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Backcountry Hunting Podcast

Joseph von Benedikt

Backcountry Hunting Podcast focuses on inspiring and teaching about deep-country hunting, with emphasis on DIY techniques, gear, prep and how-to. Lifelong wilderness hunter Joseph von Benedikt shares stories and tips for success.

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20:37

How To Sharpen A Knife

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/02/27

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.

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33:15

Titanium & 3-D Printed Suppressors: Magic or Mistake?

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/02/23

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

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01:08:55

Survival & Emergency Base Camp Gear

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/02/16

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

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11:22

Best Replaceable Blade Hunting Knives

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/02/13

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

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54:18

Best Scopes for Close Range Hunting

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/02/09

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! 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

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10:05

Best Lever Actions for Big Game

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/02/07

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.

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01:02:36

Best Rifles, Cartridges, & Bullets for Close-Range...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/02/02

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

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36:35

Leupold's New Mark 4HD (and another Northern Shrike)

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/01/30

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,

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59:40

Coolest New Gear at SHOT Show 2024, with Ron Spomer...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/01/26

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

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01:01:26

22 Creedmoor: The Ultimate Predator Cartridge?

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/01/19

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

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01:28:21

Gear Prep & Hunting for Coues Deer

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/01/12

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

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01:02:05

How To Use a Custom Scope Dial

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/01/05

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,

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04:01

Top 3 Movies for Hunters

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/01/02

Few great hunting films exist... But the great ones are really spectacular. This brief episode details three of the best ever made. ENJOY!

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49:30

7mm PRC vs .300 Win. Mag: Which Is Best?

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/12/29

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! FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE: www.browning.com www.barnesbullets.com www.leupold.com www.silencercentral.com www.timneytriggers.com

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03:30

Rifle vs Cartridge: Which to pick first?

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/12/26

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!

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55:18

Backcountry Q&A: Elk guns, bear spray, kid rifles,...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/12/22

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05:22

Top Three Backcountry Backpacks

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/12/19

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!

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01:21:22

onX Navigation and Elk Hunting

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/12/15

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! FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast

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05:42

Best Bear-Stopping Guns

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/12/12

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

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01:01:36

243 Winchester vs 6mm Creedmoor: Best crossover...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/12/08

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! FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE

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