Bonus 20: 270 Winchester Parent Case: 30-06 or 30-03?
In this short bonus episode, I dig into one of the most persistent cartridge history arguments in the shooting world: is the 270 Winchester...
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Big Game Hunting Podcast: Rifles, Calibers & Muzzleloaders For Deer, Elk & African Game
The Big Game Hunting Podcast will teach you to how to prepare for the big game hunting adventures you’ve always dreamed about. Our host, John McAdams, is an experienced sportsman with decade...
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446: Erik Cortina-Your Max Range Is Shorter Than You Think
Erik Cortina is a champion F-class shooter, founder of Cortina Precision, and the guy behind the Ethical Hunter Challenge: a deer silhouette...
Bonus 19: New Hornady 6.8 Western Ammo & More New Hornady Products With Seth Swerczek
Hornady's Seth Swerczek returns to break down the company's late-2026 / 2027 new product lineup, led by the long-awaited 6.8 Western Precisi...
445: 30-06 Family: 25-06, 270, 280, 280 AI, 30-06, 35 Whelen & More
This episode of the Big Game Hunting Podcast covers the whole 30-06 family: 25-06 Remington, 6.5-06, 270 Winchester, 280 Remington, 280 Ackl...
444: Jeff Cooper's Scout Rifle Specs, Safaris, & More With Richard Mann
Jeff Cooper wanted one rifle a man could carry all day, hunt big game, and defend himself with if he had to. This was supposed to be a handy...
443: Ryan Muckenhirn's Two 30-Cal Setups: 308 130gr TTSX and 300 Super WSM
Ryan Muckenhirn of Vortex Optics is back and we discuss two very different 30-caliber hunting setups. First up is the load that might raise...
442: 22 ARC vs Grizzly Bear In Alaska With Tyler Freel
Tyler Freel returns to talk about the Alaska grizzly he killed this spring with a 22 ARC. He used a Zermatt Origin action, 20-inch Proof 1:7...
441: Hunting the Roof of the World Tajikistan Argali and High Country Ibex
A hunt in Tajikistan that tops out over 19,000 feet. An argali at 1,200 yards. Kyrgyzstan on horseback and a Mongolia hunt that included wol...
440: 243 Winchester vs 6mm Remington With Ron Spomer
John McAdams sits down with Ron Spomer to talk about the .243 Winchester and the 6mm Remington (originally the .244 Remington). Both are lig...
439: First Big Game-4 Young Hunters Share Their First Successful Hunts
In this special episode, four young hunters sit down to share the stories of their first successful big game animals. My son James talks abo...
438: 416 Rigby vs 375 H&H Big Bore Caliber Comparison
In this episode of the Big Game Hunting Podcast, I compare two legendary African dangerous game cartridges: the .375 H&H Magnum and the .416...
437: Tiny Ten Hunting In Africa: Mike Arnold's Quest for Pygmy Antelope
John sits down with Mike Arnold (author of Bringing Back the Lions and Bringing Back the Wild , biologist, and host of the Bringing Back the...
436: How to Prepare for an African Safari Hunt (Shooting, Fitness, & More)
Julius Fortuna returns to the podcast in this episode and we discuss how to properly prepare for an African safari hunt. We discuss range pr...
435: 45-70 in Africa Pros, Cons & Lessons Learned
My father and I took a father-son safari to Africa armed with classic lever-action rifles in .45-70 Government — my Marlin 1895 and his Winc...
434: The Spotted Chainsaw-Dave Fulson on Leopard Charges, Follow-Ups & Survival
Watch this full episode on YouTube to see video of the leopard charges, good/bad shots on leopard, etc. https://youtu.be/t8a3DOHP3nQ Dave Fu...
433: The Enduring Romance of the British Double Rifle + The 8-Bore Buffalo Hunt
John sits down with Graeme Wright, author of the definitive Shooting the British Double Rifle , to explore why double rifles continue to cap...
432: The 6.5x55-The 130+ Year Old Round Delivering 6.5 PRC Performance
Joseph von Benedict returns to the show for a deep dive into one of his favorite classic cartridges: the 6.5×55 Swedish Mauser (aka the 6.5...
431: True Cost of an Africa Hunt: Elk vs Plains Game Safari
Is an African safari really as expensive as most hunters think? I break down the real, all-in costs of a guided plains game hunt in South Af...
430: Best Cartridge for Hunting Darn Near Anything With Jim Harmer
Jim Harmer (aka Backfire on YouTube) is back on the show and we discuss a subject I know you'll enjoy: our favorite cartridges for hunting v...
429: Is The New 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak The End of the 6.5 PRC?
Federal has taken the high-pressure case technology first seen in the 7mm Backcountry and applied it to the 6.5 Creedmoor, creating the new...