Hunt Backcountry Podcast Archive — Gear

We are back with Ryan Cleckner! In this episode, we answer the questions of: What are the easiest and cheapest improvements that can be made to an average rifle and scope package? What is the best process for barrel break-in? How do angles and shooting up/down inclines in the mountains affect accuracy? And MUCH more!

Scope selection is an extremely import aspect of any rifle build. In this episode of our "Building A Backcountry Rifle" series we speak with Mark Boardman of Vortex Optics to learn what hunters should consider when selecting an optic to top their big game hunting rifle.

We are kicking off a brand new series: "Building A Backcountry Rifle". In this series we have dedicated episodes on the various aspects of putting together a rifle package for western big game hunting.

There are many factors in arrow selection. How do attributes such as spine (static and dynamic), weight, straightness, diameter, materials (carbon, aluminum, hybrids), all come together to make the ideal arrow for your bow, your broadhead, and the game that you are hunting?