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I have another cartridge comparison for you today where we compare the 7mm PRC, 28 Nosler, and 7mm Remington Magnum cartridges. It's only natural that many hunters would be curious about how the brand new 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge stacks up against the tried and true 7mm Remington Magnum and the hot rod 28 Nosler. Well, that's what I do in this episode where I investigate the 28 Nosler vs 7mm PRC vs 7mm Rem Mag debate in detail and provide some insight into which cartridge is better suited for common hunting situations so you can make an informed decision on which one will work best for your individual needs.

28 Nosler vs 7mm PRC vs 7mm Rem Mag Review & Comparison – Blog article referenced in podcast

Best 7mm PRC Ammo For Hunting Deer, Elk, & Bear – Blog article referenced in podcast

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

Best 28 Nosler Ammo For Hunting Elk and Deer – Blog article referenced in podcast

Best 7mm Rem Mag Ammo For Hunting Elk, Bear, and Deer – Blog article referenced in podcast

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Hunting Guns 101: If you enjoy these cartridge comparison episodes, then you will love Hunting Guns 101 because it's full of the same sort of information contained in these episodes, just with even more detail and analysis. Hunting Guns 101 is jam packed with useful information about practical ballistics and firearms in general that will help you be more successful afield and fill more tags on your hunts.

This training will teach you what you need to know about practical ballistics and is guaranteed to be both a time and money saver going forward with future gear purchases. Go to huntingguns101.com/form and submit the order form to receive instant access.

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/7mm-prc-vs-7mm-rem-mag-vs-28-nosler/

A podcast listener named James Bradley joined me on the show today to talk about deer stalking in the United Kingdom. While hunters commonly pursue 6 different species of deer in the UK (red deer, fallow deer, roe deer, sika deer, Chinese water deer, and muntjac deer), James and I focused our discussion today on the 3 smaller species from that group: Roe, Muntjac, and Chinese Water Deer. Those last two species are especially unique looking creatures that are sometimes referred to as vampire deer. If you've never seen one before, you'll learn why that's the case during our discussion today.

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Ep 272: Roe Deer & Chamois Hunting In Spain With Austin Brown – Podcast referenced in episode

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/roe-vampire-deer-in-the-uk/

I've received a couple of listener requests for an interview with a representative from Bergara to talk about their hunting rifle offerings. I've hunted with a couple of Bergara rifles over the past couple of years and I've really liked them. Plus, they have also recently introduced some really cool new models in the last year as well. With that in mind, Collin Russel is joining us on the show today to talk about all things Bergara. We discuss the entire line of Bergara's centerfire rifle line in detail along with a special focus on some of their newer models, especially their new offerings in 7 PRC.

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Visit the Bergara web site for more information about their products in general. Plus, learm more about the ammunition they use for accuracy testing here.

Ep 273: Jim Harmer (aka Backfire) on the 6.5 Creedmoor and more – Podcast referenced in episode

Ep 265: 7mm PRC Overview – Podcast referenced in episode

Ep 220: Pronghorn and Bison in Colorado Part 1 – Podcast referenced in episode

Bergara rifles hold prominent spots in several of my top rifle recommendation articles:

Best 7mm PRC Rifles - 7mm PRC hunting rifle recommendations

Best 6.5 Creedmoor Rifles– 6.5 Creedmoor Hunting Rifle Recommendations

Best 300 Win Mag Rifles – 300 Win Mag Hunting Rifle Recommendations

6.5 Creedmoor vs 308 - What You Need To Know

Best Hunting Ear Protection For Sportsmen – Ear protection recommendations

Best Rifle Scopes For Hunting - Rifle scope recommendations

Best Hunting Rifle Slings - Rifle sling recommendations

Best Muzzleloaders For Hunters – Muzzleloader recommendations for hunters, many of which use Bergara barrels

Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/bergara-rifles-with-collin-russell/

Some hunters view deer hunting with hounds as a cherished and long standing hunting tradition. At the same time, other hunters look upon that way of hunting deer as an unethical and almost barbaric practice. Austin Tomlin is a deer hunter from Virginia who has hunted deer with hounds since he was a boy and recently even wrote a book on the subject. Well, Austin was kind enough to join me on the podcast today to talk about this controversial subject in some more detail and to help clear up some confusion about the practice. As you'll learn here shortly, there's a whole lot more to hunting deer with hounds than most people might first think.

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Pick up at copy of Austin's book Deer Hunting With Hounds: A Southern Tradition

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Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/deer-hunting-hounds/

I have another cartridge profile for you today where we dive into the specifics of the 35 Whelen and how it stacks up against other popular centerfire rifle cartridges like the 30-06 Springfield, 9.3x62mm Mauser, and 375 H&H Magnum. In this episode I talk about the development of the 35 Whelen, how it compares to those other cartridges, the strengths and weaknesses of the 35 Whelen, and who would be best served by the advantages the 35 Whelen offers.

35 Whelen: Your Ultimate Guide – Blog article referenced in podcast

Best 35 Whelen Ammo For Hunting - 35 Whelen hunting ammo recommendations

Best Hunting Ear Protection For Sportsmen – Ear protection recommendations

Best Rifle Scopes For Hunting - Rifle scope recommendations

Best Hunting Rifle Slings - Rifle sling recommendations

Show 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).

Hunting Guns 101: If you enjoy these cartridge comparison episodes, then you will love Hunting Guns 101 because it's full of the same sort of information contained in these episodes, just with even more detail and analysis. Hunting Guns 101 is jam packed with useful information about practical ballistics and firearms in general that will help you be more successful afield and fill more tags on your hunts.

This training will teach you what you need to know about practical ballistics and is guaranteed to be both a time and money saver going forward with future gear purchases. Go to huntingguns101.com/form and submit the order form to receive instant access.

267: 9.3x62mm Mauser Cartridge Profile – Episode referenced in podcast

233: Adam Wiess (WHO_TEE_WHO) – Episode referenced in podcast

213: Africa's Most Dramatic Conservation Success Story With Mike Arnold – Episode referenced in podcast

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/35-whelen/

It sounds crazy when I say it here in September of 2023, but we're now well into year 3 of the great ammo shortage that's been ongoing since 2020. Today, I'm going to provide an update on where things stand with regards to ammo and reloading component supply in order to address the questions I'm constantly receiving from listeners: why is ammo still so hard to find, why is stuff still so expensive, and when will things return to normal. I share your concerns and frustrations and I think about this stuff all the time too. For that reason, I'm doing a detailed dive into the subject in this episode of The Big Game Hunting Podcast.

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Show 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).

Hunting Guns 101: If you enjoy these cartridge comparison episodes, then you will love Hunting Guns 101 because it's full of the same sort of information contained in these episodes, just with even more detail and analysis. Hunting Guns 101 is jam packed with useful information about practical ballistics and firearms in general that will help you be more successful afield and fill more tags on your hunts.

This training will teach you what you need to know about practical ballistics and is guaranteed to be both a time and money saver going forward with future gear purchases. Go to huntingguns101.com/form and submit the order form to receive instant access.

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/ammo-update-2023/

Nosler recently added the new Nosler M21 rifle line to their rifle lineup. This rifle isn't cheap, but they make some big promises on how it performs afield. Is the M21 worth the cash? Or are you better off with something else? Well, I had the chance to evaluate a new M21 rifle chambered in 27 Nosler pretty extensively at the range and afield in 2022. Here's what I think about it.

Nosler M21 Review – Blog article referenced in podcast

Best Hunting Rifle Slings – Blog article referenced in podcast

Ep 232: Arizona Elk Hunt Recap – Podcast referenced in episode

Ep 90: Nosler Ammunition Profile – Podcast referenced in episode

Show 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).

Hunting Guns 101: If you enjoy these cartridge comparison episodes, then you will love Hunting Guns 101 because it's full of the same sort of information contained in these episodes, just with even more detail and analysis. Hunting Guns 101 is jam packed with useful information about practical ballistics and firearms in general that will help you be more successful afield and fill more tags on your hunts.

This training will teach you what you need to know about practical ballistics and is guaranteed to be both a time and money saver going forward with future gear purchases. Go to huntingguns101.com/form and submit the order form to receive instant access.

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/nosler-m21-rifle-review/

We have a special guest on the show with us today: Jim Harmer, better known as Backfire on YouTube. I've followed Jim's YouTube channel for a while now and it was great to finally get a chance to talk to him. Today we talk about how he got started in this business, hunting Africa with the 6.5 Creedmoor, the pros and cons of hunting with match bullets, his favorite cartridge and bullet, what the future holds for him, etc.

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Follow Jim (Backfire) on YouTube and visit his web site. Be sure to check out some of the videos we talked about in this episode: 6.5 Creedmoor & PRC in Africa, Hunting With Match Bullets, & the 1 MOA Hoax.

Bergara accuracy testing ammo recommendations

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).

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/jim-harmer-backfire/

Long-time podcast listener Austin Brown joined me on the show today to talk about his recent roe deer and chamois hunt with Joseph von Benedikt in Spain. As you'll learn here shortly, they had an incredible adventure hunting two iconic species of European game in some absolutely stunning country. It wasn't all sunshine and rainbows though and they had to deal with some unexpected challenges and adversity on that hunt.

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Ep 218: Layton Norwood On Auodad Hunting - Podcast referenced in episode

270 vs 280 vs 280 AI vs 7mm Rem Mag Cartridge Comparison - Article referenced in episode

260 vs 6.5 Creedmoor vs 6.5 Swede Cartridge Comparison - Article referenced in episode

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).

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/roe-deer-chamois-in-spain-austin-brown

Ryan Muckenhirn from Vortex joined me on The Big Game Hunting Podcast to talk about their hunting scope and binocular lines. Specifically, we talk about the history of Vortex Optics, what makes their products special, and the details of each individual line of scopes and binoculars. We also discuss the details of the Vortex VIP warranty.

Learn more about Vortex on their web site or call 1-800-4VORTEX to speak to a representative there for help on any aspect of their products: what to buy, how to use it, etc.

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Best Rifle Scopes For Hunting – Article referenced in podcast

Best Scopes For Deer Hunting – Article referenced in podcast

9 Best Low Light Hunting Scopes – Article referenced in podcast

Show 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).

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/vortex-rifle-scopes-binoculars/