Hunt Backcountry Podcast Archive — Rifle Hunting

It doesn't take a degree in rocket science to understand bullet performance. Or does it? Bryan Litz is a scientist, shooter, and ballistician. He quite literally "wrote the book" on external ballistics and informed what we know about the flight and performance of bullets.

Brass cases are a critical component of a loaded rifle cartridge, and understanding how to properly work with brass cases is a critical aspect of being a safe and successful reloader. In this episode, we discuss what every reloader should know about brass.

We met our guest, Rafe, on Kodiak Island this past fall. Rafe has extensive experience hunting, guiding, and fishing in Alaska for species that include Sitka Blacktail Deer, Kodiak brown bears, mountain goats, and sheep. In this show, we chat with Rafe about his experience as a guide and what lessons he has learned...

We are starting a new podcast series on the topic of reloading. If you've ever been interested (or intimidated!) by the topic of loading your own ammunition, this first episode is for you. We answer... Why should I consider reloading? What does it cost to get started? Will reloading give me better accuracy...