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Big Game Hunting Podcast - Hunting Africa, North America, & More!

Welcome to The Big Game Hunting Podcast where host John McAdams discusses subjects like caliber comparisons, Africa hunting, terminal ballistics, intense hunting stories, and more – featuring a wide variety of guests from industry experts to listeners of the show from all over the world. No fluff, no baloney, just one serious big game hunter doing his best to learn, grow, and have fun alongside his listeners. New episodes release every Thursday. Join us to learn more about subjects ranging from

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282: Grizzly Bear Hunting With A 6.5 Creedmoor?!?

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2023/11/02

Virtually all hunters and shooters probably agree that the 6.5 Creedmoor is a great target shooting cartridge. Most hunters would say it’s great for hunting deer sized game too. A smaller number would even classify it as adequate for bigger game like elk. However, the vast majority of hunters would say that using the 6.5 Creedmoor for hunting grizzly bear is a foolish stunt. Well, Outdoor Life staff writer Tyler Freel would disagree with that assessment and used his 6.5 Creedmoor to kill a really

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281: Gary Morgan On Bobcat Hunting

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2023/10/26

Gary Morgan is back on the show with me again today to talk about another subject I know next to nothing about: bobcat hunting. These feline predators are a whole different ball of wax when compared to hunting other predators, like coyote. Gary does a lot of hunting up in Michigan for a number of species, to include bobcat and that's what we’re going to talk about today. Please hit that "SUBSCRIBE" or "FOLLOW" button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Sponsor: Go to

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280: 7mm PRC 7mm Rem Mag vs 28 Nosler Comparison

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2023/10/19

I have another cartridge comparison for you today where we compare the 7mm PRC, 28 Nosler, and 7mm Remington Magnum cartridges. It’s only natural that many hunters would be curious about how the brand new 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge stacks up against the tried and true 7mm Remington Magnum and the hot rod 28 Nosler. Well, that's what I do in this episode where I investigate the 28 Nosler vs 7mm PRC vs 7mm Rem Mag debate in detail and provide some insight into which cartridge is better suited for

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01:28:11

279: James Bradley on Stalking Roe & "Vampire" Deer...

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2023/10/12

A podcast listener named James Bradley joined me on the show today to talk about deer stalking in the United Kingdom. While hunters commonly pursue 6 different species of deer in the UK (red deer, fallow deer, roe deer, sika deer, Chinese water deer, and muntjac deer), James and I focused our discussion today on the 3 smaller species from that group: Roe, Muntjac, and Chinese Water Deer. Those last two species are especially unique looking creatures that are sometimes referred to as vampire deer. If

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278: Bergara Rifles With Collin Russell

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2023/10/05

I’ve received a couple of listener requests for an interview with a representative from Bergara to talk about their hunting rifle offerings. I’ve hunted with a couple of Bergara rifles over the past couple of years and I’ve really liked them. Plus, they have also recently introduced some really cool new models in the last year as well. With that in mind, Collin Russel is joining us on the show today to talk about all things Bergara. We discuss the entire line of Bergara’s centerfire rifle line in

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01:02:42

277: Deer Hunting Using Hounds With Austin Tomlin

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2023/09/28

Some hunters view deer hunting with hounds as a cherished and long standing hunting tradition. At the same time, other hunters look upon that way of hunting deer as an unethical and almost barbaric practice. Austin Tomlin is a deer hunter from Virginia who has hunted deer with hounds since he was a boy and recently even wrote a book on the subject. Well, Austin was kind enough to join me on the podcast today to talk about this controversial subject in some more detail and to help clear up some

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276: 35 Whelen Cartridge Profile

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2023/09/21

I have another cartridge profile for you today where we dive into the specifics of the 35 Whelen and how it stacks up against other popular centerfire rifle cartridges like the 30-06 Springfield, 9.3x62mm Mauser, and 375 H&H Magnum. In this episode I talk about the development of the 35 Whelen, how it compares to those other cartridges, the strengths and weaknesses of the 35 Whelen, and who would be best served by the advantages the 35 Whelen offers. 35 Whelen: Your Ultimate Guide – Blog article

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275: Ammo Status Update September 2023

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2023/09/14

It sounds crazy when I say it here in September of 2023, but we’re now well into year 3 of the great ammo shortage that’s been ongoing since 2020. Today, I’m going to provide an update on where things stand with regards to ammo and reloading component supply in order to address the questions I'm constantly receiving from listeners: why is ammo still so hard to find, why is stuff still so expensive, and when will things return to normal. I share your concerns and frustrations and I think about this

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274: Nosler M21 Review

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2023/09/07

Nosler recently added the new Nosler M21 rifle line to their rifle lineup. This rifle isn't cheap, but they make some big promises on how it performs afield. Is the M21 worth the cash? Or are you better off with something else? Well, I had the chance to evaluate a new M21 rifle chambered in 27 Nosler pretty extensively at the range and afield in 2022. Here's what I think about it. Nosler M21 Review – Blog article referenced in podcast Best Hunting Rifle Slings – Blog article referenced in podcast Ep

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273: Jim Harmer (aka Backfire) on the 6.5 Creedmoor...

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2023/08/31

We have a special guest on the show with us today: Jim Harmer, better known as Backfire on YouTube. I've followed Jim's YouTube channel for a while now and it was great to finally get a chance to talk to him. Today we talk about how he got started in this business, hunting Africa with the 6.5 Creedmoor, the pros and cons of hunting with match bullets, his favorite cartridge and bullet, what the future holds for him, etc. Please hit that "SUBSCRIBE" or "FOLLOW" button in your podcast app to receive

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01:33:34

272: Roe Deer & Chamois In Spain With Austin Brown & JVB

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2023/08/24

Long-time podcast listener Austin Brown joined me on the show today to talk about his recent roe deer and chamois hunt with Joseph von Benedikt in Spain. As you’ll learn here shortly, they had an incredible adventure hunting two iconic species of European game in some absolutely stunning country. It wasn't all sunshine and rainbows though and they had to deal with some unexpected challenges and adversity on that hunt. Please hit that "SUBSCRIBE" or "FOLLOW" button in your podcast app to receive

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271: Ryan Muckenhirn On Vortex Rifle Scopes & Binoculars

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2023/08/17

Ryan Muckenhirn from Vortex joined me on The Big Game Hunting Podcast to talk about their hunting scope and binocular lines. Specifically, we talk about the history of Vortex Optics, what makes their products special, and the details of each individual line of scopes and binoculars. We also discuss the details of the Vortex VIP warranty. Learn more about Vortex on their web site or call 1-800-4VORTEX to speak to a representative there for help on any aspect of their products: what to buy, how to use

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270: Muzzleloader Updates For 2023 With Darren Binder

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2023/08/10

Darren Binder from Muzzle-Loaders.com joins me in episode to talk about some of the new developments in the muzzleloader world for 2023. We talk about a couple of important updates to the muzzleloader world, some of which are good, but some of which are disappointing. On one hand, supplies of certain muzzleloader components have greatly improved in recent months. On the other hand, CVA's (hopefully temporary) suspension of production of their Paramount series of muzzleloaders is concerning. Listen

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269: Aaron Minkus Returns To Africa!

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2023/08/03

Aaron Minkus is back on the show today to talk about his return trip to Africa in 2023. He previously hunted Africa back in 2021 as one of the first Americans to make it back to South Africa after the country opened back up after the COVID shut downs (which we talked about in episode 209). He was bitten by the Africa hunting bug on that trip and returned for another fantastic safari this year. In this episode, we talk about how he prepared for his hunt, how things went over there, and some things he

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268: Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT Review

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2023/07/27

Christensen Arms recently upgraded their Ridgeline rifle line to include some new offerings utilizing what they call Flash Forged Technology (FFT). Are the new Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT and FFT Titanium offerings worth the cash? Or are you better off with something else? Well, I took a new Ridgeline FFT chambered in 7mm PRC to Africa this year, where I got a chance to thoroughly test this new rifle out. Here's what I think about it. Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT Review – Blog article

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267: 9.3x62 Mauser Cartridge Profile

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2023/07/20

I have another cartridge comparison for you today where we dive into the specifics of the 9.3x62mm Mauser and how it stacks up against other popular dangerous game cartridges like the 375 H&H Magnum. In this episode I talk about the development of the 9.3x62mm Mauser, how it compares to the 375 H&H, the 416 Rigby, and the 458 Win Mag, the strengths and weaknesses of the 9.3x62, and who would be best served by the advantages the 9.3x62mm Mauser offers. 9.3x62mm Mauser: Your Ultimate Guide – Blog

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266: 6.5 Grendel vs 300 Blackout Cartridge Comparison

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2023/07/13

I have another cartridge comparison for you today where we’ll compare the 6.5 Grendel and 300 Blackout. Both are effective and popular cartridges, especially among those who like to hunt or shoot with the AR-15 platform. Though there’s some overlap in their capabilities, you’ll learn here shortly that there’s a pretty significant divergence in what they’re best suited for. In this episode, I investigate the 6.5 Grendel vs 300 Blackout debate in detail and provide some insight into which cartridge is

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265: 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge Profile

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2023/07/06

Better buckle up because today's episode is the one you've been looking for: a detailed analysis of the new 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge from Hornady. In this episode I talk about the development of the 7mm PRC, how it stacks up against the 6.5 PRC and the 300 PRC, and who would be best served by the advantages the 7mm PRC offers. 7mm PRC: Your Ultimate Guide – Blog article referenced in podcast Best 7mm PRC Ammo For Hunting Deer, Elk, & Bear – Blog article referenced in podcast Best 7mm PRC Rifles

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01:14:36

264: The Logistics Of Hunting Africa Part 2 (Taxidermy)

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2023/06/29

I unfortunately ran out of time to really do justice to the taxidermy side of things back in episode 254 where I discussed the logistics of hunting Africa, so that’s what we’re going to talk about today: an overview of how you get my trophies home after your hunt, some common problems I hear a lot of people having, and a little bit of inside baseball about the ugly side of the taxidermy industry in Africa. Show sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting

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01:14:28

263: 2023 Africa Podcast Hunt Recap Part 2

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2023/06/22

As promised, I have a more comprehensive recap of my recent African safari hunt with several podcast listeners for you today. I’ll talk about that hunt in more detail today and provide some reflections on how my equipment, especially my new 7mm PRC rifle, performed. Watch the video of our hunt here (make sure you subscribe to my YouTube channel, like that video, and leave a comment). Email me at john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com and let me know what you'd potentially like to hunt if you're interested

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