Hunt Backcountry Podcast Archive — Rifle Hunting

Steve & Mark discuss how to effectively use time in the final weeks leading up to a big hunt. They share what they are personally doing, as they find themselves 5 weeks out from their Alaskan Caribou Hunt, and they also provide general guidance for making the best use of the limited time available before any big hunt.

Do you need the best binoculars on the market, or can you hunt effectively with a budget-friendly bino? Is a 10x42 really the best "do it all" binocular size? What about range-finding or image-stabilizing binoculars for hunting? We answer all of those questions, and more, on this episode of the Hunt Backcountry Podcast

This is the second half of a conversation that explores why smaller rifle calibers may be better for big game hunting. This Hunt Backcountry Podcast episode explores how different types of bullets create different wound channels, the relationship between impact velocity and bullet expansion/upset, and much more.

This podcast will challenge decades of "common knowledge" about what type of rifle and bullet is best for big game hunting. We discuss why killing big game animals quickly and consistently doesn't typically require a big rifle caliber and a tough bullet, and why heavy-hitting rifles are mostly counter-productive.