel which I mostly use for target practice. Can´t be bothered to reload more than I have to and x55 is cheap here.

[@marijnblom46]

Great vid! We're planning chamois in Slovenië right now. Btw, you made a typo in the title.

[@THLR]

Pretty sure it will be great, the landscape there can be fantastic (I've seen the photos). What was the typo?

[@marijnblom46]

@@THLR the title is chamois in crotia. I'm pretty sure it misses an I in there.

[@marijnblom46]

In the vid btw,

[@THLR]

@@marijnblom46 ups, to late to fix that :D thanks!

[@marijnblom46]

@THLR.NO meh, doesn't hurt the video. The Croatia images do make me consider some material changes. 6kg including the case is a bit less then my tikka. 7kg comes first....

[@ericrumpel3105]

Great Hunt - Thanks fer sharing.

[@THLR]

Thanks for taking the time Eric!

[@TheBeefSlayer]

That bipod mount is interesting

[@THLR]

The bipod is Neopod, super lightweight but somewhat specialized. Works like any spigot mount, but with proprietary dimensions.

[@stefanomalinverni9431]

Very good action, you got really close to them, and this mean a lot of skills! 😉 Well come, bye.

[@THLR]

Thank you, very generous. Have a nice evening.

[@colinsimmons2913]

Hi Thomas, As far as the weather the terrain goes, stuff that!😀 You're a better man than me, Question why did you move away from the 6.5x55?

[@THLR]

I didn't, I have both barrels/ calibers. Bought this rifle secondhand with X57R barrel. However 6,5x55 is a lot more handy and better suited for practice. Both cartridges perform identical on game (the V0 difference is 3 msec w 123gr) but the x55 is slightly more precise. For this hunt, the R (rimmed) cartridge fit my idolised idea of gamsjagd.

[@LexLuthor1234]

@@THLR if you reload you might be able to change the accuracy difference, as well as get access to many more load/bullet solutions for the 6.5x57 R :) Weidmannsheil!

[@THLR]

@@LexLuthor1234 I have finished experimenting with the 6,5x57R now (ep 371) and you are right - I managed to get on par with the 6,5x55. I ended up loading 120-123gr bullets over Vit N560 class powder. On Monday I will get my 6,5 PRC barrel and start experimenting with that

[@LexLuthor1234]

@@THLR hello again, and thanks for the response! :) The new 6.5 project sounds very cool :) But may i ask why you chose that cartridge, and not for example one with a slightly larger case capacity, considering the similarish case capacity of your other 6.5s (albeit in a slimmer and longer cartridge design). 👍🙂

[@THLR]

@@LexLuthor1234 6,5x57R vs 6,5x55 or vs the 6,5 PRC? 6,5x57R was simply the caliber my secondhand rifle was, the 6,5x55 barrel is the economical choice and the 6,5 PRC was the easiest logistics for higher V0 on copper bullets and heavier lead bullets - no need to stack extra bullets, and no dead capital sitting on the shelf.

[@payam7777777]

AWESOME! solo hunter.

[@THLR]

Thank you very much!

[@tonystewart7287]

Excellent hunt and yes always 2 headlamps, otherwise you learn the hard way 😂

[@THLR]

🤣 one is none! Thanks, best wishes for your season!

[@Joao_pereira.38]

Nice hunt Thomas ! 100% 🔥

[@THLR]

Thanks a lot for that, very generous of you. Hope there was something useful. Lost a camera and almost 30% of the clips, so glad I was able to stitch together as much as I did. All the wet-weather demonstrations just gone with a silent tumble in the darkness.

[@Joao_pereira.38]

@@THLR i only can imagine what you went through up there in the montain with all the camera equipment and the gun. I spend a lot off time out side to and the weather is always a challenge. Keep up doing your work Thomas, it’s better quality over quantity. I don’t mind to way for your videos, because they never let me down. I learned a lot with your videos about marksmanship, simple and effective. I have received my blaser r8 in 6,5x55 here in Portugal, already killed a handful of wild boars More than enough with de right shot placement, excellent terminal performance.

[@THLR]

@@Joao_pereira.38 thank you very nice to hear. Other people's success is always "mission accomplished" for me.

[@jakob918]

Could you find out what infection that was ? Some kind of disease ?

[@THLR]

No I didn't. None of my austrian or scottish prohunter acquaintances had ever seen anything like that and I was unable to google it. The rest of the organs and chest cavity looked healthy, no stiffness/colour/bubbles/anomalities found. Eyes, mouth, hooves and fur/skin looked mostly normal. It was missing patches of fur along the neck and that was the visible indicator causing me to shoot that individual. I got a text message later saying it was cleared for consumption by a veterinarian, but no explanation given (to me).

[@mikaeljonsson2335]

Bra film som vanligt , mvh micke j

[@THLR]

Mange takk for det Micke, ha en god helg!

[@nostromokg]

Veliki pozdrav iz Srbije...

[@THLR]

Thank you, have a great season!

[@guninn1001]

Gode erfaringer med A-max til jakt?

[@THLR]

6,5mm Amax 123gr og 140gr er de blykulene jeg har brukt desidert mest på jakt, noen hundre klovvilt skutt med den. Har også prøvd 6mm 105gr og 7mm 180gr med samme resultat, 30 225gr var litt voldsom. Normalt resultat ser du i filmene mine, faller på plassen evt et meget kort utras.

[@guninn1001]

@@THLR Brukt Eldx til rev, rådyr og hjort. Har èin del Amax på lur, som då kanskje bør prøves🙂👍🏻

[@THLR]

@@guninn1001 sålenge V0 er nærmere 800 enn 900 tror jeg det skal gå bra

[@Powderfinger308]

I very much like the content on this channel, I’ve been following you since the beginning. How does the goat taste? Like any other goat?

[@THLR]

Thank you very much. Sorry to say, you are asking the wrong person. I have neither the ear for music, head for cooking or a palate that goes beyond "very good". Possibly the best meat I've eaten was grilled pronghorn, both tahr and chamois has been right up there. The ptarmigan bird is my favorite after that and below that it's just "meat" or "chicken" to me.

[@chadclayburg1410]

Outstanding.

[@THLR]

Thanks Chad, glad you liked it! Good luck with your season

[@akibi-mf1nr]

Waidmannsheil Thomas! How old was the lady?

[@THLR]

Waidmannsdank! Sorry, but I didn't count and I don't really know how to count the rings. There's no chamois in Norway, so I haven't been able to develop any skills in assessing the quality of the trophy. I can see them and see the differences relative to the other animals in the group, but a single chamois is much more difficult. (In that regard Instagram/ Instachamois has been useful). So in that regard very grateful that they trust me with shooting at their herd alone.

[@akibi-mf1nr]

@@THLR looks like she didn't had a young one with her, the group in the Film didn't had one, as far as I could see. We avoid to shot female with Kitz. In a group it is also not possible to do that, as the Kitz would run away with the group. Where I hunt chamois, in the dolomites, south Tirol, it is obligatory to go with a second hunter who completed a one week training for chamois hunting. Totally other scenery than your hunts in Tirol and Croatia. You won't get closer than 200m😉 By the way, you have seen some pictures already on my insta😉

[@THLR]

@@akibi-mf1nr complies with my work ethics then. No kids, no young spotted and she was completely dry. I didn't see any kids at all on this trip, I was told lynx predation has hit them pretty hard lately.

[@infantilepillock1687]

Weidmannsheil! Beautiful animal and physically quite demanding, you've earned it. But damn, what have you done to your rifle!?

[@THLR]

😅 the rifle was strapped to my chest and I had to lie prone to get the camera into position 🙈

[@infantilepillock1687]

@@THLR Well guess that's the price for being in the show business ;)

[@THLR]

@@infantilepillock1687 🤣 can't be all glamour & champagne!

[@alihopley]

Very nice unit 👌

[@THLR]

Thanks. Yes I loved it for the contrast, but with the rate it eats boots and pants I'm glad I don't do it every day. A sika hunter from Hawaii showed me a picture of his boots and the rocks deer, it was even worse (much worse, the rocks was closer to glass)

[@alihopley]

@@THLR Lived in Croatia for some years and the rocks are like razors on the island of Krk. Hopefully no rocks for skiing on in Voss this weekend :)

[@THLR]

@@alihopley they told me about those rocks! Good luck skiing, enjoy!

[@EmilMouritsen]

Fantastik film altså! Overvejer kraftigt en K95 som supplement til min R8. Vil du vælge 6.5x55 over 6.557R hvis du skulle købe fra ny?

[@THLR]

Mange takk. Du gjør iallefall ikke noe feil med K95. Det eneste du bør være oppmerksom på er at tension på skruen til forskjeftet må være rett (du ser den mot låsekassen, jeg vil tro den er rett justert fra fabrikk) OG når du skyter pipen så varm at den er håndvarm helt tilbake mot kikkertmontasjen så vil treffpunktet endre seg (men returnerer når kald). Jeg ville valgt 6,5x55 eller 6,5 Creedmoor, alt etter hva som er best/billigst tilgjengelig der du bor. 6,5x57R er jo tradisjonelt ansett som en "bedre" patron fordi det er en R hylse som i teorien skal gi sikrere ekstraksjon. Dette har jeg ikke opplevd med min K95, der det evt er problemer så er det når riflen skal lukkes (du ser det i skytevideoene mine). Dette er visstnok også en enkel sak å justere (jeg kjøpte min pipe secondhand, den er ikke regulert for kassen). Derimot opplever jeg at 6,5x57R er betydelig dyrere og logistikken med å skaffe hylser til gjenladning er mer strul, i tillegg til at presisjonen i mine piper er et lite hakk i disfavør av 6,5x57R. Jeg har blitt fortalt at markedet som har en kultur for å bruke kipplauf med stort flertall kjøper moderne rimless patroner så funksjonssikkerheten er nok mer teoretisk enn praktisk. Jeg personlig ville ha valgt en moderne, billigere og mer tilgjengelig patron enn de gamle R design, jeg har R patronen fordi riflen ble kjøpt rimelig & secondhand.

[@EmilMouritsen]

@@THLR tusinde tak for det vældig fine svar. Det er virkelig upskattet! 6,5 creedmoor er vældig dyr i Danmark også. Derfor er jeg mere på en 6,5x55 den burde kunne findes i Skandinavien længe endnu og kan skyde alt vildt. Må se lidt på udvalget af piper Første omgang bliver at opgradere min R8 success til ultimate Carbon skæfte - håber det bliver fint!

[@THLR]

Carbon versjonen er cool, lykke til!

[@falba1492]

Thomas, I hunt in an area that has all three species of poisonous snakes in North America. We also have gators 🐊 and pythons. Let me tell you, I’m more afraid of those razor sharp rock. Btw, you didn’t ruin your stock on the hunt, you massacred it a while back with your “customization” lol. I like the 270 Winchester, with a 130 Partition, or a 129 LRX.

[@THLR]

You really don't want to fall here! Really missed a bergstock, would have helped a lot. Had to sit down on my ass several times to make sure I didn't lose balance. Keep the snakes, the gators and leather item made from them 🙉

[@yeahbee8237]

That rifle costs more than my car, I would never dare taking it out in tve field!

[@THLR]

The rifle is a bit pricey (sky is the limit, it is fairly popular with luxury gunsmiths). Got mine secondhand, so on par with a Sako. Had some initial regrets, but after using it and fitting it, I find that this rifle has been a catalyst for going on adventures. So all-in-all happy with the end result.

[@arsa5690]

They still make A-max though it's all Eld now

[@THLR]

I have a few thousand left of my Amax stock, they were sold here in 1000pcs buckets then bulk 2000/2500 cartons at very reasonable prices years back. I stockpiled and still draining that supply, glad I did as prices are 3x what I paid then.

[@arsa5690]

@@THLR stocking up on supplies is always good!

[@mrln247]

Dramatic landscape, have you experimented with wool clothing rather than the "hi-tech" modern materials? I like it for outdoor gear you might not be bone dry but easy to maintain a comfortable temperature.

[@THLR]

My baselayers are almost always 100% wool done in the typical nordic weaves (Aclima, Devold). I don't like it for my shell layer, too heavy and water from the ground soaks through near instantly. We annually have 250-270 days of precipitation so it gets old fast...

[@mrln247]

@@THLR I stupidly hadn't thought about the soaking through prone aspect, although I just avoid the ground when it's wet either sitting on a pad or off sticks so I can get away with the wool.

[@THLR]

@@mrln247 no worries. In drier areas I quite like wool. Used a surplus wool paint for many years when I hunted roebucks in forestry. Topped with an impregnated fleece jacket (to bead water) it was quite nice - soft, silent, warm and airy.

[@mrln247]

@@THLR In the British winter you will very rarely find me on the ground out of choice but we all forget the pro-tip about not falling sometimes, some surplus gear is definitely excellent. Not quite found the exact garments I think I want but something like a functional great coat is the idea. For work rain gear in Forestry I just use fishing gear impossible to wet it out but a bit sweaty.

[@THLR]

@@mrln247 I actually find that fishing gear (especially gloves) often are the best stuff for wet and cold contact points. I love my ice fishing neoprene rubber gloves, cheap - effective - stinky.

[@TheBeefSlayer]

14:03 this shot…. It’s hard to tell…. But in our hunting education classes in the USA, we teach our new hunters not to take shots like this because it is potentially dangerous and unethical. You must know what is beyond your target before taking a shot. It looks like it’s a hill top silhouette shot. Bullets travel extremely far. You don’t or may not know what is over the hill beyond your target. There could be a boat down there with people on it. We teach our hunters in the USA not to take hill top silhouette shots.

[@THLR]

Sound arguments and we teach the same. But a low-mounted wideangle GoPro lens does not show the correct image or shooting angle. It was a downhill shot with an animal into the rockface extending more than double the animals height. But thanks for your concern and forthright comment, I very much appreciate fellow hunters pointing out safety concerns. "I was there" is of course my perspective, and that sometimes makes me forget how a film can be perceived.

[@teo59]

better to go with a guide if you don't know wich animal to shoot

[@THLR]

I know which animal to shoot, but it is always possible to make a mistake and it is always possible to disagree with my decision :)

[@djarnispunk-rock8026]

Love your videos and have since the very beginning ❤ But that dude speaking about subscriping to your channel at the end of the videos,is totally out of sync with the rest of beautiful vibe you’ve got going on. I’m an grown ass man, but as the kids would say; I think he’s cringe 😂 Any way, keep up the fantastic work.

[@THLR]

Absolutely agree, and that's why I'm keeping it. I can't afford to take this project or myself too seriously and prodding with the cringe/WTF!? stick in every episode is a good reminder. But other than that, I am pleased with the progression of the films. I am constantly learning to capture the landscapes and sounds better, and hopefully next year I will have absolutely steady films of the chamois as well as filming the shot properly (have utterly failed to do so with chamois).

[@djarnispunk-rock8026]

@@THLR The little “flaws” only bring to the realness of you channel and makes it even more charming and believable:) And as an avid hunter here in Denmark, I’m extremely jealous about the beautiful scenery you have. I lived in Norway for a period as a kid, and miss fjellene so much.

[@TheBeefSlayer]

0:42 That is one ugly looking scope. 😂

[@THLR]

Wait till you see my rifles; for gunlovers it can be a trauma :D

[@TheBeefSlayer]

14:09 this is an unethical shot… An accidental high shot by even a little and the bullet goes over the hill and hits something way farther away that you can’t see. Another hunter, hiker, fisherman, boater, anyone could be on the other side of that hill. You can’t see it. You must know what is beyond your target before taking a shot. Hill top silhouette shots are unethical. We are taught this as children in hunter education courses in the USA. You don’t take sky line hill top shots like this. Too close for my call. It’s not worth it.

[@Ivan-xq7xh]

🇭🇷✌️🇭🇷

[@THLR]

No need to say more, great place!

[@cimirna]

Bella carabina e un buon calibro , ma se vuoi cacciare il camoscio devi venire in Italia , Piemonte , se vuoi un bel animale magari medaglia d’oro 🥇 , delle belle montagne e una splendida giornata. Saluti da Torino

[@THLR]

Thank you very much for your generous words. The Italian mountains are on the "to-do" list, but it will have to wait for the future. Time and money is always a restriction, just as for everyone else. Best wishes for your season and enjoy the landscapes!