Backcountry Hunting Podcast

01:11:23

CARNIVORE! Plus favorite Weatherby cartridges & rifles

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/11/29

This episode, Weatherby's COO Luke Thorkildsen joins us to talk about backcountry fitness and how the Carnivore diet has revolutionized his backcountry hunting capability. We discuss how to successfully combat middle-age "spare tire" weight gain and increase focus and energy. Plus, of course, we take a dive into Luke's personal favorite Weatherby cartridges and specific bullets loaded for them, as well as his go-to rifle models from the Weatherby stable. This one was eye-opening and a ton of fun,

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02:38:49

Back To Kodiak, DIY-Style

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/11/22

This episode takes us back to Kodiak Island, Alaska, where Austin Brown and several of his friends hunt Sitka Blacktail deer, predators, and sea ducks. It's all DIY, and it's the first time in Alaska for several of these hunters. Host and transporter is our long-time favorite: Alaska Premier Sportfishing's good boat Venturess and her captain Travis Larson and crew. I asked Austin to run with an audio-journal type record of their adventures. He did a fine job, and the result is this episode. It's

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57:13

How Suppressor Tech & Transfers Has Evolved

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/11/17

This episode we talk through several new suppressor models and the innovative manufacturing techniques that make them special. We also discuss various materials such as Inconel and Titanium, outlining their pros and cons. And how about the speed of the current e-form process? Suppressor dealers are even seeing same-day approvals in some cases, and even the "long" approvals are only a few weeks. Silencer expert Brandon Maddox provides perspective on how and why that's become possible. Plus, we talk

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01:08:04

Hunting Q&A: .308 vs. 6.5 RPM for elk, short-barreled...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/11/08

Gnarly questions make us dig deep for good answers... In this episode, we unpack a bunch of awesome questions and stories from listeners, including the following: .308 Win. vs. 6.5 RPM for elk .475 Turnbull and 9.3x62 for Cape Buffalo 6mm ARC as a deer cartridge Short vs. long barrels on .308 Handloads for 20" 7mm PRC barrels Is .280 Rem. to .280 Ackley conversion worth the squeeze? Characteristics of Weatherby 307 Alpine CT Do bonded bullets kill faster than monometals? .338 ARC for moose

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44:01

Does Installing a Suppressor Affect Accuracy?

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/11/01

How does putting a suppressor on your hunting rifle affect accuracy? Good? Bad? Ugly? This episode details what normally happens—which is an increase in precision and a decrease in recoil. We give several real-life examples and explore why accuracy increases. Plus we detail several of our favorite suppressor makes and models that nearly always provide a significant increase accuracy, discussing weight, material, size, and so forth. ENJOY! FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growth of the

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01:02:54

Shooting Big Game with .22 ARC and .22 Creedmoor

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/10/25

Are hotrod .22 centerfire cartridges adequate for hunting big game? In this episode Seth Swerczek from Hornady joins us to discuss the small-caliber for big-game trend. Recently returned from a safari in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, Seth details what worked—and what didn't—while using the .22 ARC and .22 Creedmoor on African game ranging from warthogs to kudu. The results may surprise you. We also take a deep dive into the usefulness of hotrod .22 centerfires for use on North American big game,

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37:01

Bridge Goblins & Gollywhoppers

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/10/18

What's it like to hunt along ancient hedgerows and stone fences older than America? This episode fellow writer Phil Massaro and I share stories about hunting wild, free-range Fallow deer, Roe Deer, and Muntjac through medieval forests in England. In the UK on assignment with Savage Arms, we had the opportunity to hunt with and share meals with legendary hunter, wild game chef and restaraunteur Mike Robinson, host of Farming The Wild on MOTV, and his exceptional crew. Savage just rolled out a new

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59:14

How To Make Your Rifle Accurate

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/10/11

This episide we sit down with custom gunsmith Justin Linenbach, of Kinport Peak Rifles. Justin outlines what he consideres the three most important elements to achieving accuracy: Barrel quality Chamber quality Action bedding We take a deep dive into each of those characteristics, and then discuss the cartridges that Justin recommends for three categories of shooters and hunters: Factory ammo only Handloaders Obsessive handloaders and wildcatters Plus, Justin shares some of this go-to action

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01:23:27

Knock-Down Power Doesn't Exist

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/10/04

Is there a cartridge that will reliably knock a deer or elk or bear over? Not unless it's named Ford, Chevy, or Dodge. Or maybe Freight Train. This episode takes a candid look at the idea of "knock-down power," mythbusting the notion and detailing how to determine a cartridge with real authority. We define and explore kinetic energy, the TKO formula, momentum, and of course compare the numbers generated by popular cartridges such as the .30-06, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .375 Magnum. Next we detail common

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01:40:31

Cape Buffalo I've Seen Killed

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/09/27

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01:03:58

The .30-06 as an Elk Cartridge

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/09/20

How good is the .30-06 for use on elk? This episode takes a deep dive into the grand old cartridge's ballistics, characteristics, and real-world performance on elk. We tell stories of a bunch of bulls killed with various .30-06s, and talk through several excellent .30-06 rifle models that we wholeheartedly recommend, as well as list three top factory ammo types ideal for elk. ENJOY! FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus

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01:17:19

Setting Up A Kid Rifle (for success)

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/09/13

This episode we take a deep dive into how to properly set up a kid rifle. We address appropriate cartridges, good rifles, and capable scopes, then discuss how to put the setup together so it really works. Some specific points we cover: Reliability Kid-friendly ergonomics Accuracy Quality trigger Crucial scope features Packable weight Necessary accessories Bare muzzles, muzzle brakes, & suppressors Fundamental skills The importance of setting your youth or beginning hunter friend up for success if

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01:00:52

Hunting Q&A: Elk Cartridges, Bear Guns, .280 Ackley...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/09/06

This fun episode we dig in and answer a buck of listener's questions... Topics are elk cartridges, bear defense guns, .280 Ackley rifles, best first Western hunts, .270 Win. for moose, best predator rifles, copper bullets for deer, best .308 hunting load, and tons more. 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

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01:00:56

Elk Hunting: After The Shot, with Ron Spomer & Tate...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/08/30

You've just shot an elk. Now what? This episode covers it all, from blood tracking and locating your elk, to navigating cross-canyon recoveries, to taking good photographs, to meat processing, care, and packing. What a terrific conversation, recorded with extremely savvy, experienced elk hunters! ENJOY! FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growth of the show, and need all the support we can get. Please join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry where you'll get

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01:13:21

Top New 7mm PRC Hunting Ammo: Barnes' 160-gr. LRX...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/08/23

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58:41

Best (and Favorite) Deer Hunting Cartridges

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/08/16

What's the best, most practical deer-hunting cartridge of them all? We're joined by our friend Ron Spomer—who is consistently the show's most popular guest—to try our hand at picking one cartridge to rule them all. Because it's fun, we also take a deep dive into our personal favorite deer-hunting cartridges—practicality thrown out the window—and share just why those particular rounds are so special. This was tremendous fun, folks. ENJOY! FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growth of the

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01:07:18

Traveling With Firearms

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/08/09

This episode covers the ABC's of flying with guns. From what type of case is best, to how to pack your firearms and ammo, to how to check in with your airline, we detail the process. We cover domestic flights compared to international travel, discuss the legality of flying with a suppressor, suggest research and prep documentation, and so forth. Flying with a firearm is quite a simple process, but can seem daunting to first-timers. It doesn't need to be, though! This guide should provide the

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01:35:25

What's the Best PRC Cartridge? ...with Seth Swerczek

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/08/02

Ever wonder which of the new PRC cartridges to pick for your new hunting rifle? The 6.5 PRC, 7mm PRC, and .300 PRC each have their strengths... and few weaknesses. So how do you know which will fit your needs best? Hornady engineer and cartridge savant Seth Swerczek guest stars on this episode, and we talk through the various characteristics of each cartridge. Of course we regularly get sidetracked and tell hunting stories to support our points. This deep dive into what each Precision Rifle

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50:23

6.8 Western in Africa, with Shaundi Campbell

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/07/26

Remember that old saying, "One Shot, One Kill?" How about eight shots, eight kills! This episode we're joined by Shaundi Campbell, senior marketing manager at Browning, who recently took her bucket-list animal in Africa (and seven others) with a single shot each using her favorite 6.8 Western. Shaundi tells a little of the 6.8 Western's back story, shares her significant hunting successes using it on western deer and elk, and tells her African safari stories in this episode. Naturally, we get off

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01:22:50

Fundamental Ballistics for Backcountry Hunters, with...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/07/19

This episode explains how knowing fundamental ballistics help us make clean, ethical kills in the field. Jayden Quinlan (ballistic mastermind at Hornady) shines the light on how to compensate for steep angles, for wind, and for bullet drop in various air density and temperatures. We talk hunting bullets and the evolution of projectiles and how to choose the right modern hunting bullet for your hunting tasks. What a terrific, informative, entertaining discussion... Hope you all enjoy this as much as

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