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

Show Notes:

https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/howtopatternturkeyhuntingshotgun/

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1) Dan shares a story of a recent turkey hunt where he uses Federal Heavyweight TSS ammo in his .410 with a surprising amount of success.

2) How turkey are different from other species of game and what sort of performance you need out of your shot shells when turkey hunting.

3) Details on the specific turkey hunting shot shell lines Federal Premium currently manufacturers: Grand Slam, 3rd Degree with Heavyweight TSS, & Heavyweight TSS.

4) What each line of Federal turkey hunting ammo is best suited for.

Learn more about Federal turkey hunting ammunition on their web site.

Show Notes:

https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/federal-premium-turkey-hunting-ammo/

Show Sponsor: Sign up for the Hunting Guns 101 course at HuntingGuns101.com/order and I'll teach you how to choose the best firearm, sighting system, and ammunition for your specific needs so you can hunt with confidence knowing you're using the absolute best tool for the job.

1) Dan shares a story of a recent turkey hunt where he uses Federal Heavyweight TSS ammo in his .410 with a surprising amount of success.

2) How turkey are different from other species of game and what sort of performance you need out of your shot shells when turkey hunting.

3) Details on the specific turkey hunting shot shell lines Federal Premium currently manufacturers: Grand Slam, 3rd Degree with Heavyweight TSS, & Heavyweight TSS.

4) What each line of Federal turkey hunting ammo is best suited for.

Learn more about Federal turkey hunting ammunition on their web site.

Show Notes:

https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/winchester-turkey-hunting-ammo/

Show Sponsor: Sign up for the Hunting Guns 101 course at HuntingGuns101.com/order and I'll teach you how to choose the best firearm, sighting system, and ammunition for your specific needs so you can hunt with confidence knowing you're using the absolute best tool for the job.

1) I briefly share the story of a turkey hunt where I used Winchester Super X turkey ammo with a lot of success.

2) How turkey are different from other species of game and what sort of performance you need out of your shot shells when turkey hunting.

3) Details on the specific shot shell lines Winchester currently manufacturers: Super X, Double X, and Long Beard XR.

4) What each line of Winchester turkey hunting ammo is best suited for.

Learn more about Winchester turkey hunting ammunition on their web site.

Visit Winchester's pattern board to learn how all their various turkey loads pattern at various ranges and from various shotgun chokes.

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 .300 Win Mag cartridges that you should be aware of.

Article Referenced In Show: 6.5 Creedmoor vs 300 Win Mag Review & Comparison

Best 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo – 6.5 Creedmoor Hunting Ammo Recommendations

Best 6.5 Creedmoor Rifles– 6.5 Creedmoor Hunting Rifle Recommendations

Best 300 Win Mag Ammo– 300 Win Mag Hunting Ammo Recommendations

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

Best Hunting Rifle Slings - Hunting Rifle Sling Recommendations

Show Notes:

https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/65creedmoorvs300winmag/

1) History of the 6.5 Creedmoor and .300 Win Mag cartridges.

2) How the 6.5 Creedmoor and .300 Winchester Magnum cartridges compare to each other in terms of external dimensions, trajectory, recoil, and accuracy.

3) Compare ammo and rifle choices in each cartridge.

4) Pros and cons of hunting with each cartridge.

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 keep in mind if you want to go javelina hunting in the future.

Check out the show notes page below to see a photo of my javelina:

https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/newmexicojavelinahuntingmuzzleloader/

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1) How things went on my New Mexico javelina hunt.

2) How I adjusted our plan in response to weather conditions.

3) Where we finally found javelina and how I made my stalk.

4) Things to keep in mind if you ever go javelina hunting.

Due in part to all the craziness going on these days, more people are hunting than ever before and using a muzzleloader can give you unique access to special seasons and hunting areas where hunting pressure is lower. Hunting with a muzzleloader is also a really fulfilling and enjoyable way to enjoy the outdoors and expand your hunting opportunities.

Fortunately, the Muzzleloaders 101 course makes learning to hunt with a muzzleloader easier than ever!

The Muzzleloaders 101 course is an all-in-one solution where I'll take you by the hand and guide you through the whole process of getting started hunting with a muzzleloader. I'll help you decide what gear you need, help you SAVE money when you buy that gear, and teach you how to use all that stuff safely and effectively. Plus, we're giving away a FREE muzzleloader to 1 of the first 100 people who sign up for the course.

If all that weren't enough, I'm running a flash sale on the Muzzleloaders 101 course for the next couple of days and you will NEVER find a better deal on this course than the one I'm offering RIGHT NOW.

Head on over to muzzleloaders101.com/buy and sign up for instant access.

Article Referenced In Show: 6.5 Creedmoor vs 7mm-08 Remington Review & Comparison

Best 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo – 6.5 Creedmoor Hunting Ammo Recommendations

Best 6.5 Creedmoor Rifles– 6.5 Creedmoor Hunting Rifle Recommendations

Best 7mm-08 Ammo – 7mm-08 Hunting Ammo Recommendations

Best Hunting Rifle Slings - Hunting Rifle Sling Recommendations

Show Notes:

https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/65creedmoorvs7mm08remington/

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1) History of the 6.5 Creedmoor and 7mm-08 Remington cartridges.

2) How the cartridges compare to each other in terms of external dimensions, trajectory, recoil, and accuracy.

3) Compare ammo and rifle choices in each cartridge.

4) Pros and cons of hunting with each cartridge.

Due in part to all the craziness going on these days, more people are hunting than ever before and using a muzzleloader can give you unique access to special seasons and hunting areas where hunting pressure is lower. Hunting with a muzzleloader is also a really fulfilling and enjoyable way to enjoy the outdoors and expand your hunting opportunities.

Fortunately, the Muzzleloaders 101 course makes learning to hunt with a muzzleloader easier than ever!

The Muzzleloaders 101 course is an all-in-one solution where I'll take you by the hand and guide you through the whole process of getting started hunting with a muzzleloader. I'll help you decide what gear you need, help you SAVE money when you buy that gear, and teach you how to use all that stuff safely and effectively. Plus, we're giving away a FREE muzzleloader to 1 of the first 100 people who sign up for the course.

Head on over to muzzleloaders101.com/buy and sign up for instant access.

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 episode, he shares the story of his hunt with us along with some valuable lessons he learned along the way.

So, Joseph is going to share the story of his hunt with us, share some lessons he learned along the way, and give a couple of pointers to those who are interested in going on a caribou hunt in Alaska themselves at some point in the future

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Ep 96: Elk Hunting Bullets With Joseph von Benedikt – Previous interview with Joseph

Ep 104: Elk Hunting Rifles With Joseph von Benedikt – Previous interview with Joseph

Ep 162: Moose Hunting With Joseph von Benedikt – Previous interview with Joseph

Ep 174: Bighorn Sheep Hunting With Joseph von Benedikt – Previous interview with Joseph

1) Joseph's Personal Instagram Page

2) Check out Joseph's podcast: The Backcountry Hunting Podcast on Apple Podcasts

3) Backcountryhuntingpodcast.net – Web site For the Backcountry Hunting Podcast

Click the link below to see photos from Joseph's caribou hunt.

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/josephvonbenediktcaribouhuntingalaska/

Click the link below to see a photo of Josh's mountain lion

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/joshwilcoxmountainlionhuntingcolorado/

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1) How Josh discovered The Big Game Hunting Podcast and what made him decide to go mountain lion hunting in Colorado.

2) Brief overview of his hunt.

3) How this hunt changed Josh's opinion of hunting big game using hounds.

4) What rifle, cartridge, and ammunition he used on his hunt and how it performed on that mountain lion.

5) Gear that Josh recommends using on a mountain lion hunt with hounds.

6) What he thought about mountain lion meat.

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Check them out at goHunt.com and use the promo code "BIGGAMEHUNTER" when you sign up for a new INSIDER membership to get $50 in store credit at the goHUNT gear shop. So, not only will you get the most up to date western drawing odds, but you'll also get a discount on some good quality hunting gear to go along with it.

Article Referenced In Show: Ultimate Guide To The 9.3x62 Mauser, .375 H&H: What You Need To Know, .375 Ruger: The Complete Guide– Blog articles referenced in podcast

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/93x62mmvs375hhvs375ruger/

Show Sponsor: Head over to goHunt.com and sign up for an INSIDER membership to get the information YOU need to craft a plan to fulfill your dream hunt out west. Use promo code BIGGAMEHUNTER when you sign up to get $50 in store credit at their gear shop.

1) History of the 9.3x62mm Mauser, .375 Holland & Holland Magnum, and .375 Ruger cartridges.

2) How the cartridges compare to each other in terms of performance on game.

3) Compare ammo and rifle choices in each cartridge.

4) Pros and cons of hunting with each cartridge.

If you've listened to all my podcast episodes on Africa and really paid attention to what Kevin, Phil, and I had to say, then you probably know WAY more about hunting in Africa than most other people.

If you're ready to take the plunge and go on the hunt of a lifetime in Africa, then get in touch with me and I'll set you up with an outstanding hunt out in the bushveld for buffalo and/or plains game. We have a few openings remaining for 2021, but we're almost completely full. 2022 is filling up FAST as well, but I still have some great dates available.

These hunts are for serious hunters who want to experience wild Africa. These hunts are not for everybody and I actually have to turn away people who are interested in hunting with us each year because I don't think they can hack it or because I think they're looking for something we can't provide.

But, if you're a serious hunter looking for a true African hunting Adventure, check out Big Game Hunting Adventures (or visit BestSafariHunt.com) and we'll get you set up with that hunt you've always dreamed of.

Mention that you heard about Big Game hunting Adventures through the Big Game Hunting Podcast for special pricing on all our hunts.

Article Referenced In Show: .416 Rigby: A Classic African Big Game Hunting Cartridge – Blog article referenced in podcast

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/416rigbyvs416remingtonmagnumvs416ruger/

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1) History of the .416 Rigby, .416 Remington Magnum, and .416 Ruger cartridges.

2) How the cartridges compare to each other in terms of external dimensions, trajectory, recoil, and accuracy.

3) Compare ammo and rifle choices in each cartridge.

4) Pros and cons of hunting with each cartridge.

If you've listened to all my podcast episodes on Africa and really paid attention to what Kevin, Phil, and I had to say, then you probably know WAY more about hunting in Africa than most other people.

If you're ready to take the plunge and go on the hunt of a lifetime in Africa, then get in touch with me and I'll set you up with an outstanding hunt out in the bushveld for buffalo and/or plains game.

These hunts are for serious hunters who want to experience wild Africa. These hunts are not for everybody and I actually have to turn away people who are interested in hunting with us each year because I don't think they can hack it.

But, if you're a serious hunter looking for a true African hunting Adventure, check out Big Game Hunting Adventures (or visit BestSafariHunt.com) and we'll get you set up with that hunt you've always dreamed of.

Mention that you heard about Big Game hunting Adventures through the Big Game Hunting Podcast for special pricing on all our hunts.