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I've got another cartridge profile episode for you today. In this episode, we're going to talk about the .300 Remington Ultra Magnum (also known as the 300 Ultra Mag or 300 RUM) and discuss how it compares to the .300 Win Mag. You'll learn the advantages and disadvantages of the .300 Ultra Magnum and we'll discuss the pros and cons of the 300 RUM vs 30Win Mag so you can make an informed decision o...

I've got another cartridge comparison episode for you today. In this episode we're going to talk about the 6.5 Creedmoor and how it compares to the .30-06 Springfield. Both offer certain advantages to hunters, but there are some significant differences between the two cartridges you should be aware of. In today's episode, I'm going to discuss the pros and cons of the 6.5 Creedmoor vs 30-06 so you...

I've got another cartridge comparison episode for you today. In this episode we're going to talk about the .270 Winchester and how it compares to the .308 Winchester. While there is a big overlap in their capabilities, each cartridge offers certain benefits to hunters. in today's episode, I'm going to discuss the pros and cons of the 270 vs 308 so you can make an informed decision on which one is...

Are you up for another cartridge comparison show? In this episode, we're going to talk about the .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO and how they compare to the 6.5 Grendel. While they are all extremely popular with hunters and shooters who like the AR-platform, they have vastly different strengths and weaknesses. With that in mind, I'm going to discuss the pros and cons of the 5.56/223 vs 6.5 Grend...

Moose are the primary focus of my long term hunting goals right now and I know that many listeners of this podcast feel the same way. With that in mind, we have a special guest on the show today who has a lot of experience moose hunting: Ron Spomer. Ron will share some of his moose hunting experiences, give us an overview of how people usually hunt moose, and finish off with some recommendations a...

I've got another cartridge comparison episode for you today. In this episode we're going to talk about the .30-30 Winchester and how it compares to the .45-70 Government. I think most hunters would agree that they're each fantastic lever-action cartridges for hunting all sorts of big game. Both offer certain advantages to hunters, but there are some significant differences between the 30-30 vs 45-...

Today I want to talk about an often overlooked way you can improve your odds of getting access to some great hunting opportunities like that: hunting with a muzzleloader. I first started muzzleloader hunting about 10 years ago and doing so has opened up a lot of doors for me. Especially with all the people that are either picking up hunting for the first time or returning to the sport after a prol...

Today, I wanted to do an episode on a somewhat unusual and not very well known hunting opportunity: free range sambar deer hunting in Texas. We have a special guest for this episode: Greg Wells. Greg is going to share the story of his sambar deer hunt on the Powderhorn Ranch in Texas, share some lessons he learned along the way, and give a couple of pointers to those who are interested in going sa...

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I've got another cartridge comparison episode for you today. In this episode we're going to talk about the 7mm Remington Magnum and how it compares to the .30-06 Springfield. I think most hunters would agree that they're each fantastic cartridges for hunting a wide variety of big game. Both offer certain advantages to hunters, but there are some significant differences between the 7mm Rem Mag vs 3...

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I've got another cartridge comparison episode for you today and we're going to talk about the 6.5 Creedmoor and how it compares to the 300 Winchester Magnum in this episode. Both are super popular hunting cartridges these days and it's important to understand what they each have to offer hunters. As you'll learn here shortly, there are some significant differences between the 6.5 Creedmoor and .30...

Have you considered going javelina hunting with a muzzleloader, handgun, or archery equipment? I just got back from my that muzzleloader javelina hunt I've been telling you about for the past couple of months and I have good news: I punched my javelina tag! Today, I'm going to tell you how my New Mexico javelina hunt went, a couple of lessons I learned, and share a few recommendations for you to k...

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Though caribou hunting isn't normally considered extremely dangerous, things can get scary in a hurry in the Alaska backcountry if you're unprepared. Joseph von Benedikt is back on the show again today to share the story of his successful 2020 Alaska solo backcountry caribou hunt. Though he tagged a beautiful caribou bull on the hunt, he also dealt with some pretty harrowing conditions. In this ep...

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