Hunt Backcountry Podcast Archive — Rifle Hunting

When it comes to rifles, calibers, and cartridges for hunting, many assume that bigger and faster is always better. After all, you can't "kill something too dead", right? But where is the point of diminishing returns? Hornady's Seth Swerczek joins us to explain why thinking "backwards" about ballistics can be helpful.

Who knew that there was so much to know about tripods? In this Hunt Backcountry Podcast episode with Michael from Really Right Stuff SOAR, we talk about tripod selection for the hunter that wants to use a tripod for both glassing and shooting.

When it comes to folding rifle chassis that are purpose-built for the weight-conscious backpack hunter, there are two primary options — The XLR Element 4.0 and the MDT HNT26. In this podcast, Mark shares his personal experience with both of these chassis and makes ten comparisons to help you choose between them.

After drawing an Arizona elk tag that surprised him, Brent shares why he ultimately decided to hire a guide for the hunt. On this podcast episode, Brent shares what he learned about the experience, how he selected his outfitter, how the hunt went down, and ultimately if he was glad that he decided to go guided.