The Texas Predator Hunting Podcast

Back in the studio. Audio’s fixed, reruns are done, and we’re getting back into real conversations. This one turns into a full Q&A, covering 6 ARC vs 22 Creed, barrel life, projectile choice, and what actually matters when it comes to killing animals. Most people are asking the wrong questions. This is about real-world performance.

Wade answers a listener question on picking the right optic for a 6 ARC setup, and why most guys overcomplicate the process. From magnification ranges to reticles and real-world hunting use, it all comes back to one thing: make a list and keep it simple. Check out gear, ammo, and more at allymunitions.com

Back behind the mic. We talk where we’ve been, what’s changed, and where TPH is headed next. More at allymunitions.com

Today’s 12 Minute Talk comes from a listener question, and it’s a good one. Josh asked about building a 6mm ARC “do-it-all” AR , and whether a Proof Research carbon fiber barrel is actually worth the extra money over a Noveske steel barrel . In this episode, Wade breaks it down from real-world experience, having run both brands, and gives his honest take on performance, weight, and where your mone...

This one came straight from you guys. After running a giveaway and asking what topics you wanted to hear, one stood out: T he journey of becoming a predator hunter . In this episode, Wade breaks down his full progression from getting started to where he is today. From early days with zero knowledge, to the phase where you buy everything in sight, to finally simplifying your gear and focusing on wh...

In today’s 12 Minute Talk, we’re breaking down one of the most debated topics in long range shooting, dialing vs holding over for elevation. Is dialing really more accurate, or is that just old-school thinking? With modern reticles, better glass, and smarter setups, the answer isn’t as black and white as it used to be. We cover: When to dial vs when to hold How modern reticles have changed the gam...

In this episode, Wade breaks down one of the most confusing topics in long range shooting, ballistic drag models . What is BC? Why does it matter? And which one should you actually be using? We cover: What ballistic coefficient (BC) really means Why higher BC isn’t always the full story G1 vs G7 (and why G1 needs to go) When G7 is more than enough for hunting What CDMs and PDMs are, and when they...

In this archived 12 Minute Talk, Wade breaks down the single most important factor in becoming a better predator hunter. It’s not gear. It’s not a new call. It’s not a thermal upgrade. It’s time. Time in the field. Time at the range. Time scouting land. Time watching coyotes. Time learning the animal. Wade dives into why more reps, more observation, and more understanding of coyote behavior will o...

In this archived episode, Clay Reid joins us for a no-filter conversation on contest hunting, shotgun setups, thermals, and what it really takes to stack coyotes year after year. We get into: Shotgun-only contests out West Tungsten vs lead (and why it matters) ARs vs shotguns in thick country Thermal changing the predator game Time management in contests Social media drama and industry egos If you...

In this archived 12 Minute Talk, we break down my personal night vision setup for predator hunting when I’m not running visible lights. This is the exact configuration I rely on for nighttime calling, built around an 18” 22 Creedmoor in a KRG chassis, and why I prefer scanning with thermal but shooting through night vision. We cover: Why I choose 22 Creedmoor for a night rig Clip-on night vision v...

In this archived episode, Wade breaks down why he used to be a major shotgun guy for predator hunting, and why he eventually replaced it with a compact suppressed AR setup. We cover the real pros of shotguns (especially in fox country and shotgun-only land), the cost of stretching shotgun range with tungsten, and why modern AR platforms with today’s optics (LPVOs, red dots + magnifiers) have becom...

In today’s 12 Minute Talk, Wade breaks down a frustrating issue many shooters run into once they start running suppressors on AR-15s, stuck rounds after hunting, especially in cold weather. Is it bad ammo? Is it neck tension? Is it crimp? Not exactly. We cover what’s actually happening inside your chamber when you combine carbon buildup, back pressure from traditional baffled suppressors, extreme...

This archived episode of the Texas Predator Hunting Podcast comes from a live Instagram Q&A session. Wade answers two straight hours of listener questions covering: • 6 ARC gas system tuning • 22 ARC vs 22 Creedmoor • Adjustable gas blocks & bleed-off mode • Suppressor setups (flow-through vs traditional) • AR buffer weights & tuning philosophy • Barrel life (22-250, 22 Creed, 6 ARC) •...

One of the most common questions in predator hunting: “Am I ruining this property by calling it too much?” In this 12 Minute Talk, Wade breaks down: What “ruin” actually means How pressure affects coyotes Why educated coyotes make you better When you should call hard — and when you shouldn’t The difference between population control and contest hunting The reality? You’re not killing everything yo...

Anthony M Team joins the podcast for a long, unfiltered conversation about how a kid from Panama ended up becoming one of the most recognized names in the thermal and night vision world. We cover: Growing up between Panama, Fort Bragg, and Houston The early Aubrey, Texas days (before the subdivisions took over) Peterbilt second shift chaos The heavy drinking, ranch work, and learning to hunt from...

Today’s 12 Minute Talk: 1-10 LPVO or 2-10 with a red dot? It depends. Wade breaks down: Close range vs longer range priorities When an LPVO makes more sense When a 2-10 shines Offset vs rooftop red dots First focal plane vs second focal plane Reticle differences (BDC vs Christmas tree vs MIL) Parallax… do you actually need it? If you're building an SPR-style rifle, a predator rig, or a dual-pu...

A few days after agreeing to come on the podcast to tell his story, Marine sniper Phillip passed away in a tragic car accident. He was excited. He wanted the truth told. So today, his father Alan Williams and fellow Marine Ian Jennings sit down to tell it. From Ramadi, Iraq (2004–2005), to the loss of brothers Barlow and Hubbard, to frustration with leadership, to the weight veterans carry long af...

Today’s 12 Minute Talk features Zach from Mountains, Mullets, America. We break down some of the biggest long range shooting myths still floating around: “There’s only ONE right answer” You need a $3,000 custom rifle to get started Your optic has to cost more than your rifle First focal plane vs second focal plane ARs can’t shoot long range You have to reload to compete The 1 MOA benchmark The bar...

This is an archived episode from a few years ago. Going back and listening to this conversation now, it means more to me than I can explain. At the time, we were just sitting down talking hunting, how he grew up doing it, the rifles he started with, how the gear and the leases changed over the years, and a bunch of stories I’m really glad we captured. There’s a lot of laughs in here, some real per...

In this 12 Minute Talk, we break down running shots and why so many hunters struggle with them without realizing the real reason. Velocity, barrel length, projectile speed, scope setup, and follow-through all play a role, and if you’ve always shot fast “hot rod” cartridges, you might not actually be as good at running shots as you think. This episode is an intro to a deeper, data-driven podcast co...

In this episode, Wade breaks down 6 ARC vs 6 Creed, not just specs, but what actually matters in the real world: platform differences (AR-15 vs AR-10), barrel life, cost to shoot, recoil, ammo availability, and where each cartridge makes the most sense for hunting and practical use. He also talk's about why a ~200 fps difference doesn’t always translate to major downrange separation, and why u...

If I could only own ONE AR-15 for hunting — this would be it. [From the Archives] In this 12 Minute Talk, Wade breaks down his final answer to a question he gets constantly: what’s the best all-around AR-15 hunting platform? From whitetail and hogs to coyotes, prairie dogs, and long-range plinking, this setup covers it all. Topics covered: Why 6mm ARC is the most versatile AR-15 hunting cartridge...

From the archives. Everybody wants an “accurate AR,” but most people are chasing internet fixes instead of fixing the real problems. In this episode, we break down SPR vs DMR vs Recce , then get brutally honest about what actually matters when you’re trying to tighten groups. We cover: Why barrel choice matters more than anything else Trigger, receiver fit, stock choice, and tolerance stacking Why...

From the Archive. In this 12-Minute Talk, Wade breaks down the three most common mistakes predator hunters make , especially during daytime calling . He covers: Why being too loud walking into a stand kills opportunities before you ever call How movement on stand gives predators away your position Why most misses come down to lack of realistic practice The difference between bench shooting and sho...

From the Archive. Still relevant. In this episode, we break down the fundamentals of night hunting predators, what works, what doesn’t, and what actually matters when you’re getting started. We cover: Why predators often move more at night (and when daylight still wins) Scouting first : learning the land, backstops, and stand locations before you hunt at night Tripods vs truck/rack setups (and wha...