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- 303 - Hunting New Zealand, Part 1: Free-Range Tahr & Fallow Deer
Kiwi Country! This episode we're in the field in New Zealand, hunting with Adam and Brenda Weatherby and their cameraman Koby Owens. Outfitter is Same Caley, who specializes in authentic, free-range hunts. Halfway through our hunt we paused to dry out, do laundry, and record a podcast about the two bull Tahr and Fallow deer we'd taken so far.
Plus, our group experienced a mountain-hunting accident that should have resulted in death or at least catestrophic injury. We relate that story in this episode, and you can still hear the shock in the voices of those involved.
We wrap up with a discussion of logistics: How to plan travel, rifle importation, physical training, and so forth for a free-range hunt in beautiful New Zealand. ENJOY!
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Fri, 26 Apr 2024 - 1h 16min - 302 - How to Plan & Do An Aoudad Hunt
Ever wonder how to put together a great hunt for aoudad, aka the "poor man's Desert Bighorn" aka Barbary Sheep? This episode has awesome intel, planning, and hunt strategy from seasoned guide Colton Heward and from onX Hunt top gun Dylan Dowson. We cover everything from logistics to rifles and cartridges to pre-hunt practicing—all generously supported with great hunting stories. ENJOY!
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Fri, 19 Apr 2024 - 1h 14min - 301 - Surviving a Bush Plane Crash, & Spartan Roots with Mark Wheeler
Here's the story of how Mark Wheeler survived a catestrophic bush plane crash in the Northwest, as well as the unique way he met and backed the most interesting man in the world--Rob Gearing--in building the Spartan brand. This was a terrific fireside conversation, recorded in the field. ENJOY!
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Fri, 12 Apr 2024 - 1h 05min - 300 - The Great 280 Ackley Improved, with Ron Spomer
Could the .280 Ackley Improved be the most versatile western hunting cartridge? Long-time .280 Ackley man Ron Spomer joins this episode to explore it's history and capability. This discussion is full of great stories and anecdotes and lots of information on what is certainly one of the greatist hunting cartridges available. Plus, of course, we share details of our favorite .280 Ackley rifles and loads. ENJOY!
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Fri, 05 Apr 2024 - 48min - 299 - Hunting Rights On The Precipice
Are our hunting rights and traditions in danger? If you consider England and Scotland as precursors of what could happen in America, then the answer is yes, potentially.
In this episode, we talk about what is happening in various hunting communities around the world, and discuss what we can do to protect and preserve our hunting heritage—wherever we live. We take a deep dive into conservation, wildlife management, being good stewards, and the benefits of hunting as a family and eating clean, wild meat we've brought home ourselves. This one is important, folks.
ENJOY!
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Fri, 29 Mar 2024 - 1h 02min - 298 - How To Pick a Hunting Bullet
Ever wonder how to pick just the right bullet to hunt with? This episode's for you. We take a deep dive into bullet construction and sectional density, and detail the performance of four different fundamental bullet types:
- Bullets for deer-size game Bullets for elk- to moose-size game Bullets for dangerous game Bullets for pachyderms and for tracking wounded dangerous game
Plus we explain:
Sectional density How bullets mushroom (the mechanics) Temporary vs. permanent wound channels Energy as applied to terminal performance How bullets kill: Loss of blood Loss of nervous-system function Compromised vital organsBefore concluding, we suggest several different favorite bullet types, and wrap all the technical "bullet nerd" info into a simple, useful formula for picking the right hunting bullet for your task. ENJOY!
BIG NEWS! We've just launched a YouTube channel. Our boy William (the ever-popular host of the Backcountry Apprentice segment) will be editing and publishing videos of our episodes. Please jump over to YouTube and give him a quick subscribe! Here's a link to make it easy:
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ALSO: We're at a crucial time in the growth of the show, and need all the support we can get to take it to the next level. Please join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry where you'll get access to all our bonus material and can contribute a few dollars.
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Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 1h 09min - 297 - 375 H&H vs. 375 Ruger: Battle of the Versatile Big-Bores
Is the .375 H&H still the most versatile cartridge in the world? Or is the .375 Ruger now a better choice?
On the premise of picking just one cartridge to hunt everything from whitetail deer to elephant, we've chosen the two most likely candidates and pitted them against each other in this cartridge shootout-type episode. We consider:
Ballistic performance Inherent accuracy Available factory ammo Potential handloadability Available rifles/options/cost Rifle capacity & cartridge feeding charactistics Worldwide availabilityConclusion? You'll have to listen to find out! ENJOY!
Also, BIG NEWS! We've just launched a YouTube channel. Our boy William (the ever-popular host of the Backcountry Apprentice segment) will be editing and publishing videos of our episodes. Please jump over to YouTube and give him a quick subscribe! Here's a link to make it easy:
https://www.youtube.com/@BackcountryHuntingPodcast
ALSO: We're at a crucial time in the growth of the show, and need all the support we can get to take it to the next level. Please join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry where you'll get access to all our bonus material and can contribute a few dollars.
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Fri, 15 Mar 2024 - 1h 00min - 296 - Q&A: Survival gear, Elk Cartridges, Long-Range Ethics & More
Survival gear? Elk cartridges? Shooting techniques? Long-range ethics? This episode has it all, thanks to our great reader's questions and comments.
Also, BIG NEWS! We're launching a YouTube channel. Our boy William (the ever-popular host of the Backcountry Apprentice segment) will be editing and publishing videos of our episodes. Please jump over to YouTube and give him a quick subscribe!
https://www.youtube.com/@BackcountryHuntingPodcast
FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growth of the show, and need all the support we can get to take it to the next level. Please join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry where you'll get access to all our bonus material and can contribute a few dollars.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2024 - 1h 00min - 295 - 6.8 Western vs. 7mm PRC
These two new-fangled cartridges are arguably the best all-purpose hunting rounds introduced in the past 20 years. Which is best, 6.8 Western or 7 PRC?
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the advantages of each cartridge, including:
Best effectiveness on a broad spectrum of non-dangerous game Adaptability for different types of terrain and hunting Which makes for the best mountain rifle Which is most efficient in short barrels for use with a suppressor Which has the least recoil for the performance provided How available factory rifles and ammo are for each How available brass and component bullets are for eachIn the end, we draw some conclusions and give real-world scenarios showcasing situations in which each comes out superior. This one was fun, folks... ENJOY!
FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growth of the show, and need all the support we can get to take it to the next level. Please join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry where you'll get access to all our bonus material and can contribute a few dollars.
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Fri, 01 Mar 2024 - 49min - 294 - How To Sharpen A Knife
Ever struggle to get a sharp edge on your hunting knife? This 20-minute tuturial walks step-by-step through the process of making your blade razor sharp. Plus, we discuss best benchtop sharpening stones and field stones. ENJOY!
To watch the video of this episode, please join us on www.patreon.com/backcountry , where you'll get access to all our bonus content.
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - 20min - 293 - Titanium & 3-D Printed Suppressors: Magic or Mistake?
Recorded at the recent Western Hunting & Conservation Expo in Salt Lake City, this episode digs into titanium as a suppressor material, as well as the cutting-edge new technology enabling manufacturers to make 3-D printed suppressors. Brandon Maddox of Silencer Central also gives us an inside look at the status of the E-Form system, and talks about a new conservation-driven bill that would direct funds from the $200 tax stamp required with every suppressor to benefit conservation. There's some terrific information here, folks. ENJOY!
FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growth of the show, and need all the support we can get to take it to the next level. Please join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry where you'll get access to all our bonus material and can contribute a few dollars.
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Fri, 23 Feb 2024 - 33min - 292 - Survival & Emergency Base Camp Gear
What emergency and survival gear should you have at base camp? Whether your base is a truck at the trailhead, or a big horse camp deep in wilderness country, you should have crucial backup gear and food there.
This episode was inspired by a listener, and contains a list of what we consider important, from extra ammo or arrows to medical supplies—along with discussion of why and plenty of real-world stories of challenging experiences. ENJOY!
FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growth of the show, and need all the support we can get to take it to the next level. Please join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry where you'll get access to all our bonus material and can contribute a few dollars.
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Fri, 16 Feb 2024 - 1h 08min - 291 - Best Replaceable Blade Hunting Knives
This episode looks at three of the best replaceable-blade, ultralight folding hunting knives on the market: Havalon, Outdoor Edge, and Browning. We believe every serious hunter should have a good traditional fixed-blade hunting knife and be good at sharpening it. However, there is a place for replaceable-blade knives. This discussion addresses what to pick and why. Plus, we share a couple of cautionary true stories—one that could have ended in death—of accidents with scalpel-sharp replaceable-blade knives. ENJOY! To see the knives showcased in the video of this episode, join us on www.patreon.com/backcountry. The $10 tier will get you access to all our member-exclusive videos and bonus content. And a HUGE thanks to those of you allready on board supporting the podcast—we can't thank you enough!
Tue, 13 Feb 2024 - 11min - 290 - Best Scopes for Close Range Hunting
What sort of scope (or sights) will help you shoot most effectively when hunting big timber or brush country?
This episode explores the characteristics of an optic that's ideal for fast, effective shooting inside 200 yards, and details several different scope, red dot, and iron sight models that work particularly well.
ENJOY!
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Fri, 09 Feb 2024 - 54min - 289 - Best Lever Actions for Big Game
This episode showcases three terrific lever-action big game rifles. All are classic historic designs that were carried by frontiersmen; all are also still being produced!
These three are big-bore versions suitable for hunting anything from deer to grizzlies. We'll follow up soon with an episode on top-notch .30-30 models ideal for deer and hog hunting.
In order of appearance, here are links to the specific rifle models showcased here:
Winchester Model 1886 Short Rifle in .45-90 Win. Marlin Model 1895 SBL in .45-70 Gov't. Winchester Model 95 in .405 Win. If you'd like to see the rifles, join us on www.patreon.com/backcountry, where you can see the film of this episode plus all our other bonus content. ENJOY!Wed, 07 Feb 2024 - 10min - 288 - Best Rifles, Cartridges, & Bullets for Close-Range Hunting
What makes a capable rifle/cartridge/bullet setup for close-range hunting? This episode takes a deep dive into the best of the type, including lever-actions, pump-actions, bolt-actions, semiautos, and even single shots, along with ideal cartridges and top-performing bullet types.
We address whether brush-busting bullets are actually a thing, and the visible on-impact effect of blunt-nose bullets up close versus pointed bullets.
From shot angles to blood trails to fast follow-up shots, this episode has it all... ENJOY!
FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growth of the show, and need all the support we can get to take it to the next level. Please join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry where you'll get access to all our bonus material and can contribute a few dollars.
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Fri, 02 Feb 2024 - 1h 02min - 287 - Leupold's New Mark 4HD (and another Northern Shrike)
After four decades of U.S. sniper history Leupold's legendary Mark 4 scope has been completely overhauled. The new Mark 4HD has state-of-the-art glass and cutting-edge features, and is undoubtedly the best crossover precision/tactical/hunting scope now on the market. Weight is reasonable, as is cost: $999 to $1,599.
This episode takes a deep dive into the new Mark 4HD line with optical experts John Snodgrass and Shawn Skipper. ENJOY!
FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growth of the show, and need all the support we can get to take it to the next level. Please join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry where you'll get access to all our bonus material and can contribute a few dollars.
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Tue, 30 Jan 2024 - 36min - 286 - Coolest New Gear at SHOT Show 2024, with Ron Spomer and Colton Heward
This episode I sat down with Ron Spomer and Colton Heward and swapped stories and opinions on the flood of innovative new shooting and hunting products introduced at SHOT Show 2024.
We talk about awesome new rifle designs, from Winchester's new $400 .22 rimfire lever gun to Beretta's startling new straight-pull bolt-action hunting rifle.
New riflescopes and rangefinding binoculars and premium optics of every sort abound. New cartridge introductions are few but new loads for trendy cartridges are everywhere—there are no less than seven new 7mm PRC loads from Federal, Remington, and Fusion alone.
We're also planning a meet-and-greet at the Western Hunting & Conservation Expo in Salt Lake City on Friday, February 16th at around 2pm. Hope to see you there!
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Fri, 26 Jan 2024 - 59min - 285 - 22 Creedmoor: The Ultimate Predator Cartridge?
Is there a predator-hunting cartridge that outperforms all others? There is, and it's called the 22 Creedmoor. It's designed for maximum performance with modern, high-BC .22-caliber centerfire bullets, and as a result is much more effective than classic favorites such as the .22-250.
Skeptical? I admit I sure was. Research showed me that the 22 Creedmoor doesn't just outperform the .22-250 and other popular predator rounds, it eclipses them. Want some numbers? The 22 Creedmoor is more effective at 800 yards than the .22-250 is at 500 yards. It has less than half the wind drift. It impacts with more than double the energy and a whole lot more velocity downrange.
Wildcatted and promoted by serious coyote competition callers in Texas, the 22 Creedmoor has just been legitimized by Hornady and is now a proper factory-loaded cartridge. Horizon Firearms has exclusive marketing priveledges for Hornady ammo, and makes the finest 22 Creedmoor factory-ready rifles I've seen anywhere—for half the cost you'd expect.
This was a unique project with a result that really surprised me. Candidly, I had no idea just how good the 22 Creedmoor would prove to be.
ENJOY!
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Fri, 19 Jan 2024 - 1h 01min - 284 - Gear Prep & Hunting for Coues Deer
This episode takes us to Old Mexico in pursuit of coues deer, the Gray Ghost of the Southwest. These tiny desert mountain-dwellering whitetails are incredibly challenging—and fun—to hunt.
Guides and hunters with 40 years of experience talk us through how, where and when to hunt coues deer. We take a deep dive into rifles, cartridges, and bullets for coues deer, and discuss the vital importance of a good binocular and high-powered, tripod-mounted binocular.
The second half of the podcast is story time. Fellow writer Jeff Johnston tells the tale of his near-Boone & Crockett buck, and I share the story of my massive-antlered, battle-scarred old buck. This was a fun one, folks, recorded in the field hunkered around a cast-iron wood stove on a historic ranch once frequented by Pancho Villa. ENJOY!
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Fri, 12 Jan 2024 - 1h 28min - 283 - How To Use a Custom Scope Dial
Custom scope dials are the fastest, simplest way to make precise shots inside 600 yards. Just range, dial, hold center and shoot. However, ordering a dial with the correct parameters and setting it up on your rifle can feel intimidating. It shouldn't be.
The process is a detailed one, but isn't hard. This episode outlines several steps on how to get it right, and then how to use your custom dial most effectively. Common questions and misconceptions about custom dials are answered and mythbusted, too. ENJOY!
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Fri, 05 Jan 2024 - 1h 02min - 282 - Top 3 Movies for HuntersTue, 02 Jan 2024 - 04min
- 281 - 7mm PRC vs .300 Win. Mag: Which Is Best?
In this episode we pit the legendary .300 Win. Mag. against the trendy 7mm PRC. One is the magnum by which all others are measured; the other is the fastest-growing magnum in the industry. Which one is best?
ENJOY!
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Fri, 29 Dec 2023 - 49min - 280 - Rifle vs Cartridge: Which to pick first?
When you need a new hunting rifle, should you first pick a cartridge, and then find a rifle you like that's chambered for it? Or should you first choose a rifle type and model, and then shop for one chambered for a cartridge that suits your needs?
This brief bonus episode explores a couple of examples showcasing the advantages of each approach... ENJOY!
Tue, 26 Dec 2023 - 03min - 279 - Backcountry Q&A: Elk guns, bear spray, kid rifles, cartridge wars, & more!Fri, 22 Dec 2023 - 55min
- 278 - Top Three Backcountry Backpacks
Shopping for a serious backpack for backcountry hunting? This rapid-fire 5-minute bonus episode details three top picks. These packs are versitile, capable, comfortable, and of premium quality. Compressed, they'll serve as a daypack ready to morph into a meat-hauling machine. Weight ratings are all north of 150 pounds, and capacity is plenty for expedition-level hunts.
ENJOY!
Tue, 19 Dec 2023 - 05min - 277 - onX Navigation and Elk Hunting
Effective scouting, mapping, and navigating backcountry areas is crucial to hunting success. The onX Hunt app is an incredible tool and resource for doing so—so much so that it's become indespensible.
This episode, onX's Dylan Dowson joins us to walk listeners through several of the newest, coolest features included with the onX app, and shares the story of his giant 2023 public-land, solo DIY archery bull elk. ENJOY!
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Fri, 15 Dec 2023 - 1h 21min - 276 - Best Bear-Stopping Guns
Folks, I think we often miss the mark when we talk about guns for defense against trouble bears. It's crucial to keep in mind that although a handgun or a deer rifle is far better than nothing and is sometimes the only option, they're still a distant second-best to powerful big-bore guns. This 5-minute episode details three top choices for actually STOPPING a charging bear. Not just killing it, but preventing it from killing you. We're filming these brief bonus episodes, so if you'd like to put eyes on the rifles showcased in this episode, please join us on www.patreon.com/backcountry . ENJOY!
Tue, 12 Dec 2023 - 05min - 275 - 243 Winchester vs 6mm Creedmoor: Best crossover deer/predator cartridge?
In the world of light, zippy cartridges that serve double duty on deer and varmints, what's best? Two of our most popular crossover cartridges are the classic .243 Winchester, and the cutting-edge6mm Creedmoor.
This episode takes a deep dive into the pros and cons of each, pitting the two against each other in terminal performance, inherrent accuracy, ballistics, barrel life, practical versatility, and more. Take a listen to hear which emerges the winner. ENJOY!
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Fri, 08 Dec 2023 - 1h 01min - 274 - Modern Cartridges Most Likely To Survive
"Do you think the 6.8 Western is here to stay?" We field a lot of this type of question. Survival rate of modern cartridges is a valid concern, especially for hunters that don't handload. So we've featured three really new cutting-edge rifle cartridges that we're pretty sure are here for the long haul. My criteria was that each had to be from a different designer, each had to be introduced very recently, and each had to be a capable, versatile cartridge for western big game.
This is one of a new weekly podcast element: fast-paced, fact-filled five-minute episodes showcasing three top backcountry hunting tools, tricks or techniques.
We're filming these brief episodes and posting them on Patreon, so if you'd like to put eyes on the products and methods showcased, please sign up at www.patreon.com/backcountry for a membership!
Also soon to come: Boots, packs, knives, elk calls, multitools, tents, bear guns, movies, and more! These "Top 3 In 5" minute episodes will drop as frequently as we have time during this busy hunting season, and by Christmas will be a weekly Tuesday-morning addition to the podcast's regular schedule.
ENJOY!
Tue, 05 Dec 2023 - 06min - 273 - Riflestock accuracy & consistency
Few things are worse than an equipment failure when you're about to take a shot at a buck, bull, ram, or boar of a lifetime. One of the least suspected but frequent culprits of shots going astray in the field are inconsistent riflestocks. This episode with accuracy nut Austin Brown digs deep on how to maximize the accuracy potential and consistency of your rifle's stock—and is generously supported with hunting stories to make our points. Ok, ok: This episode is mostly hunting stories with a few good pointers. ENJOY!
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Fri, 01 Dec 2023 - 1h 21min - 272 - Handgun Cartridges for Bear Defense
What handgun cartridge should you carry in bear country? That depends on the local species and your personal shooting ability. Spotlighted here are three of the most practical options available.
This is the eighth of a new podcast element: fast-paced, fact-filled five-minute episodes showcasing three top backcountry hunting tools, tricks or techniques.
We're filming these brief episodes and posting them on Patreon, so if you'd like to put eyes on the products and methods showcased, please sign up at www.patreon.com/backcountry for a membership!
Also soon to come: Boots, packs, knives, elk calls, multitools, tents, bear guns, movies, and more! These "Top 3 In 5" minute episodes will drop as frequently as we have time during this busy hunting season, and by Christmas will be a weekly Tuesday-morning addition to the podcast's regular schedule.
ENJOY!
Tue, 28 Nov 2023 - 04min - 271 - Lever Actions for Hardcore Hunting
Want a quick-handling, hard-hitting lever-action hunting rifle? Here's an in-depth look at the three primary types, with notes on cartridges and configurations.
Traditional lever actions:
Winchester and Marlin models for vintage cartridges Cartridges: .44 Magnum, .30-30, .45-70, and so forth Characteristics: Classic, historic, best at close rangeAdvanced traditional lever actions:
Savage 99, Winchester 95 Cartridges: .300 Savage, .30-06, .405 Win, and so forth Characteristics: More powerful, still historic, best at close to medium rangeModern lever actions:
Browning BLR, Henry Long Ranger Cartridges: .243, 6.5 Creedmoor, .308, .30-06, .300 Win Mag and more Characteristics: Most powerful, most effective at extended rangeHere's a look at the historic developement of each type, the uses each is best suited for, and how to pick one that fits a shooters desire for his or her individual desire for lever-action performance combined with historic lever-gun panache. ENJOY!
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Fri, 24 Nov 2023 - 55min - 270 - Emergency Fire Starters
What fire starting aids should you carry in dangerous country? Spotlighted here are three of the best: Products proven to work in harsh conditions.
This is the seventh of a new podcast element: fast-paced, fact-filled five-minute episodes showcasing three top backcountry hunting tools, tricks or techniques.
We're filming these brief episodes and posting them on Patreon, so if you'd like to put eyes on the products and methods showcased, please sign up at www.patreon.com/backcountry for a membership!
Also soon to come: Boots, packs, knives, elk calls, multitools, tents, bear guns, movies, and more! These "Top 3 In 5" minute episodes will drop as frequently as we have time during this busy hunting season, and by Christmas will be a weekly Tuesday-morning addition to the podcast's regular schedule.
ENJOY!
Tue, 21 Nov 2023 - 05min - 269 - Hunting Kudu & Cape Buffalo
Back to the Dark Continent... This episode is raw and unedited, just as we recorded it beside a campfire along the Okavango river late one night, with lions roaring and elephants trumpeting in the background.
On the second half of our fall 2023 safari with Kowas Adventure Safaris in Namibia, my daughter Audrey shot a wonderful old kudu bull and a gnarly-horned impala. Then Austin Brown and I broke out the big-bore dangerous game rifles to hunt cape buffalo. We tracked old bachelor bull groups through the days in heat up to 102 degrees Fahrenheit, in ankle-deep sand, and shot three massive old bulls. This episode is all about the stories, folks!
The episode wraps up with a discussion of African conservation challenges and the future, including a hard, honest look at the cow elephant herds moving into the historic Caprivi Strip region and decimating the habitat.
Experiences like this only happen once in a lifetime, and we hope you enjoy the stories...
If you're interested in following in our tracks and going on safari with a truely exceptional operator in Namibia—family owned, operated, and oriented—check out Kowas Adventure Safaris.
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Fri, 17 Nov 2023 - 1h 37min - 268 - Cartridges for Africa: Top 3 In 5
What cartridge should you take on an African plains game safari? Spotlighted here are three outstanding, versatile cartridges, recommended by our guest Jacques Strauss, my favorite African PH.
This is the sixth of a new podcast element: fast-paced, fact-filled five-minute episodes showcasing three top backcountry hunting tools, tricks or techniques.
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Also soon to come: Boots, packs, knives, elk calls, multitools, tents, bear guns, movies, and more! These "Top 3 In 5" minute episodes will drop as frequently as we have time during this busy hunting season, and by Christmas will be a weekly Tuesday-morning addition to the podcast's regular schedule.
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Tue, 14 Nov 2023 - 07min - 267 - Planning a Safari: Logistics, Preparation, and Crucial Skills
Recorded live and raw in the field, this episode takes us to Africa. In addition to lots of great hunting stories, we address safari research, logistics, planning, and prep with the help of my long-time hunting partner and world traveler Austin Brown.
Plus, Namibian Professional Hunter Jacques Strauss of Kowas Hunting Safaris talks us through pre-hunt practice and skills crucial to success in the African bush.
My kids Audrey (age 15) and William (age 13, our very own Backcountry Apprentice) get to experience the Dark Continent and hunt plains game for the first time. Plus my hunting pardner Austin Brown and I hunt leopard and for an elusive giant kudu bull.
This is an account of the first half of our safari... including a once-in-many-lifetimes close daylight encounter with a big male leopard.
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Fri, 10 Nov 2023 - 1h 34min - 266 - Best 6.5mm Cartridge Of Them AllFri, 03 Nov 2023 - 1h 12min
- 265 - Glassing Gear & Methods: Top 3 in 5
How do we overcome our human (read "weak") eyesight? With good optics! Spotlighted here are the three primary glassing tools every backcountry hunter should have, along with tips and tricks on how to pick the right one and how to use it.
This is the fifth of a new podcast element: fast-paced, fact-filled five-minute episodes showcasing three top backcountry hunting tools, tricks or techniques.
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Tue, 31 Oct 2023 - 06min - 264 - Characteristics Every Hunting Rifle Should Possess
Your hunting rifle can be a truckbox tool, or a refined instrument. Either way, you should trust it completely, and it should provide characteristics that help you—the soft tissue behind the system—close the deal at the moment of truth.
This episode discusses essential features of a great hunting rifle:
Accuracy Reliablity Ergonomics Action type, feel, & function Trigger Scope features Backup sighting systemsLife is too short to hunt with ugly rifles, folks! (Or innaccurate, unreliable, awkward rifles...) This discussion was inspired by several failures and near-failures in the field, and we tell those stories to support our points.
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Fri, 27 Oct 2023 - 1h 05min - 263 - Best Compact Ranging Binoculars: Top 3 In 5 Minutes
Interested in a sleek, lightweight rangefinding binocular? Spotlighted here are the only three available. Thankfully, they're all great. Each provides excellent optical quality, a powerful, reliable laser ranging engine, and cutting-edge technology.
This is the fourth of a new podcast element: fast-paced, fact-filled five-minute episodes showcasing three top backcountry hunting tools, tricks or techniques.
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Tue, 24 Oct 2023 - 06min - 262 - Spartan
After a wildly successful evening of hunting mule deer with Audrey and Sophie von Benedikt, we sit down with friend Rob Gearing, who is a certain contender for Most Interesting Man in the World.
We talk through the girls' hunt, detail the cutting-edge family of shooting support systems at Spartan Precision Equipment, and get Rob's perspective on how mountain climbing and some near-death survival adventures influence his design ethos.
The second half of the podcast our conversation gets pithy and very real, as we discuss the primal drive to hunt and eat wild meat and the psychological and health benefits of doing so. We even discuss the need to maintain our heritage and hunting rights and manage to avoid getting political!
This was a tremendous discussion, folks. ENJOY!
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Fri, 20 Oct 2023 - 1h 07min - 261 - After The Kill: Photography, Field Processing, & Packing Meat
Success! You've just shot a buck or bull. But should the fun really stop there? Not really. You'll shift gears, sure, but the process of getting great photos in the field, then field processing and breaking down your animal and packing it out can be very rewarding.
This episode, we take an in-depth look at three steps:
PHOTOGRAPHY
Positioning your animal Using the light Positioning the hunter Setting up the camera Framing the photo LOOKING and SEEING what's in the viewfinder Snapping the shotField Dressing & the Gutless Method
Traditional gutting: Pros, Cons, & How-to Gutless Method: skinning, quartering, & lifting off backstraps Removing bonesPacking Out
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Fri, 13 Oct 2023 - 54min - 260 - Top 3 In 5 Classic Elk Cartridges
This is the third of a new podcast element: fast-paced, fact-filled five-minute episodes showcasing three top backcountry hunting tools, tricks or techniques. We're calling them the "Top 3 In 5" bonus episodes.
Spotlighted here are three of our all-time favorite classic elk cartridges. They all provide adequate bullet weight, muzzle velocity, and frontal diameter and are proven, authoritative killers on even big-bodied, mature bulls.
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Wed, 11 Oct 2023 - 05min - 259 - Components of a Great Rangefinder with Eric Overstreet
A good rangefinder is a crucial tool for hunting big country... Leupold's expert Eric Overstreet takes us on a deep dive into how they work, and what makes a really effective rangefinder—Laser shapes and divergence, pulse rate, display types, ballistic calculators and ranging speed and more.
On a very practical note, we talk through the pros and cons of rangefinding binoculars vs. monocular rangefinders, how quickly technology goes out of date, and how to plan for best-possible performance.
This one's a can't miss, folks... ENJOY!
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Fri, 06 Oct 2023 - 1h 11min - 258 - "Top 3 In 5" Favorite Riflescopes
This is the second of a new podcast element: fast-paced, fact-filled five-minute episodes showcasing three top backcountry hunting tools, tricks or techniques. We're calling them the "Top 3 In 5" bonus episodes.
Spotlighted here are three of our all-time favorite lightweight hunting scopes. They span a price range of $500 to $1,650, and all are light enough to pack up mountains, are feature-filled so they'll hunt as hard and as far as you can, and are of premium quality, so they provide great durability, light transmission, image clarity, color purity, and so on.
Also soon to come: Boots, packs, knives, elk cartridges, elk calls, multitools, tents, bear guns, movies, and more! These "Top 3 In 5" minute episodes will drop as frequently as we have time during this busy hunting season, and by Christmas will be a weekly Tuesday-morning addition to the podcast's regular schedule. ENJOY!
Tue, 03 Oct 2023 - 05min - 257 - 5 Top Elk & Deer Bullets
When you hunt a wide spectrum of big game—ranging from little deer to big elk—with just one type of bullet, your average whitetail bullet may not cut the mustard. You need a premium bullet that will capable kill anything you shoot it at—and from less than ideal shot angles.
This episode details five of top choices for crossover work on big game from whitetails to elk. First we set the stage by defining the desirable characteristics of a capable big game bullet, then we discuss the specific characteristics of several premium options, including favorite calibers and weights.
Barnes LRX Federal Terminal Ascent Hornady CX Nosler AccuBond Swift Scirocco II Honorable mention: Swift A-Frame and Nosler PartitionFinally, we wrap up with a quick list of great cartridges for shooting these bullets. This was a fun one, folks. ENJOY!
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Fri, 29 Sep 2023 - 1h 01min - 256 - 3 favorite hunting rifles showcased in just 5 minutes
This is the first of a new podcast element: fast-paced, fact-filled five-minute episodes showcasing three top backcountry hunting tools, tricks or techniques. We're calling them the "Top 3 In 5" bonus episodes.
Spotlighted here are three of our all-time favorite backcountry hunting rifles. These are top-end production rifles; we'll do similar episodes on entry-level rifles and full custom rifles soon.
Also soon to come: Boots, packs, knives, elk cartridges, elk calls, multitools, tents, bear guns, movies, and more! These "Top 3 In 5" minute episodes will drop as frequently as we have time during this busy hunting season, and by Christmas will be a weekly Tuesday-morning addition to the podcast's regular schedule. ENJOY!
Tue, 26 Sep 2023 - 06min - 255 - Hunting the Most Dangerous Game with Ron SpomerFri, 22 Sep 2023 - 1h 24min
- 254 - Hunting Giant Moose in Alaska with Adam Grenda
If you dream about big bull moose drifting through the alders, this episode is for you. Guest Adam Grenda, Alaska bush pilot and co-host of Stuck N The Rut on YouTube, hunter extraordinaire of giant moose, tells his story. How the passion to hunt was instilled in him at the ripe old age of three, how he found a bride with a drive to hunt and fish that equals his own, and how they moved to Alaska and found a home there.
Adam and Tana's daughter Julia (age 15) just shot her first moose—a whopping 254-inch monster bull with antlers that weighed 103 pounds and stretch the tape 73 inches wide. This podcast tells her hunt story, and Adam digs deep into the gear that has proven crucial for moose-hunting success. Boots, packs, rifles, cartridges, and more. Folks, this was one of my all-time favorite conversations recorded for the podcast. ENJOY!
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Fri, 15 Sep 2023 - 1h 09min - 253 - DIY Caribou: Solo in Alaska with Scott Hamby
Alaska, solo, on a drop-camp caribou hunt in wild country. Scott Hamby recently returned from Alaska, where he adapted and overcame issues with wildfire, fog, and most of all, plans that fell through one after another.
Plan C came together, and Scott came home with a mature caribou bull. This episode tells his story, with deep dives into his planning and logistics; his packing, camping, and hunting gear; rifle, cartridge, ammo, optics, and hunting knives, and more. Alone in the Arctic, Scott had a great hunt and closed the deal with a single perfectly placed bullet at the moment of truth. ENJOY!
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Fri, 08 Sep 2023 - 1h 02min - 252 - Backcountry Gear List
True backcountry hunting can be dangerous and challenging. Packing the right gear optimizes success, and may ensure survival. Choose wisely.
This list is a comprehensive selection of gear that will cover nearly any backcountry hunting adventure, compiled after 35 years of experience in the West and the far North's wilderness.
But gear lists are boring, right? Not this time. We don't just itemize, we explain why—and that's where the fun begins.
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Fri, 01 Sep 2023 - 1h 20min - 251 - Hunting Red Stags
Ever dreamed about hunting Red Stags? One of the most coveted, magical, historic Red Stag destinations in the world is the highlands of Scotland. This episode was recorded in the field, in a stone hunting lodge built during the Victorian era, and we tell the story of our good fortune and successful hunt for a big, old royal stag.
Head gamekeeper Sam Thompson and Spartan Precision's Rob Gearing sit down with host Joseph von Benedikt and share insights on how to plan and book such a hunt, detail the surprisingly affordable costs, discuss appropriate gear and travel, and most of all, dig deep into hunting methods and stories. Folks, this one was a ton of fun. ENJOY!
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Fri, 25 Aug 2023 - 1h 31min - 250 - How To Hunt Elk in the Early SeasonFri, 18 Aug 2023 - 1h 16min
- 249 - How To Sight In A Rifle and Practice
Ever wonder how to fine-tune your scope for best results? This episode addresses the ABC's of sighting in, as well as advanced tuning, field shooting positions for maximum consistency, trajectory validation, and practice techniques to master long shots in the West's wide-open country.
Plus, we myth-bust the old maximum-point-blank-range concept, discuss minimizing complexity when shooting extended distances, and outline how to increase your personal ethical maximum range. ENJOY!
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Fri, 11 Aug 2023 - 1h 08min - 248 - Hunting Scotland's Rugged Highlands
Recorded live in the field from an ancient hunting lodge in Scotland's far northern Highlands, this episode brings listeners a look into the grand tradition of stalking red stags in The Olde Countrie--as well as current opportunities.
If you're a serious elk hunter, you've likely dreamed of hunting red stags. New Zealand, Argentina, and the European continent all have allure, but the most exciting and historic of all red stag hunting is in Scotland, where Victorian nobles built castle-like stone lodges and climbed the gnarly highland mountains in pursuit of old stags.
Spartan's Rob Gearing, host Joseph von Benedikt, and estate manager Sam Thompson sit down by the crackling fireplace and talk through modern-day stag stalking in the highlands. What to expect, appropriate rifles and cartridges, conservation and estate management, and actual shooting and stalking scenarios. Plus, we bring you the first word of a terrific new flexible bipod—the Spartan Springbuck. It's arguably the most versitile all-purpose shooting rest for lowland and mild backcountry hunting made.
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Fri, 04 Aug 2023 - 1h 07min - 247 - Dogs for Backcountry Hunting
Dog trainer and breeder extraordinair and passionate backcountry hunter Tyce Erickson joins us to discuss dog breeds that excel in the backcountry. We talk through the advantages of companionship, protection, blood trailing, shed antler hunting, packing, and more... Tyce defines the various charateristics of several breeds, including retrievers and pointers, and offers guidance on how to pick one that best fits your needs, personality, and capabilities. Plus, Tyce liberally sprinkles the conversation with training tips.
We also get to hear the stories of Tyce's big spot-and-stalk, DIY, public-land spring bear, and the big public-land DIY mule deer buck that he arrowed after a long and painstaking stalk last fall. Tyce is a top-notch shooter and fellow gearhead, and walks us through the rifle, cartridge and bullet used on the bear, and his new state-of-the-art bow, arrow, and broadhead setup he shot the buck with. Spoiler alert: He doesn't like new-fangled bow sights.
This was a terrific conversation... ENJOY!
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Fri, 28 Jul 2023 - 1h 35min - 246 - Cartridges & Rifles for Dangerous Game, Part 2
When hunting something that can kill you, what's the ultimate rifle? And cartridge? Veteran dangerous-game hunter Ron Spomer and host Joseph von Benedikt continue our discussion of bolt-actions vs. double rifles and ideal cartridges. Plus, we throw lever-actions and single-shots into the mix, along with top-performing cartridges for those.
Ron shares his mixed results using the .375 H&H—lots of hair-raising hunt stories here, folks—and explains why it still ranks number 1 most versatile in his book. We swap upcoming hunt plans, and mull over African vs. Alaskan rifle and cartridge needs. What a tremendous conversation... ENJOY!
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Fri, 21 Jul 2023 - 57min - 245 - Cartridges for Dangerous Game
Having the right tools to pursue dangerous game can literally mean the difference between living and dying. This episode, I'm joined by friend, mentor, and veteran dangerous game hunter Ron Spomer, of Ron Spomer Outdoors. We explore just what dangerous game is, the difference between a dangerous game hunting cartridge and a stopping cartridge, and various types of dangerous game rifles.
Plus, of course, there's a copious amount of story-swapping and tale-telling. Cape buffalo, hippo, lion, leopard, rhinos, and elephants... This was a really fun one, folks. ENJOY!
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Fri, 14 Jul 2023 - 1h 08min - 244 - How Arrows Kill: Shaft & Broadhead evolution, design, and setup.
Archery and bowhunting holds a mistique unmatched by any other predatorial pursuit we humans take part in. The arching flight of a well-made arrow toward the center of a distant target is a joy known to all who draw a bowstring... this episode is all about how to choose and set up exactly the right arrow and broadhead.
We're joined by 30-year Easton veteran and head marketing director Gary Cornum, who shares his experience and insights on the evolution of arrow shafts, fletching, broadheads, and more.
Gary leads us through the concepts of small-diameter arrows, the FOC (forward-of-center) weight trend, arrow spine strength and how it's measured, and the always-controversial topic of fixed-blade vs. mechanical broadheads.
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Fri, 07 Jul 2023 - 46min - 243 - Killing Grizzly Bear with the 6.5 Creedmoor
Is America's trendiest, most controversial cartridge adequate for hunting America's most dangerous game? Most would say no. Tyler Freel, an Alaskan wild man who's taken many grizzlies with recurve bows, blackpowder rifles, and even stone arrowheads, recently killed a big griz with a 6.5 Creedmoor.
This episode details his story.
Freel, an accomplished backcountry hunter and Outdoor Life field editor, tells why he shot the bear with a 6.5 Creedmoor, goes into the specific rifle, ammo, and shot conditions, and shares his views on why it worked. He also outlines grizzly hunting situations in which he'd NOT want to be equipped with a 6.5 Creedmoor.
This is a practical look at what can be done with the cartridge, free of any hype, paranoia, or verbal lather. To Freel, the 6.5 Creedmoor is just a cartridge that pushes a 140-grain bullet at 2,700 fps, not the "6.5 Needmoor," not the "6.5 Wasting Disease," and not history's greatest gift to hunters.
In fact, Freel has the audacity to compare the 6.5 Creedmoor to the legendary .30-06. This was a fun one, folks. ENJOY!
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Fri, 30 Jun 2023 - 1h 29min - 242 - Bears, Hounds, & Lever Guns
This campfire episode we're in west central Idaho, in bear camp. Mike Painter and host Joseph von Benedikt headed afield with Barnes's new Pioneer line of lever-action and revolver ammo. Mike's rifle is a yet-to-be-announced new model in .44 Magnum, and Joseph's is Marlin's terrific new Model 1895 Guide Gun in .45-70.
Both, as it turned out, are particularly good at taking bears.
There are many methods of hunting black bears—spot and stalk, over bait, calling with predator calls, and hunting with hounds. Most of this incredible adventure we spent hunting behind Table Mountain Outfitter's outstanding bear dogs. The bond between a hound man and his dogs is an unanticipated, beautiful thing to most folks, and should be experienced by anyone that loves dogs.
We discuss the pros and cons of hunting with hounds, and address the ethics and the many misconceptions centered on the activity.
Before wrapping up, outfitters Scott and Angie Denny touch on recommended bear guns and cartridges, and offer advice for first-time bear hunters and first-time western hunters. This, my friends, was an awesome discussion. ENJOY!
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Fri, 23 Jun 2023 - 1h 14min - 241 - Choosing The Best Hunting Rifle Stock (plus chassis vs. stock)
Your rifle's stock is your primary contact point with the launch platform that kills your quarry. Choose wisely. Here's how.
Wood & Laminate wood stocks Proven, aesthetic, easy to work with & accurize Susceptible to changes in moisture Injection-molded composites Cheap plastic Better quality "glass-filled nylon" Overly flexible Hard to glass bed & accurize Susceptible to extremes in temperature High-end carbon-fiber stocks Carbon fiber lightest & most rigid Easy to glass bed & accurize Extremely strong Lightest material available Impervious to both moisture and temperature shifts Expensive Chassis-type stocks Ultimately configurable Many can be folded for easy packing Heavy, cold to the touch Snaggy in brush Noisy when bumped Best for hunting are new magnesium/carbon fiber Keep screws tight ExpensivePLUS:
Stock shapes for ergonomics & performance How to get the best from your stock in real-world use How to pick a replacement stock for a production rifle How to select a stock for a custom rifle buildENJOY!
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Fri, 16 Jun 2023 - 1h 17min - 240 - So You Want To Be A Gunwriter
Want a career in the hunting and shooting industry? It's tough to break into, but if you've got the desire, the passion, the knowledge, and the stubborness, it's possible.
Here, von Benedikt goes through the skills, talents, and experience vital to being a successful writer, outlines how to get started, and tells his back story to highlight one path to success.
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Fri, 09 Jun 2023 - 45min - 239 - Best Rifle Barrels for Backcountry Hunting
"Only accurate rifles are interesting." Said the legendary Col. Townsend Whelen. In the realm of backcountry hunting rifles, he's right.
It takes an accurate barrel to make an accurate rifle. This episode, we take a deep dive into the characteristics of great barrels—both production and custom—and how to choose just the right one for your tasks.
Manufacturing methods Rifling techniques Types of steel Carbon fiber wrapping Profiles and weights The affect of barrel length on velocity Rifling twist rates Great production rifle barrels Top custom barrel makers Picking the right barrel Preserving barrel life Optimizing barrel performanceENJOY!
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Fri, 02 Jun 2023 - 1h 17min - 238 - Cape Buffalo Mauling, Night Hunting for Wildcats, & Suppressor Savvy with Brandon Maddox
This episode, I'm back on the line with Brandon Maddox, the world's smartest suppressor man, to swap hunting stories. Brandon recently returned from Africa, where an unprovoked dagga bull Cape buffalo mauled three of Brandon's friends—on two consecutive days! Needless to say, in the end the bull lost.
Brandon relates that story, plus we tell tales about hunting wildcats at night, stalking the secretive bushbuck, stopping buffalo charges with lever guns, and of course nerd out on gear. Before closing out we get Brandon's take on selecting and setting up a suppressor for success.
Spoiler alert: Brandon used a .338 Lapua on his Cape buffalo (not the one that charged). Naturally, we discuss Cape buffalo minimum cartridges and talk through how the .338 worked.
Folks, this was one fun conversation. ENJOY!
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Fri, 26 May 2023 - 1h 04min - 237 - Reasons To Hunt Elk with a 6.5 Creedmoor (Really!)
Controversial, capable, unpredictable... The 6.5 Creedmoor is one of those cartridges that generates a lot of love and hate. Even though we usually recommend bigger cartridges for elk, there are times and situations where the 6.5 Creedmoor is the best choice.
In this episode, we take a candid look at the 6.5 Creedmoor's capability, consider ballistic data, and compare it to legendary cartridges such as the .270 Win. and .30-06 Springfield, and establish where we believe the "Creed's" comfort zone is for use on elk.
As bullet choice is more crucial than cartridge choice, we also detail optimal 6.5 projectiles for use on elk, and discuss shot distance, shot angle, and shot placement.
Anchoring the discussion, we detail several different solid reasons to choose the 6.5 Creedmoor for hunting elk.
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Fri, 19 May 2023 - 1h 05min - 236 - Picking a Rifle Action: Push-Feed vs. Controlled-Feed Designs
Ever had your hunting rifle malfunction at the moment of truth? It's a confidence-shaking thing, and can lose you an opportunity at a buck or bull of a lifetime. On dangerous game? Possibly your life.
This episode digs into the pros and cons of various types of bolt-action designs. We dissect the mechanics of push-feed actions compared to controlled-feed actions, and evaluate their various advantages for mountain rifles, dangerous game rifles, super accurate rifles, and so on.
Just as importantly, we discuss which action types are easiest to malfunction, and which actions tend to reduce our human ability to screw them up.
Naturally, the discussion is sprinkled with real-life hunting stories and experiences that support the various points--and of course add some adventure and fun to the topic.
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Fri, 12 May 2023 - 1h 02min - 235 - Castle Ruins, Botched Shots, & Big Roebucks
This episode details the second half of an incredible hunt in Spain. von Benedikt and hunting partner Austin Brown drive halfway across the country, visiting castle ruins and ancient churches and cathedrals and staying in half-millennium-old inns, to hunt giant roebucks.
From botched shots and success on a world-class roebuck, to exploring 2,000-year-old Roman aqueducts and Moorish architecture and gold-encrusted Royal armor, this was an adventure.
Wrapping up, we talk through the process of booking and planning a hunt to Spain, including scheduling travel, sorting out paperwork, and getting your Spanish hunting license and firearm permit. On a worldwide spectrum, Spain is surprisingly easy and very accommodating.
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Fri, 05 May 2023 - 1h 06min - 234 - Backcountry Hunting in Spain's Remote Mountains
Raw from the field, this episode details the first half of a hunting adventure high in Spain's remote, extremely rugged Pyrenees Mountains. My long-time hunting partner Austin Brown was intent on taking an indigenous, free-range chamois the hard way—by climbing above timberline, glassing up an old male, and climbing within range.
In a surprise bonus, we got to visit a 1,000-year-old church unfathomably deep in the mountains, where an 11th-century Crusader's skeleton is buried—but visible beneath glass.
Guide Juan Pedro "Juan-P" and cigarette-rolling, chain-smoking, mountain-scaling game keeper Oscar took us high above timberline, where we found bands of chamois feeding beneath the snowline. Big old males tend to be loners, but we eventually found just the right one.
This is his story, and Austin's. And it's a must-listen for anyone that's ever dreamed about hunting Europe's high country. After this experience, it's impossible to recommend it highly enough.
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Fri, 28 Apr 2023 - 1h 01min - 233 - Leupold's New Rangefinding Binocular—and random bizarre hunting stories
Leupold's long-awaited ranging bino is about to hit your local dealers! It's an awesome optic called the BX-4HD Range, and is initially available in 10x42 for $1,600.
In this episode, I'm joined by friends and hunting partners Skipper and Colton, who both have experience with the new BX-4HD Range, and we hash out the advantages of a combined binocular and rangefinder. Why deal with 2 items, extra weight, extra movement, and the more time needed when using separate optics?
Skipper gives us the tech skinny on the BX-4HD Range, plus a look at the new hunting-appropriate, highly advanced 2-10x Leupold Mark 5 riflescope.
We also talk through spotting scope selection; using a spotter with a reticle to calculate antler width on moose in Alaska when a bull must be 50 inches wider to be legal; adequate magnification for long-range shooting, and more. This is just an awesome discussion on all things optical.
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Fri, 21 Apr 2023 - 1h 09min - 232 - .30-06 vs. 7mm PRC: World Champ vs. Rookie of the Year
In this episode, we pit the legendary .30-06 against the cutting-edge new 7mm PRC. This may seem like an odd pairing, but considering the fact that one is the all-American standard by which all others are measured, and the other is the hunting world's most popular up-and-comer, it makes good sense.
Plus, there's a surprising amount of give and take in advantages. Even just outlining this episode was a ton of fun. We address:
History Practicality Authority Long-range capability Inherent accuracy Firepower Recoil level Versatility AvailabilityAnd a whole bunch more. ENJOY!
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Fri, 14 Apr 2023 - 1h 01min - 231 - Top 5 Elk Hunts: Tips & Tricks that Led to Success
Extraordinary elk hunts provide extraordinary memories—and provide valuable lessons. In this episode, Joseph von Benedikt tells the stories of his 5 top elk hunts, and unpacks the seasonal conditions, hunt methods, gear (rifle, optic, cartridge, & bullet), and other dynamics that led to success.
Deep analysis after each tale provides insight into make-or-break tactics and techniques, as well as gear adaptability, hunter/shooter skills, weather influences, and more. We talk the importance of local knowledge, a well-tuned shooting setup, persistence and stubbornness, the ability to glass effectively, stalking skills, big-timber woodsman ship, and how to hold it together at the moment of truth.
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Fri, 07 Apr 2023 - 1h 25min - 230 - Advantages of Ultralight Tipi-type Tents & Titanium Stoves, with Seek Outside
Tipi-type shelters are both ancient and modern; traditional and trendy. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the pros and cons of flourless, tipi-type modern tents for backcountry hunting.
Ryan Sapena of Seek Outside details how they're superior in high winds, lighter and faster to set up, and offer stove-compatibility and all the benefits that accompany that. (Dry your clothes, stay warm, cook without canister fuels, etc.) Naturally, we talk about bug and moisture control, venomous critters, and "embracing the dirt."
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Fri, 31 Mar 2023 - 1h 15min - 229 - HOW BULLETS KILL: Monometal vs. Lead-Core
This episode takes a deep dive into the mechanics of various types of hunting bullets. We define:
On-impact performance characteristics Shot angles, and what it takes to successfully destroy vitals Broadside Quartering to Quartering away Facing straight on "Texas heart shots" (facing away) Bullet types Cup-and-lead-core Bonded-lead core, partition, and hybrid Monometal Big game sizes and bullet requirements: Deer & pronghorn Mid-size game such as caribou and elk Big-bodied game such as moose and bison African game Types of wound channels, and which most bullets most effectively create: Hydrodynamic affect Temporary wound cavities Permanent wound channels Frontal diameter and cavitation Weight retention and penetration How to pick the most versatile bullet type for your purposes Game size considerations Caliber and acceptable shot anglesENJOY!
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Fri, 24 Mar 2023 - 1h 20min - 228 - How To Pick, Fit, & Load a Pack, with EXO MTN Gear. BONUS: First look at EXO's new K4 Pack
Straight from the experts... Mark and Steve of EXO MTN Gear detail how to pick, fit, and load a backpack. Whether you're a fast-and-light overnight solo hunter or heading out on an expedition-level hunt, these tips will make your pack in and load out easier.
Also, we get a first look at EXO's terrific new K4 pack system. I used a final-stage prototype on my DIY, drop-camp Alaska moose hunt last fall and was super impressed.
Because we can, we also talk mountain rifles and cartridges, scope failures and solutions, and how to comfortably and protectively strap your rifle to your pack or carry it in your hands.
We also touch on archery, and how to properly strap a compound bow to a backpack. This episode's got a bit of something awesome for everybody.
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Fri, 17 Mar 2023 - 1h 38min - 227 - Trippin' Triggers: How to achieve your best shot, with Timney's Mike Ballard & Chris Ellis
This episode I'm joined by engineer Mike Ballard and long-time hunting partner Chris Ellis to talk Timney Triggers, and how to pick the right trigger and get the best out of it.
We discuss:
Trigger terminology How triggers are designed Choosing the right trigger Single-stage vs. two-stage triggers Trigger pull weights appropriate for hunting The refined aspects: Trigger shoe shape & width, competition weights & designs vs. hunting, etc. Trigger reliability The future of triggersENJOY!
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Fri, 10 Mar 2023 - 1h 03min - 226 - DIY Hunting Spring Bears—Spot & Stalk
Some of the most adventurous DIY backcountry hunts out West are spring bear hunts. This episode digs deep into planning and executing a fun, safe, successful hunt for black bears in big public-land country.
We discuss:
Destination States Necessary gear E-Scouting and actual scouting Hunting methods How to recognize a bear hotspot Bear rifles, cartridges, and bullets How to shoot and kill a bear cleanly How to field dress, break down, and pack out a bear Safety considerationsENJOY!
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Fri, 03 Mar 2023 - 1h 22min - 225 - Stone Glacier, & Solo Hunting Adventures with Kurt Racicot
This episode we're joined by Stone Glacier founder and lead product designer Kurt Racicot, who's a passionate backcountry hunter. A past Alaska resident for a dozen years, Kurt hunted and shot several mountain goats and dall sheep on solo adventures, as well as moose and bear and caribou, before moving home to Montana and launching Stone Glacier.
Here, Kurt shares stories and lessons learned during his gnarliest hunts, and gives us an inside look at Stone Glacier, a company that's become synonymous with ultra-light, mountaineering-quality hunting packs, sleeping bags, tents, and apparel.
A fellow eccentric cartridge enthusiast, Kurt also tells us about his two go-to cartridges and the rifle setups he currently uses for backcountry sheep and goat hunting and for Montana elk.
We also talk through functional optics, glassing techniques, and how to cover country with boots and optics.
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Fri, 24 Feb 2023 - 1h 30min - 224 - Modern vs. Classic Cartridges for Hunting
What's all the froth and fervor over modern cartridges? Should we really discard the old tried-and-true classics? Sometimes, perhaps. Often, absolutely not.
This episode takes a deep dive into the pros & cons of modern, cutting-edge cartridges versus classic, proven cartridges.
We discuss:
Cutting-edge bullets Ammo availability Proven terminal performance vs. prototype projectiles What happens if the airline loses your ammo Modern chamber & cartridge case design Ballistic advantages Efficiency & accuracy Recoil, barrel life, & downrange authority Wide-open country vs. big timber hunting Rifle availability & selection Survivor mentality & appropriate cartridges Handloading components & resources Turn-key solutions to cutting-edge performanceThis was a fun one... ENJOY!
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Fri, 17 Feb 2023 - 1h 12min - 223 - Spartan in the Arctic, with Rob Gearing
Ever hunted in negative 25 degree (C) temps, on 11-foot cross-country skis? Rob Gearing, founder of Spartan Precision Equipment has, and in this episode he shares his most recent adventures. Frostbitten fingertips were the least of the damage; Rob actually experienced frostbite in his shooting eye. Several times he had to personally re-insert a troublesome hernia that popped out while straining to recover and get back upright after a crash in deep, deep powder snow. Yes, Rob's an animal and thrives on type-2 fun.
In this episode, Rob shares survival tips, cold-weather hunting methods, advice for staying mentally focused and having fun even against astronomical odds, and more.
Before closing, we discuss Spartan's new partnership with Primos, and Spartan's new line of precision-shooting products ideal for NRL Hunter competition and front-country hunting, which live under the new Spartan Defense branch of the company.
One other cool thing about this episode: I'm tremendously excited to introduce—in partnership with John Zombro, aka "The Lifetime Athlete" —a brand-new segment titled Backcountry Fitness & Nutrition. Check it out.
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Fri, 10 Feb 2023 - 57min - 222 - Preparing for a DIY Hunt Out West
This episode dives into the often-daunting task of preparing to hunt Out West. For folks coming from low-elevation flatland, here's a guide on the whole shootin' match:
Mental prep Physical prep Handling high altitudes Differences from hunting whitetails How to handle hunter pressure How to find and hunt wary, pressured game How to hunt overwhelmingly big country How to stay safe in dangerous terrain Are bears, mountain lions, and wolves a concern? Crossing rivers and climbing mountains The importance of staying hydrated Staying focused when against challenging odds Packing meat Gear selection: Camping gear, hunting gear, and killing gear How to become a minimalist (mountain hunter) Binocular, rangefinder, and spotting scope selection Crucial characteristics of a western hunting rifle Selecting ammo Choosing and buying a backpack How to dress for (backcountry hunting) success Species to start with, and states to hunt Maximizing e-scouting Western DIY hunting is a campaign, not a battleThis was a fun one... ENJOY!
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Fri, 03 Feb 2023 - 1h 23min - 221 - 7mm PRC vs. .280 Ackley Improved
This episode dives into the cutting-edge 7mm PRC and the legendary .280 Ackley Improved. We compare accuracy potential, long-range capability, recoil levels, efficiency and barrel life, versatility with various bullets, downrange potency, appropriate rifle actions, magazine capacity and follow-up shots, ammunition and rifle availability, and more.
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Fri, 27 Jan 2023 - 1h 06min - 220 - Elk Cartridges & Killing Ability with Colton Heward
What does it take to cleanly kill an elk? This episode, we sit down with professional western guide Colton Heward, who has seen hundreds of elk shot. Colton shares his opinion on the useful minimum energy required to kill big bulls quickly, and details the cartridges and bullets that work best.
We also swap stories about hunting anomalies; experiences that just shouldn't happen—but did. Antelope that shrug off perfect shots, giant bull elk that drop stone dead when shot with tiny bullets, and other true but disconcerting tales.
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Fri, 20 Jan 2023 - 56min - 219 - Bonus segment: Browning's new fast-twist .270 Winchester & 7mm PRC rifles
Browning knocked my socks off with two surprise introductions at SHOT 2023!
First is an X-Bolt chambered in .270 Winchester—with a fast rifling twist rate in the barrel! You can shoot all traditional .270 ammo in it, plus handloaders can use all the modern, heavy-for-caliber, high-BC bullets. It's terrific.
Second is a whole line of X-Bolt rifles chambered in 7mm PRC. I thought Browning wouldn't come to market with a 7mm PRC until 2024. I was wrong—and how! Long barrels, medium barrels, short suppressor-ready barrels, various stocks and finishes... pick your poison.
This 5-minute episode with Rifle Product Manager Aaron Cummins details the new lines. Check it out!
Thu, 19 Jan 2023 - 03min - 218 - BONUS Segment: Remington's New Premier Long Range Ammo
This brief new-product segment is a first look at Remington's new Premier Long Range ammo. This ammo is loaded with heavy-for-caliber, high-BC bullets, built by Speer, using the same molecular plating/bonding construction used in Federal's excellent Fusion bullets.
As a result, it's a tough, deep-penetrating bullet that will open reliably at distance, and if it's anything like the Fusion bullet, will be very accurate. A composite "Slip-stream" tip and boat tail help aerodynamics.
Please excuse the background noise and the hum of energy... It's the electrifying hum of a SHOT Show in full swing!
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Wed, 18 Jan 2023 - 02min - 217 - Get The Most Out Of Your .270, & SHOT Show Kickoff! Bonus episode
Thanks to a listener's request, we're bringing the grand old .270 Winchester some love. This episode dives into how to get the best ballistic and terminal performance out of the cartridge.
We talk rifle accuracy, factory load options and selection, handloading the .270, and some bullets that have provided top-tier performance over the years.
This is a BONUS episode, and it's also the 2023 SHOT Show kickoff! We'll have new-product introductions and reviews in upcoming episodes—and are going to be posting short "first look" segments on www.patreon.com/backcountry. Sign up for access to that bonus content, and to join our community there.
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Mon, 16 Jan 2023 - 33min - 216 - BACKCOUNTRY cans, eForm status, & traveling abroad with Silencer Central's Brandon Maddox
This episode we're joined by Brandon Maddox, head man at Silencer Central and the suppressor world's leading genius. We talk rough-country hunting, and unpack the all-new 7.8-oz. titanium Banish Backcountry suppressor.
Next, Brandon gives us a "state of the ATF" address outlining the current status of the eForm system and what purchasers can expect.
For first-time buyers, we lay out how to keep it simple when buying your first suppressor, and then dig into the (relatively simple) process of traveling internationally with your suppressor.
Naturally, the entire conversation is liberally dosed with hunting stories and experiences.
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Fri, 13 Jan 2023 - 1h 10min - 215 - Animals Lost & Lessons Learned
Ethical hunters try very hard to never wound and fail to recover a game animal. However, no scenario in life is entirely controllable, and occasionally, game is wounded and either lost or recovered with extreme difficulty.
This episode relates several such experiences, and digs deep and honestly into what went wrong and what should have been done differently. It's a candid look at what can happen, what to avoid, and how to overcome and adapt and do your best to bring a hunt that's gone sideways to an ethical end.
These are the tales that no one wants to share. They're sometimes embarrassing, and expose raw emotions of failure and regret and lay us open to critique by fellow hunters. We're sharing these stories, and the lessons learned, in hopes that doing so will help others avoid making the same mistakes.
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Fri, 06 Jan 2023 - 1h 41min - 214 - Crippling Injuries & Mild Cartridges that Keep You In The Hunt, with John Zombro
In 2021 John Zombro—a hard-core Montana backcountry hunter and orthopedic physical therapist—blew his shooting-side shoulder joint up like a grenade.
Unwilling to give up his lifelong passion for hunting, John researched and put together a special rifle/cartridge system that enabled him to take mule deer, elk, and antelope the season following his shoulder reconstruction.
John hosts The Lifetime Athlete podcast, gives a great interview, and was kind enough to come on the show and tell his story. He's a wealth of information on overcoming hunt-crippling injuries, and shares some tremendous insights.
John is also a gear-head and rifle nut of the first order, and in this episode he outlines his research into just what shooting system would help him effectively take big, old bull elk yet wouldn't damage his reconstructed shoulder.
It's a fascinating story, folks. ENJOY!
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Fri, 30 Dec 2022 - 1h 39min - 213 - Traditional & Modern Hunting Bullets
This episode discusses the types of bullets best for use on western big game inside 400 yards.
Terminal performance challenges of various shot angles are explored, bullets that "dump all their energy inside" are myth-busted, controlled-expansion vs. rapid-expansion projectiles are discussed.
Philosophy and ethics of close-range vs. long-range hunting and shooting skills are brought under scrutiny, and used to help determine appropriate bullets. The importance of skill-building practice is emphasized, whether a hunter wants to stalk close with a longbow or shoot far with a modern precision rifle.
Plus, this episode has a sneak peak at a southern border-country desert mule deer hunt...
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Fri, 23 Dec 2022 - 40min - 212 - Target Bullets for Hunting Big Game: When they're applicable, and how to pick the right one
This episode we're joined by Gunwerks founder and owner Aaron Davidson, one of the world's most knowledgeable experts in the realm of long-range precision hunting.
Primary topic is the use of target-type bullets such as Berger's VLD's and Hornady's ELD Match for hunting big game. Aaron defines when such bullets are ideal, the various types most suitable, and characteristics unique to each type.
Terminal performance behavior is a primary focus, and Aaron leads listeners through what to expect from various types of target bullets, and how to translate that into making the right choice for your needs.
We discuss shot placement, velocity windows that provide useful terminal performance, and how target-type bullets rupture or mushroom and kill.
For hunters limited to "non-toxic" bullets, Aaron covers the upsides and downsides of monometal bullets, particularly in terms of accuracy, wind drift, terminal affect, and influence on maximum shot distances.
Finally, Aaron wraps up with a backstage look at what's shaking at Gunwerks: an update on the Nexus rifle, new rangefinding binos and scopes coming in the Revic Optics line, and more.
This is a good one... ENJOY!
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Fri, 16 Dec 2022 - 1h 53min - 211 - Hunting Mentors & Ambassadors
In every serious hunters' life, there have been one or more mentors that inspired and educated. This episode is dedicated to all the great ambassadors of hunting out there, and contains a dozen of our top nominations for the 200th episode rifle setup giveaway.
The nominations show an awesome cross-section of the type of folks that we all ought to be—and include life stories heartwarming and heart-wrenching; rousing and extraordinary.
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Fri, 09 Dec 2022 - 54min - 210 - Favorite Western Hunting Cartridge, & Giving Back
Nothing like a good cartridge discussion to make the 200th episode great! Host Joseph von Benedikt details his favorite cartridge for across-the-spectrum big game hunting in the Lower 48, digging deep on the cartridge's history and development, as well as the performance characteristics that make it so capable. What exactly is it? You'll have to listen to find out.
We also detail our celebratory giveaway:
How to give back to the folks that have mentored you and fueled your passion for hunting and blessed your lives. How to nominate such individuals for our "give back" complete hunting rifle prize. How we'll evaluate and determine a winner for the complete rifle/scope/bipod/sling/ammo western hunting setup. How to submit personal entries for the pile of other giveaways, including the Banish Backcountry suppressor, Siembida custom hunting knife, Leupold binos, Barnes case of ammo, onX Maps Elite memberships, Red Kettle M19 slings, and more. BONUS: Check out the awesome limited-time 20% off code BackcountryHunting200 for Red Kettle M19 rifle slings. To order use this link: Red Kettle SlingENJOY!
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Fri, 02 Dec 2022 - 46min - 209 - Setting Up a Western Hunting Rifle
Ever feel like your rifle is holding you back? Or watch a friend fail to connect on a buck or bull because their rifle setup has limitations?
This episode is all about setting your shooting' iron up for success. We dive into deep detail on the following:
Choosing a Rifle Choosing a Cartridge Choosing a Scope Maximizing distance capability Accessories crucial to success: Sling Bipod Anti-cant bubble level Rifle maintenance gear: Bore snake CLP Electrical tape Suppressors—everyone should have one Putting it all together Initiating practiceFinal thought: It's not what you have, it's how you use it... OR IS IT?
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Fri, 25 Nov 2022 - 1h 11min - 208 - BONUS Episode! 200th Podcast celebration: Give Back and be Thankful
CELEBRATION TIME!
We're about to hit a huge milestone, folks! It's our 200th episode. To celebrate, we're doing a massive gear giveaway.
This isn't an ordinary drawing, though. It's a give-back effort to those that have inspired, mentored, and guided us in our passion for hunting and for living in general. You can't actually enter for our "grand prize" yourself. Please submit the name of someone that you feel needs and deserves this:
It's a new Browning X-Bolt Speed rifle complete with Leupold VX-5HD scope, Spartan Pro Hunt bipod, Red Kettle M19 sling, and 100 rounds of 6.8 Western ammo. Turn-key, equipped just as I'd set up my own personal rifle, ready to walk out the door and into elk country with.
Email your entry to joseph@backcountrypodcast.com.
But enter yourself for all the other great giveaway items! We have a Silencer Central all-titanium Banish Backcountry suppressor, a one-of-a-kind Northern Shrike backcountry hunting blade by Siembida Custom Knives, a winners-choice Timney Trigger, a Leupold 10x40 BX-4 Pro Guide HD binocular, several Red Kettle bino cases and M19 rifle slings, and more. To enter, tag a friend when each item pops up on Instagram. A share gets another entry. And if you're not on IG, no worries—just email me your name.
Supporters on www.patreon.com/backcountry automatically get entered in every giveaway! Would love to have you join the Backcountry Hunting community we've created there. Signing up unlocks all our bonus material—weekly gear tips, how-to, and short audio episodes.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS that made this 200th-episode celebratory giveaway possible!
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Tue, 22 Nov 2022 - 11min - 207 - Caribou DIY, Drop-Camp Ladies Hunt Recap
In this awesome episode we're joined by Shaundi, Kali, and Tess to hear the stories of their 2022 fall caribou hunt. (Check out episode 185 on their hunt planning and prep.) The three ladies headed to northern Alaska on their own, and found, shot, processed, and packed out three good caribou bulls. Their tales are remarkable, and the insight they share invaluable. Even the part where they describe the Northern Lights as something like magic mushrooms...
Listeners, I think you'll enjoy this episode. I sure did!
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Fri, 18 Nov 2022 - 1h 08min - 206 - 7 PRC vs. 7mm Rem Mag, and Random Ramblings on Ballistics & Terminal Performance
This episode compares the hot new 7mm PRC with the tried-and-true 7mm Rem Mag, and to a lesser extent the 28 Nosler.
We discuss whether the 7mm PRC provides a practical advantage, and consider the type of shooter and hunter that will benefit from the 7mm PRC vs. the 7mm Rem Mag.
Ballistic performance, suitable bullets, custom rifles vs. off-the-shelf rifles, factory ammo vs. tuned handloads... all are considered.
About 30 minutes in, the topic turns to terminal bullet performance, with an emphasis on the advantages of super-accurate match-type bullets vs. tough, deep-penetrating bullets for hunting.
Scenarios where both can prove to be the deciding factor at the moment of truth are outlined. The duplex load concept, which provides hunters maximum capability both up close and far away is detailed. Finally, do-all bullets that span the spectrum of potential needs are discussed.
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Fri, 11 Nov 2022 - 1h 20min - 205 - Hunting Late-Season Elk
Recorded live and raw in Idaho's rough elk country, this episode takes a deep dive into three key methods of late-season elk hunting:
Glassing big wide-open country Finding and hunting tiny pockets of rich feed and cover Tracking in snowHost Joseph von Benedikt provides tips and tricks for each method, and discusses end results for which each method is most effective. Real-world stories of failure and success spotlight each strategy. ENJOY!
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Fri, 04 Nov 2022 - 54min - 204 - 7mm PRC: A Deep Dive into the Newest Precision Rifle Cartridge
Is the new 7mm PRC necessary? If so, why? Does it accomplish much that current 7mm's can't?
The answer is yes, profoundly. However, the devil is in the details. The 7mm PRC offers a series of small advantages that add up to a massive overall superiority. In short, it's potentially the best 7mm magnum cartridge ever designed.
This episode starts from a skeptical standpoint and explores the 7mm PRC's characteristics, and in the end outlines just why it's so profoundly good.
Characteristics:
Balanced performance (easy accuracy) Fast-twist rifling (compatible with modern long-range bullets) Best in class ballistic performance at extreme range Optimal case design for maximum consistency Better barrel life than competitors Chamber and throat dimensions modeled after 6.5 Creedmoor for top-shelf accuracy with factory ammo Easy to reload Tons of rifle companies already on boardThe result is a turn-key solution for shooters that want best-possible extreme-range capability without having a custom, fast-twist rifle built with extended magazine box and tuned handloads.
Potentially, the 7mm PRC is THE 7mm cartridge of the future. This episode details why.
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Fri, 28 Oct 2022 - 1h 15min
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