Big Game Hunting Podcast - Hunting Africa, North America, & More!

Sometimes you just find a rifle that just flat out works: it fits you well, it's not excessively large or heavy, has a nice trigger, it's easy to shoot accurately, it's not finicky and doesn't require an extensive break-in process, and seems like it loves all the ammo you feed it. Well, Bergara's new Wilderness Sierra rifle checks all of those boxes for me. I used that rifle on my recent moose hunt and I'm thrilled with how it performed. Here's a detailed break-down of everything you need to know about this new rifle!

Sign up here to receive a 10% off promo code for all products Bergara sells directly from their web site (to include, but not limited to, the Bergara Sierra).

To enter the random drawing for the chance to test and evaluate Nosler Whitetail Country ammo, click here and sign up by 11:59pm on Tuesday, 5 November 2024.

Episode 339: Want to help me test some new ammo?– Episode Referenced In Podcast

Episode 337: I just punched my moose tag!– Episode Referenced In Podcast

Join the Big Game Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material (including video of this hunt and results of the necropsy I did on that moose) at www.patreon.com/biggamehunter

Episode 327: Taking The 7mm PRC Past 1 Mile At The Bergara Academy– Episode Referenced In Podcast

7mm PRC Ballistic Gel Test– YouTube Video Referenced In Podcast

Nosler just sent me a bunch of their new Whitetail Country line of ammunition and I need some help testing and evaluating how it performs afield this fall. Here's how you can help me out and potentially receive some free ammo in the process!

To enter the random drawing for the chance to test and evaluate Nosler Whitetail Country ammo, click here and sign up by 11:59pm on Tuesday, 5 November 2024.

Learn more about Nosler Whitetail Country ammo here

I discuss all of the 33 caliber CIP and SAAMI standardized cartridges (plus a couple of other noteworthy rounds) in this episode and discuss their history, legacy, their strengths and weaknesses, and their recommended uses in detail.

Cartridges covered: 33 WCF, 333 Jeffery, 338-06 A-Square, 338 Winchester Magnum, 338 Lapua Magnum, 338 Blaser, 8.6 Blackout, 338 Federal, 338 Weatherby RPM, 338 Ruger Compact Magnum, 338 Marlin, 338 Norma, 338 Remington Ultra Magnum, 33 Nosler, 340 Weatherby Magnum, 338-378 Weatherby Magnum, 8.5x55 Blaser, 338 ARC

Sponsor: Join the Big Game Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material at www.patreon.com/biggamehunter

Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo supply updates).

Episode 286: 30 Caliber Cartridges-Your Ultimate Guide – Episode referenced in podcast

Episode 291: 270 Caliber Cartridges-Your Ultimate Guide – Episode referenced in podcast

Episode 297: 9.3mm and 375 Caliber Cartridges-Your Ultimate Guide – Episode referenced in podcast

Episode 300: 40 Caliber Safari Cartridges With Kevin Robertson – Episode referenced in podcast

Episode 328: 25 Caliber Cartridges-Your Ultimate Guide – Episode referenced in podcast

Episode 329: 50, 60, & 70 Caliber Safari Cartridges With Kevin Robertson – Episode referenced in podcast

300 PRC vs 338 Lapua - Article Referenced In Podcast

338 Federal vs 308 Winchester vs 358 Winchester - Article Referenced In Podcast

300 Win Mag vs 338 Lapua vs 338 Win Mag - Article Referenced In Podcast

I just made it home from an outstanding moose hunt in Colorado with my son! We had an amazing trip and I successfully took a cow Shiras Moose, which was a species I wasn't sure I'd ever get to hunt because those tags are just so darn hard to obtain. Not only did I manage to pull a tag, but successfully punched it! Today's episode is a detailed recap of our hunt, evaluations of some gear we used, and some of the lessons we learned along the way.

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Join the Big Game Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material (including video of this hunt and results of the necropsy I did on that moose) at www.patreon.com/biggamehunter

You can buy some XCOR ear buds (which are my personal favorite ear protection) here.

Resources

7mm PRC: Ultimate Guide To Hornady's New Cartridge – Blog article referenced in podcast

Best Hunting Rifle Slings – Blog article referenced in podcast

Banish Backcountry Silencer Review – Blog article referenced in podcast

Best 7mm PRC Ammo For Hunting – Blog article referenced in podcast

17 Best Rifle Scopes For Hunting – Blog article referenced in podcast

Ep 283: 2023 New Mexico Mule Deer Hunt Recap – Podcast referenced in episode

Ron Spomer is back on the show and we discuss a subject I know you'll enjoy: our favorite cartridges for hunting virtually any species of big game. We're play little game where Ron and I each list our favorite cartridge and bullet for hunting specific

Like the mythical Phoenix, Thompson/Center has risen from the ashes. Owner Gregg Ritz joins me on the show today to discuss the rise and fall of the company and the story of how he is currently in the process of resurrecting this legendary American firearms institution and what we can expect from T/C moving forward.

Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday.

Join the Big Game Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material at www.patreon.com/biggamehunter

Check out the Thompson/Center web site, subscribe to their YouTube channel, and follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and X.

Episode 321: Handgun Hunting With Ryan Hoover- Episode Referenced In Podcast

Today, we're talking about Hornady's new 22 Advanced Rifle Cartridge (22 ARC), which purports to deliver 22-250 level performance out of an AR-15 platform. In this episode I discuss whether or not Hornady delivers on that promise, what this cartridge is best suited for, and whether or not you should purchase one.

Join the Big Game Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material at www.patreon.com/biggamehunter

Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo supply updates).

22 ARC-Guide To Hornady's Hot New Cartridge – Article referenced in podcast

22-250 vs 223 Remington – Article referenced in podcast

As I promised you a couple of weeks ago, we're going to talk about the details I've been able to dig up regarding the often repeated story where Roy Weatherby supposedly killed a cape buffalo with the 257 Weatherby Magnum today. Buckle up folks, because this is going to be a good one!

Email me at [email protected] if you have additional information about Roy Weatherby killing a cape buffalo with the 257 Weatherby. I'll happily correct the record if I'm wrong about this issue.

Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo supply updates).

Join the Big Game Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material at www.patreon.com/biggamehunter

Ep 328: Complete Guide To 25 Caliber Cartridges

Weatherby Podcast Episode #34 On 257 Weatherby Magnum (they start talking about the Guns & Ammo article at the 5:50 mark in that episode)

Get a copy of Weatherby: The Man. The Gun. The Legend. here

Other sources:

Guns & Ammo September 1962 issue, The High Priest of High Velocity by John Lachuk (p46-47)

Rifleman in Africa by Wallace Taber, First Edition January 1953 (p47)

Assignment Safari by Wallace Taber, 3rd Edition January 1953 (p23)

Guns Magazine November 1956 issue, Hunting Elephant With A Deer Rifle by Wallace Taber (p34-36, p51-52)

Adam Wies (better known as WHO_TEE_WHO on YouTube) is up next in my ongoing Africa hunting mini-series. We actually just hosted Adam on a plains game hunt with us in Africa and yes, he did hunt with a 6.5 Creedmoor. As you'll learn here shortly, Adam had an outstanding trip. None of those 6.5 Creedmoor bullets bounced off any game and he actually had a couple of very impressive kills with it. I joined Adam on a YouTube live session on his channel where he and I discussed things with his trip in detail. This is the audio from that discussion.

Sponsor: Get in touch with me to make your Africa hunting dreams come true at in South Africa's Limpopo Province where we offer outstanding hunting safaris, simplified hunt logistics, assistance with many of the pain points associated with a hunt, and up front pricing with no extra fees. Plus, we're offering our remaining hunt for November 2024 at a fantastic discount! Contact me directly at [email protected] to learn more.

Email me at that same address with subject line "podcast hunt" if you're interested in joining us on our upcoming Africa podcast hunt 19-28 July 2025.

Watch videos from Adam's hunt on the playlist on his YouTube channel here.

Joe Thompson is up next in my ongoing Africa hunting mini-series to talk about his hair raising leopard hunt in Zimbabwe last year. As you'll learn here shortly, there was a lot of drama associated with this hunt, especially at the beginning. As Ferris Bueller once said, life comes at you pretty fast and that's exactly what happened to Joe on this leopard hunt.

Sponsor: Get in touch with me to make your Africa hunting dreams come true at in South Africa's Limpopo Province where we offer outstanding hunting safaris, simplified hunt logistics, assistance with many of the pain points associated with a hunt, and up front pricing with no extra fees. Plus, we're offering our remaining hunt for November 2024 at a fantastic discount! Visit bestsafarihunt.com or contact me directly at [email protected] to learn more.

Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo supply updates).

Global Rescue Travel & Medical Evacuation Insurance- I personally always get medical evacuation and travel insurance through Global Rescue for all of my hunts in Africa and I highly recommend you do so as well.

Ep 293: Leopard Hunting With Phil Massaro In Zimbabwe

Ep 158: Leopard Hunting With Gavin Lipjes

Ep 154: Leopard Hunting With Kevin Robertson