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Super unofficial poll! (Patreon)

Published:
2017-05-28 22:28:12
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2026-06

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Hey guys - legit question here.

We've received quite a few comments on our recent OWV: Navajo Food episode that it's "our best work" and/or "the best video we've done".

Well, one, it's awesome to see people enjoy any of our work and so it's rewarding to hear such positivity.

With that in mind, however, I would not have expected that.   I never want to put out anything that isn't our best effort, and definitely some things turn out better than others, but this video in particular isn't one that I would have put into the category as "one of our best".

I'm looking for input as to why this seems to be the case?  

Obviously we'd love to hit a home run with every episode...

~Karl

Comments

Fabian

Perhaps just the novelty of a) you guys talking about non-gun related stuff (I know, not fully new) and b) talking intelligently and with real nuance about history (as opposed to fake SJW-type nuance, or non-objective lack of nuance). That's the best guess I've got..

Michael Wilkinson

There's something about unbiased and in depth information about that time period and Natives in particular that really appeals to me. It's so hard to get info these days without slant, it's almost a miracle when it happens.

Real Men Shoot .308

Because it's you two just talking about something interesting and pulling no punches. Also that food looked really good!

Ben Gwilliam

I think it has to do with the history of the Fry Bread. I am a fan of all the old west obscure /lost history.

Richard Cox

It was an interesting episode (in a tourist vlog kind of way) and I did enjoy watching, but I wouldn't rate this subject as 'the best thing you've ever done'. The gun stuff you guys do is far more interesting to me. Just my 2 cents.

JEB STUART

I love the Q&A, or interviews with hill Mac, faxon etc..... but food, vw, fish cock vids are fine..... we can always just not click something if it's not "cool".... Keep up the good work!

Brandon Potts

For me it's the history of something I never thought about or thought I would care about. It's very intriguing!

Nathaniel Biederman

It was very off the cuff, spontaneous, and out there compared to your usual videos. I love the firearm stuff, but a lot of my favorite videos are the food, lifestyle, and such. Plenty of channels go over firearms. InRange is one of the very few that digs deeper.

Jonathan Beland

It was a very cool aside and it was a continuation of you guys' apolitical yet historically conscious worldview. And yes, that food looked quite good.

Jerry Hales

My favorite videos are when the two of you are just talking or debating about a topic. I love the q&a's or the recap after a match especially.

james Kachman

I thought it was a fun bit of history well presented. Its not why I come to this channel, but it certainly doesn't detract anything and acts as a cool change of pace. If its not too much disruption to your channel and publishing schedule, maybe do videos like these on a "free Friday" or "casual Saturday" kind of thing?

D Lewis

I live in Riverside, I grew up visiting native American sites and learning history so I'm more or less bored with it. The video was interesting for what it was but was by no means the best. Solid 6.5/10.

Philip Staples

I like the diversity of your content and the presentation is always good, keep trying new stuff, some may not work as well as the vast majority of your content but I'm sure all your viewers appreciate the effort you put in and so far you haven't dropped the ball :) Keep up the good work.

Bjorn T Case

Yeah i'd agree with the other guys, you two just talking about a thing, can lead to an interesting video.

Tommy Herbs

Points others have made a agree with 1. food related, for me also culturally American food(mix of new and old with a sad story to tie it all together, seems like a quintessentially american tale) 2. the free flow nature, we could feel your passion about the old west 3. the commitment to honest history. I think i'm a bit of a foodie, so it gets bonus points from me. This channel is more than mud tests and 2GAC, to me, it's a culture channel and this very much reinforces that.

Chris D

I liked it because it was interesting, spontaneous, gave some insight into the road trip nature of you and Ian making videos, and it was a subject you were both enthusiastic about. I'm also parrelling your diet/fitness change, so it played into that. Also it made me hungry.

Ryan Boyer

I liked the video because it was something a little different than the normal. Now I love the "normal" and that is why I watch and donate but every now and then something a tad bit out of the wheelhouse is nice to see. And I am a history nerd so anything that deals with history will grab my attention.

Affectionate Nouns

I think the biggest contributing factor to this video's success is the fact that it is so different in its subject matter. I believe the reason this video did so well is the same as why the Tasting History videos were so well-received. We sincerely enjoy not only the content you two put out, but the subject matter, history, and information that you and Ian are able give us, as well as just your personalities in general.

Ron Johnson

Interesting facts about sheep and flour, but hardly "your best work".

Dithon1

Culinary history is something that a lot of people don't really think about, nor are they really exposed to on a general basis. So I figure a bunch of people got really excited because they've never seen anything like it before. For those who want more: Check out Jas. Townsend and Son, Inc on YouTube.

Richard Lau

It's a cool bit of history and culture that isn't well known and there aren't many good places to learn about it.

John Klear

Some of the other comments have already hit on it, but it was likely the novelty that caused people to say that, together with the two of having a particularly good exchange on the subject. And let's face it, the food looked dang tasty. I don't think the gun/shooting-centric crowd watching Inrange is suddenly going to become happy with the two of you doing an on the road show of native food truck reviews. It was just something that unexpectedly pleased people,

Jan Heidal

It was a part of history I knew nothing about, especially so being Norwegian, and it was an informal and informative episode. Loved it, although I also love your other stuff!

America

The subject material was interesting, the two of you were interested in it and witty in explaining it. The food looked good. It just didn't seem at all forced or formal in a "let's make a YouTube video" kind of way. Probably difficult to generate something like it on a regular basis, but if something rather off the wall comes up that you both enjoy and know a bit about, then just go ahead and turn it into a video

Paul Craig

I enjoyed the video. I do not think it was one of your best. I think I would enjoy a video like that about twice a year.

Gustavo Peniche

I would probably say your best work has been your videos on the Henry rifle, that being said the Navajo video was great!

Louis W. Reuter II

I agree that your goal should be to always produce your best. I feel that you truly do strive toward that goal. Sometimes one video is a little better, and an other may miss the mark by the littlest of margins. Whatever you guys produce meets the highest standards you are reaching for. As for good versus bad, that is mostly a matter of the taste of the individual viewing the video. I did enjoy the honest and simple nature of the Navajo food episode. My favorite, no, but good and entertaining with the added benefit of interesting information, so it meets the minimum requirement, and then some. Keep up with what you are doing. The formula that both you, Karl and Ian are using is a winning one.

wauser

I agree with other commenters that the novelty of it being 'different' had something to do with it. But clearly the discussion about the Navajo and how it wasn't sugarcoated while still being entertaining and adult was what made it really good. It's also clear you guys have a keen interest in such things. Obviously you wouldn't do a video on it otherwise. Which is more than I can say for other youtube channels.

Andrew Trumble

I enjoyed it very much because it felt like an "Organic conversation" that you and Ian would have had regardless of if it was being filmed or not, it felt genuine (Not that I'm saying you two are disingenuous in your other videos). I enjoy firearms, and I enjoy history equally that is why I subscribe/patreon Forgotten Weapons and InRange, this video and the "Old West Vignettes" satisfy my history fascination. I think I would echo what others have said that we get to see more of your guys' distinct personalities in this, as well as the Taste Testing videos... Plus that fry bread/lamb thing Ian had looked amazing,

Leonard T Schmandt

Best? I have seen all your videos, that one was good, maybe very good, but best? Thinking that pointing out some of America's despicable behavior excited some of your Millennial viewers.

Brandon

I echo the other comments to the effect that, when you and Ian get together and start a conversation about *anything* that isn't run-of-the-mill, every-day stuff for me, it tends to come out really entertaining as well as informative...but yeah, not sure why it would be "your best work" unless 1) they were being sarcastic and/or 2) "damn foodies!"

Paul Suh

I think I put it into my comment on Full30 -- I like the context around the firearms content. I'm not sure I'd call it "the best", but it definitely hits a sweet spot.

Jonathan Moos

I think the video was as good as it was, because it just felt genuine. Which is probably why you don't see what's so good about it. It just felt like an honest conversation about an interesting topic. And you were well aware of your target audience. We aren't kids and we come to your channel for you guys. Television these days just exaggerates and is oriented to people with a 30 second attention span. So just having you guys talk about something as seemingly boring as your roadside meal, not showing any need to try and force "entertainment" just is refreshing. And of course I for one don't know much about native American tribes, being Swiss. So having you just provide some historic insight is what made it great.

Mark Neblett

What made it interesting to me was not the food (to each their own as to tastes), it was the history of something you never see in history books in high school -- a fascinating discussion of the past, the consequences up to the present, and the resilience and adaptability of the Navajo people. It was all the more interesting because of the way you two, unscripted, just poured forth with information and painted a rich, full picture. Don't worry about trying to figure out what worked so well here, just continue to be yourselves and don't get locked into a formulaic routine or try to "cater" to a target audience -- you already have a winning "formula" in your approaches to presentation, which seem to stem from the same curiosity about life and the objects in it that many of us have. The variety of subject matter that naturally flows from that curiosity is exactly why I look forward to every new video.

Nicholas White

It was excellent, in terms of the content and unvarnished truth of events. That said, my take would be that people were being facetious, with regards to being your BEST work. No worries, keep on producing whatever. We will watch it.

James Fearn

I think it comes down to "variety is the spice of life". Both In Range and Forgotten Weapons are way more than "gun goes bang mkay" because of the obvious effort that goes into production and the mastery of the subject matter portrayed. You both, along with C&Rsenal, are the thinking mans educational material and the key there is EDUCATIONAL. You are more than see this gun, shoot this gun. There is a depth there that goes beyond the norm and beyond the firearm and this is why, IMHO, the video in question stood out for extra praise. There is nothing to compare it to by its own merit in this instance.

Scott Allen

A good, interesting vid, but not the best IMO. Not even close really.

Sharp

I thoroughly enjoyed this episode, not more or less than the typical gun content or vignettes, but it was definitely more unique. I would say it is akin to the episodes in which you discussed Fanta and Scho-co-cola. They are all excellent examples of the "living history" that you bring to the channel (along with the themed 2-gun matches).

Charles Adams

I susbscribed due your mix of content, lots of history in rather unusual formats, alternative thinking to derive solutions not traditionalally apparent and somewhat of a different perspective; all of which has great value to me.

Cody Beauford

I think it's a product of the culture that you've created at InrangeTV. I'm sure much of the tannerite crowd wouldn't care about how beautiful and rich in history the American west is, but those aren't the people that watch this channel. From the comments I see it appears that most of your viewers are educated, reasonably successful, interested in history, and look at firearms from a martial perspective. People like that are going to have diverse interests and respect your opinion because of the quality of content you produce. That's why we're all here on patreon. For the record though, my favorite videos are you running older guns like the mausers, enfields, and the Henry in 2 gun matches.

Angus Anderson

Two chumps standing in the desert, eating food and talking plainly. History and food and diet and social implications flow out, tinged with a humanity defined in your district personalities. The sadness of it wasn't hammed up, no political correctness. Just in your face surprise history. Love it. Thanks.

Jacob Stevens

2nd most unique video ever after the Norwegian fish snack taste test. Not the true reason I like the channel but I did watch it all the way to the end.

Messer

It was definitely good, but I wouldn't say it was your best. As a nitpick, some of the cuts in the video itself are a little jarring, but that's just a nitpick. Still, it was interesting to see you and Ian go "off the beaten path" from your usual content, and as always the historical context you guys provide is excellent. That being said, please don't turn InRangeTV into a foodie channel!

Charles Adams

Contiued, as my elder son is an anthropologist and a trained chef, discussions concerning the "anthropology" and development of diets is one we engage in with frequency. So it has been enjoyable and of value. The "best work ever" that's a hard call. I find the quality of your product of consistently high value.

Craig Palmer

I enjoyed it very much but I enjoy everything you guys do.

Nick Campano

Honestly I just appreciate that you guys aren't obtuse, conservative chuds and with the last video your simple recognition of the shitty treatment of indigenous people kind of highlights that. I don't think the reaction to that video should prompt a shift in content one way or the other, it's just cool that you guys sprinkle that kind of shit in whenever you feel like it.

Tim

I enjoyed the video, but it is not the best, it is just different, I like a little bit of variety, but ultimately InRangeTV's focus needs to stay where it is., firearms and gun culture.

Jon Skupin

I thought the episode featured wit, charm, and an unhurried honesty. It was a "buddy movie", to use Hollywood speak. (Think Mel Gibson/Danny Glover).

Tony Bouza

While I personally prefer firearms related content, I found the video very interesting and it gave me a different perspective on "traditional indian" food. Overall, a good video. Keep up the great work!

Jacob Forsythe

I honesty just love you guys as internet personalities. I would watch any video with you in it because of the value you add

Tucker Tayrien

Plain history seems to be the case for positive feedback. Plain, simple, and understood by all with no other purpose than practical education.

DaveR

Video was informative, sympathetic, and unique. I learned something. Wouldn't call it one of your best, but honestly you guys don't make many stinkers. The mashup between guns and the history of the West is something that I really love.

Andrew Bethards

I agree with the others, wit, honesty, history. Your personalities on display, it was very informative and entertaining, exactly what I'm looking for in my video content.

Kyle

I find myself really perplexed by the vast number of people in the world who are completely unaware, and uninterested, in the world around them. If it does not intrude into their narrow little bubble of a life, it does not have any value. These people have no interest in history, they have no interest in how the light thingy in the ceiling works, their iThingy is just black magic that always tells them whether it is hot or cold outside and entertains them... You have appeal to those of us that actually live in the world. We know that here and now is a result of then and there. We know that we have to understand how things work to understand how to use them to their potential. We understand that we are the products of our culture and environment and just as human as those who proceeded us. Was your lunch your "best work"? No. But it was great work and, as absurd as it may seem, a marked contrast to "Disney" history that seems to have overtaken academia and the entertainment industry.

Ichiko Kahkol

i thought it about as interesting as the rest of your stuff.

Kevin Bohne

Kevin Bohne I wouldn't say it was the greatest video, it made me the most hungry, but the main competition for that on this channel is Fish Cock. I honestly don't know much about the Old West and you guys have a much more objective and knowledgeable perspective on these events. I know it's sad to point this out, but not a lot of gun channels would be this objective.

Mikael V.

One thing is it had interesting history, and you have a really nice way of presenting history and stories in an interesting but matter of fact way. The other, and possibly more important factor is that there is a social aspect to youtube channels and the like. They are a lot more intimate in a way than some traditional tv content that is backed with a big production. The viewers tend perhaps to feel like they know you, and and you're a sort of friend to them. The direct line for feedback helps also. So this sort of content where the viewer feels like they're hanging out with you, listening to interesting stories, it has a great draw to certain people. Also you're sharing a meal, which is intrinsically a communal setting. Now most wont likely pick apart why they enjoy what videos they enjoy to almost any degree at all, they'll just say they really enjoyed the time. But I bet the social aspect is a huge part of why someone like Hickok is so popular, with his style that's very conversational, even rambling. But he is great company, and has fun blasting away at things, and you feel like you're sharing the experience. I wouldn't worry much about making "every episode a home run". There's always some risk of playing to the gallery. Present what you find interesting, because the passion shows, and find ways to improve it in a technical sense where it's possible and appropriate. The vignettes in general I think are interesting, the Miracle Valley one especially has stuck with me. And personally, the best content is anything where I learned something new, or you brought out a viewpoint I had not considered. Re-examining old "truths", especially through practical tests, is extremely fascinating. Thank you for ALL the great content.

Matt Cannon

It's nice to see real discussions and talks about real ppl and places. Sometimes I don't feel like the shooting.it seems like fantasy with old guns acting out like those cosplayers.

Matt Cannon

It's a nice mix, like the CrossFit training you showed. Maybe it's the great view , or me remembering my friend from Job corps who's from around there?

Steve Zeatlow

Solid video . I wouldn't say best ever but good solid content. You have the food history thing going on. It's easy to over do it but sprinkled in from time to time is cool. Old west history and what works today not to mention what would Stoner do with bad wheat and oil. Ian learning long range shooting mud test is about the only outher thing we could ask for.

Alex

It was a good episode, despite the apparent spontaneity. I think the other Old West Vignettes were better overall though.

Timothy S Hennessey

I thought the video was a great change of pace, but I like all your videos. This was very interesting information on a subject that very few of us knew anything about.

tunester

I feel it was a good video (as they all are), I especially like the unrehearsed feel it had.

Andrew Trumble

Is it Ian, or Karl that's "Getting too old for this shit?" Lol.

Rupanrx

I liked also liked your previous food video with fish cock. I ordered fish cock promptly after watching. Aside from guns and rotary engines, my other hobby is food.

Arturo Ceron

The content was great, I found it very educational, and the video and audio was good. Never the less, I wouldn't say it was "one of your best". More like "average" ... a good way.

Greg S

Great info that I didn't even know I didn't know. Also nice to see "gun people" willing to criticize how the West was conquered. Keep it up.

Drifting Fate

What you did was open up an undiscovered country to many. Even I, living in AZ, wouldn't have known what you were talking about if I hadn't made a concerted effort to learn about this state.

Hartley Grimes

I think it's how you tied some history into the food you were eating. I think the subset of people who watch FW/IRTV are probably history oriented and Native American history isn't covered too well (or fairly) in most schools.

open/close

I enjoyed it, because being from Europe, and liking all your old west vignettes, it was a nice detail from history of a culture I don't know much about. The unrehearsed nature of the video was cool as well. Don't turn into a historical culinary channel though.. Keep up the good work!

Corey Herrmann

I feel that all the content from InRange is excellent and I feel that the work you are doing is worth my Patreon contribution each month. I liked the long range series a lot even though I totally understand why it can't continue. But I also really enjoy the 2-gun matches, the mud tests, Q&As, industry interviews, videos debunking sacred gun-cow myths, and of course the old west vignettes, so I'm not wanting for good content from this channel. I hope you don't feel inclined to shake things up based on one video, just keep doing what you're doing and that's great.

Shao Zhang

I think people like it because it's a departure from the norm. Sort of anyway. Food was hot. I'd like to see more videos on historical manual of arms and optics.

TheOlsonOutfit

I like that it was impromptu and interesting. Specifically it's a rather unknown subject. I don't, however, think it's your best video.

Robert Canales

It's a bit of history that you wouldn't have heard really anywhere else. Plus it's interesting to see how they adapted to a new cuisine completely foreign to their heritage.

Eric Calder

Who knew a plate of simple food would have so much history around it. Love it.

Kenny VanCleave

I my option it's not so much the topic but the personality and the knowledge behind said topic.

Scott Risolute

No idea what people were referring to. Another great unique informative video in your regular series of great unique informative videos.

Mike F

I liked the episode primarily for the meaningful content regarding the history, but I didn't think it was anywhere near your best work.

mct54

I was thinking the same thing while watching, this is a simple thing that friends do and that is what makes it so good. We can all remember times in our life that we have shared those moments. I was a long distance motorcycle rider and most of those moments I was alone. Thinking the thoughts that both of you preserved, when you do these videos all those memories come flooding back. The joy of it is sometimes almost overwhelming. It proves to me that many of us that are like minded share much more than the primary reason we are here, firearms! Finally it shows me that the internet has such great promise for all of us. If we embrace that freedom of thought. My dream is this will be and is the start of a great renaissance of freedom and good will. I know its a stretch but I can dream can't I? Some of your best work to date. Loved it.

Andy

Karl, I really liked the episode but it was not groundbreaking for me. I liked how you guys just made a quick video about how the history of Western Expansion still has serious consequences for people living today. For me, it just makes me feel like the "Old West" is just and abstract term, and the true term is "The West" because the history of the place is still very much every where, as your recent food video shows. So in other words, this video made me think of the old west beyond gunslingers and deeds gone by. So good work. In terms of your Best work, I am still anticipating your HAH 2-Gun. I am building a kit for next year, but this year I didn't have wheels. I digress. The Inrange content just keeps getting better, so by current patterns your best work lies in the future. Thank you so much for your efforts at this channel karl, and thanks for involving us in the community. Do take care!- Andy, Fan from Oregon!!!

Cyrus Freeman

Hey from Alaska... not your best by along shot, but as usual it was awesome. Keep up the great work. Don't ever stop. Seriously, nobody does what you guys do. I will keep the patreon stoked.

Matt Beecham

I would echo what some others are saying in that it's not your "best" overall video, but I think it's one of your best videos for people who would not usually be InRange's target audience. It's an immediately relatable topic... I mean, everyone can relate to food. Then you work in a good history lesson about a topic that is never discussed in mainstream media, which is loathe to acknowledge the reservations even exist, let alone visit one. In any case I really enjoyed it, thanks for the video!

Richard Biondi

I'm a big aficionado of old west history, so there's that. I'm a sometime rifle shooter who suffers from 77years with a bad back and shoulder, who deludes himself into thinking he might take it up again. So I love the gun stuff, to include Forgotten Weapons. But think the the key is the knowledge and presentation of Karl and Ian. They both "got personality"! Frankly, I think they could make any content interesting.

Redlock

Both of you are intelligent people with well thought out opinions. That and the fact that you are comfortable being on camera with each other makes almost anything you do have some interest. Was this your best work? No. Was it interesting? Yes. But I can't help thinking that this is a gun channel. Maybe the most eclectic one around but though your diversity, firearms are always the anchor. This divergence is fine, but like the bread, best not to be had too often.

jim jones

The food videos are cool, but my favorite ones are the q&a and the old west history vids. Would love to see the real history stuff with you guys doing stuff on the Daltons, James boys exc. The more detail the better. Keep it up fellas.

Herk

I thought it was mildly interesting but I kinda think it's weird that so many people would say it's "one of the best".

Herk

I think that more 2GACM vids and more WWSD17 vids would be what I'd vote for. Also, I really liked nerding out on the technical stuff in the interviews you did with HMG and Faxon.

collin simpson

i love history and am interested in anything that can open the door to a historical conversation , be it food or guns

Elephant

Personally I liked it just because I knew absolutely nothing about Navajo food beforehand so it seemed like a particularly interesting and informative topic. I'm guessing people also liked it because you guys were so frank and to the point in discussing the historical realities of the food's background, and I think that raw honestly is something people watch your videos for in particular. Also the connection to modern life was interesting: seeing some old west ruins and hearing about the story behind them in any other OWV video is neat, but seeing the actual food that actual modern Navajo eat because of those events in their history is something else.

Peter Box

Karl & Ian Your work is always an enjoyable thing for me to watch. I appreciate your apolitical, non-jingoistic approach to using and appreciating firearms. Please continue as you have been doing. Thanks to you both.

Ben Riser

I enjoy the food segments quite a bit. The random rations you get from overseas are really enjoyable to watch.

Joe Venzon

My wife, who isn't really into guns and doesn't watch any gun youtube content, enjoys watching all of your old west videos. They have broad appeal. I wouldn't call it your best work, but it was a fun video with good history behind it. You and Ian make great presenters.

Matthew Krotzer

Food, a technology of sorts, was put into its historical and cultural context. Factors leading to its development and use today were covered. Complexity was embraced and a good story was told. That is why I became a patron within a month of discovering inrangetv.

Bryon Simon

Probably not "Best Ever," but definitely informative and enjoyable. You guys brought your "let's be honest and tell it as is is/was" style that I really enjoy. It is in a similar vein to your explanations for the use of historical equipment such as helmets, WWI melee weapons, trench armor, and WWI trench tours. Also, one of the parts I liked is that this seamed to be a spur of the moment video.

Robert Jon Mudry

I wouldn't say it was your best video, but it certainly was of the quality I've come to expect. An honest treatment of an interesting topic by two friends with excellent on camera chemistry.

William E Williams

I don't know about best work. There are many food channels on YouTube, your comments placed it into context and history which was cool.

Steven Sutton

It was a well-done video. Casual, interesting, and informative, including a topic that many people wouldn't talk about. "One of the best"? No, I wouldn't say that. Just as good as I normally expect from InRange.

graham hudson

i enjoyed it, a change of pace, while also being informative. Also, worked as a good counter point to the Old West Vignettes, the outcomes of the western expansion. A good simple video.

Terry Wright

Nice change of pace - it helped i just returned from running a 50 miler at Monument Valley and enjoying some fry bread and honey while i was there. Overall a good video.

Matt W

I wouldn't say it is your best video ever, but it was very enjoyable. It was appealing to me because while it was relatively short, it provided some very good historical info that was relatable (we still see food like that today). While the old west vignettes are great I always enjoy the videos that cover a topic that I can still see/feel/eat/observe today. Lastly, I just enjoy the culture of the American Southwest so any OWV will get a watch from me.

Lonnie Crume

I enjoyed the video as well. I really enjoy tidbits of history anytime. It is nice to learn something new.

James Sellers

The Navajo food episode was interesting, but I honestly enjoy the historical content when you (Karl) are at locations where history happened and with the firearms that were used... along with your insight. The firearm reviews are the main reason I watch. So far I have invested close to $8k on recommendations that you guys presented. I guess the food episode was an interesting break with a historical twist. Besides... you two make such a cute couple! LOL I hope you took that in the humorous vein it was intended.

James Caldwell

Maybe not the best ever, but what sets this one off from anything I've ever seen about the western history, is that this is a nuance issue that I've never heard about before... so thankyou guys for subtle tidbit of info on the old west!

Dave Statler

I wouldn't say it was the best either, but definitely interesting and something I'd like to see more of. I enjoy the historical and cultural context of the videos that make this more than just "another gun channel" In the same context, I may never be able to purchase a German Mauser, but I can enjoy a tin of scho-ka-kola -- my new favorite chocolate that I never would have known existed if not for your culinary diversions.

paul conrad

It was one of the best you have done in quite a while. I am sure you are aware that most of your viewers enjoy history as much as firearms and firearms history. It also worked because it was short and not forced, "you both seemed to be enjoying yourselves". And totally off subject I would love t see you mud test a Galil Ace. (7.62x39) the 308 has some problems.

Ian Johnson

Good, but not the best ever. Best recent video was probably the pistol grip only shotgun testing video, loved that one. Am really excited for more WWSD videos to drop. Like the OWV, like pretty much all of your content. Would love to see you guys design the stages of a match that anyone can set up at their local shooting spot, that way all of your viewers who can't make it out to 2gacm can pseudo compete with/against you guys.

Kevin Kulp

I enjoyed it, but I wouldn't say it rose above any of your other videos.

Carl

that's surprising to me I like all the OWVs but I liked the others better

David Herbst

It was a frank, casual, and informative discussion of a topic most of us know very little about; discomforting information warmly related.

Ken Cooper

I enjoyed the episode with the Navajo cuisine quite a bit, especially the historical background you provided with the presentation of the traditional food itself. Wouldn't say it was far better than any other content you have put out, but shows the level of diversity you add to the channel. I honestly appreciate all the content you guys bring to the table and look forward to more!

Keith Wilson

It was a nice little video, but I'm of your mind that it was hardly the best you've ever done. Perhaps mixing a little more history into the match videos would help capture some of this enthusiasm. A couple obvious examples I can think of would be the G3 vs Ak and FAL vs AK match videos you did (which I loved) and going into some more depth on the who, where, when, what and how of these rifles facing each other. I would add that I do enjoy the diversity you guys bring by sometimes going outside of pure shooting.

Michael Pronchick

I feel it was extra special because it was different content in a sea of firearms. Not the best but one of the few I shared with other people.

Ethan Nichols

You guys do two things very well:. First, you have a very keen sense of the interesting that sets you apart from other firearm related media. Aside from this video, I would cite the Levergun What If video as another example. Second, one of you guy's biggest strengths is your general methodology, whatever the subject matter. You do research, you don't bullshit, and you approach everything with an intellectual honestly that isn't always common in gun media circles. In this video specifically, y'all are frank, matter-of-fact, and don't sugercoat a subject that (imo) a large section of your audience isn't familiar with. Frontier history is given a fairly broad and distant overview in US schools, both due to the amount of material that must be covered and (again imo) because talking about ugly things in our past is hard and unpleasant. I think people really want to learn more about this part of our history that, as y'all often point out, really wasn't very long ago. This video was the perfect storm.

@PendragonUK

I like it when you make the occasional non gun video. Odd rations, kubelwagens, or Fanta. In this case local road side food. Because it is not just the food but the history and the reason why. Presented in your normal conversational style.

chris rookstool

This video appeals to the mature crowd, Has travel, food critique, and a history lesson. Maybe some insight into your core audience. The back and forth banter is nice, you looked like you were enjoying yourselves, though I do not believe unseasoned sheep is very yummy. Maybe stopping at an eatery on your way home from a match to do the summations, try a micro brew or a house specialty plate. Or doing your final commentary from an interesting local place of history, or gun or supply shop. Nothing drawn out, just a change up.

Keith Hickson

Technically it falls short of your best work, sound quality especially. The content, for me here in the UK, explained a bit more about how the Indian Tribes managed to survive without John WAYNE to educate the government agents 😉. The scenery was awesome, the subject revealing and the promise of more vignettes alluring.

@PendragonUK

Really Patreon, carriage return = post... As I was saying I like this occasional content but it's not why I subscribe or why I'm a patreon. The two gun matches are the cornerstone. Discussing aspects of gun history introdusing different weapons, methods help give a different understanding to the subject. So, 80% gun range, 15% history 5% oddball. Listening to you talk about the match is more interesting than watching it, but I still want to see it. Discus more of the prep including why it's set up the way it is. shoot the match and then discuss at greater length your feelings about how it turned out. Videos about gun battles are great, I love the history, keep them coming. Chuck in some more of these oddball episodes but only when you have something interesting to say. If anything can be taken from the response to this one about native food is that there is an interest in native people their history. Maybe you need to reach out to local native American Video content makers for a collaboration work.

David J.

Well said, especially the ratio of 80,15,5 percent.

David Caplan

I liked it because it was something still in the range of what you guys are doing but was different. It's interesting to learn about the history of the diets of these people's. I also liked seeing what you got from varstilika

Harold Rosengard

Honesty, not found in videos, WYSIWYG. On that note, Rolling Stone Magazine many years back had an excellent article on computer hacking. Weird, but true. Karl, would like your comments about some of the inside stories on computers. IE, what a TRW employee did to their reports. Many Thanks for your work......

Jason Hollman

It was interesting, informative and honest. An interest in the Old West (Civil War Carbines and repeating rifles specifically) was what led me to Forgotten Weapons and then to In Range and it was nice to see how an impromptu lunch could be used as a history lesson. As a re-enactor I'm used to having to take a visitors point of interest and tell them something interesting about it (whether it be my bollock dagger, a badge on my hat or my lunch!) so it was really enjoyable to have someone do that for me. "Best Work"? No, but a worthwhile and entertaining piece, done very well.

Jim Wehmeier

Firstly It was cool because it felt like you didnt pull any punches that the American government did something wrong. Secondly after addressing the macro scale of the issue you went into the micro scale: a specific action by the american government affected native american culture, something that really isnt found in classrooms who are primarily concerned about covering history in broad strokes very quickly. Thirdly, you highlighted The reprecussions of how this specific treatment has permated into issues that native american tribes still face today. I think people myself included appreciated the connection to modern day issues the most, keep up the great content karl and ian (:

OldZean

Historical context (why the lamb/mutton), political situation on how the indians were treated, what are the consequences that derived from such actions (health issues etc.), shot within the area (roughly) where it happened. So much for the fakts. ist all here. What makes this video interesting is that you are actually eating the food and not only talking about "dry" facts and it has a very honest appeal with you guys just standing there "we came across xy, let us tell you about this, maby you want to know" i'm not really sure how this feedback will help you since it sounds a bit questionable to gun some tourists down at one of the other owv sites you've shown us. ;) My advice: just keep it honest, dont "overproduce" the quality. you are on the right track and the mix of themes and content you are delivering is just what i want from this chanel. (personal taste). have a good one!

Casey

You were honest and didn't sugar coat anything. But you also didn't play the emotion card and try to push an agenda on it. You just told your experience and how the past was relevant to it.

Jimmy Williams

it was different-a change of pace. What makes both channels interesting is the fact that we know what to expect-Ian at an auction house with in-depth analysis and history, and Karl & Ian running a two gun. We would bore of those two exclusively, but you throw enough "different" stuff on to prevent monotony while delivering the expected content. Keep the main thing the main thing, but please add the extras. You both have the knowledge and experience to make it interesting no matter the topic, and your simple sharing of history without an agenda was refreshing. Spent a few years in the four corners area so I knew a bit of that, but it probably opened a lot of folk's eyes.

Rupanrx

I was thinking about it more. I shared it with more friends that don't care about gun related content. My fiancée is Chappaquiddick Wampanoag.

Greg Stachowski

What comes across in this is this sense of two friends coming across something interesting and having a conversation about it. Many of the other videos are one or both of you telling the viewer about something. Not that that is a bad thing, it's just that this has a different vibe with a more personal feel, like we might get if we were there with you.

Gregory Markle

I'm pretty much on board with the rest of the comments in that it was something a little different and it approached the historical realities of the subject from a somewhat dispassionate angle. In that it reminded of an excellent presentation done by WWII German fighter pilot turned economics professor Hans Sennholz at the Pennsylvania Military Museum many years ago. Thanks to a polite crowd he spoke VERY frankly about his life and motivations (if you wanted to learn to fly, you joined the Luftwaffe), his time at a POW camp in Arkansas, his subsequent return to Germany, and then returning to the US to teach (he was a student of Ludwig von Miss and an Austrian school economist.) Of course, it made me think of stopping at roadside stands when I was in Arizona and getting fry bread and other food and having the same sort of feeling about it being simple but also tasty and satisfying which didn't hurt!

Jeremy Nettles

I appreciate the realistic outlook on what the government did to the natives (and the continuing repercussions) without an emotional appeal for me to donate money to some dubious charity. Emotion drives change, but it's a crap-shoot. Reason drives consistently positive change, so your simple presentation of information was perfect.

Jan (pronounced like “yun”)

I completely agree with what Douglas Akers already wrote. I'm subscribed both to InRange and Forgotten Weapons and what made me decide to support InRange in particular was that I enjoyed your interaction with one another. My favourite episodes are heavily focused on you guys talking -- as you do in the Q&A episodes -- and this one was that in addition to a highly interesting historical topic I was not familiar with before.

Anders Eriksson

I like it very much that you guys shine a light on a certain gun related topic from different angles; technical, historical and cultural. I also quite enjoy the leisurely pace of these segments, it's nice to watch something slow and thoughtful as a contrast to the "fast and hysterical" that seems to be predominant today.

Sidney Reilley

I would say it's due in large part to your audience being more intellectually curious and sophisticated. They know the old west wasn't the clean, homogenized thing that Hollywood serves up and they're eager for the truth. They don't just want to know what it looked like but what it tasted like. I think this episode satisfied that hunger. By the way, Id agree with Ian about green chiles being great, for me there is nothing better than New Mexican green chile and pork stew with fresh tortillas.

Danny Hanny

It was good, entertaining and enlightening; however, it most certainly wasn't one of your 'best.' Awesome, yes, as a vignette or an aside once in a while, but (my suggestion to you guys is:) don't go reading into some people's comments as anything more than enjoying a bit of a change once in a while.

Ian Gratton

I agree with all of the above but god it made me HUNGRY:) It was something different, like your vid on Fanta, the one on Chokakola, the one on Karl's Volkwagen, the one on hand combat with shovels and trenchknives etc. Love this kind of content, specially if you do it together. Wish you would do one on the German Zeltbahn and how it was used for instance. Could name a hundred things... You guys are great.

Ross Hick

As awesome as the historical shootout vignettes are, I think there's also a place for simpler videos like this that explore how the past has trickled down into smaller things we see every day (and can go experience ourselves). It's also refreshing to see a historically honest perspective about an uncomfortable subject without wallowing in it.

Clark from WY

I was mostly happy about the frybread and green chile

Shaun Christensen

It was good, but one of your best!?!? How about WW1 trench armor test with unobtainium vintage AP, etc etc… I'd guess those are the fans that are less on gun nerd side of your viewers, which is awesome! Keep up the good work!

Eric Sammywaifu

While I definitely liked said video, I wouldn't said it was necessarily far and above better than your other videos. Having an interesting backdrop was certainly a cool addition. Perhaps do your future Q&As out at different locations? Let's be honest- I think that the vast majority of youtubers enjoy food videos. I would guess that a lot of your views come from people who are somewhat more casual fans and aren't as interested in the deep dives and more technical content. The Patreon comments I am seeing here back up my view on this matter as well. Your fans who are strong enough into firearm videos to want to support your channel every month seems to agree that while it was a good video, it wasn't THAT much better compared to your other ones. If you were still monetizing Youtube then I think it would be better to create more of those types of videos, because more casual viewers would be more interested. Personally I think that if you want to generate more donating Patreons, I would stick to the same types of videos you have been doing. I do think these types of more broadly appealing videos are good now and then to bring in more subscribers, but I don't think they should become your main focus. Thanks as always for the content!

Paul Dame

I couldn't tell if folks saying it was the best were being Internet snarky or not. For me, it was an interesting video that seemed to dovetail (in my mind at least) with your general approach to matches, etc. You were exploring something new and using historical context and an open mind to then share the results with us via video. Keep up the good work!

Donald Davis

I thought the video was an interesting piece on something I admit to not knowing a great deal about. A little into the outfield , but still in the park, for a solid base hit. Good work, guys.

Josh Thunder

I thought the video was well done, and informational. I enjoyed watching it. Would I say it is your "best work", probably not, but it was good.

Tengri Khan

The best? I wouldn't go that far, I reserve that for whenever you and Ian can combine informative, entertaining and being goofs all in one video. However it was still an awesome video. I love that you guys are doing multi video period pieces that cover multiple aspects of an event that includes more than just guns. I think a way to build off of this unexpected success would be to turn it into a type of one off video whenever you decide to cover another time period, kinda like how you guys made a video about the WWI trench armor, it was related to the videos you had been doing around that time and was a nice change of pace yet fun to watch. Either way keep up the great work guys!

PHP

The best video is, and probably will always be, the one about explosive WW2 ammo. This navajo food video was awesome, but that's the average quality on this channel. Frankly, I'll watch anything with Karl and/or Ian appearing on it.

Alex V

Calling it the best ever maybe a bit over the top, but I did enjoy it. Probably because I have my degree in History. It's just nice to see the breadth of topics you guys will share and with such care you give to the backgrounds of whatever topic you happen to be discussing.

Alex Pierce

I think people have an inclination to be interested in the "traditional" cooking of other cultures. It's a fun way to get an idea of what the people are like based on how and what they cook. You and Ian interject some interesting history in there as well adding to the experience. There's a huge following for food based TV shows like Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern so I think this type of content appeals to that audience. It's all about the vicarious vacation aspect. I thought it was a good video that once again demonstrates how InRange is not just another gun channel (and also worthy of viewer support).

toby person

best? no. but please also keep doing this type of video as it is of value also

Christopher Mees

I don't think the best, it was good and I liked the ties of history/food/location but I like your other videos, gun/match related, better. History is good and we don't really get enough of midwest history.

Norman Davis

I think it was a good video with an interesting topic. Some of your other videos have been better.

Matisse Enzer

I also think it was a good video on an interesting topic, and I think there is additional interest and value when the video is seen in the context of the larger InRangeTV project and in the context of the relationship you guys have with your audience.

Michael Minnott

I would argue that your videos on Old West history are the most fascinating, not to say you should stop firearm and gun-match videos.

Ryan Octopi

It's a nice little addition allowing us to see something more outside of the scope of firearms related content helps builds a fuller picture the subjects that we are sometimes hearing or seeing in your videos *in this case Natives that are brought up in your OWVs*. Also food just draws people in, especially interesting food.

Bernardo

Honestly, it is just your analytical, thoughtful, accurate, and honest discourses. Your content is fantastic because of the way you naturally approach issues and ideas, in addition to the brilliant synergy between you and Ian. Very few channels hold up to your unique combination of Academia and interesting , fun content. It is you, the channel could lack a plethora of things you already have, and it would still be fantastic. It is the nature of individuals which determines the content, and not many hold up to you. In other words, you do things better, especially when it comes to political issues.

Knathaniel C

While the video obviously isn't the literal best, since there were some minor technical things like the wind messing up the mics a bit, I think the positive feedback was based off the overall content. I personally enjoy the reconstructive/living history aspects of it, and how it connected small real-life aspects like food a to bigger ideas of Native communities adapting under dangerous circumstances. Both the Old West Vignettes and Tasting history are my favourite series for such reasons as they can capture both the Macros and Micros of history. Lastly, I thought the topic was particularly interesting, since sadly a lot of historical sources tend to ignore Native American culture and I always enjoy seeing the broader representations of important, but all too often screwed over cultures. For me I live up in Canada, smack in the middle of Algonquian territory, so while I know a bit about them and the broader Anishinaabe culture, but am always looking for more information on other Native Americans. Also I don't know if you plan to do interviews, but I would also be interested in seeing you folks discuss with actual Navajo people.

James Z

I did come here for modern stuff and your honest opinion of said modern stuff, especially when trialing pieces by fire in matches, That being said, the Old West history type videos have are a bit exotic and they have their own niche.

Garrett Johnson

The food leading into a smart history discussion was executed very well. You know some big travel show producer was like, "WTF, why can't my writers come up with segments that smooth?" Would love to see more Adventures of Karl and Ian videos.

CK Clark

This isn't the most ground breaking video you've made and it probably isn't the deepest dive you've taken in your historical reminiscing, but the fact that you made a video about the cross cultural context of the food you bought from a snack truck demonstrates that you're both deep thinkers with broad yet interrelated interests. This is also not the first time you've shown a humanistic and compassionate view for people who lived through harsh parts of history, and whether or not you think what you said in any of those videos is a big deal or not, you leave a good impression on a lot of people whenever you do so. I first started watching your videos because you promised what would essentially be a gun TV show without any of the inherent flaw like out of touch lowest common denominator pandering and I was excited to see what you'd come up with in addition to the 2gun stuff I already liked. It's been almost three years now and you've put out things like the Jim Sullivan interview and the mud tests which are both pretty important for basically being debate settlers but also stuff like the trench weapons which provides context that normally doesn't really exist even in normal documentary works. I have confidence that you're still putting your greatest focus on the projects that the most meaningful to the channel's goals but videos like your cyptowar stuff and even Ask The Experts, so far has been worth watching so I hope you still think they are worth the effort of making.

Paul Denham

It was something different. I live in the UK. I know very little about Native American/First Nation history and culture outside what I learned in school and through limited travel (Canada). Arizona and the surrounding area is a recurring sub theme of your videos, even if it's just mentioning the temperature or why you don't shoot cactus. This video felt like an extension of that theme and it was interesting. Also it's about food. We all eat and if you can make the odd short video relating food to history all the better. Also food is generally cheaper than ammo (not, for example, a lobster to one round of .22lr but in the norm) and you guys are going to eat anyway so why not get some interesting content out of it. I have enjoyed previous content you have done relating odd food stuff from Finland. I feel it's the varied content of your channel (Trench weapons, camo, the Old West, History etc) that keeps it fresh. I enjoy the two gun episodes, though I am jealous as there is no chance of getting to try it here, but if that was all you guys did I think it may become stale. Thanks for the videos on both channels. I truly look forward to them.

William Conway

The biggest draw of your channel, for me, is the way you guys bring history to life through using guns/gear/stuff from the era. Even if that era is last month. While I don't think this video is the "best ever" (you have a lot of great content), I think it fits in to putting historical context and human interest into something close to what you normally cover. There's a place to spread out another layer from your usual coverage to provide context and cool little vignettes on the miltary/civilian history you normally cover, beyond guns and gear. I don't think you guys need to be the History channel, just that I'd watch that stuff too every once in a while. Plus, you guys have really nailed your back-and-forth, and I think your point of view is interesting, well thought out and well spoken.

Independent George

My favorite video(s) so far are the 3-part Q&A session with Faxon, and the 2-part interview with Hudson Firearms. What I liked was that in both interviews, you were covering things about as in-depth as possible without CAD schematics, while still being accessible to newcomers.

Independent George

So I just realized I misread your post - you were asking why you got such a good response to the Navajo food video, and not what our favorite vids are. I think I'd summarize: (1) it was very different than the typical video, (2) the historical context was fascinating, (3) I can't explain it, but there was a certain spontaneous feel to the video - it just felt like a couple guys having an interesting, impromptu conversation, and (4) food & cooking videos are popular on YouTube, man. You'd probably get a similar response if you posted a cat video while discussing their importance in Egyptian culture.

Ron Johnson

I enjoy the old west vignettes. I used to live in Sierra Vista, so many of these locations are places I have either been to or was aware of. The feature on the Miracle Valley shootout and the events surrounding that, is perhaps the video that I have the most interest in of the vignettes. I was attending Buena High at the time of these incidents. I lived just a couple of blocks away from where the van exploded on the way to the jail breakout. I went to school with several the Miracle Valley students. They kept to their own group, and even the local black community did not get on with them. I also enjoy Karl’s technical videos. I am a Network Engineer so videos about the Internet or network security are very captivating. I feel that your best work is when you are both just doing stream of consciousness commentary. This is perhaps why the recent Navaho food sampling drew such praise. It seemed natural and unvarnished. I know that you both have political views, as we all do, but I like that the both of you take great pains to keep politics and rhetoric out of the content.

Teddy

I first came across InRangeTV because of the 2G-ACM videos putting unusual or historical weapons systems through their paces. A big reason I kept watching the InRangeTV channel is that it quickly became obvious through during- and post-match discussions that both of you held level-headed and holistic views of firearms, with extensive knowledge tempered with experience and maturity. As I kept watching for the firearms content, the both of you kept demonstrating this same respectful and expert knowledge on an ever-wider variety of topics, whether it be digital security, stewardship of public lands, and history both cool and unsavory. At the same time, your channel was refreshingly devoid of the bravado, machismo, pride, and lowest-common-denominator pandering that typifies so many other gun channels. The Navajo Food OWV is a perfect example of using food to launch into an off-the-cuff discussion about the history of Navajo culture and how it reacted to contact with Europeans and the United States. It's not a topic that would be expected at all from a gun channel and would fall flat on its face with most other audiences, yet it makes total sense for your channel, the product of thoughtful residents of the American Southwest, to know this stuff so well that you can improvise a video as educational as this. I certainly learned quite a lot of stuff I hadn't known before!

GunFun ZS

I wouldn't rank it as one of your best. When you are genuinely interested, and conveying content as much as you are interested, that's your best. Especially if it is information that other sources haven't covered well. So for example, your "2GACM manifesto" vid had passion and filled a void. Your interviews with Faxon, with Sullivan, with the Hudson people.... Those were gold.

GunFun ZS

Oh and I love the vignettes. Especially dealing with popping the hype bubble around the Earps.

Dustin Pierson

Great episode...watching guys shoot guns is fun, but seriously it's like AR fatigue after a while. The Navajo food episode (and the visit in Tombstone episode) gave us a unique look into the environmental context of your lives that really adds a lot of depth to the "inch deep, mile wide" content a LOT of gun channels provide. Of course, I do think your audience is a bit more unique and receptive to your awesome content.

Bruce Brodnax

Haven't watched it yet, but I submit that every video you do has a discrete segment of your audience with whom it resonates particularly well. Perhaps the latent foodies found the latest OWV to be their "special cup of tea?"

Andy Tsurcan

As much as I like your content, I wouldn't say it was the "best video" as in "my jaw dropped to the floor", but it was quite interesting. First, I'm very interested in history, and, second, I think this (as well as other non-firearms content) makes your channel stand out among all the other firearms channels.

Shawn Adams

Everytime I learn something new I enjoy it, its one of the reason I enjoy your channel so much.

Woolton pie

"it just felt like a couple guys having an interesting, impromptu conversation" explains it pretty well.

Woolton pie

My favourite was the building stages of the CETME-L's, but the point of this question is to discover why the Navajo Food video was such a hit. I think it's to do with your presentation styles together being a perfect counterbalance to each other. Whatever you talk about - within your expertise of course - will be entertaining and your passion shines through making even Navajo food damned interesting.

grant mckenna

Love your work guys - keep it up! But to be honest I don't think this was your best video, although it was still highly informative and it was amazing that it was filmed on the exact location of the food prep. Your other videos generally have a much higher production value and this one did not, however I think the topic was wholly unknown to most of us and therefore fascinating.

MrJeff9mm

Huge fan of the channel. I like the old west episodes!

PHAZE

I thought the food episode was very interesting and neat. I wouldn't call it out as your best, but I liked it a lot. I'd guess the reason it resonates positively is that explores historical reasons behind things (Navajo diet and food choices) that most people don't even think have or need a reason.

Barachiel

I thought it was interesting and a nice change of pace. I don't know about one of the best or THE best, but it was entertaining and refreshing.