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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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262: AXIL XCOR Ear Bud Launch With Weston Harris

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2023/06/15

The folks at AXIL sent me a set of the new XCOR ear buds just in time for me to take them on my recent hunt in Africa. I wore them every day over there and holy cow am I impressed with their performance. I still like the GS Extreme ear buds, but I think the new XCOR ear buds are a big step up in quality and fix a lot of the issues people didn’t like about the GS Extreme. In that vein, Weston Harris is back on the show with us today to talk about the new XCOR ear buds, what makes them special, how

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261: Live From South Africa!

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2023/06/08

Join me, the two podcast listeners who I hunted with in Africa, and 2 of our PHs for an informal "campfire style" discussion of the highlights of our safari! Subscribe to my Patreon channel to see video from this hunt before I release it elsewhere. Additionally, Patreon subscribers will hear about any potential future podcast hunts before the general public and will also receive first priority on available spots. Message me through Patreon or email me at john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com if you're

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260: 22 Hornet Cartridge Profile

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2023/06/01

I have another cartridge profile for you today where we’ll dive into the details of the 22 Hornet and see how it compares to the 22 Long Rifle, the 22 Magnum, and the 223 Remington. I think you’ll agree with me that, at first glance anyway, it makes a whole lot more sense to use more modern cartridges like the .223 Remington or the .220 Swift instead of the .22 Hornet for small game and varmint hunting. However, even though the cartridge has been around for almost a century, and even though it can’t

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259: 270 vs 7mm Rem Mag Cartridge Comparison

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2023/05/25

I have another cartridge comparison for you today where we’ll compare the 270 Winchester and the 7mm Remington Magnum. Both are effective and useful cartridges with dedicated fan bases, and there’s some overlap in their capabilities, but you’ll learn here shortly that there’s a divergence in what they’re best suited for. In this episode, I investigate the 270 vs 7mm Rem Mag debate in detail and provide some insight into which cartridge is better suited for common hunting situations so you can make

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258: 25-06 vs 30-06 Cartridge Comparison

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2023/05/18

I have another cartridge comparison for you today where we’ll compare the 25-06 Remington and the 30-06 Springfield. I think most hunters would agree the legendary 30-06 Springfield is an excellent all-around hunting cartridge. While it does indeed offer many advantages to hunters, it’s not perfect. Indeed, cartridges like the 25-06 Remington handily outperform the old 30-06 in some areas. But on the other hand, the 30-06 is a significantly better choice than the 25-06 for other uses. So which one

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257: Mark Huelsing On EXO's New K4 Pack

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2023/05/11

Mark Huelsing from EXO Mountain Gear is back with us on the podcast today to talk about their new K4 hunting pack. I got the chance to test that pack out on my Arizona elk hunt last year before it was released to the general public. I love it and think it’s a great pack and you’ll learn why here today. Learn more about EXO packs on their web site or call (208) 995-4688 to speak to a representative there for help on any aspect of their products: what to buy, how to use it, what to do if it breaks,

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01:22:20

256: Tim Lesser On Leupold Rifle Scopes & Binoculars

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2023/05/04

Amazingly, I’ve never had anyone from Leupold on the show to this point. Well, I fixed that issue this week: Tim Lesser from Leupold is joining us on the big game hunting podcast. Today, we’re going to talk about the history of Leupold, their hunting scope lineup, and their hunting binoculars. We talk a little about the history of Leuopld, what makes their products special, and the details of each individual line of scopes and binoculars. We also discuss the details of their Leupold lifetime

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255: Hog Hunting With Knives And Hounds With Evan...

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2023/04/27

Evan Siembida from Siembida custom knives is back with us on the podcast today to talk about hunting with hounds and knives (yes, you heard that right). He recently designed a new type of knife specifically for pig sticking and he went on a couple of pretty exciting hog hunts down here in Texas to test that knife out. Show sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting,

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01:40:33

254: The Logistics of Hunting Africa (Part 1)

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2023/04/20

I get emails all the time from people asking me questions about the logistics of hunting Africa: what’s the best airline, how do I take my rifle with me, what vaccinations do I need, how do I pay for my hunt, how much should I tip, what’s the deal with taxidermy, how do I get my trophies home after the hunt, etc. Those are all good questions, especially for someone who has never been to Africa before. Fortunately for you, we're going to discuss that in detail today. Show sponsor: Go

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253: Hunting in Cameroon With Mike Arnold

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2023/04/13

Mike Arnold is back on the show again today to talk to us about his recent trip to the west African country of Cameroon. We’ll discuss how his trip went, what the hunting is like there, and also discuss another few examples of the benefits of well-regulated hunting for both the local population and wildlife in general. Show sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting,

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252: How To Become A Professional Hunter With Kevin...

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2023/04/06

Kevin Robertson is back on the show again today and gives us a glimpse behind the curtain when it comes to how to become a Professional Hunter (PH) in Zimbabwe, what the training is like to get that certification, and a look at the practical and business side of being a professional hunter and an outfitter in Africa. Show sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting,

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251: Lonnie Cribb From Superior Ammunition

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2023/03/30

Wouldn’t it be nice if there were a company that would produce ammunition specifically designed for optimum performance in your rifle? Or a company that could provide ammunition in a wide range of cartridges (to include some obsolete cartridges no longer in production with most companies) that’s also available loaded with a bunch of different premium hunting bullets? Well, that company exists: its name is Superior Ammunition and their President, Lonnie Cribb, is on the podcast to talk to us today

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250: Africa Hunting Trackers 101 With Kevin Robertson

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2023/03/23

Kevin Robertson is back on the show again today to kick off our latest series on hunting in Africa with a talk about African trackers. Trackers are an incredibly important part of a safari and are probably the single most valuable member of the team that assists a PH while out hunting. The best trackers seem to have almost magical abilities in the bush and Kevin was blessed to work with an incredible tracker during the majority of his PH career in Zimbabwe. As always, he has some great stories to

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249: 2023 Silencer Updates With Brandon Maddox

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2023/03/16

Brandon Maddox from Silencer Central is back on the show with me again today to talk about the new Banish Backcountry, the Banish 46, a couple of their other suppressors, and how to legally travel to a different country with a suppressor. We also discuss a recent dust-up with the ATF regarding possession of suppressors and how that was resolved. Shoot me an email at john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com if you’d like me to forward Brandon’s email with the details he received from the ATF on how to legally

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01:18:27

248: Gregg Sloan & Mitchell Kukson From Barnes Bullets

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2023/03/09

Gregg Sloan and Mitchell Kukson from Barnes Bullets join me on the show today. Gregg manages the Barnes Ballistics lab and R&D department and Mitchell is the lead R&D engineer at Barnes, so they both know a whole lot about Barnes bullets and ammunition. Today we talk about the history of Barnes, the details of the various bullets they offer, the ins and outs of their factory ammunition offerings, and some of their new products for 2023. Learn more about Barnes on their web site. Show sponsor: Go

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247: Joel Hodgdon From Remington Ammunition

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2023/03/02

Amazingly, I’ve never had anyone from Remington on the show to this point. Well, I fixed that issue this week: Joel Hodgdon from Remington ammunition is joining us on this episode of the Big Game Hunting Podcast. Today, we discuss the history of Remington, the meat of their hunting ammo lineup, and some of their new offerings for 2023. Learn more about (and buy some ammo from) Remington on their web site. Best Muzzleloaders For Hunters - Learn more about muzzleloaders for hunters, to include the

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01:20:35

246: The Listener I Crossed Paths With In Arizona

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2023/02/23

A podcast listener named Brent Varriale joins us on the Big Game Hunting Podcast today to talk about his recent Arizona elk hunt. As it turns out, he and I had the same elk tag this past year and our paths likely crossed out there on our hunt. Here’s the story of how it all went down. Ep 232: 2022 Arizona Elk Hunt Recap – Episode referenced in podcast Follow Brent on Instagram here See a photo of Brent's elk on my Instagram page here Show sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free

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245: Linda Powell On Mossberg Updates For 2023

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2023/02/16

Linda Powell from Mossberg is up next in my ongoing series on new products and updates from rifle and ammunition manufacturers for 2023 to tell us about what's new with Mossberg this year. Learn more from Mossberg on their web site. Ep 196: Mossberg 940 Pro Field Semi-Auto Shotgun Review – Episode referenced in podcast Mossberg 940 Pro Field Shotgun Review: What You Need To Know – Learn more about the Mossberg 940 Prof Field Show sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on

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244: Rafe Nielsen On Browning Updates For 2023

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2023/02/09

Rafe Nielsen from Browning is up next in my ongoing series on new products and updates from rifle and ammunition manufacturers for 2023 to tell us about what's new on the firearms side of things with Browning. Learn more from Browning on their web site. Show sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo

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243: Jeff Bradley From Christensen Arms

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2023/02/06

I’ve received a lot of requests from listeners to bring someone on from Christensen Arms who can tell us more about this well respected American rifle company. Well, I have good news for those who have been waiting for this episode: Jeff Bradley from Christensen Arms is joining us on the Big Game Hunting Podcast to do just that. Today we’re going to talk about the meat of Christensen Arms' hunting rifle lineup as well as some of their new offerings for 2023, like some new rifles chambered in 6.8

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