Videos From 2018

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Randy talks about thin jacketed bullets and why they're not good for hunting. Most high BC bullets are thin jacketed bullets which allows them to shoot further more effectively, but with poor construction they do not perform like a hunting bullet should upon impact. They make great target bullets, but use properly constructed hunting bullets to shoot game.

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Randy talks about Hornady's new 30 PRC caliber. Why try to reinvent the wheel?
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Randy describes the difference between control feed and push feed actions and talks about the advantages of a Sako push feed action.
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Hello this is Bryon with Ravenhawk Media. I produced the videos for Randy’s channel The Real Gunsmith, for a year and a half. Randy and I decided to try our luck this fall elk hunting with the intent that one of us shoot an elk on camera. We spent a few good days in the saddle with no luck and decided to wait a few days for some colder weather to move in. One morning a couple days later I got a call from Randy. I answered the phone and he said “I need my camera man, I shot a good bull this morning!”. I quickly arranged my schedule and headed up the canyon to meet Randy. His friend Ron got in town the night before and that morning Randy and Ron decided to drive up river on the North Fork and see if they could see anything. As luck would have it, they caught a small herd crossing the road and heading up the mountain. Randy was able to park and get set up for the shot before they moved out of range. He couldn’t pass up the opportunity as hunting had been slow. The rest of the story is told in the video. Photos by Randy’s wife Cathy Selby.
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Randy goes in detail describing his method for developing a load using the 300 Weatherby as an example.

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This video is dedicated to Mark Uptain who recently lost his life to a grizzly bear sow and her cub while guiding an elk hunter in Northwest Wyoming. Our sincerest prayers go out to his family.

Growing up hunting in grizzly bear country, Randy has witnessed the grizzly population explode in the Northwest corner of Wyoming. Before the grizzly was put on the endangered species list it had a healthy fear of humans and conflicts between bears and people were almost nonexistent. Since they were listed in 1975 the grizzly has learned that humans are not a threat and have lost their fear which causes them to be even more dangerous and unpredictable. If you are a hunter who draws a tag in grizzly country, are you ready and able to respond and act appropriately during a close encounter with a bear? If it charges can you defend yourself?

In the video Randy mentions an article that talks about using Bear Spray to deter a bear attack. That can be found here: https://www.americanhunter.org/articles/2018/5/25/bear-defense-from-the-professionals/

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UPDATE: Due to a number of variations, the package may be a bit different than shown here.
Contact Randy at randyselby@randyscustomrifles.com for a quote.

Just in time for hunting season, Randy has finished his first rifle in the RCR series of rifles with serial number 001 complete and available to find its new home. One lucky person will be able to get serial number RCR001 which incorporates Randy's vast knowledge and years of experience into this accurate and well built rifle from the best components available. This rifle is a 300 Winchester Magnum with a Borden Action specially built for Randy's Custom Rifles. This rifle comes with a Hart Rifle Barrel, Randy’s Custom Rifles Muzzle Brake, McMillan Fiberglass Stock, HS Precision Bottom Metal, Timney Trigger, Leupold VX 5HD 3-15x44mm [30mm] CDS 2L2 Windplex Scope, Leupold RX1600 and Custom Load Development done by Randy himself.



Other calibers we suggest in an RCR series rifle are: .257 Weatherby, .264 Winchester, .270 Weatherby, 7MM x .300, Weatherby, .300 Weatherby, .300 Winchester, .300 Remington Ultra Mag, .338 Remington Ultra Mag. If you desire other calibers, contact Randy.


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Randy talks about how the effects of mismanagement of the large predatory animals specifically the Grizzly Bear and the Wolf in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem has resulted in a severely diminished population of ungulate species, specifically moose and elk. If we don't do something the animals will be gone and so will hunting. Who else is willing to stand up and say/do something about this issue?
NOTE: UPDATE: We had hoped to get this out before the WY primaries, however that didn’t happen, life got in the way.
Unfortunately for WY and our wildlife, and many other aspects of WY that we hold dear, will be under the governorship of a Democrat in Republican clothing once again. Mark Gordon has ties to Sierra Club, Defenders of Wildlife, to name a few very leftist groups. Harriet Hagamen will still be working on our behalf, in as yet unidentified capacity.
Also, on Aug. 31st a Federal judge in MT put a stay on the first grizzly hunt in decades for 21 days, when he will issue another stay, it is anticipated. All based on emotions, not science.
UPDATE: More than one stay has been ordered on delisting grizzlies since the publication of this video.
There is a trophy hunting season for wolves in NW WY, with limited quotas in different areas. The remainder of WY wolves are listed as predator and there is no license needed, nor any season, but open all year.
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Randy talks about the misconception that certain popular cartridges such as the 6.5 Creedmoor and others are effective for long range big game hunting.

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Randy demonstrates how to properly mount a scope so the reticle is aligned with the action. This video is the first of our premium content series of instructional videos. The full length instructional video can be accessed here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/20979483

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Randy talks about precise scope adjustments especially with long range scopes that have an adjustable turret system. Does your scope really have the click value that is advertised by its manufacturer?


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