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  • I have another cartridge comparison for you today where we compare two very popular 30 caliber magnum rounds: the 300 Winchester Magnum and the 300 Winchester Short Magnum. Ask a couple serious big game hunters their opinion on the best .30 caliber cartridge and they’ll likely name a couple different rounds between them. Two in particular will probably appear near the top of lists though: the 300 Winchester Magnum and the 300 Winchester Short Magnum. Both are very popular rifle cartridges and there is a lot of overlap in their performance and ideal use cases, but there are some significant differences between the 300 WSM vs 300 Win Mag. Well, that’s we'll discuss in this episode where I investigate the pros and cons of the 300 Win Mag and 300 WSM in detail so you can make an informed decision on which one will work best for your individual needs.

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    Make sure you protect your hearing during hunting season by wearing ear protection while you’re afield. Visit thebiggamehuntingblog.com/earbuds to purchase a set of the new AXIL XCOR earbuds that are comfortable to wear, offer great ear protection, provide excellent hearing enhancement, and also have bluetooth connectivity. Plus, you’ll also get the best pricing on them in the process through that link.

    Resources

    300 WSM vs 300 Win Mag: Ultimate Guide – Blog article referenced in podcast

    Best 300 Win Mag Ammo For Hunting - 300 Win Mag hunting ammo recommendations

    Best 300 WSM Ammo – 300 WSM Hunting Ammo Recommendations

    Best 300 Win Mag Rifles For Hunting - 300 Win Mag hunting rifle 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 notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/300-win-mag-vs-300-wsm/

  • I have a cartridge comparison for you today where we compare two very popular rounds: the tried and true 300 Winchester Magnum and the newest kid on the block with the 7mm PRC. Which one is the better choice for you? Well, that’s we'll discuss in this episode where I investigate the pros and cons of the 300 Win Mag and 7mm PRC in detail so you can make an informed decision on which one will work best for your individual needs.

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    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).

    Make sure you protect your hearing during hunting season by wearing ear protection while you’re afield. Visit thebiggamehuntingblog.com/earbuds to purchase a set of the new AXIL XCOR earbuds that are comfortable to wear, offer great ear protection, provide excellent hearing enhancement, and also have bluetooth connectivity. Plus, you’ll also get the best pricing on them in the process through that link.

    Resources

    7mm PRC vs 300 Win Mag: Ultimate Guide – Blog article referenced in podcast

    Best 300 Win Mag Ammo For Hunting - 300 Win Mag hunting ammo recommendations

    Best 7mm PRC Ammo For Hunting – 7mm PRC Hunting Ammo Recommendations

    Best 300 Win Mag Rifles For Hunting - 300 Win Mag hunting rifle recommendations

    Best 7mm PRC Rifles For Hunting - 7mm PRC hunting rifle 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 notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/300-win-mag-vs-7mm-prc/

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  • John Rigby & Co Managing Director Marc Newton joined me on this episode of The Big Game Hunting podcast to discuss the history of John Rigby & Co, some of their current rifle and shotgun offerings, and the 2025 Rigby Dagga Boy Award.

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    Resources

    Learn more about John Rigby & Company here.

    Learn more about the Rigby Dagga Boy Award (along with eligibility requirements and instructions on how to enter).

    Order a copy of the Rigby Dagga Boy Book here.

    Learn more about the Rigby Big Game and Big Game PH rifles here.

    Follow me on Instagram to see a photo of Frank Cean's winning buffalo from the 2021 Rigby Dagga Boy contest.

    Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/rigby-with-marc-newton/

  • In this episode, Kevin Robertson and I cover the most popular .40 caliber safari cartridges and discuss their history, legacy, their strengths and weaknesses, and their recommended uses in detail. We discuss almost everything from the 450/400 all the way up to the 470 Nitro Express in this episode (to include some more obscure offerings like the 500/416 and the 416 Taylor as well as old standbys like the 416 Rigby and 458 Win Mag).

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    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).

    I highly recommend purchasing a copy of Kevin Robertson's books It Shouldn’t Happen and The Perfect Shot II. You will not be disappointed with either book. Go to thebiggamehuntingblog.com/kevin to get copies of each one.

    Make sure you protect your hearing during hunting season by wearing ear protection while you’re afield. Visit thebiggamehuntingblog.com/earbuds to purchase a set of the new AXIL XCOR earbuds that are comfortable to wear, offer great ear protection, provide excellent hearing enhancement, and also have bluetooth connectivity. Plus, you’ll also get the best pricing on them in the process through that link.

    Resources

    Ep 97: Africa Hunting Bullets 101 With Kevin Robertson

    Ep 103: Africa Hunting Rifles 101 With Kevin Robertson

    Ep 124: Cape Buffalo Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson

    Ep 125: Cape Buffalo Hunting 101 Part 2 With Kevin Robertson

    Ep 154: Leopard Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson

    Ep 155: Lion Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson

    Ep 176: Elephant Conservation With Kevin Robertson

    Ep 177: Elephant Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson

    Ep 178: Crocodile Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson

    Ep 179: Hippopotamus Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson

    Ep 205: Hunting Africa With A Lever Action Rifle With Kevin Robertson

    Ep 206: Classic Africa Hunting Cartridges With Kevin Robertson

    Ep 207: Hyena Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson

    Ep 250: Africa Hunting Trackers 101 With Kevin Robertson

    Ep 252: How To Become A Professional Hunter With Kevin Robertson

    Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/40-caliber-safari-cartridges-kevin-robertson/

    Most of these cartridges are wonderful for all sorts of hunting, to include an African safari hunt for plains game and/or for cape buffalo hunting. Get in touch with Big Game Hunting Adventures (be sure to mention you're a podcast listener) if you have a 404, a 450/400, 416, a 458, or a 470 you'd like to take on a hunt in Africa!

  • Next up in our ongoing Africa hunting mini-series is an interview Axel Kramer, the President of the Namibia Professional Hunting Association (or NAPHA). Axel was kind enough to take a break from his busy schedule to discuss NAPHAs new Age Related Trophy Measuring system they recently implemented in order to incentivize hunters to harvest older animals. We’ll discuss why they implemented this new measuring system, the benefits they hope to see from this new system down the line, and we’ll also get a little bit into the “nuts and bolts” of the new Age Related Trophy Measuring system and what it means for visiting hunters.

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    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).

    Make sure you protect your hearing during hunting season by wearing ear protection while you’re afield. Visit thebiggamehuntingblog.com/earbuds to purchase a set of the new AXIL XCOR earbuds that are comfortable to wear, offer great ear protection, provide excellent hearing enhancement, and also have bluetooth connectivity. Plus, you’ll also get the best pricing on them in the process through that link.

    Resources

    Learn more about the Namibia Professional Hunting Association here.

    Learn more about NAPHA's new Age Related Trophy Measuring System here.

    Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/napha-art/

  • In this episode, I go over a few novel taxidermy ideas as well as some other alternatives to taxidermy that can serve some of the same purposes as traditional taxidermy without as many as the downsides of taxidermy. Taxidermy is often a big part of an African safari hunt, so I’m including this episode in my ongoing Africa mini-series. However, a lot of the stuff I talk about in this episode can also apply to hunts elsewhere in the world too.

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    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).

    Make sure you protect your hearing during hunting season by wearing ear protection while you’re afield. Visit thebiggamehuntingblog.com/earbuds to purchase a set of the new AXIL XCOR earbuds that are comfortable to wear, offer great ear protection, provide excellent hearing enhancement, and also have bluetooth connectivity. Plus, you’ll also get the best pricing on them in the process through that link.

    Resources

    Episode 294: First African Hunting Safari With Scott Spanton

    Episode 264: Logistics of Hunting Africa Part 2 (Taxidermy)

    Episode 107: Taxidermy Best Practices

    Podcast African Safari Hunt Video

    Sample African Safari Hunt Video

    Journi App

  • In this episode, I cover the most popular 9.3mm and 375 caliber CIP and/or SAAMI certified cartridges and discuss their history, legacy, their strengths and weaknesses, and their recommended uses in detail. Most of those cartridges are very popular for hunting Africa, but as you’ll learn here shortly, that’s not the case with all of them. Indeed, a couple are uniquely American or European hunting cartridges and a couple of others aren’t even hunting cartridges at all!

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    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).

    Make sure you protect your hearing during hunting season by wearing ear protection while you’re afield. Visit thebiggamehuntingblog.com/earbuds to purchase a set of the new AXIL XCOR earbuds that are comfortable to wear, offer great ear protection, provide excellent hearing enhancement, and also have bluetooth connectivity. Plus, you’ll also get the best pricing on them in the process through that link.

    Resources

    Episode 291: 270 Caliber Cartridges-Your Ultimate Guide

    Episode 286: 30 Caliber Cartridges-Your Ultimate Guide

    Episode 267: 9.3x62mm Mauser Profile

    Episode 206: Classic Africa Hunting Cartridges With Kevin Robertson

    9.3x62mm Mauser Cartridge Profile

    375 H&H Magnum Cartridge Profile

    375 Ruger Cartridge Profile

    Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/9-3mm-amp-375-caliber/

    Most of these cartridges (but especially the 9.3x62, 9.3x74R, 375 H&H, and 375 Ruger) are wonderful for all sorts of hunting, to include an African safari hunt for plains game and/or for cape buffalo hunting. Get in touch with Big Game Hunting Adventures (be sure to mention you're a podcast listener) if you have a 9.3 or a 375 you'd like to take on a hunt in Africa!

  • Though it is well over a century old, does not possess eye popping ballistics, the 404 Jeffery was massively popular among the most serious African big game hunters for much of the 20th Century and still maintains an almost cult-like following among a certain segments of the hunting community to this day. I’ll tell you exactly why that’s the case in this episode where I discuss the history as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the 404 Jeffery in detail. I also provide some information on how the 404 Jeffery compares to two other popular and capable dangerous game rifles cartridges in the 375 H&H Magnum and the 416 Rigby to give you an idea of what sort of performance you can expect from the cartridge and so you can decide if it best fits your needs as a hunter.

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    Stop by and say hello to Kobus, Christian, and I (2 of my African Professional Hunters) at the Bridge Bar in the Renaissance Nashville Hotel after the Safari Club International convention 7-9pm on Thursday, 1 February & Friday, 2 February. I have a couple of really cool pieces of Big Game Hunting Podcast swag I will give to the first 5 podcast listeners who come by! Email me at [email protected] if you’ll be joining us.

    Address is: 611 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37203

    Sponsor: Get in touch with me to make your Africa hunting dreams come true at in South Africa’s Limpopo Province where we offer outstanding hunting safaris, simplified hunt logistics, assistance with many of the pain points associated with a hunt, and up front pricing with no extra fees. Visit bestsafarihunt.com to learn more or contact me directly at [email protected]. Make sure you say you heard about Big Game Hunting Adventures through The Big Game Hunting Podcast for a special bonus!

    The 404 Jeffery is a wonderful cartridge for all sorts of hunting, to include an African safari for plains game and especially for cape buffalo hunting. Get in touch with Big Game Hunting Adventures (be sure to mention you're a podcast listener) if you have a 404 you'd like to take on a hunt in Africa!

    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).

    Resources

    404 Jeffery: Africa's Unsung Dangerous Game Caliber

    375 H&H Magnum: Ultimate Guide

    416 Rigby: A Classic African Big Game Cartridge

    6.8 Western: Guide to Winchester & Browning's New Cartridge

  • I’m back home from a quick trip up to Las Vegas for the 2024 SHOT show and put together a quick bonus episode for you that will hit some of the highlights of the show along with some of the more notable new products as well as updates and/or expansions to existing product lines announced there. Not a lot of earth shattering news this year, but there were still a couple of pretty cool developments that came out of the show.

    Please hit that "SUBSCRIBE" or "FOLLOW" button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically!

    Stop by and say hello to Kobus, Christian, and I (2 of my African Professional Hunters) at the Bridge Bar in the Renaissance Nashville Hotel after the Safari Club International convention 7-9pm on Thursday, 1 February & Friday, 2 February. I have a couple of really cool pieces of Big Game Hunting Podcast swag I will give to the first 5 podcast listeners who come by! Email me at [email protected] if you'll be joining us.

    Address is: 611 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37203

    Sponsor: Get in touch with me to make your Africa hunting dreams come true at in South Africa’s Limpopo Province where we offer outstanding hunting safaris, simplified hunt logistics, assistance with many of the pain points associated with a hunt, and up front pricing with no extra fees. Visit bestsafarihunt.com to learn more or contact me directly at [email protected]. Make sure you say you heard about Big Game Hunting Adventures through The Big Game Hunting Podcast for a special bonus!

  • Scott Spanton is a long-time podcast listener from Australia and he has hunted in South Africa Big Game Hunting Adventures twice: once in April of 2022 and once in October of 2023. For that reason, Scott has a unique perspective on what it’s like hunting very early in the hunting season vs very late in the hunting season. Plus, he used rifles in 7mm Rem Mag and 300 WSM on these hunts and can share some personal experiences on how those two cartridges worked over there. We also talk about a few lessons Scott learned along the way and share some of the more memorable aspects of each hunt.

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    Sponsor: Get in touch with me to make your Africa hunting dreams come true at in South Africa’s Limpopo Province where we offer outstanding hunting safaris, simplified hunt logistics, assistance with many of the pain points associated with a hunt, and up front pricing with no extra fees. Visit bestsafarihunt.com to learn more or contact me directly at [email protected]. Make sure you say you heard about Big Game Hunting Adventures through The Big Game Hunting Podcast for a special bonus!

    Learn more cartridges and ammunition that are best suited for hunting various species of African plains game.

    How to fill out the SAPS 520 form (which you'll need to do if you're hunting or transiting South Africa and bringing a rifle)

    Resources

    Follow my account (@thebiggamehunter_) and the Big Game Hunting Adventures account (@biggamehuntingadventures) on Instagram to see the photo of Scott’s waterbuck.

  • We’re kicking off our 2024 Africa mini-series this week and we have the perfect guest to do just that: Phil Massaro is back on the show with us today to talk about an intense leopard hunt he did back in 2023 with Tanya Blake Safaris in Zimbabwe.

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    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).

    Get in touch with me to make your Africa hunting dreams come true at in South Africa’s Limpopo Province where we offer outstanding hunting safaris, simplified hunt logistics, assistance with many of the pain points associated with a hunt, and up front pricing with no extra fees. Visit bestsafarihunt.com to learn more or contact me directly at [email protected]. Make sure you say you heard about Big Game Hunting Adventures through The Big Game Hunting Podcast for a special bonus!

    Phil used a Leupold VX-3HD scope on this hunt, which is one of my best hunting scope recommendations.

    Resources

    Tanya Blake Safaris Instagram & Web Site

    PhilMassaro.com – Phil’s Web Site, Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter Pages

    The American Hunter & Gun Digest

    Todd Ramirez Custom Rifles

    Ep 267: 9.3x62mm Mauser Profile

    9.3x62mm Mauser: Your Ultimate Guide

    Ep 180: Double Rifles With Phil Massaro

    Ep 158: Leopard Hunting Using Hounds With Gavin Lipjes

    Ep 157: Africa Hunting Expectations Part 2 With Phil Massaro

    Ep 154: Leopard Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson

    Ep 85: Plains Game Hunting With Phil Massaro

    Ep 75: Big Bore Rifles With Phil Massaro

  • We have a special guest on the show with us today: Adam Wies, better known as WHO-TEE_ WHO on YouTube. Adam is back on the show to talk with us about his busy 2023 hunting season, the very unique deer he took on a hunt in Utah, the guns and ammo he used on those hunts, and what the future is looking like for him.

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    Resources

    Ep 233: Adam Wies (aka WHO_TEE_WHO) – Podcast referenced in episode

    Ep 220: Pronghorn and Bison Hunting In Colorado – Podcast referenced in episode

    Follow Adam (WHO TEE WHO) on YouTube and on Instagram, check out his web site, and check out the video we talked about in this episode: 430 Yard Shot On Cactus Buck

  • While the United States is indeed a country where 30 caliber cartridges reign supreme, the 270 bore diameter can really give the 30 caliber a run for it’s money. Indeed, the 270 could even be described as a uniquely American bore diameter. In this episode, I hit the highlights of all of the 270 caliber SAAMI certified cartridges and discuss their history, legacy, their strengths and weaknesses, and their recommended uses in detail.

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    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).

    Resources

    Episode 286: 30 Caliber Cartridges-Your Ultimate Guide – Blog article referenced in podcast

    6.8 Western: Guide to Winchester & Browning's New Cartridge – Blog article referenced in podcast

    270 vs 30-06 Comparison – Blog article referenced in podcast

    6.8 Western vs 6.5 Creedmoor vs 270 WSM Comparison – Blog article referenced in podcast

    6.8 SPC vs 6.5 Grendel Comparison - Blog article referenced in podcast

    270 vs 308 Comparison – Blog article referenced in podcast

    270 vs 7mm Rem Mag Comparison – Blog article referenced in podcast

    6.8 Western vs 7mm PRC Comparison – Blog article referenced in podcast

    Best 270 Ammo For Hunting -270 Winchester hunting ammo recommendations

    Best 270 Rifles For Hunting - 270 Winchester hunting rifle recommendations

    Best 6.8 Western Ammo – 6.8 Western 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 notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/270-caliber-cartridges/

  • As 2023 draws to a close, I wanted to do a quick recap of the year with you, cover a couple of interesting events that didn’t make it into their own podcast episodes, and give you a preview of what’s to come in 2024. Plus, we’ll be joined by a special guest at the end of this episode!

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    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).

    Send me an email at [email protected] with future show request and/or if you're interested in joining me on a future podcast hunt.

    Subscribe to my Patreon channel for first priority on available spots for future podcast hunts.

    Resources

    Episode 286: 30 Caliber Cartridges-Your Ultimate Guide – Podcast episode referenced in podcast

    Episode 285: Hunting With Banish Suppressors-The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly – Podcast episode referenced in podcast

    Episode 283: New Mexico Mule Deer Hunt With My Son– Podcast episode referenced in podcast

    Episode 282: Grizzly Bear Hunting With A 6.5 Creedmoor!?- Podcast episode referenced in podcast

    Episode 265: 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge Overview – Podcast episode referenced in podcast

    7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge: Everything You Need To Know – Blog article referenced in podcast

    Episode 264: Logistics of Hunting Africa Part 2-Taxidermy – Podcast episode referenced in podcast

    Episode 263: Africa Hunt Recap – Podcast episode referenced in podcast

    Episode 261: Life From Africa! – Podcast episode referenced in podcast

    Episode 254: Logistics of Hunting Africa Part 1 – Podcast episode referenced in podcast

    Episode 252: How To Become Professional Hunter With Kevin Robertson – Podcast episode referenced in podcast

    Episode 250: Africa Hunting Trackers With Kevin Robertson – Podcast episode referenced in podcast

    Episode 239: Sandhill Crane Podcast Hunt Part 2 – Podcast episode referenced in podcast

    Episode 238: Sandhill Crane Podcast Hunt Part 1 – Podcast episode referenced in podcast

    Episode 172: Elk Hunting With A 6.5 Creedmoor and a 300 Win Mag With Mark Floyd – Podcast episode referenced in podcast

    Podcast show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/2023-recap/

  • Today Mark Huelsing from Exo Mountain Gear and the Hunt Backcountry Podcast is on the show with us to talk about his recent Dall Sheep hunt up in Alaska. As you’ll learn here shortly, that hunt was quite the adventure with lots of emotional ups and downs along the way. He eventually got it done and tagged a great looking sheep on his hunt, but that whole experience seemed like a giant roller coaster ride and sounds like it really tested the limits of human endurance as well.

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    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.

    Resources

    Ep 92: Dan Roland On Dall Sheep Hunting – Podcast referenced in episode

    Ep 168: Steve Speck On Bighorn Sheep Hunting – Podcast referenced in episode

    Ep 174: Joseph von Benedikt On Bighorn Sheep Hunting – Podcast referenced in episode

    Ep 201: Sheep Hunting 101 With Ron Spomer – Podcast referenced in episode

    1) Exo Mountain Gear Instagram Page

    2) Check out The Hunt Backcountry Podcast that Mark Steve co-hosts with Steve Speck on Apple Podcasts

    3) Web Site For Exo Mountain Gear

    4) Click the link below to see a photo of Mark and his Dall sheep.

    Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/dall-sheep-hunting-mark-huelsing/

  • Today I’m going to share the story of a cartridge that could very well be described as “world changing.” It’s not the 6.5 Creedmoor. No, this particular cartridge came on the scene well over 100 years ago and made a very profound effect on the hunting and shooting worlds. And to top it all off, it’s still around and remains in somewhat common use to this day. What cartridge am I teasing? It’s the 7mm Mauser. Also known as the 7x57 or the 275 Rigby, the 7mm Mauser is a remarkable cartridge that has a legacy few other cartridges can compare to.

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    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.

    Resources

    7mm Mauser: Your Ultimate Guide – Blog article referenced in podcast

    206: Classic Africa Hunting Cartridges With Kevin Robertson – Episode referenced in podcast

    279: James Bradley on Stalking Roe & "Vampire" Deer In the United Kingdom – Episode referenced in podcast

    Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/7x57mm-mauser/

  • I have another cartridge comparison for you today where we compare two of the newest centerfire rifle cartridges to hit the market: the 6.8 Western and the 7mm PRC. Especially since they're both so new and seem to fit into a similar performance category, it’s only natural that many hunters would be curious about how the 6.8 Western stacks up against the 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge. Well, that’s what I do in this episode where I investigate the 6.8 Western vs 7mm PRC 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.

    Please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” or “FOLLOW” button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically!

    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.

    Resources

    7mm PRC vs 6.8 Western: Ultimate Guide – Blog article referenced in podcast

    Best 7mm PRC Ammo For Hunting - 7mm PRC hunting ammo recommendations

    Best 6.8 Western Ammo For Hunting - 6.8 Western hunting ammo recommendations

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

    Best 6.8 Western Rifles For Hunting - 6.8 Western hunting rifle 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

  • The United States is a country where 30 caliber cartridges reign supreme. Don’t get me wrong: other bore diameters are plenty popular too, but none can hold a candle to the .308 in terms of popularity or variety though. In fact, if there were an “official” rifle cartridge of the United States, I’m sure it would be a 30 caliber cartridge of some sort. In this episode, I hit the highlights of some popular (and not so popular) 30 caliber cartridges and discuss their history, legacy, their strengths and weaknesses, and their recommended uses in detail.

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    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).

    Resources

    30 Carbine: A Light, But Useful Cartridge – Blog article referenced in podcast

    30-30 Winchester: Still Relevant A Century Later – Blog article referenced in podcast

    30-40 Krag: Your Ultimate Guide – Blog article referenced in podcast

    300 Remington Ultra Magnum: The Complete Guide To The 300 RUM – Blog article referenced in podcast

    300 PRC: Read Before You Buy One! – Blog article referenced in podcast

    300 WSM vs 300 Win Mag

    Best 300 Blackout Ammo - 300 Blackout Hunting Ammo Recommendations

    Best 308 Win Ammo - 308 Winchester Hunting Ammo Recommendations

    Best 30-06 Springfield Ammo - 30-06 Springfield Hunting Ammo Recommendations

    Best 300 WSM Ammo - 300 WSM Hunting Ammo 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 Ear Protection For Sportsmen – Ear protection recommendations

    Best Rifle Scopes For Hunting - Rifle scope recommendations

    Best Hunting Rifle Slings - Rifle sling recommendations

    Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/30-caliber-cartridges/

  • Today we’re going to talk about hunting with suppressors in detail. I first jumped on the silencer bandwagon back in 2021 when I purchased a Banish 30 from Silencer Central. I now possess 5 different suppressors and I’ve accumulated a lot of experience at the range and afield with them over the past 2 years. I hit highlights of all 5 suppressors I own in this episode (along with the pros, cons, and recommended uses for each one). Plus I also share some lessons I’ve learned over the past couple of years about using and caring for a suppressor, explain what the process of buying a suppressor is like, and give you some specific recommendations on which suppressor models are best suited for the sort of hunting you do.

    Please hit that "SUBSCRIBE" or "FOLLOW" button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically!

    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).

    Click here, purchase a qualifying Banish suppressor from Silencer Central (like the Banish 30, Banish Backcountry, or Banish 46), and receive a Banish 22K-V2 rimfire suppressor for free for a limited time while supplies last.

    Resources

    Banish 30 Review – Blog article referenced in podcast

    Banish Backcountry Review – Blog article referenced in podcast

    Banish 46 Review – Blog article referenced in podcast

    Ep 283: 2023 New Mexico Mule Deer Hunt With My Son! – Podcast referenced in episode

    Ep 249: 2023 Silencer Updates With Brandon Maddox – Podcast referenced in episode

    Ep 232: 2022 Arizona Elk Hunt Recap – Podcast referenced in episode

  • A podcast listener named John Fritz joined me on the show today to talk about whitetail deer hunting. This isn’t a run of the mill episode about deer hunting though. No, John is completely blind, yet he still goes deer hunting every year and often fills one or more tags. Indeed, he actually cleanly harvested a buck at 295 yards with a single shot this year. In this episode we talk a little bit about John’s background, what spurred him to start hunting, the various systems he has used over the years to allow him to safely and cleanly harvest deer, some special practical and legal considerations he has to keep in mind as a blind hunter, and what his future hunting goals are.

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    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).

    Follow me on Instagram (@thebiggamehunter_) to see a video of one of John's hunts

    Resources

    Ep 283: 2023 New Mexico Mule Deer Hunt With My Son! – Podcast referenced in episode

    Ep 271: Vortex Binoculars and Rifle Scopes With Ryan Muckenhirn – Podcast referenced in episode