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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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01:08:07

Gear & Hacks for Hunting Success, with Ron Spomer

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2026/04/10

Good gear is important, but dollars don't always buy success or survival. With a little old-fashioned ingenuity you can fix gear, make gear, or buy used gear that'll serve just fine. In this episode, we sit down with Ron Spomer, a great hunter with more than a half-century of experience around the world, and he shares some of his favorite gear and hacks for success. Ron is a serious backcountry and solo, DIY hunter, and offers wisdom born of years in the school of hard knocks. ENJOY! FRIENDS,

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02:14:12

Gear List for Hunting Africa: Crucial items you'll need.

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2026/04/03

We frequently get asked "What gear do I need to take on my hunt in Africa?" In this episode we hash out what's really crucial and what you can (and should) leave home. Optics, clothing, boots, packs, emergency gear, cartridge carriers, shooting sticks, and more are all detailed... and supported by entertaining experiences that happened while on safari in the wilds of Africa. Austin Brown joins as an African-hunting subject-matter expert, and savvy U.S. backcountry hunter Landon Michaels joins to ask

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01:05:28

257 Roberts Ackley Improved (Improved), with Seth...

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2026/03/27

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01:43:29

Best Aoudad Hunt of my Life: Mexico Delivers!

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2026/03/20

We love wild sheep hunting... but we can only afford to hunt Aoudad; aka Barbary Sheep; aka the "poor man's Desert Bighorn." This awesome episode was recorded raw and live in the field deep in the mountains of Mexico, and gives a blow-by-blow account of three experienced aoudad hunters all taking the biggest, oldest rams of their life. ENJOY! Contact Process Based Hunter to sign up for Tate Bradfield's hunting courses and mentored hunts. Watch future issues of Petersen's Hunting magazine and

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34:57

How To Bring Big Game Trophies Home

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2026/03/13

After a successful hunt to Africa, New Zealand, or Europe, is it hard to bring your animals home? It doesn't have to be. In this episode Wyatt Fetner of Safari Specialty Importers talks through the process of bringing horns, antlers, skulls, and hides back to the states. Wyatt is a fellow gun nut, and in addition to discussing how to import animal parts, he tells the fascinating story of an extraordinary vintage double-barreled dangerous-game rifle he found in England. ENJOY

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53:36

Best Hunting Rifles for the Backcountry, with Ron Spomer

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2026/03/06

What makes a terrific mountain rifle? In this episode, we interview hunting legend Ron Spomer about his favorite wild sheep hunting rifles (which are excellent for elk and alpine mule deer and black bear as well). Ron takes us through the rifle characteristics and features he considers crucial to a capable backcountry hunting rifle. Naturally, his opinions are liberally laced with true tale tales of wild hunting in wild places. This one was a ton of fun, folks! ENJOY! FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE

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50:01

Most Capable Rangefinding Binocular EVER? First Look...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2026/02/27

In this episode we get the inside scoop on Leupold's brand-new BX-6 Range HD binocular, which has optical quality that competes with the big Germanic brands, a 6,000-yard rangefinder, on-board atmospheric sensors, and the most capable ballistic brain on the market. Oh—and it pairs with onX Maps and several other popular GPS mapping apps and projects waypoints way out there... up to a couple of miles! Many thanks to Leupold's Tim Lesser, who sat down with us and shared the inside story on this

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01:07:00

.25 Weatherby RPM and .25 Creedmoor Exposed, with...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2026/02/20

Trying to decide between Hornady's new .25 Creedmoor and Weatherby's new .25 RPM cartridge? Or are you unconvinced that they are any better than your reliable old .25-06 or .257 Weatherby Magnum? We're here to help! Or rather, we've got professional help... We're joined this episode by Colton Heward; professional big game guide and Managing Editor of Peterson's Hunting. He's a quarter-bore savant from way back, and has already hunted New Zealand and Old Mexico with these new .25-caliber hot-rods.

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01:22:31

How To Maximize Rifle Accuracy, with Ray Saft

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2026/02/13

Achieving top-notch accuracy with your hunting rifle requires attention to the smallest details. Here, we're joined by Ray Saft, owner of Saft Custom Gunsmithing in Anchorage, Alaska, to discuss the hidden but essential elements of putting together a precision hunting rifle. We talk best actions, barrels, stocks, and of course, cartridges. Tune in—you'll want to hear Ray's opinion on the .300 Win Mag and the 6.8 Western! ENJOY! Contact Ray Saft Custom Gunsmithing: (907) 830-8874 FRIENDS, PLEASE

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38:04

BEST HUNTING KNIFE: A Blue-Collar Northern Shrike

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2026/02/06

It's been six years since the Northern Shrike custom hunting knife was conceived. Incredibly, there's no corner of the (legally huntable) world remaining where it hasn't been carried by intrepid hunters. This episode takes a look at why it's so extraordinary, and gives a sneak peek at what our Spring 2026 "Blue Collar" edition is going to be like. ENJOY! FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material

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30:14

Find Your Ultimate Rifle & Hunt at the DSC Show!

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2026/02/02

Friends, I'll be at the Dallas Safari Club in early February. We'll be holding meet-and-greet visits at booth 3216 Friday and Saturday 10-to-noon, and 3-5pm. Use code JOSEPH26 to get 25% off your entry tickets, and come swap hunting dreams and make plans with us! We'll also have Rob Gearing, owner of Spartan Precision Equipment, and Neal Lane, proprietor of Lane Firearms & Appraisals, visiting and answering questions with us. See you all there!

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01:13:42

Best Cartridges for Kids & New Hunters

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2026/01/30

What is the best cartridge for a kid or beginning hunter to start with? In this episode William (a.k.a. the Backcountry Apprentice) and host Joseph von Benedikt sit down and debate the merits of 14 different cartridge candidates for the title of "Best Kid Cartridge." By process of elimination, we boil it down to just one. Our top pick may surprise you... This episode was great fun, folks. ENJOY! FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all

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39:19

New Guns, Ammo, Optics, & Shooting Gear of SHOT Show...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2026/01/23

SHOT Show 2026 is drawing to a close, and a ton of great new rifles, shotguns, handguns, scopes, binoculars, cartridges, bullets, and other gear has just been introduced. In this episode, we sit down with gunwriting and YouTube legend Ron Spomer and talk about the coolest new products we saw at the show. There some great stuff coming down the pipeline. ENJOY! FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material

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52:12

270 Winchester vs. 30-06 Springfield, with The...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2026/01/16

WHICH IS BEST: .270 Winchester or .30-06 Springfield? In this episode I sit down with the William vB—the "Backcountry Apprentice" himself, and we hash out the pros and cons of each cartridge, discussing: Cartridge versatility Bullet weight ranges Modern bullets available Best factory loads Best bullets for handloading Which is more optimal for whitetails and other deer-size game Which is better for elk and for hunting Africa This one was a ton of fun, folks... We hope you enjoy listening as much

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53:50

Best Survival Guns, with Ron Spomer

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2026/01/09

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01:04:45

Q&A: Best Bullets for Vintage Rifles, Best Moose...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2026/01/02

Q&A: Best Bullets for Vintage Rifles, Best Moose Cartridge, First Guns for Kids, Barrel Cleaning, Kill Kit Contents, and More! In this episode we answer great questions on a variety of topics, including: Best bullets for classic (vintage) rifles NAS3 high-pressure cartridge cases Velocity expansion thresholds for monometal bullets Best boots for stalking in Africa Ultimate moose rifle and cartridge Best first rifle for kids Barrel cleaning and accuracy degradation Kill Kit contents: most crucial

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01:06:17

Legendary Gunmakers: Rigby of London

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2025/12/26

Rigby of London is debatably the most famous maker of fine double-barrel rifles and (bolt-action) magazine rifles in history. Jim Corbett used a .275 Rigby to hunt many of the maneating tigers and leopards he killed. Harry Selby carried a .416 Rigby while guiding Robert Ruark. The Rigby Rising Bite double rifle is considered by many savants to be the finest of its type ever made. And so forth. In this extraordinary episode, we're joined by Rigby of London CEO Marc Newton, who walks us through the

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49:04

Pack Rafts: Pipeline to The Backcountry

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2025/12/19

"When you don't have a pack raft, a river or body of water is a barrier. When you do have a raft, that water becomes a highway." This episode we're joined with Alpacka Raft founder Thor Tingey. Thor grew up in Alaska, adventure-rafting, hunting, and fishing across most of the state. Alpacka packable rafts are the culmination of decades worth of experience and wisdom. Incredible though it sounds, a moose-capable raft weighs just 15 pounds and rolls up as small as a backpacking tent. These boats are

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01:09:56

.270 Win vs. 6.5 RPM: Are New Cartridges Better Than...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2025/12/12

Lots of hunters and shooters complain about new cartridges. "My .270 will do anything that stupid new (insert cartridge name here) can do!" Is that a fact. In this episode, we explore whether cutting-edge new cartridges actually have an advantage over proven classic cartridges. To showcase the concept, we pit the legendary .270 Winchester against the racy new 6.5 WBY RPM, but we include a ton of other classic and new cartridges in the discussion too. This was a fun one and is sure to ruffle some

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34:04

Best Charge-Stopper: Double Rifle vs. Bolt Action

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2025/12/05

If you had to face a charging cape buffalo, elephant, or grizzly bear, would you want a big-bore bolt-action or a double rifle? This episode was recorded in Mozambique, where we had the opportunity to sit down with two dangerous-game professional hunters and guides who have opposing views: one prefers a double rifle; the other likes a bolt action. We swapped stories and debated the virtues and weaknesses of each rifle type. This one was a ton of fun folks. ENJOY! FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE

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