LR Blog 344: Better longrange shooting

[@Archfile375]

I think these might be the best marksmanship instruction videos on the internet

[@THLR]

Thanks, very generous of you. One more film this year, and next season will focus more on windcalls.

[@petercampbell3828]

Reading the wind is the hardest skill to master at long range. You can do every other step correctly and if your wind call is off, it's all for not. Congratulations on the addition to patch collection!

[@THLR]

Thanks! Will detail the windcalls more in next season.

[@cesarmuller8962]

Best youtube channel! Looking forward to hunting season! God bless you my friend! A hug from your Brazilian fan!

[@THLR]

Many thanks, very generous of you! Enjoy your season, only darkness, rain and sleet here...

[@JimFleming1953]

Yet another excellent video, Thomas, thank you very much sir! You're getting better and better at your recording and your imagery and your video work. Thank you again my friend.

[@THLR]

Thanks for that Jim. Trying to understand how to improve the audio quality now, that is my 2022 goal. Let's just say I've learnt to appreciate why film, audio, colours and cutting are seperate professions; there's just so much to learn and until I reach my moment of illumination, I don't know if I'm pulling the donkey by the tail or the mane...

[@bradleytyrrell4417]

Another great video Thomas very informative I am finding these videos top quality thanks for sharing mate cheers 🍻

[@THLR]

No problem, glad you liked it. There will be one more film this year, with a summary, and next year will be more about windcalls.

[@bradleytyrrell4417]

@@THLR nice mate can't wait for the wind call video's thi k it's one of the trickiest parts of long range

[@THLR]

@@bradleytyrrell4417 absolutely, but you can deliver solid shots by following simple rules.

[@Srriflery9681]

Excellent video Thomas. Thanks !!

[@THLR]

No problem, another film next month!

[@jamespaterson5041]

Legend. I have followed you here from the NZ hunting and shooting and Im glad I did !

[@THLR]

Thanks, good to hear you've found it useful. Actually off to hunt chamois tomorrow, really looking forward to that.

[@walterrie3075]

Amazing Vid again, Thomas. Will check out your grip tip. Thanks!

[@THLR]

Good luck with your shooting Walter. For me, it was mostly a procedure to learn where the hand needed to be.

[@wolverinekut]

As always great job, thank you Sir 👍💯

[@THLR]

Thanks, no problem. Glad you liked it, one more film this year...

[@sniperhunt4450]

Unparalleled Master👏👏👏👌👌👌👌❤

[@THLR]

Thank you, very generous of you.

[@ticoboytico5258]

Seus vídeos são fantásticos um presente a cada postagem com as informações excelentes e as belas paisagens. Parabéns sou um fiel seguidor.

[@THLR]

Thank you, very generous!

[@TheSpaniel1]

Good solid advice, thank you Thomas👍🏻👍🏻

[@THLR]

No problem, glad you liked it. Next episode should arrive in about a month.

[@jaxchits5666]

Another terrific video, Thomas.

[@THLR]

Thanks, glad you liked it. One for this year, then it will be a spell of hunting films before we do a season of windcall films.

[@vadimkulushev4504]

Отличное познавательное видео! Так держать!

[@THLR]

Thank you very much. There will be one more film this season, and I will try to film windcalls the same way next year.

[@ericrumpel3105]

As always - Excellent video & I Thank You Sir for all your trouble to make & share your videos......had to like & agree with the comments aswell !!....One question if I may, where do you get all your "precious gift reminders" ?, I like them.

[@THLR]

Most of them arrive by mail, a few have been given to me in person. It's my version of Patreon, good motivation knowing I've contributed to "something"...

[@jamesmoon6042]

Great video with awesome information.

[@THLR]

Thanks James. There will be one more film this year

[@balticlongrange7571]

nice and interesting. As always. Keep moving.

[@THLR]

Thanks, enjoy your Blaser. Seems to be working ok for you.

[@ToadleyBrowne]

Excellent video!

[@THLR]

Thanks, glad you liked it. There will be one more film this year, and next film will focus more on windcalls.

[@МирМир-и4у]

Thank you for good science, and the grip tip, it works

[@THLR]

Good to hear, good luck with your shooting!

[@Hunt.Shadow]

👍👌

[@THLR]

Thanks, have a hood season!

[@jagdpassionnet7158]

Another great video! Hope to meet you next year at the Boris Range! ? Andreas from Germany

[@THLR]

Thanks but unlikely. Time off & money is limited, so I travel for hunting only (which I can't really do lovally) , not target shooting (which I can do locally).

[@dmitrygorkov1586]

Excellent, as usual! Thank you!

[@THLR]

Thanks! Next year will dive more into details of a windcall.

[@HowlingOwls]

Super som alltid Tomas! Tycker att inslag med taccam genom kikaren gör allt mer begripligt så fortsätt gärna med det.

[@THLR]

Takker! Sålenge Triggercam virker (tror ikke Tactacam gir samme bildekvalitet), så blir det filming via kikkertsiktet.

[@johnfrederikson2002]

Very high quality video; thank you. J.

[@THLR]

Thanks John, hoping to improve audio as well, just need to learn how to do it and with what equipment.

[@johnfrederikson2002]

@@THLR You are doing great. The content is superior and the audio is more than sufficient. Keep it up. Thanks. J.

[@THLR]

@@johnfrederikson2002 thanks for the encouragement!

[@Tkremers]

nice one again!

[@THLR]

Thanks, hoping to have one more out this year. Should consolidate this training philosophy and prepare for next step.

[@ИсаевШамиль-т8ш]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@THLR]

Thanks a lot, glad you liked it!

[@chadclayburg1410]

Great video.

[@THLR]

Thanks glad you liked it. Should be another film in another month, next season will have a stronger focus on the windcalls.

[@mikemc330]

Great videos!

[@THLR]

Thanks, looks like there will be another one in about a month. I have material for 4-5 more films, but I'm just unable to process fast enough to keep up with the filming.

[@romanruck2875]

A bit off topic but a question that came up to me : You are always using the standard barrel profile rahter than e.g. the "Jagdmatch". What are your thoughts on barrel profiles? Thank you much.

[@THLR]

The thicker profiles are more expensive and heavier. I don't like that. Perhaps not too useful, but that was my thoughts...

[@romanruck2875]

@@THLR Thanks. These are sure good arguments for the lighter barrels. So why take the disadvantage if you have not the feel that the heavy profiles are bringing a clear advantage in harmonics or heat handling.

[@THLR]

I must add that I haven't shot much with the heavier profiles (my 300NM was a semi, which was nice for the recoil level), but I really don't see what they will offer me over the standard profiles.

[@СергейИванов-р8г]

Доброго дня,крутые видео снимаете. Можно вам вопрос? Какой barrels от proof подойдёт на blaser r8

[@THLR]

Thanks, sorry I don't know.

[@JohnDavidHays]

Thomas, could you please tell me the brand and model of earmuffs you’re using? I need something flatter than I have now. Thank you.

[@THLR]

www.sordin.com/products/supreme-pro-x with gel comfort muffs.

[@JohnDavidHays]

@@THLR Yes, looks better sculpted and thinner than what I’m using now. Thx

[@THLR]

I would really recommend adding the gel ear cups. Noticably ups the protection and comfort www.amazon.com/Armorwerx-Upgraded-Silicon-Sordin-Headsets/dp/B07MFG3FZG

[@JohnDavidHays]

@@THLR Yes, it would be nice to stop those mild headaches from getting my head squished

[@JimmyGunXD556]

Hi Thomas... Ol' JimmyGun here !! I changed my channel name. Hope all is well. LOVE the new production your doing. I still struggle with this. One of the things that drives me nuts practicing is my groups shift when moving to new bullseyes left to right side of the target row. Aiming at the target on the left, I group just left of center, center target I group in the center, target on the right, just right of center??? The shot is acceptable as far MOA but it drives me nuts. I have your THLR shooter error card and I think if its not NPOA it's to much forward pressure with shoulder? Anyway...I hope all is well with you and the family as we all are still going through some shit lately.

[@THLR]

We are doing reasonably well here, it is somewhat a new version of daily life, but I'd say I've adapted well. Coaching from afar (or in person for that matter) is incredibly difficult, but I'd try cheekpressure & thumb muscle pressure first. If you have too much cheekpressure and move the rifle with the right hand (or left if you're a leftie) and bring the thumbball too much into the stock, you can produce results as described. Be very aware of what you are doing with cheek and thumb (compare, not change) and try moving the rifle more with your support hand. See what happens, it may or may not help.

[@JimmyGunXD556]

@@THLR I greatly appreciate the advice. I'm going to go practice in a couple weeks I'll shoot you an update.

[@THLR]

Please do!

[@jaycupples4362]

Good video

[@THLR]

Thanks Jay. Hope the season is going well in the US, mostly darkness/wind/rain/sleet here now. Went into the mountains just once, but too much work for too little reward.

[@boogerdog5247]

Excellent.

[@THLR]

Thanks, glad you liked it. Expect another film next month.

[@4ua777]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👍🇺🇦

[@THLR]

Thanks a lot!

[@innerwild8882]

Great video thanks

[@THLR]

No problem, another film next month. Next season will be more about windcalls.

[@innerwild8882]

@@THLR the wind is where we all need the focus elevation is almost pure science, wind is skill

[@THLR]

@@innerwild8882 absolutely agree! Not quite sure how I will film it yet, but will try...

[@СергейИванов-р8г]

Какой купить barrels от компании proof чтоб подошёл к blaser r8? Спасибо

[@THLR]

Akila BEAR8 + PROOF barrel + gunsmith = expensive carbon barrel for Blaser R8. Make sure the barrel profile can fit inside the stock fore-end.

[@egidijusbarauskas6092]

❤

[@THLR]

Thanks for taking the time, glad you liked the film! There will be one more film this year.

[@tkl9648]

Noe av de beste videoene som jeg har funnet på youtube! # ny abonnent. - Ser du bruker blaser r8, er det verdt pengene? Har en gammel remington 7 i 3006 som jeg tenkte å kjøpe en ny stokk og bytte løp. Prisen på dette blir rundt 20, ser blaser ligger til det doble.. men igjen hva din mening om r8 kontra andre rifler på markedet?

[@tkl9648]

Tenkte å bytte løp fra 30-06 til 6,5 x 55 btw. Jakter mer smått en stort og har alt en 300wm om jeg først "må" bruke 30 kaliber

[@THLR]

Det er jo pipa som skyter kula og blir derfor et av de viktigste komponentene. Resten blir nærmest for staffasje å regne. Kontaktpunktene dine er kikkerten, avtrekkeren, grepet og kolbelengde/form synes jeg bør passe. Hvem som har laget det eller hvordan det ser ut er jeg ikke så nøye på. Men én manns drøm er annen manns skrot, og alle custom/semicustom rifle-prosjekter faller veldig mye i verdi, hvorpå en hyllevare stort sett etablerer seg på et prisnivå hvor du kan forvente å få igjen forholdsvis mer av pengene dine. Akkurat det er verdt å ha i bakhodet. Å konsolidere rundt 6,5mm er rett og slett veldig fornuftig i Norge da det hele blir billigere. Min egen 6 XC pipe er solgt og fra neste år blir det kun 6,5 med unntak av 221 Fireball på rypene.

[@rikymartin1778]

Thomas god morgen. Jeg kjøper riflen din! Seriøst, hvor mange skudd vil en joint vare for deg? Din er i cal. 6,5x55 ikke sant? Gratulerer igjen for det du gjør, du er en mester! 🤝

[@THLR]

Jeg tror ikke Google Translate gjør deg noen tjenester. I use 6,5x55 because of availability/price, I budget 3 barrels lasts 5 years which should be somewhere between more than 3500 to less than 5000 shots per barrel.

[@sniperhunt4450]

Dear Master, play shooting training clips again. How to hit the target and target thank you🌹❤❤❤❤

[@THLR]

There will be more films and more details..

[@sniperhunt4450]

@@THLR 🌹❤

[@jaksdh-u4t]

@@UCmKvQfvjqbUakUotekAyxew I only have a Winchester 70 Featherweight in .270Win. Do you think I could start long range with this rifle? Thank you for the reply sir

[@THLR]

Try it and see how it goes. It may or may not meet your desired subjective standard. some rifles shoot very well and some just don't. Objectively it will not be able to compete with a dedicated longrange rifle, but that does not exclude you from trying and being happy with how it shoots. I would definitively not invest a lot of $ into this project before you have tried and really decided LR is something you want to do.

[@jaksdh-u4t]

@@THLR Thank you for your feedback sir. i will use my rifle and see how it'll go. Have a great day!

[@THLR]

@@jaksdh-u4t No problem, good luck!

[@obie_8214]

first hahahah

[@THLR]

...and hopefully not the last... :D