EP 583: A Mountain Hunter’s Dream Rifle with Alpine Riflecraft
Release Date: 08/22/2025
EP 594: Salty Guide Sh*t with NMO
Beyond the Kill
On this episode, the enigmatic Nolan Osborne is back. Fresh off his guiding season in Northern BC, we get some stories but, more than anything else, a salty guide rant about what makes a truly versatile hunting rifle and why he thinks the community may be losing the plot when it comes to choosing what to take afield. NOTABLE QUOTES: “Whatever happened to being comfortable shooting a rifle that didn’t have a 17-ounce trigger, that didn’t weigh f&#king ten pounds, didn’t have a muzzle brake on it, and actually having some fundamentals with something that’s not...
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EP 593: Staying Mobile with Nomadic Research Co-Founder Dagan Van Oosten
Beyond the Kill
On this episode, Dagan Van Oosten, one of the co-founders of shares the story behind the brand and their incredibly well-priced and well-built products. There is no shortage of options in today’s outdoor gear market. But, how do you really know whether you’re buying something that will live up to the marketing hype and promises? Are you really getting what you paid for or being duped by buzzwords and slick content? If you’ve never heard of , it’s a brand that’s worth a hard look, especially if your lifestyle spans a variety of outdoor pursuits and adventures....
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EP 592: The Legacy We Leave with Paul Forward
Beyond the Kill
On this episode, Alaska resident and avid backcountry hunter, Paul Forward, shares some of the concerning conservation issues occurring in his home state, in particular in and around the world-famous Brooks Range. The tension between economic development and opportunity and protecting the wild places and species that inhabit those wild places isn’t new. The North American Model of Conservation proves we can find a compromise. But, as populations grow and resource independence becomes more and more important for both the US and Canada, what legacy will our generation of hunters and...
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EP 591: Sketchy Plans Make the Best Stories with Tanner Dannish of Frontiersmen Gear
Beyond the Kill
On this episode, founder and owner of , Tanner Dannish is back to talk about some of his Northern BC adventures from the 2025 hunting season, including a boat-based moose and goat hunt story that is especially entertaining. Big T also covers some of the gear that impressed him over this season’s hunts, how he approaches gear decisions, and more importantly how he chooses what companies to support when it’s time to upgrade or replace something in your kit. NOTABLE QUOTES: “I’m not a boat guy, but I’ve come to know that there are certain lakes in the north...
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EP 590: Cowboy Philosophy with James Nash of 6 Ranch Outfitters
Beyond the Kill
On this episode, James Nash returns to do what he does better than just about anyone in this community, and that’s bring his immense curiosity to bear on a variety of topics. You’ll hear a harrowing hunting story from his first trip to Africa, his lessons learned over his elk guiding career, that to date, has resulted in roughly 150 bull elk tags cut, his perspectives on the gear that really matters, and why when push comes to shove, the best thing you can do is just get started, whether that’s in hunting or some other goal you’ve set your sights on. ...
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EP 589: All-In On Africa & New Cartridges Worth Considering with Colton Bagnoli (aka Pap Winkle)
Beyond the Kill
On this episode, repeat guest Colton Bagnoli is back to share his absolute obsession with hunting Africa after yet another trip to South Africa and to give his honest and raw opinion on whether the new cartridges that have hit the market lately are actually worth considering. “Pap” as he’s better known doesn’t mince words when it comes to why Africa is worth considering, regardless of your budget, and the many reasons for making it a priority in your future hunting plans. And, as someone deeply involved in the shooting and firearms space, his takes on many of the newer...
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EP 588: Dusty Trails with Zack Boughton
Beyond the Kill
On this episode, Zack Boughton of returns to talk about the unique challenges of hunting antelope on the wide-open prairie, some of his recent elk hunting adventures, the current state of the influencer/ambassador/sponsored ecosystem, and why he thinks has made the biggest leap in the premium glass market. @zackboughton @montanawild --------------------------- DEALS & PARTNERS: For over 100 years has set the standard for premium optics. From spotting scopes to binoculars, rifle scopes and the new rangefinders, is the choice for...
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EP 587: Blood Tracking & Recovery with Dogs (Repost)
Beyond the Kill
This episode originally went live a little over a year ago and it’s one that could make the difference between an animal recovered and a hunt you’ll relive for years and wonder what you could have done differently. As hunters, we do our best to make a clean kill, but if you spend enough time chasing critters in the mountains and backcountry, it’s inevitable that one day you’ll end up with a tracking scenario that tests every bit of fieldcraft you’ve earned. Enter blood tracking dogs. Maybe you skipped this episode in the past. Maybe you’re headed out on a hunt and...
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EP 586: Unlocking Mule Deer Country (Repost)
Beyond the Kill
Although it’s prime time elk season for many of you, we know the muley fanatics have been getting after it as well. If you haven’t shifted focus to big mule deer bucks yet, that point in the season is fast approaching, and with that in mind, we’re reposting a great discussion with a very successful BC-based mule deer hunter from roughly two years back. If you haven’t listened to this one, it’ definitely worth it, and even if you did, it’s probably worth listening to again as Jordan’s tips, strategies and insights are timeless. ...
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EP 585: Leica - Leveraging Legacy to Drive Innovation in Premium Optics
Beyond the Kill
For 100 years has been synonymous with premium glass. From sporting optics to cameras and camera lenses, the most discerning customers and end users have relied on Leica for a very, very long time. On this episode, Ryan Holm, Leica’s Director of Marketing for Sport Optics, covers the deep and rich history of Leica as a brand and the company’s many innovations in the optics space. He also shares the full details of the new Rangemaster CRF MAX rangefinder along with some of the other new and exciting products Leica is bringing to market, like their Calonox 2 clip-on...
info_outlineMike Drury was originally on the show roughly 18 months ago, shortly after he founded Alpine Riflecraft and began building the kind of rifles he wanted to take into the mountains but couldn’t find in any of the production models currently available.
Starting at just 4.5 pounds, these rifles are truly a mountain hunter’s dream. They combine excellent balance and ergonomics in a package that seamlessly blends both modern and traditional features. If Jack O’Connor were to take a rifle into the mountains in 2025, he’d probably be carrying a Zenith.
Since his original appearance on BTK, he’s expanded the available calibers, navigated cross border sales and shipping, and has numerous field reports from successful customers. There is no question that if you’re a serious mountain hunter, these rifles should be on your radar.
NOTABLE QUOTES:
“Once you pick it up, you’ll know.”
@alpineriflecraft
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