🔥 A Look Back at Bald Guys With Guns’ Best Shooting Moments
Over the past two years, Bald Guys With Guns has built a following around real-world shooting, competition, and long range shooting progression.
From budget rifles to extreme distance shots, this episode of Beyond the Target breaks down some of the most memorable shooting moments, unexpected gear performances, and how the channel evolved into a serious long-range platform.
If you’re into:
- Long range shooting
- Rifle competitions
- Budget rifle performance
- Real-world shooting challenges
This recap covers it all.
🎯 Where It Started: Competitive Shooting Between Friends
Before the long-range rifles and custom builds, Bald Guys With Guns started with one simple idea:
Make every range day a competition.
Using whatever firearms were available, Jeromy and Rob turned casual shooting into structured challenges—laying the foundation for what would later become the Evens Challenge shooting competition.
This competitive mindset is still the backbone of the channel today.
😂 The Hi-Point Carbine Surprise (Budget Gun Performance)
One of the most unexpected highlights came from a Hi-Point Carbine in .380 ACP—a firearm not typically associated with performance or precision.
Despite:
- Bulky design
- Parts coming loose mid-shoot
- Low expectations
The rifle delivered surprisingly solid results during a timed shooting challenge.
👉 This moment highlights an important concept in shooting:
Budget firearms can outperform expectations with the right shooter behind them.
🔋 Real-World Shooting Problems (And Quick Fixes)
Like any real range day, not everything goes smoothly.
During one shoot:
- A red dot optic failed mid-competition
- No spare battery was available
- Filming nearly stopped
Thanks to another shooter at the range, the issue was solved quickly—showing the importance of preparedness and community in shooting sports.
🎬 Early Days: Shooting Skits and Fun Content
Before focusing heavily on long range shooting, the channel leaned into entertainment.
One standout example was a skit featuring a .375 H&H “elephant gun”, complete with:
- Simple visual effects
- Over-the-top delivery
- A focus on making shooting fun
This phase helped establish the personality behind Bald Guys With Guns.
🎯 Unique Shooting Games: “Horse with Guns”
One of the most creative formats introduced was:
Horse with Guns (S.N.I.P.E.)
Inspired by the basketball game H-O-R-S-E, this shooting challenge involved:
- Calling your shot
- Choosing distance and target
- Forcing your opponent to replicate it
Targets included:
- Balloons
- Golf balls
- Fruit
- Steel and reactive targets
While it didn’t perform strongly on YouTube, it remains one of the most engaging and repeatable shooting games.
💥 “First Shot Woo!” — A Long Range Shooting Goal
A defining phrase for the channel:
“FIRST SHOT WOO!”
Originally from a 100-yard hit on a shaving cream can, it has evolved into a serious goal:
🎯 First Round Impact at 1,000 Yards
This represents a major milestone in long range shooting:
- Wind reading
- Ballistics
- Rifle consistency
- Shooter skill
🏔️ Transition to Long Range Shooting
As the channel progressed, so did the shooting distances.
From basic setups to extreme range:
- 1,000 yards
- 1,700 yards
- 2,400-yard impacts
This shift marked the transition from casual shooting to precision long range shooting and rifle performance testing.
💰 Budget Rifle Success at 1,000 Yards
One of the most important takeaways from the channel:
You Don’t Need an Expensive Rifle to Shoot Long Range
Using a Ruger American Gen 2 in .308 Winchester, the team achieved:
- Consistent hits at 1,000 yards
- Approximately 40–50% hit rate
- Factory ammunition performance
Even under challenging conditions (including shooting from under a truck to avoid wind), results proved that:
Skill and consistency matter more than expensive gear.
🔬 Growth Into Precision Shooting and Load Development
As experience increased, so did the technical side of the channel.
Content now includes:
- Load development
- Bullet performance testing
- Custom rifle builds
- Cartridge development (including the Moses cartridge platform)
This evolution has positioned Bald Guys With Guns as a resource for both new and experienced shooters.
🏆 The Evens Challenge: A Shooting Competition Built From the Ground Up
The most important development on the channel is the creation of the:
🎯 Evens Challenge Shooting Competition
The Evens Challenge is designed to test:
- Consistency
- Precision
- Shooter discipline
Unlike typical shooting competitions, it focuses on repeatable accuracy and measurable performance.
It has quickly become:
- A core part of the channel
- A repeatable format
- A growing community-driven challenge
Shooters are now expressing interest in traveling to participate—turning it into a legitimate competition platform.
🤝 Why Bald Guys With Guns Stands Out
What makes Bald Guys With Guns different:
- Real-world shooting conditions
- Honest gear performance
- Focus on improvement over perfection
- Strong emphasis on competition and fun
Whether it’s:
- A budget rifle
- A custom long-range build
- Or a new shooting challenge
The goal remains the same:
Get better, push limits, and enjoy the process.
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