In this conversation, Caylen Wojcik and Colton Bagnoli discuss Colton's diverse experiences in the outdoors, including his transition from law enforcement to becoming a fly fishing guide and a writer for firearms publications. They delve into the importance of connection to nature, the challenges of teaching outdoor skills, and the intricacies of rifle barrels, particularly carbon fiber barrels, and their performance in various shooting scenarios. In this conversation, Caylen and Colton discuss the intricacies of rifle accuracy, the critical role of barrel quality in rifle building, and their experiences hunting with 22 caliber rifles in Africa. They emphasize the importance of understanding ammunition effects, the ethical considerations in hunting, and the performance of different bullet types on various game animals. The discussion highlights the evolving perceptions of rifle effectiveness and the significance of proper shot placement and bullet composition. In this conversation, Colton and Caylen delve into the intricacies of ethical hunting practices, emphasizing the importance of shot placement and understanding bullet performance. They discuss the significance of experience in hunting, particularly in tracking wounded animals and the challenges that arise. The conversation also touches on the evolution of hunting knowledge, the impact of modern technology, and the necessity of returning to legacy skills in the face of changing hunting environments.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Adventures 

02:00 Colton Bagnoli: Background and Career 

05:31 Transitioning from Law Enforcement to Writing 

09:05 The Life of a Fly Fishing Guide 

15:54 Connection to the Outdoors and Teaching 

16:15 Rifle Barrels: A Deep Dive 

21:27 Carbon Fiber Barrels: Performance and Expectations 

31:08 Understanding Rifle Accuracy and Ammunition Effects 

37:30 The Importance of Barrel Quality in Rifle Building 

46:57 Experiences with 22 Caliber Rifles in Africa 

58:08 Hunting Ethics and Bullet Performance 

01:02:22 Ethical Hunting Practices and Shot Placement 

01:04:45 Understanding Bullet Performance and Construction 

01:06:48 The Importance of Experience in Hunting 

01:08:52 Impact Velocity and Bullet Expansion 

01:10:21 Tracking Wounded Animals and Recovery Challenges 

01:12:50 Legacy Skills in Modern Hunting 

01:16:45 The Evolution of Hunting Knowledge and Technology

Here’s some of the publications where you can find Colton’s work:

https://www.shootingtimes.com/

https://www.petersenshunting.com/

https://www.gunsandammo.com/editorial/review-pof-rogue-1375-inch-rifle/497151

https://www.petersenshunting.com/editorial/rimfire-training-to-improve-hunting/500889

Find Colton on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/papwinkle/