In this short, Matthew and Jon share a discovery after spending some serious time with a double in the dry, dusty African bush. While it sounds stupid and simple, a few Q Tips can really help keep your gear up and running. In this instance, your double rifle in situations where it can be a life saving piece of equipment, you want to keep it running as smoothly as possible.

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In episode 68, part one of a 4 part mini series on western hunting. Jon and Matthew break down some rifle considerations as well as cartridge options for your upcoming elk hunt. Jon shares some elk hunting stories and Matthew breaks down the numbers as normal. Best of luck afield this fall!

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In this short, Matthew and Jon share with you one of, if not the best travel booking agent in the hunting business: Gracy Travel. We are not sponsored in any way, but wanted to give credit where credit is due. Jon has been using them for over 25 years and Matthew has used them on every Safari. They are great at what they do and their people on the ground are phenomenal.

Cover photo is Matthew and Bruce from Gracy Travel at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. If you were curious, yes, the pigeons still roam there.

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In episode 67, Jon and Matthew break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of their recent hunt. It is always painful to share shortcomings , but truth is a necessity.

Cover photo is a buffalo track

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In episode 66, Matthew sits down with some great new friends, Mason and Nick. The were in camp with the Professor and Matthew at Limcroma in June 2026. This was their first time on Safari, and they have lots of good insight and information for all you first timers. We envy you!

Cover photo is Nick, Mason, and Troy (Mason's dad) with Mason's HUGE 47 7/8" sable.

Apologies if our audio quality isn't as high as normal, this one was recorded live at OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa.

In episode 65, Matthew and Jon break down the three most common, uncommon cartridges. These are all 50 (1/2 inch) cartridges and include the 505 Gibbs, 500 Jeffery, and the 500 Nitro Express 3". Matthew breaks down some case specs, potential performance, and the availability of rifles, ammo, and reloading components. This is a step into the true stopping rifles and we hope you enjoy, even if Juan Loco was distracted by his stomach at the end.

Cover photo is a 500 NE next to a 17 HMR

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In episode 64, Jon and Matthew share with you the excitement they have for leaving for Limcroma Safaris in just a few days. This episode is full of practical tips about mentally preparing for safari, reasonable expectations, and the general excitement around any upcoming hunting trip.

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Friends, we recently decided to add a little more photo and video to our content. To follow along on our safari at Limcroma and see some of the other fun things we do, follow us on Instagram. Our handle is thenitroexpresspodcast.

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Episode 63 is full of pragmatic field experience on the pinnacle of adrenaline- following up on wounded dangerous game. Matthew and Jon lay out, step by step, the process of following up on your dangerous animal. From tips about gear and rifles to the mental state of mind, we hope you enjoy and that if your time comes to follow one in the thick stuff, this will help you be prepared.

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In episode 62, Jon and Matthew break down the "no no" list of safari. From excessive gear, poor practice, and bad physical condition, things can put a damper on your trip of a lifetime. This is a wonderful companion to our other safari prep style episodes and we hope you enjoy.

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