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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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06:39

Modern Cartridges Most Likely To Survive

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/12/05

"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

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01:21:34

Riflestock accuracy & consistency

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/12/01

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

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04:38

Handgun Cartridges for Bear Defense

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/11/28

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

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55:59

Lever Actions for Hardcore Hunting

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/11/24

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 range Advanced traditional lever actions: Savage 99, Winchester 95 Cartridges: .300 Savage, .30-06, .405 Win, and so forth Characteristics: More powerful,

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05:05

Emergency Fire Starters

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/11/21

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

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01:37:08

Hunting Kudu & Cape Buffalo

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/11/17

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

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07:13

Cartridges for Africa: Top 3 In 5

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/11/14

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. 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

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01:34:27

Planning a Safari: Logistics, Preparation, and...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/11/10

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

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01:12:41

Best 6.5mm Cartridge Of Them All

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/11/03

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06:57

Glassing Gear & Methods: Top 3 in 5

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/10/31

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. We're filming these brief episodes and posting them on Patreon, so if you'd like to put eyes on the

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01:05:04

Characteristics Every Hunting Rifle Should Possess

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/10/27

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 systems Life is too short to hunt with ugly rifles, folks! (Or innaccurate, unreliable,

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06:03

Best Compact Ranging Binoculars: Top 3 In 5 Minutes

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/10/24

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. We're filming these brief episodes and posting them on Patreon, so if you'd like to put eyes

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01:07:11

Spartan

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/10/20

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

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54:43

After The Kill: Photography, Field Processing, &...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/10/13

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 shot

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05:19

Top 3 In 5 Classic Elk Cartridges

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/10/11

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. We're filming these brief episodes and posting them on Patreon,

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01:11:40

Components of a Great Rangefinder with Eric Overstreet

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/10/06

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

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05:02

"Top 3 In 5" Favorite Riflescopes

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/10/03

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

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01:01:38

5 Top Elk & Deer Bullets

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/09/29

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

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06:45

3 favorite hunting rifles showcased in just 5 minutes

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/09/26

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,

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01:24:06

Hunting the Most Dangerous Game with Ron Spomer

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2023/09/22

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