RedKettle Efficient Hunting courses

Set-up phase mistakes

Introducing the "set up" phase

The top-level set-up Standard Operating Procedures

Static vs. Dynamic hunting and the Set-up phase

Factor 2 - Precision (how to improve)

Factor 3 - Accuracy (intro and factors)

Factor 3 - Accuracy (how to improve)

Factor 4 - Speed (intro)

Factor 4 - Speed (mental speed)

Factor 4 - Speed (transition speed)

Factor 4 - Speed (technique speed)

Factor 5 - Stealth

How the factors apply to different hunting scenarios

Summary of the five factors

Workbook review

4.1 Intro - Confirm it's a safe shot

4.1.1 Is it the correct animal?

4.1.2 Do you have a safe backstop?

4.1.3 Do you shoot at a safe angle?

4.1.4 Are you shooting in a safe direction?

4.1.5 Is there a clear space between the animal and the backstop?

4.1 Workbook review

4.2 Intro - Confirm it's a clear shot - Introduction

4.2.1 Check for obstacles in your muzzle as you hunt

4.2.2 Avoid significant obstacles between your muzzle and the animal when you shoot

4.2.1.1 How to check for obstacles

4.2.2.1.1 Difference in line of sight and bullet path

4.2.2.1.2 Darkness

4.2.2.1.3 Depth of field (out of focus)

4.2.2.1.4 Tunnel vision

4.2.2.2 Determine if the obstacle is significant

4.2.2.2 A - Grass rarely causes deflection when close to the animal

4.2.2.2 B - Twigs will almost always cause tumbling or expansion

4.2.2.2 C - Consider the factors that might cause tumbling or expansion or make it worse

4.2 Summary

Workbook review

4.3 Intro - Confirm you're (sufficiently) concealed

Workbook review

4.4 Intro - Confirm you will hit the animal

4.4.1 Determine the distance to the animal

4.4.1.1 Identify factors that may skew the results

4.4.1.2 Estimat the range

4.4.1.3 Tools to help you manage uncertainty

4.4.2 Determine your shooting position

4.4.2.1 primary shooting position

4.4.2.2 Prioritize the 5 critical hunting shot factors

4.4.2.3 Assess the surroundings for available rests

4.4.2.4 Pick the best position

4.4.3 Determine the wind value

4.4.3.1 Simple wind value assessment

4.4.4 Validate other atmospherics

4.4.5 Detrmine the slope angle

4.4.6 Determine advanced input (if required)

4.4.7 Determine if you can hit and what sight adjustments might be required

4.4.7.1 Is it a no-go?

4.4.7.2 Are you inside your MPBR?

4.4.7.3 Can you adjust for bullet drop and hit the vital zone?

4.4.4.7 Do you need to compensate for wind?

Workbook review and notes