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PODCAST

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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All Episodes

37:01

Bridge Goblins & Gollywhoppers

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/10/18

What's it like to hunt along ancient hedgerows and stone fences older than America? This episode fellow writer Phil Massaro and I share stories about hunting wild, free-range Fallow deer, Roe Deer, and Muntjac through medieval forests in England. In the UK on assignment with Savage Arms, we had the opportunity to hunt with and share meals with legendary hunter, wild game chef and restaraunteur Mike Robinson, host of Farming The Wild on MOTV, and his exceptional crew. Savage just rolled out a new

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59:14

How To Make Your Rifle Accurate

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/10/11

This episide we sit down with custom gunsmith Justin Linenbach, of Kinport Peak Rifles. Justin outlines what he consideres the three most important elements to achieving accuracy: Barrel quality Chamber quality Action bedding We take a deep dive into each of those characteristics, and then discuss the cartridges that Justin recommends for three categories of shooters and hunters: Factory ammo only Handloaders Obsessive handloaders and wildcatters Plus, Justin shares some of this go-to action

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01:23:27

Knock-Down Power Doesn't Exist

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/10/04

Is there a cartridge that will reliably knock a deer or elk or bear over? Not unless it's named Ford, Chevy, or Dodge. Or maybe Freight Train. This episode takes a candid look at the idea of "knock-down power," mythbusting the notion and detailing how to determine a cartridge with real authority. We define and explore kinetic energy, the TKO formula, momentum, and of course compare the numbers generated by popular cartridges such as the .30-06, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .375 Magnum. Next we detail common

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01:40:31

Cape Buffalo I've Seen Killed

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/09/27

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01:03:58

The .30-06 as an Elk Cartridge

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2024/09/20

How good is the .30-06 for use on elk? This episode takes a deep dive into the grand old cartridge's ballistics, characteristics, and real-world performance on elk. We tell stories of a bunch of bulls killed with various .30-06s, and talk through several excellent .30-06 rifle models that we wholeheartedly recommend, as well as list three top factory ammo types ideal for elk. ENJOY! FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus

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01:17:19

Setting Up A Kid Rifle (for success)

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/09/13

This episode we take a deep dive into how to properly set up a kid rifle. We address appropriate cartridges, good rifles, and capable scopes, then discuss how to put the setup together so it really works. Some specific points we cover: Reliability Kid-friendly ergonomics Accuracy Quality trigger Crucial scope features Packable weight Necessary accessories Bare muzzles, muzzle brakes, & suppressors Fundamental skills The importance of setting your youth or beginning hunter friend up for success if

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01:00:52

Hunting Q&A: Elk Cartridges, Bear Guns, .280 Ackley...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/09/06

This fun episode we dig in and answer a buck of listener's questions... Topics are elk cartridges, bear defense guns, .280 Ackley rifles, best first Western hunts, .270 Win. for moose, best predator rifles, copper bullets for deer, best .308 hunting load, and tons more. 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 tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry where you'll

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01:00:56

Elk Hunting: After The Shot, with Ron Spomer & Tate...

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2024/08/30

You've just shot an elk. Now what? This episode covers it all, from blood tracking and locating your elk, to navigating cross-canyon recoveries, to taking good photographs, to meat processing, care, and packing. What a terrific conversation, recorded with extremely savvy, experienced elk hunters! ENJOY! FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growth of the show, and need all the support we can get. Please join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry where you'll get

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01:13:21

Top New 7mm PRC Hunting Ammo: Barnes' 160-gr. LRX...

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2024/08/23

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58:41

Best (and Favorite) Deer Hunting Cartridges

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2024/08/16

What's the best, most practical deer-hunting cartridge of them all? We're joined by our friend Ron Spomer—who is consistently the show's most popular guest—to try our hand at picking one cartridge to rule them all. Because it's fun, we also take a deep dive into our personal favorite deer-hunting cartridges—practicality thrown out the window—and share just why those particular rounds are so special. This was tremendous fun, folks. ENJOY! FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growth of the

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01:07:18

Traveling With Firearms

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/08/09

This episode covers the ABC's of flying with guns. From what type of case is best, to how to pack your firearms and ammo, to how to check in with your airline, we detail the process. We cover domestic flights compared to international travel, discuss the legality of flying with a suppressor, suggest research and prep documentation, and so forth. Flying with a firearm is quite a simple process, but can seem daunting to first-timers. It doesn't need to be, though! This guide should provide the

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01:35:25

What's the Best PRC Cartridge? ...with Seth Swerczek

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/08/02

Ever wonder which of the new PRC cartridges to pick for your new hunting rifle? The 6.5 PRC, 7mm PRC, and .300 PRC each have their strengths... and few weaknesses. So how do you know which will fit your needs best? Hornady engineer and cartridge savant Seth Swerczek guest stars on this episode, and we talk through the various characteristics of each cartridge. Of course we regularly get sidetracked and tell hunting stories to support our points. This deep dive into what each Precision Rifle

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50:23

6.8 Western in Africa, with Shaundi Campbell

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/07/26

Remember that old saying, "One Shot, One Kill?" How about eight shots, eight kills! This episode we're joined by Shaundi Campbell, senior marketing manager at Browning, who recently took her bucket-list animal in Africa (and seven others) with a single shot each using her favorite 6.8 Western. Shaundi tells a little of the 6.8 Western's back story, shares her significant hunting successes using it on western deer and elk, and tells her African safari stories in this episode. Naturally, we get off

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01:22:50

Fundamental Ballistics for Backcountry Hunters, with...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/07/19

This episode explains how knowing fundamental ballistics help us make clean, ethical kills in the field. Jayden Quinlan (ballistic mastermind at Hornady) shines the light on how to compensate for steep angles, for wind, and for bullet drop in various air density and temperatures. We talk hunting bullets and the evolution of projectiles and how to choose the right modern hunting bullet for your hunting tasks. What a terrific, informative, entertaining discussion... Hope you all enjoy this as much as

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01:18:52

Favorite Elk Cartridges with Ron Spomer

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/07/12

What's the BEST elk cartridge? Or should we ask, what's your FAVORITE elk cartridge? This fun episode with Ron Spomer and Tate Bradfield takes a humorous and deep dive into most practical elk cartridges and favorite elk cartridges—and how they're rarely the same! Plus, we talk one-shot drops on elk, marginal cartridges versus marginal shots, how to master heavy recoil, and more. 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

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01:39:11

Battling a Kodiak Bear Attack, with Tyce Erickson

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2024/07/05

Few men know whether they'll have the courage to stand their ground and fight an attacking Kodiak brown bear—or whether their defense gun will be adequate. Passionate backcountry hunter Tyce Erickson knows the answer to both, having recently proven himself when a wounded bear he was tracking attacked at close quarters in thick alder brush. In this episode, Tyce joins the podcast to tell his story. He gives a candid account of what went wrong, of the pressured last-minute decisions that led to the

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08:39

Rifle Review: Springfield's 7 PRC Long Action Model...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/07/03

In one of the most exciting product announcements of the year, Springfield recently brought out a long-action version of it's superb Model 2020 Waypoint precision hunting rifle. Previously only available in short-action cartridges, it's now available in 7mm PRC, 7mm Rem Mag, .300 Win Mag, .300 PRC, .270 Win, and .30-06! What a star-studded lineup of long-action cartridges. Now, if I can just convince Springfield to add the .280 Ackley Improved... This brief episode details the rifle: concept,

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46:27

Hunting Big Kudu on Africa's Eastern Cape

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/06/28

Cape Kudu are slightly smaller, more colorful, and "better dressed" than their Southern Greater cousins—and are enchanting and addictive to hunt. This episode, we sit down by a midnight acacia-wood fire in the Eastern Cape area of South Africa with PH Ed Everton of Rosedale Safaris, to share hunting stories and discuss the incredible Cape Kudu. We talk through Cape Kudu characteristics, hunting methods, habits and habitat, and proper tools (rifle, cartridge, & bullet) for hunting them. This is an

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48:53

How To Set Up a Hunting Rifle

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2024/06/21

Is your rifle fully set up and ready for hunting season? That's a question all too many hunters don't ask until it's nearly go-time. This episide addresses rifle choice and scope selection, how to mount your scope for best performance, crucial accessories like an anti-cant scope level, rifle sling, and bipod, and how to set the complete system up properly. 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

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01:00:40

Cold-Bore Accuracy: How to avoid first-shot misses

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2024/06/14

What causes some cold-bore shots to go astray? And can a good rifleman eliminate them? This episode discusses bore condition, barrel quality, clean-bore shots, and the human element, debunking myths and providing practical solutions to overcome unexplained first-shot misses. ENJOY! FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growth of the show, and need all the support we can get. Please join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry where you'll get access to all our bonus

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