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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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35:32

Drop-Camp Ethics & Pilot Protocol with Zack Knaebel...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/09/11

SHOW NOTES Intro: Live from the field, recorded standing under the wing of a Super Cub on a staging strip in Alaska. Topics: Drop-Camp, DIY hunter prep & planning Lightweight gear Planning for good meat care Ethics & responsibilities of meat care Knowing the Regs Pilot protocol Don't bring too much weight Don't pressure or try to manipulate the pilot Don't expect to control the weather Don't beg to come out early Getting weathered in (temporarily stuck) happens. Plan & be prepared. Tok Air

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37:45

Backcountry Bullets & Rifling Twist Rates

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/09/04

SHOW NOTES Intro: Field recording heading into a solo DIY caribou hunt in Alaska. Topic: Rifling twist rate & modern bullets Rifling twists for long, sleek high-BC bullets Rifling twists for monometal bullets Altitude, temperature, and spin stability The modern trend: Faster, ever faster Benefits of a custom barrel (with whatever twist rate you want) An ultimate all-around twist rate for 6.5s to .30 calibers Solo in Alaska: notes to come

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01:28:44

6.5 PRC vs. 6.5 Creedmoor (and all the other 6.5mms)...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/08/28

SHOW NOTES Intro: 6.5 outlawed for elk? Best 6.5mm cartridge: 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 6.5 PRC Technical discussion: Advantages & disadvantages of the 6.5mm bore diameter Cartridge case capacities Appropriate bullet designs & weights for various game Limitations of the 6.5mm's Mythbusting: Scandinavian moose & and the legacy of the 6.5x55 What the 6.5mm's are really good at: Extreme inherent accuracy Downrange ballistics (and limits) Mild recoil Effectiveness on Western big game: Authority, &

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33:33

Backpacks for Backcountry Hunting

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/08/22

SHOW NOTES Intro: An epic backpack failure deep in elk country Tried and true designs that won't let you down The three types of backpack: External Frame Internal Frame Hybrid/modular Pros & Cons of each type Recommended models in each type Sizing & fitting Packing extreme weight RESOURCES: www.timneytriggers.com www.sitkagear.com www.mysteryranch.com www.barneyssports.com

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01:01:41

Pioneering New Hunt Areas with Colton Heward

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/08/14

SHOW NOTES Scenario: You've got a desert bighorn tag that's taken you 20 years to draw, but your knee replacement just went south. It's three months until opening day. What do you do? Episode topic: Learning to hunt brand-new country and species Prioritize species Study that species Where can you get a tag each year? Species taxonomy Habits & habitat Preferred forage Bedding & cover Migration routes, if applicable Rut periods Are they callable? Call biologists and isolate areas where

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01:18:28

Learning Long-Range Skill with Gunwerks' Landon Michaels

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/08/07

SHOW NOTES This episode is a response to a listener's question: How do you develop extended-range lethality? Guest: Gunwerks marketing guru and precision shooter Landon Michaels Quarter-mile capability: must-accomplish accuracy for backcountry hunters 600 yards is the new 400 yards. Here's why. Beyond 600 yards: A whole different realm The mentality of ethical long-range shooting Equipment that—literally—goes the distance Rifles Optics Cartridges Bullets Skill-based requirements: Learning

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55:53

.308 vs. .30-06 for Backcountry Hunting

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/07/31

SHOW NOTES Is the .308 suitable for backcountry hunting? .30-06 vs. .308: Very different cartridges Advantages of the .308 Advantages of the .30-06 .308 Case capacity and heavy-bullet limitations .308 velocity and extended-range bullet expansion .308 impact authority downrange Best-in-class .308 hunting bullets How do budget .308 hunting loads stand up? 500-yard velocity, energy, wind drift, and time of flight comparisons How to pick the best .308 ammo for the job Hunting stories that make a

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01:18:09

Upgrading Backcountry ATV Performance with Tyler Freel

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/07/24

SHOW NOTES Intro: A monster Alberta black bear & a Honda four-wheeler Guest: Alaskan wild man Tyler Freel, sheep & bear hunter extraordinaire, and host of the Tundra Talk podcast. ATVs & their place in backcountry hunting Remote country & the challenges to ATVs UPGRADES and ADD-ONS Winch Vital: Prioritize this Get quality Rope, not metal cable High-performance tires Necessary to get full potential from your machine Incredible difference, especially in mud, bogs, & tundra Heated handles Not

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01:12:07

Hunting Knife Design with Evan Siembida

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/07/17

SHOW NOTES • Intro: Summer is in full swing... which means fall is just around the corner! • Welcoming Evan Siembida, a new sponsor of the podcast, thanks to an anonymous benefactor. • Tradbows and elk hunting • Estrous cow elk calls: an indispensable tool • Siembida Custom Knives's superb ultralight Meadowlark knife • Collaborating on a limited edition Backcountry Hunting Podcast custom backcountry hunting knife. Concept Steel type Grip material and colors Edge geometry Point profile

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55:27

Dial or Hold: Shooting Fast & Accurately in the...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/07/06

SHOW NOTES Intro: Opportunities lost — A correction on Stetson crushable wool Cross Creek hats • HOLDING OVER FOR LONG DISTANCE USING A RETICLE Advantages Disadvantages Complications Speed in the backcountry Making The Shot: Anti-Cant devices • DIALING FOR DISTANCES USING THE ELEVATION TURRET Advantages Disadvantages Complexity and simplicity Speed in the backcountry Backcountry Apprentice: Fish, too. RESOURCES: Backcountry Hunting Podcast Facebook Page

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01:18:02

Top Backcountry Rifles, Part 5: Proof Research...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/06/28

SHOW NOTES: Intro: It's rifle buying time! Tons of questions incoming about high-end rifles. Here's one of the best of the best. This episode reviews Proof Research's extraordinary Glacier Ti mountain rifle. Listener's questions & answers Upcoming reviews: Browning X-Bolt Hell's Canyon Speed in 28 Nosler Leupold's Burnt Bronze VX-3i 4.5-14x40 CDS-ZL Gunwerks ClymR in 7mm SAUM What makes a mountain rifle different from an all-around backcountry rifle. • Proof Research barrels: Why they

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Transporting Rifles Damage Free

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/06/19

SHOW NOTES How to transport a rifle without damage How to improvise and correct damage to scopes and rifles Q&A and listener's comments .280 Rem vs. .280 Ackley 7mm-08 as a backcountry cartridge Deep-penetrating elk bullets for the .30-06 Appropriate hard cases for transporting firearms How to pack a rifle properly How to prevent damage from impacts How to prevent damage from abrasion Protecting the bore in rusty or dusty environments www.backcountryhuntingpodcast.net

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57:48

Transporting Rifles Damage Free

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/06/19

SHOW NOTES How to transport a rifle without damage How to improvise and correct damage to scopes and rifles Q&A and listener's comments .280 Rem vs. .280 Ackley 7mm-08 as a backcountry cartridge Deep-penetrating elk bullets for the .30-06 Appropriate hard cases for transporting firearms How to pack a rifle properly How to prevent damage from impacts How to prevent damage from abrasion Protecting the bore in rusty or dusty environments www.backcountryhuntingpodcast.net

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59:30

.375 H&H: All-Around Cartridge Champ

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/06/12

SHOW NOTES • World's All-Around Hunting Cartridge Champ: .375 H&H • .375 H&H vs. .375 Ruger Cartridge Characteristics Adequate for anything Inherently accurate Mellow recoil Readily available rifles & ammo Bullet choices For Pachyderms For Cape buffalo and big bears For Moose & Bison down to deer Rifle options Controlled feed vs. push feed actions Wood vs. composite stocks Stainless vs. blued steel Backup sights Recoil characteristics & control Known for "slow" kick Don't fear the .375

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01:16:40

It's NOT all about shot placement

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/06/05

SHOW NOTES INTRO: A girl, a minimal cartridge, a perfect shot, and a lost bear MAIN TOPIC: It's all about shot placement: Fact or Fiction? LISTENER'S QUESTION: Barnes's .30-cal. 212-gr. LRX • Difference between kinetic energy, momentum, and TKO • On-impact visible authority, or "wallop" CRITICAL FACTORS OF BULLET CHOICE: Diameter Construction Weight CRITICAL FACTORS OF CARTRIDGE CHOICE Adequate reach (defined by velocity & BC) Adequate launch platform for appropriate bullets Tales of success &

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01:11:38

Backcountry Hunting Q&A

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/05/27

SHOW NOTES • Migration to Idaho • Draw tags and lucky hunters • Q&A on a vast spectrum of backcountry hunting topics: .375 H&H for black bears Terminal Ascent vs. ELD-X bullets Best barrel mfgs for custom rifle builds Configurable stocks for backcountry rifles Stetson's crushable Crosstrail hat Bullet questions from Australia Kid rifles Straight-line bullet penetration Packing a pistol while bowhunting What barrel length & twist rate for .280 Ackley? Wool apparel: what company makes good stuff?

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35:00

Top Backcountry Navigation Tools

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/05/12

SHOW NOTES Late November, extreme cold, a foot and a half of snow, and pitch dark in Montana's Bitterroot is a bad time to be lost... Observation, experience, and a sense of direction Paper topographical maps and compass GPS and backcountry communication devices Smartphones and map programs Strengths and weaknesses of each system For the ultimate in backcountry navigating ability, combine cutting-edge tech with traditional know-how.

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01:54:02

Advanced Mule Deer Tactics with Robby Denning

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/05/01

SHOW NOTES Guest: Robby Denning, mule deer hunting savant Book: Hunting Big Mule Deer: How to take the biggest buck of your life • Why mule deer hunting is so compelling that Denning abandoned all other game in order to focus on mule deer • Ultimate Challenge: DIY, public-land mule deer • The behavioral differences between old mule deer bucks--and all the other mule deer • Mule deer management and the future of the hunting the species • Common mistakes to avoid • Tracking: A critical art and science

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32:35

Camo: What, How, & When

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/04/25

SHOW NOTES Intro: The Hunter's Cloak of Invisibility When—if ever—is camo NOT appropriate? When camo is a critical asset Color-capable game When hunter discretion is important Blending with habitat and terrain Contrast, color & patterns Camo brands and brand loyalty Mixing & matching Type of clothing (for example cold-weather vs. technical) Clothing quality Suitability of patterns Personal favorites and go-to clothing Camo Non-camo The Backcountry Hunting Podcast is moving! More elbow

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01:07:02

Bullets & Meat Damage

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/04/17

SHOW NOTES What type of bullets allow you to "eat right up to the hole?" Listeners questions and comments MEAT DAMAGE: TWO SOURCES Extreme impact velocity Hydraulic shock High-velocity cartridges Light-for-caliber bullets, pushed extremely fast Extreme-BC bullets, pushed fast Animal matter's effect on bullets Low-velocity impact dynamics Extreme-expansion bullets What stresses a bullet during impact Fragmenting on impact increases shock transfer "Soft" bullets rupture and fragment. Maximum meat

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