LRB 357: Gams & Blaser K95 6.5x55

[@emilaasa]

Stunning quality! I really like that you are recording being curious, respectful and humble towards nature and the guides. And setting an example in safe firearms handling is always good, it can not be showcased enough.

[@THLR]

Thanks a lot Emil. If you are stuck with a guide, you will have a lot better experience if you think of him as a coach. They usually have a wealth of local knowledge, learn as much as you can.

[@Morgan.isaksen]

I`ve said this before and I can repeat it endlessly. Its so freakin impressive how you end up with such high level of quality of your filmproduction. Not even struggling with rough terrain, carrying the back-pack, rifle, ammo, gear and all that shit. But you even manage to prune in to position with the A7 ( is it ? ) on a tripod, capturing the whole situation and even getting a nice set-up for placing a layer on the animal to show the vitals where you want the bullet to hit. And after all that, you're able to put the animal down, just as planned. Thanks Thomas - you are a true motivator, a serious entertainer and one of the best field-reporters I've ever seen. Steven Rinella has something to learn....😂. Keep up the good work! I'll send you some dehydrated cod by mail just to make shure you get the nutritions needed for your next adventure....😉 / M-.

[@tikkafoxer]

Morgan, Besides you previous true words, I specialy confirm the part regarding Steven Rinella 😉

[@THLR]

That's very kind of you Morgan!

[@petercampbell3828]

This video made me feel like I was there.....except I could breath and my knees didn't hurt! Excellent, thanks.

[@THLR]

You're not that old! 🤣

[@mu8976]

What an amazing experience thank you for sharing it with us and asking the guides the right questions. As always great ethical shooting and proof practice pays off. As always I’m looking forward to your next video.

[@THLR]

Thanks! Yeah, hopefully the extra info will push someone to go for this adventure. As far as mountain goats go, this is one of the most accessible hunts.

[@johnfrederikson2002]

Great video once again and you hunt the most beautiful country. thanks. J.

[@THLR]

Thanks John. Yes Austria was extremely scenic. I need to improve my photo skills/gear and show it better, I just couldn't get "enough" mountains into the frame when filming.

[@johnfrederikson2002]

@@THLR that terrain appears extremely steep, like goat country in Montana but has more trees that we do. It is simply beautiful and I am pleased with your photo skills. You do take us on a vicarious adventure. I am curious what role the dog played? Thanks. J.

[@THLR]

@@johnfrederikson2002 the dog is a bavarian mountain dog, surprisingly agile and surefooted. Sadly clients sometimes make a poor shot and the dog will track it. I am not sure how exactly these dogs work with the hunters, I suspect it will lead the hunter to the deer. This breed is certainly not big enough to take down a deer. In Scotland, larger wirehairs are more common and they will both track and take down/hold a wounded deer. When I worked with Thyr, I could simply take him to where I shot the deer and disconnect. He would then find the deer and come back to fetch me of the deer was inside the plantation. I believe the mountain dog will do similar on a dead animal. In Norway we have a small black dog that will lead you silently into the deer and point it for you, we are talking 30-100 meters.

[@johnfrederikson2002]

@@THLR Thanks for the response. They would be very useful and she looked friendly too. Best wishes. J.

[@nicholasolden5267]

Another great film 👌lovely scenery, beautiful rifle and good shooting as always! Enjoyed that thanks…

[@THLR]

Thanks for taking the time! It was a good experience, scored high on the adventure-scale...

[@Noremac1557]

Thank you for bringing us another great hunt with beautiful views.

[@THLR]

Glad you liked it Cam. I'm trying to get a wideangle lens to show this better next year, had to use GoPro a fair bit this year.

[@walterrie3075]

Waidmannsheil! Interesting to see that gutting was not instantly done. Thanks for taking us with you.

[@THLR]

It was. I just moved the animal to a clean place, did not want to pollute the gralloch.

[@walterrie3075]

@@THLR My bad, thanks for clarification.

[@m.l.3358]

Wow . Incredible Camerawork in this Terrain and Weather. Awesome Quality

[@THLR]

Thanks a lot, very generous!

[@aaronwilcox6417]

Incredible production. Goodness this reminds me of places in NW Montana and Idaho

[@THLR]

Thanks for taking the time! Just now reviewing and editing material for this year's gamsjagd. A bit more extreme terrain and another 3000ft up. Hopefully I will have captured some of the experience.

[@flolito14]

This is some quality content! Willkommen in Österreich, Waidmannsheil!

[@THLR]

Thank you!

[@opsoverseas]

Good work Tom, it's never easy with chamois....

[@THLR]

Thanks for that, enjoy your season!

[@jagdpassionnet7158]

Hello Thomas, greetings from the Bavarian mountain forests. Congratulations on your chamois trip. A very nicely edited entertaining film. Your safe weapon handling and the respect you show with that to the professional hunter is exemplary. As you can see, chamois stalking in the mountain forest is very demanding and requires the whole hunter. Something completely different than a shooting from a fix hide. Lived hunt. Stay healthy and fit to survive further tours! By the way.. I also hunt with a single shot rifle , a Merkel K5 in 308. Greetings Andreas from the mountain forest.

[@THLR]

Thanks a lot for your kind comment Andreas. Yes, I have fallen in love with this type of hunting (and the kipplauf!) and have made it a priority as long as the health is there. As a guest, I think it's daft not to see the professional hunter for what he really is: the local expert. Respect that, and at least to me the trip becomes an enjoyable learning experience. And it's always nice to see how the dogs work; I don't own dogs myself (can't offer them a good hunting life) but I love being out with them.

[@TheKiwi3006]

Well done, nice to see another video of someone using a K95.

[@THLR]

Thanks! Yes, KZbin seems to be a bit anemic if you search for K95 content. But I'm sold on this rifle, just some small improvement s left.

[@dinoc.5537]

Very nice camera work for such steep ground. Well done.

[@THLR]

Thanks a lot. Sorry I couldn't avoid the GoPro, I simply didn't have a wideangle lens for my Sony.

[@ricardo3760]

Me and a mate is going to Austria next summer to hunt mouflon, i'm thinking about taking my 6.5x55 or 9.3x62, all depending on the ranges and if they stay in the forest or in the Mountains above the treeline, do you have any knowledge of this? Very Nice video btw, great quality

[@THLR]

Sorry, mouflon is not something I am familiar with. But I wouldn't hesitate to shoot it with a 6.5x55, considering what it does to moose here.

[@ricardo3760]

@@THLR Thanks for the answer, yeah that is what i was thinking, i would think a 6.5 would take a mouflon No problem

[@cratxn1]

With such challenging terrain, I would have thought off field dressing to reduce carry-out weight...maybe even cutting carcass in two and sharing the load-out...is this either not feasible or against tradition or are the internals utilized???

[@THLR]

We need to deliver a clean carcass, so a gralloch via a small opening only. The organs will be removed in the larder/ slaughter room.

[@jaycupples4362]

Good hunting and video Thomas !

[@THLR]

Thanks Jay,. hope your season is going well in the States

[@dirkd.s.7831]

Hallo Thomas Sehr schönes Video von dir 👌und Waidmannsheil 🌿 Grüße Dirk

[@THLR]

Waidmannsdank!

[@steffenschmidt5339]

That is one off the best hunting films you have made. What bullets did you use??

[@THLR]

Thank you Steffen. I used the Hornady 123gr Amax. Any soft bullet will give the same effect, Nosler BT/Accubond, Hornady SST/ELD-X, Sierra Gameking and more.

[@steffenschmidt5339]

@@THLR Thomas thaks for the answer - do you have any experience with lead free bullets ?

[@THLR]

@@steffenschmidt5339 limited. I shot a few deer with Barnes 120gr TTSX, worked like anything. My prohunter friend shoots hundreds with these bullets, no complaints as long as it is on the shoulders

[@havardmelskstavikhansen1028]

@@THLR Thomas, any tips for COL in the 6,5x55, 120 Ttsx-50 grain N 560- for the blaser R8 barrel,?? We struggle a bit with accuracy 🎯🤔

[@THLR]

@@havardmelskstavikhansen1028 I use the exact same load with OAL 75,7mm @ V0 853 msec. According to Barnes TTSX require a long jump.

[@deej9367]

What's the brand of bipod? I'd love to buy one

[@THLR]

www.steinertsensing.com/butikk/neopod. Up right on the screen, click th eglobe and change language to english if needed. Works ok, but I like to carry the bipod off the rifle until needed.

[@forestalfrank1074]

Probably my most viewed episode until now. gg^^ In my humble opinion the outcome was worth the effort. Really like the endproduct!

[@THLR]

Thanks for all the input, greatly shaped it!

[@АлексейШевченко-л6ж]

🔥🔥🔥🔥👍

[@THLR]

Thank you very much!

[@KC0311]

Mountains......4 mile hike up, down, and around to travel 500 yards as the crow flies 🤣🤣

[@THLR]

Not too from the truth 😅

[@luckiter]

Nice work. Congratulation🌿👍

[@THLR]

THank you very much!

[@eingooglenutzer3629]

Gut gemacht....!

[@THLR]

Danke!

[@KSM22LR]

Добрый день с полем 🤝👍 Очень профессионально снять фильм 👍 И выстрел очень хороший 👍

[@THLR]

Thank you!

[@andrewrobb633]

Beautiful video.

[@THLR]

Thanks, glad you liked it. This type of hunt has become my favorite because of the scenery that comes with it.

[@Johnerik01]

SO dang jealous! Great job.

[@THLR]

Very nice trip. Super scenic!

[@gustavotrella6038]

Excellent Hunt !!!!

[@THLR]

Thanks, yes I enjoyed it very much!

[@mikeberger6664]

Weidmannsheil, thanks for sharing

[@THLR]

Weidmannsdank, thanks for taking the time!

[@siegfriedjellinger4493]

Waidmannsheil schöne Grüße aus Österreich

[@THLR]

Waidmannsdank! Ich komme wieder!

[@davidmackee8575]

cracking video and nice shooting definitely need fairly high fitness level for that terrain well done to you 🤣👍

[@THLR]

Thanks David. It is managable for many, it just takes longer time and it might not be enjoyable.

[@andreaswieser8972]

V e ry good hunting!! Congrats!!

[@THLR]

Thanks! Glad you liked it

[@Max-lf6hx]

where did you get the strap? I mean the bungee one

[@THLR]

Self made. Took a simple bungee and tied the ends with 2mm and 6mm rope (alpine quality). This was a successful prototype, so will make a more beatiful one. www.amazon.com/s?k=bungee+cords+heavy+duty+outdoor&crid=HL5ZHXHJH8J7&sprefix=bungee%2Caps%2C172&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_6

[@EasternCaper]

Great vid, as usual. What camera do you usually use for your long range shots if you don't mind me asking? Have you ever considered digiscoping with a spotting scope instead of using a zoom camera? Thanks

[@THLR]

In all previous films I've used Canon Powershot 60HS (exact name?) but after ep 346 I decided enough with poor image quality. If you compare the sika in that film with the red deer in this film you'll see the massive difference. I have a Zeiss spotter, but I couldn't really find anything online that showed a high quality image - most go via a cellphone and the limitations those lenses/sensors have. My current setup is a Sony A7S with fullframe sensor, this will be replaced with something better. The lens is Sony 200-600 and I use a 1.4x teleconverter. This gives me around f9 and a limited twilight capacity, so the Sony solves this via ISO. Next improvement in my setup will be getting a prime lens with

[@EasternCaper]

@@THLR the quality of the footage has definitely pricked up a notch. What's your opinion of the Triggercam? Is the quality good enough to spot impacts? I watched some previous vids and it appeared a little blurry?

[@THLR]

@@EasternCaper the Triggercam appears to be the best available on the market of this technology, but it is far from perfect. There are limitations in bending light, lenses and sensor size/quality. What the shooter sees is just a slightly darker version of your normal scope image as the Triggercam reflects some of the light into the camera unit. Modern Day Sniper has put out a lot of daylight films from target shooting, that is probably as good an image as the Triggercam can give.

[@thomasoverbo]

Have you ever considered the ATN x sight scope with camera instead of triggercam?

[@THLR]

No. I know nothing about them and not willing to sacrifice a great scope.

[@robkuilder]

what gunpowder and bullet do you use? and how much gunpowder do you use?

[@THLR]

I use Vihtavouri N560 for both 6,5x55 and 6,5x57R, for both calibers I load Hornady 123gr Amax (now ELD M) and Barnes 120gr TTSX. I load both cartridges and both bullets to near max published load data as found here www.vihtavuori.com/reloading-data/rifle-reloading/?cartridge=71

[@robkuilder]

@@THLR thanks for the information :)

[@michaelfriesch553]

Good video!! May I ask which type of bipod and adaptor you are using?

[@THLR]

Neopod www.steinertsensing.com/produkt/neopod/neopod-ultralett-jakttofot

[@michaelfriesch553]

@@THLR Thank you very much!!

[@MrPeregrines]

WMH I love your videos!!!

[@THLR]

WMD! Glad they are worth your time

[@ericrumpel3105]

...I could write a book on this video, but, instead I will put it in one word - "WOW" !! - Thank You Sir, my friend, fer sharing. Now, did I see a Stag shed-antler at 8:27?.....steep country fer sure,....& also - did I see a BAD MUZZLE SWEEP !!?? at 10:22....AWESOME Guide to be concerned for the meat if the Goat falls, SO GOOD of him compared to the sick crap I see on Rocky Mountain Goat hunts in j.s.a. which some get REALLY sick & the idiots just laugh !!, & on another note, do you field-dress the goats on the mountain or wait till you get back to the place ?

[@THLR]

I guess you could say that, but rifle is empty, chamber checked and shown to guide. After all parties present are satisfied with that, muzzle sweeps are no big deal. He also has an empty rifle. I've seen a ton of bad shooting KZbin hunts, it's not just goat films. I gralloch on the hill, with chamois I fold the incision and lock it with zipties to prevent pollution. In this case it was loaded into a bag after the gralloch and on to a backpack and carried down hole.

[@marcinn9043]

Hi I'm waiting for my new K95 and I would like to ask you if the Blaser 2.8-20 x 50 rifle scope will be good? What is your opinion about this optics? Thanks for the great inspirational video.

[@THLR]

The Blaser Infinity series or the B2? B2 I haven't used, but I had a Blaser Infinity 4-20x58 and was perfectly happy with that, but I had a grease spot inside the lens appear (this is not uncommon for any scope). They fixed it no problem, but the wait was many, many months and I cannot live with that as it effectively stops my shooting and hunting. So when I broke a camera lens I sold the scope to finance the camera lens. I suspect Kahles will be much quicker replacing my scope if that is needed. But the magnification range 2,8-20x50 is "perfect", my Kahles is 3,5-18x50 and I really wouldn't want less than 16-18x magnification or 50mm objective. If we use the film you just watched as an example, I wouldn't be able to surely identify the correct gams/ see all the twigs and the combination high magnification/shadows in the forest will make anything less than 50mm objective a bit unpleasant to work with. This isn't really something that is solved with thermal clip-ons (which is many people's argument against big objectives)

[@THLR]

What caliber did you get your K95 in?

[@THLR]

And also: Scopes is something I consider "safe" to buy secondhand. If it is a reputable brand (service) and the lenses are free from scratches, you get a lot more value for your money. I picked up an old Swarovksi 8x50 for my second barrel, my 17 HMR had a S&B 2,5-10x50 etc. Old and out-of-fashion scopes, but they work fine. But I just steer clear of all unknown brands and most US brands (land in Europe overpriced for quality).For new scopes, Kahles is perhaps the best value for money at around euro 1500 and above the "good enough" threshold, but their configuration is limited and kind of old fashioned. By "good enough" I mean that I can see and shoot anything I can find and see with my Swarovski binoculars. With an inferior scope, you WILL have incidents where you find the game but lose light or ID when you need to shoot. I do not know enough about the Leica series to comment (same pricerange), S&B, Swarovski, Zeiss, Blaser of course works too but at euro 500-1000 above. So if you want to save money somewhere, I'd do it on the scope. Not by sacrificing quality, but by buying secondhand.

[@marcinn9043]

@@THLR I chose 6.5 x 55 SE but my dealer still has the caliber 7x 57 R available and I can still change it, the question is is it worth it?

[@marcinn9043]

@@THLR Thank you very much for the substantive answer, I was a little worried about damage to your glass and so long waiting time for repair. I remember in one of your videos you said that the SFP scope is not good for long range shooting, so I chose the Blaser B1, unfortunately I already paid and I can't really cancel my order.

[@FearsomeBookling]

Wunderbar. Waidmannsheil!

[@THLR]

Waidmannsdank!

[@Yngvestee86]

Self made rifle setup on the backpack?

[@THLR]

Nope. The Slik Sling can be ordered here (good shipping system, arrived quickly). For the money, one of my better investments. www.creativeoutdoorsmt.com/products/slik-sling-rifle-sling

[@thomasoverbo]

Hi, have you experienced any issues with the Triggercam regarding amount of zoom on the scope you can use during recording? I am wondering the more zoom, the more chance of shadow around the edges on the recordings. Any difference on 9x as to 18x for example. Cheers.

[@THLR]

I have not noticed, so no idea. Will have to check next year - no film light now.

[@thomasoverbo]

@@THLR thanks, and it seems you set camerafocus to the reticle and the parallax to the correct distance/focus so then it should be ok?

[@THLR]

@@thomasoverbo yes

[@stephencurry7543]

Hi Thomas iv been thinking of a 6.5x55 for hunting .am I right in thinking you use this caliber a lot.hows it companies too the other 6.5s thanks .amazing filming as always 👍

[@THLR]

With the exception of 6,5 PRC, they all do the same. Let local supply and cost determine which one you choose. 6.5 Creedmoor is the "stayer" that will get all the new loads, but where I live also 2x cost of 6.5x55 so I will not bother. The normal 6.5s do their best with bullets 120-140gr

[@jbr9433]

Amazing videos! Thank you! Looking to buy again a kipplauf myself (a little because of your vids too :-) ) , but I don't reload. I used to have a 6,5x57R, do you think a 6.5 CM would do the job?

[@THLR]

Absolutely. Considering that I have had no issues with 6,5x55 and major hassle with reloading/ammunition supplies for 6,5x57R, the 6,5 CM should serve you well. Allthough an untraditional choice for a kipplauf, you'll have great supply and a huge selection of modern bullets. If you plan on shooting copper bullets exclusively, you might want to consider 270 simply because light & fast copper bullets are so readily available.

[@jbr9433]

@@THLR Thanks!

[@vojtechkomenda1743]

🌿👍

[@THLR]

Waidmannsdank!

[@bigracer3867]

Question will you do anymore with the 6.5 Grendel? Keep the videos coming!!👍👍

[@THLR]

No very unlikely. As I failed in my initial build to keep the weight down AND I missed the swedish regulations regarding the bird hunting, I lost interest and sold it. It was a great cartridge/ rifle, but there's too much overlap and just too much money to sink into something that'll mostly lie idle.

[@bigracer3867]

@@THLR overlap agree with that. I use a AR 15 with this cartridge. 6.5 Creedmoor I use bolt only. Regulations way different in our country’s. If I had only one it be Creedmoor in a bolt only. 6.5 Sweed is very interesting but not easy to find here for sure. I can get creed on the shelf.

[@THLR]

@@bigracer3867 they are ballistic twins, so I always say get whatever is locally available & best price. But I believe Creedmoor is more futureproof. And with the impact war & supply will have on availability, I think anything odd is stupid unless you have it on the shelf already. I saw Lapua announced fairly big cuts in caliber selection.

[@obie_8214]

that was a great episode!

[@THLR]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@amonkugel9896]

Which bi pod do you used on your blaser ?

[@THLR]

This is Neopod www.steinertsensing.com/butikk/neopod

[@ruanpretorius4231]

Looking forward to it!

[@THLR]

60 seconds now...

[@ruanpretorius4231]

Next level! Really enjoyable and well done on the Chamois! I appreciated you showing the anatomy of the animal and sharing the basic thoughts and questions that you have as a hunter. Again, well done!

[@alihopley]

Sunday afternoon matinee 😀

[@THLR]

Grab a brew!

[@andreaslaschalt4566]

Waidmannsheil, tolles Video, ein perfekter Schuss ist ein tolles Geschenk für jeden Pirschführer.👍 Wo in Österreich war das?

[@THLR]

Waidmannsdank! Ja, es war überraschend, den Standard für das Schießen zu hören. Salzkammergut.

[@bradleytyrrell4417]

Absolutely awesome hunt Thomas congrats nice red stag in there too. Do you need to have tags too shoot them. Best hunting video champ

[@THLR]

Thanks Bradley, going into winter here. Had my first -10C trip on the birds today, didn't get anything. Not really sure how they organize it in Austria, but it is definitively a number to be shot.

[@bradleytyrrell4417]

@@THLR-10c geez yeah I don't know how you guys do it when it's -2c when I get yp to milk I don't like it hahahahha i appreciate what you do even more know

[@ExpeditionaryRanger]

"Doubles as a bow." LOL

[@THLR]

Just not sure what to use for arrows yet...

[@caveman-g1n]

nice hunt as always👍

[@THLR]

Thanks!

[@Ade4fish]

Very good indeed

[@THLR]

Thank you very much!

[@durchfallmann1796]

Wmh. What camera do you use to record through the scope?

[@THLR]

WMD. Triggercam 2.1

[@eliamoser2]

Nice hunt! What bullet did you use? EDL-?

[@THLR]

Hornady Amax 123gr. I like soft bullets like Nosler BT, Hornady ELD, Nosler Accubond or similar.

[@nicoharris2571]

Well done!!!

[@THLR]

Thanks Nico, hope you're having a good season down south! Triggercam still working, thanks for putting me on that product.

[@bigracer3867]

Oh yea!!!

[@THLR]

1 a month...

[@payam7777777]

cant wait..

[@THLR]

another 60 seconds

[@cc27006]

Heck yeah! It’s too far away. Now I gotta go watch some older videos to get caught up

[@THLR]

Hope you enjoyed the new episode!

[@stefanomalinverni9431]

Good evening

[@THLR]

Yes it is. No rain!

[@easttexan2933]

only the elite/upper class have rifle and hunting priviledges. Average working smucks like me don't have this right. Am I wrong?

[@THLR]

No, hunting in Europe is very much open to the public and hunters are 5-15% of the population (depending on area).

[@easttexan2933]

@@THLR that is very interesting. I would never have thought that.

[@THLR]

It is a little different than people think. If you can demonstrate your ability to handle firearms safely, store vital part securely and have a place to shoot it or hunt with it (all solved via club membership or hunter education), legislation guarantees that I can have at least 6 firearms per activity. I can have more, I just have to show that I use all of them.

[@easttexan2933]

@@THLR and what country are we talking about right here?

[@THLR]

@@easttexan2933 Norway. The viking one, the nation that boasts of raids & pillage 😅

[@ericrumpel3105]

LIKE X 100 !!!

[@THLR]

Thanks x 1000 + 1 whatever you say

[@cratxn1]

[ ELVA ] DOG r DOGs r better companions than clients, guides & photographers!

[@THLR]

She's a very pleasant dog, quiet and nimble. Surprisingly sure-footed on the mountain.

[@stephencurry7543]

Thomas I mean😆

[@THLR]

something was lost here?

[@josefp1036]

Alle reden sie Englisch miteinander,dabei ist ihre Muttersprache Deutsch,WARUM?

[@THLR]

Höflichkeit. Ich bin Norweger und spreche kein Deutsch

[@ramonabelc.5173]

🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼

[@THLR]

Sorry that you are feeling ill. See a doctor if the vomiting continues for more than three days.