Best Rangefinder Podcasts (2024)

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320: Master Alaska Guide Phil Shoemaker Talks Brown Bear Hunting 1:13:48

6d ago1:13:48

1:13:48

Master Alaskan guide Phil Shoemaker joins me in this episode to talk about brown bear hunting in Alaska. We discuss how he got started in this business, practical ballistics, caliber selection, and bullet selection as it relates to bear hunting, some of the other, less discussed, though still important aspects of bear hunting, and a couple of notew…

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319: John Stallone on fighting anti-hunting attacks 1:23:43

13d ago1:23:43

1:23:43

John Stallone from HOWL for Wildlife is on the show with us to talk about a couple of serious threats to hunting he and his organization are fighting against. John is also a hunting outfitter and has hosted a hunting TV show. He also talks a little bit about what it was like to have a hunting TV show and gives us a small peek behind the curtain int…

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318: How you can help in the fight to save hunting 56:02

20d ago56:02

56:02

Dan Gates from Coloradans For Responsible Wildlife Management is on the show with us to talk about a couple of very serious threats to hunting he and his organization are fighting against. As you’ll learn here shortly, these are issues that affect hunters from all over the USA, not just those in Colorado. In this episode, Dan and I discuss these is…

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317: Bear Hunting in Alaska With Tyler Kuhn 59:35

28d ago59:35

59:35

Sticking with the “Alaska Theme” we started last week with my discussion with Tyler Freel on Dall Sheep, we have Tyler Kuhn from A-Team Outfitting on the show to talk to us about bear hunting in Alaska. In this episode we talk about hunting both black and brown bear: the time of year they do those hunts, how they’re alike and different, spot and st…

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316: Dall Sheep Hunting With Tyler Freel 1:07:40

1M ago1:07:40

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Tyler Freel is back on the show today to talk about Dall Sheep hunting. Tyler has lived in Alaska for a long time and has done a lot of sheep hunting over the years. In this episode, we talk about everything Dall sheep: how and where to hunt sheep, descriptions of what constitutes a legal ram, how a sheep hunt often goes, what time of year they’re …

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315: Best Cartridge for Hunting Darn Near Anything with JvB 57:14

1M ago57:14

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Today Joseph von Benedikt is back on the show and we discuss a subject I know you’ll enjoy: our favorite cartridges for hunting virtually any species of big game. We’re play little game here today where Joseph and I each list our favorite cartridge and bullet for hunting specific species of game ranging from coues whitetail all the way up to thick …

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314: Listener Q&A And 5 Year Anniversary Giveaway! 1:21:41

2M ago1:21:41

1:21:41

I released that very first episode of The Big Game Hunting Podcast just over 5 years ago all the way back in 2019. My goodness it has been quite a ride! I’ve learned a lot, connected with some fantastic people, and enjoyed some amazing experiences along the way. Thank you for your support over these past 5 years! This particular episode is a Q&A se…

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313: Leupold's New Game Changing Rangefinder 59:37

2M ago59:37

59:37

I feel like the term “game changer” get’s thrown around way too often in this industry. However, I think Leupold’s new Rx5000 rangefinder does actually deserve the title of a truly game changing device. Tim Lesser from Leupold is back on the show to talk about that new rangefinder what what makes it so special. We also talk about a couple of their …

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312: The Ugly Truth About The 7mm PRC (and what to do about it) 38:17

2M ago38:17

38:17

Rumors have been swirling about Hornady Precision Hunter factory ammo for the 7mm PRC failing to deliver advertised velocities and a lot of hunters and shooters are understandably upset about the situation. I did some extensive testing at the range last week with multiple 7mm PRC factory loads from both Federal and Hornady. In this episode I share …

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311: Black Bear Hunting In Birkenstocks With Johnny Mack 1:12:50

2M ago1:12:50

1:12:50

Johnny Mack from the Soul Seekers Podcast is on the show with us to talk about black bear hunting. As you’ll learn here shortly, Johnny is an adult onset hunter who cut his teeth bear hunting in the PNW because that was the only thing he could hunt at the time due to schedule conflicts with work. He has since developed a great system for finding be…

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310: 7mm PRC: The Good, Bad, & Ugly After 1 Year 45:36

2M ago45:36

45:36

Hornady unveiled the 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge in October or 2022 and that cartridge has taken the hunting world by storm since then. I've hunted with and shot the 7mm PRC pretty extensively over the past year. While I really like the cartridge and have been pleased with how it has performed overall, the 7mm PRC is not perfect and some disturbi…

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309: 2024 Updates From Spartan Precision With Rob Gearing 48:30

2M ago48:30

48:30

Rob Gearing is back on the show with me again today to talk about the latest stuff from Spartan Precision. We talk about the new Springbok bipod and quad system, the possibility of a less expensive bipod from Spartan Precision coming soon, and some other new developments in the industry that have occurred since he was last on the show in 2023. I ca…

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308: Hunting With A 300 Blackout: Good or Bad Idea? 30:01

2M ago30:01

30:01

Is the 300 Blackout good for hog hunting? The story I share in this episode does a great job of illustrating the pros and cons of hunting with the 300 Blackout as well as some best practices for getting the most out of this cartridge. The Big Game Hunting Podcast is about to celebrate its 5 year anniversary! In honor of crossing that milestone, we’…

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307: 2024 Silencer Updates With Brandon Maddox 41:04

3M ago41:04

41:04

Brandon Maddox is back on the show with me again today to talk about the latest stuff from Silencer Central. We talk about the new Buck 30 by Banish, their new Speed K suppressor, and some other new developments in the industry that have occurred since he was last on the show in 2023. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but The Big Game Hunting Podcas…

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306: 5 Year Podcast Anniversary Giveaway! 16:50

3M ago16:50

16:50

I can't believe I'm saying this, but we're coming up on the 5 year anniversary for the Big Game Hunting Podcast! To celebrate, I've organized an enormous giveaway of amazing prizes for listeners. First, my good friends and partners at Kok & Seyffert Big Game Hunting and I are giving a 7 day African safari for away FOR FREE to one lucky podcast list…

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305: 22-250 vs 223 Remington: Which is the best coyote caliber? 51:38

3M ago51:38

51:38

I have another cartridge comparison for you today where we compare two very popular 22 caliber rounds that both bear the Remington name: the 223 Remington and the 22-250 Remington. That's not surprising and those two cartridges can be incredibly effective on coyotes (and other predators and varmints) and both have accounted for literally truckloads…

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304: The highs and lows of elk hunting out west 1:08:39

3M ago1:08:39

1:08:39

Justin Townsend and Casey Nordine from the Harvesting Nature crew joined me on this episode to talk about some of the highs and lows of elk hunting out west. Both had very different hunting experiences, but there were also some important similarities in their hunts as well. Both guys hunted elk in 2023 in some areas where tags weren’t especially di…

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303: 300 Win Mag vs 300 WSM: Ultimate Guide 42:11

3M ago42:11

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I have another cartridge comparison for you today where we compare two very popular 30 caliber magnum rounds: the 300 Winchester Magnum and the 300 Winchester Short Magnum. Ask a couple serious big game hunters their opinion on the best .30 caliber cartridge and they’ll likely name a couple different rounds between them. Two in particular will prob…

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302: 300 Win Mag vs 7mm PRC: Ultimate Guide 1:01:17

3M ago1:01:17

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I have a cartridge comparison for you today where we compare two very popular rounds: the tried and true 300 Winchester Magnum and the newest kid on the block with the 7mm PRC. Which one is the better choice for you? Well, that’s we'll discuss in this episode where I investigate the pros and cons of the 300 Win Mag and 7mm PRC in detail so you can …

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301: Rigby Dagga Boy Award With Marc Newton 51:25

4M ago51:25

51:25

John Rigby & Co Managing Director Marc Newton joined me on this episode of The Big Game Hunting podcast to discuss the history of John Rigby & Co, some of their current rifle and shotgun offerings, and the 2025 Rigby Dagga Boy Award. Please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” or “FOLLOW” button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Sponsor…

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300: 40 Caliber Safari Cartridges With Kevin Robertson 1:38:09

4M ago1:38:09

1:38:09

In this episode, Kevin Robertson and I cover the most popular .40 caliber safari cartridges and discuss their history, legacy, their strengths and weaknesses, and their recommended uses in detail. We discuss almost everything from the 450/400 all the way up to the 470 Nitro Express in this episode (to include some more obscure offerings like the 50…

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299: Namibia's New Age Related Scoring System 55:19

4M ago55:19

55:19

Next up in our ongoing Africa hunting mini-series is an interview Axel Kramer, the President of the Namibia Professional Hunting Association (or NAPHA). Axel was kind enough to take a break from his busy schedule to discuss NAPHAs new Age Related Trophy Measuring system they recently implemented in order to incentivize hunters to harvest older anim…

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298: Non-Traditional Taxidermy & Taxidermy Alternatives 45:57

4M ago45:57

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In this episode, I go over a few novel taxidermy ideas as well as some other alternatives to taxidermy that can serve some of the same purposes as traditional taxidermy without as many as the downsides of taxidermy. Taxidermy is often a big part of an African safari hunt, so I’m including this episode in my ongoing Africa mini-series. However, a lo…

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297: 9.3mm & 375 Caliber Cartridges: The Ultimate Guide 1:34:14

5M ago1:34:14

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In this episode, I cover the most popular 9.3mm and 375 caliber CIP and/or SAAMI certified cartridges and discuss their history, legacy, their strengths and weaknesses, and their recommended uses in detail. Most of those cartridges are very popular for hunting Africa, but as you’ll learn here shortly, that’s not the case with all of them. Indeed, a…

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296: 404 Jeffery - Africa's Underrated Workhorse 46:19

5M ago46:19

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Though it is well over a century old, does not possess eye popping ballistics, the 404 Jeffery was massively popular among the most serious African big game hunters for much of the 20th Century and still maintains an almost cult-like following among a certain segments of the hunting community to this day. I’ll tell you exactly why that’s the case i…

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295: 2024 SHOT Show Recap 47:40

5M ago47:40

47:40

I’m back home from a quick trip up to Las Vegas for the 2024 SHOT show and put together a quick bonus episode for you that will hit some of the highlights of the show along with some of the more notable new products as well as updates and/or expansions to existing product lines announced there. Not a lot of earth shattering news this year, but ther…

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294: First Africa Hunting Safari With Scott Spanton 1:23:36

5M ago1:23:36

1:23:36

Scott Spanton is a long-time podcast listener from Australia and he has hunted in South Africa Big Game Hunting Adventures twice: once in April of 2022 and once in October of 2023. For that reason, Scott has a unique perspective on what it’s like hunting very early in the hunting season vs very late in the hunting season. Plus, he used rifles in 7m…

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293: Leopard Hunting With Phil Massaro In Zimbabwe 55:49

5M ago55:49

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We’re kicking off our 2024 Africa mini-series this week and we have the perfect guest to do just that: Phil Massaro is back on the show with us today to talk about an intense leopard hunt he did back in 2023 with Tanya Blake Safaris in Zimbabwe. Please hit that "SUBSCRIBE" or "FOLLOW" button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatica…

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292: Cactus Buck Hunting With Adam Wies (aka WHO_TEE_WHO) 46:17

6M ago46:17

46:17

We have a special guest on the show with us today: Adam Wies, better known as WHO-TEE_ WHO on YouTube. Adam is back on the show to talk with us about his busy 2023 hunting season, the very unique deer he took on a hunt in Utah, the guns and ammo he used on those hunts, and what the future is looking like for him. Please hit that "SUBSCRIBE" or "FOL…

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291: 270 Caliber Cartridges: Your Ultimate Guide 1:13:43

6M ago1:13:43

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While the United States is indeed a country where 30 caliber cartridges reign supreme, the 270 bore diameter can really give the 30 caliber a run for it’s money. Indeed, the 270 could even be described as a uniquely American bore diameter. In this episode, I hit the highlights of all of the 270 caliber SAAMI certified cartridges and discuss their h…

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290: 2023 Recap, 2024 Preview, & Special Guest 51:36

6M ago51:36

51:36

As 2023 draws to a close, I wanted to do a quick recap of the year with you, cover a couple of interesting events that didn’t make it into their own podcast episodes, and give you a preview of what’s to come in 2024. Plus, we’ll be joined by a special guest at the end of this episode! Please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” or “FOLLOW” button in your podcast a…

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289: Dall Sheep Hunting With Mark Huelsing 1:35:48

6M ago1:35:48

1:35:48

Today Mark Huelsing from Exo Mountain Gear and the Hunt Backcountry Podcast is on the show with us to talk about his recent Dall Sheep hunt up in Alaska. As you’ll learn here shortly, that hunt was quite the adventure with lots of emotional ups and downs along the way. He eventually got it done and tagged a great looking sheep on his hunt, but that…

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288: The World Changing 7x57mm Mauser 41:30

7M ago41:30

41:30

Today I’m going to share the story of a cartridge that could very well be described as “world changing.” It’s not the 6.5 Creedmoor. No, this particular cartridge came on the scene well over 100 years ago and made a very profound effect on the hunting and shooting worlds. And to top it all off, it’s still around and remains in somewhat common use t…

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287: 6.8 Western vs 7mm PRC: Battle of the New Kids on the Block 57:36

7M ago57:36

57:36

I have another cartridge comparison for you today where we compare two of the newest centerfire rifle cartridges to hit the market: the 6.8 Western and the 7mm PRC. Especially since they're both so new and seem to fit into a similar performance category, it’s only natural that many hunters would be curious about how the 6.8 Western stacks up agains…

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286: .30 Caliber Cartridges: Your Ultimate Guide 2:13:42

7M ago2:13:42

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The United States is a country where 30 caliber cartridges reign supreme. Don’t get me wrong: other bore diameters are plenty popular too, but none can hold a candle to the .308 in terms of popularity or variety though. In fact, if there were an “official” rifle cartridge of the United States, I’m sure it would be a 30 caliber cartridge of some sor…

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285: Hunting With Banish Suppressors: The Good, Bad, & The Ugly 1:17:35

7M ago1:17:35

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Today we’re going to talk about hunting with suppressors in detail. I first jumped on the silencer bandwagon back in 2021 when I purchased a Banish 30 from Silencer Central. I now possess 5 different suppressors and I’ve accumulated a lot of experience at the range and afield with them over the past 2 years. I hit highlights of all 5 suppressors I …

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284: How A Blind Hunter Goes Deer Hunting 1:05:47

7M ago1:05:47

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A podcast listener named John Fritz joined me on the show today to talk about whitetail deer hunting. This isn’t a run of the mill episode about deer hunting though. No, John is completely blind, yet he still goes deer hunting every year and often fills one or more tags. Indeed, he actually cleanly harvested a buck at 295 yards with a single shot t…

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283: My 2023 New Mexico Mule Deer Hunt With My Son! 1:24:54

8M ago1:24:54

1:24:54

I just made it home from an outstanding mule deer hunt in New Mexico with my son. I’m not exaggerating when I say that hunt was one of the most fun hunts I’ve ever been on. We dealt with some wild conditions, had a lot of fun, and ultimately were successful in tagging a buck. Today’s episode is a detailed recap of that hunt, evaluations of some gea…

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282: Grizzly Bear Hunting With A 6.5 Creedmoor?!? 1:09:56

8M ago1:09:56

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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 grizz…

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281: Gary Morgan On Bobcat Hunting 47:05

8M ago47:05

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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 goi…

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280: 7mm PRC 7mm Rem Mag vs 28 Nosler Comparison 57:23

8M ago57:23

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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…

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279: James Bradley on Stalking Roe & "Vampire" Deer in the UK 1:28:11

9M ago1:28:11

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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 grou…

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278: Bergara Rifles With Collin Russell 58:33

9M ago58:33

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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…

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277: Deer Hunting Using Hounds With Austin Tomlin 1:02:42

9M ago1:02:42

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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.…

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276: 35 Whelen Cartridge Profile 38:14

9M ago38:14

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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 strengt…

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275: Ammo Status Update September 2023 1:18:07

10M ago1:18:07

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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 stil…

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274: Nosler M21 Review 25:11

10M ago25:11

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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 20…

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273: Jim Harmer (aka Backfire) on the 6.5 Creedmoor and more 48:31

10M ago48:31

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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 bulle…

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272: Roe Deer & Chamois In Spain With Austin Brown & JVB 1:33:34

10M ago1:33:34

1:33:34

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 …

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271: Ryan Muckenhirn On Vortex Rifle Scopes & Binoculars 1:00:05

10M ago1:00:05

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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…

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