The Nitro Express Podcast

In episode 77, Matthew and Jon share some deer and plains game class cartridge and rifle recommendations for the young hunter in your life. We list a budget, premium and classic rifle recommendations as well as some tips and pleas for you to get the next generation involved in the American pastime of the great outdoors.

Cover photo is Matthew's first deer rifle, a Ruger M77 MKII in 7x57 Mauser.

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In this short, Jon and Matthew break down an absolutely necessary piece of kit for preparing for Safari that still has lots of merit here in the States as well as on the range- 4 Stable Shooting Sticks. If you are in the market for a pair or are looking to do some serious range work with a double rifle, they're nearly a necessity.

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In this episode, Matthew and Jon share a few of their favorites and share some thoughtful words explaining why the concept of only needing one gun is really not true. They share while there is some overlap, there is still a definite need for specialized tools.

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In this excerpt of Jon's book The Adventures and Misadventures of Juan Loco, Jon reads for us one of his best stories, Granola Bar Elk. We hope you enjoy and consider planning your next trip with your family. Quit wasting time thinking and talking about it, plan it and savor the moments. You might find it as addicting as we have.

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In episode 75, Matthew and Jon share some of their favorite classic firearms, why they speak to us, and how you can breathe new life into the old family rifle. We cover rejuvenation, not restoration tips, the basic tools needed, and where to source original parts. We hope you enjoy!

Cover photo is Austin's grandfather's 30-30 he ordered via catalog many moons ago.

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In this excerpt of Jon's book, he retells an account from his youth regarding fishing superstitions, borrowed gear, surprise visitors, and lessons learned in youth.

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In episode 74, Jon and Matthew break down the basics of action blueprinting, pillar bedding stocks, and glass bedding rifles. This 7 RUM project is coming along nicely, all stock work is done, scope is mounted, and trial loads for load development is complete. As soon as we receive our bolts with M16 style extractors, it is ready for the range.

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In this new series, Jon is reading various chapters of his book "The Adventures and Misadventures of Juan Loco". This week's episode is a deeply personal and emotional story we can all relate to about hunting with family. We hope you enjoy, and a special thanks to Nick for this great idea.

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In episode 73, Jon and Matthew share 10 pieces of the best gear they've ever bought. This gear has served them well in the field for years and were bought with cash money. We hope that our suggestions may make you consider some new gear and help you make some decisions on the kit you've been pondering.

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In episode 72, Jon and Matthew share some of their most questionable, and regrettable purchases. We hope you find the humor in these anecdotes and consider your gear and what may be ready for an upgrade as well.

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