352: Elk & Antelope Hunting In Arizona With Grant McCune of Zona Guides
Release Date: 01/02/2025
360: 22 Creedmoor vs 22-250 Caliber Comparison
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Today we’re going to talk about two high octane 22 caliber centerfire cartridges: the 22-250 Remington and the 22 Creedmoor. We’ll discuss the overall design characteristics and performance specs of each round, then compare how they stack up next to each other. I’ll also cover how they each perform in some ballistic gel tests and discuss some interesting aspects of how they each performed at the range. Take the (everyone who completes the survey will be entered in a drawing for a $50 Cabela’s gift card) Sponsor: Go to and sign up to receive my free...
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Bonus 18: Upcoming Veteran Safari Hunt Announcement
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I have a few announcements to share with you on this unusual mid-week episode regarding our upcoming hunt for the military veteran we're conducting in June of 2025 and a special request for all listeners regarding future episodes. Resources See video of Take the (everyone who completes the survey will be entered in a drawing for a $50 Cabela's gift card) Donate money for the veteran hunt (put "Matt" or "Veteran" in the memo section) Donate money for the veteran hunt (put "Matt" or "Veteran" in the memo section)
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359: Bullet Selection 101 with Aaron Davidson of Gunwerks
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I got the chance to sit down with Aaron Davidson from Gunwerks at the DSC convention in Atlanta and we discussed the ins and outs of bullet selection, external ballistics, and terminal performance. I felt like I was drinking from a firehose talking to Aaron, but he does a fantastic job of breaking down why he uses various bullets for certain situations, why he opts for certain shot placement with certain bullets, how various bullets behave differently with different impact velocities and shot placement, why Gunwerks offers certain bullets but not others in their ammo, what he thinks about the...
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358: 35 Caliber Cartridges: The Ultimate Guide
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I discuss all of the 35 Caliber SAAMI standardized cartridges (plus a couple of other noteworthy rounds) in this episode. As always, I’ll talk about their history, design characteristics, performance specs, their strengths and weaknesses, and their recommended uses in detail. Where appropriate, I’ll also share some personal anecdotes involving these rounds as well as some observations involving various cartridges by noteworthy gun writers as well. Cartridges covered: 348 Winchester, 357 Magnum, 35 WSL, 351 WSL, 35 Winchester, 350 Legend, 360 Buckhammer, 35 Remington, 356 Winchester, 358...
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Bonus 17: Reforming The NRA With Buz Mills
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Today Buz Mills from the National Rifle Association joins me on the show to talk about the upcoming election for the NRA board of directors. In any case, I’m a life member of the NRA and I’m saddened and disappointed with what has happened with the organization in recent years. Well, Buz Mills is spearheading an effort at reforming the National Rifle Association and bringing the focus of the organization back to its original core values. That's what we discuss in detail in this episode. Resources Learn more about the "NRA 2.0" slate of endorsed candidates at
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357: Kevin Robertson’s Two Near Death Experiences From Sable
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Kevin Robertson is back again today to talk about sable hunting. Just like we’ve done on the past we dive right into the details of sable: how big they get, where they live, why they’re different from other species of plains game, and how to hunt them. As always, we talk about cartridge and bullet selection as well as terminal ballistics. Kevin also shares two stories of extremely close calls he personally has had with sable over the years. Contact Kevin through his web site if you're interested in purchasing the original photographs and anatomy diagrams for The Perfect Shot II....
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356: PH Interview-French Foreign Legion To Rowboat Surrounded By Crocs
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I sat down with one of my South African Professional Hunters, Johan Seyffert, at the Dallas Safari Club convention and recorded a short interview about how he got started in this line of work and some funny and noteworthy experiences he has had over the years, like how he went from serving in the French Foreign Legion to floating in a rowboat surrounded by crocodiles. We also talk about misconceptions people have about hunting Africa, common mistakes visiting hunters make, and how to make the most out of a hunt in Africa. Subscribe to Sponsor: Get in touch with me to make your Africa...
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355: Bongo At 5 Yards In The Rainforest With Hancke Hudson
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My ongoing Africa hunting mini-series continues this week with another special guest: Hancke Hudson. Hancke is a South African Professional Hunter who has spent the past 30 years hunting in the rainforests of Central Africa for animals like bongo, dwarf buffalo, sitatunga, and the numerous species of small antelope that live there. The rainforest is a special place and these hunts are like nothing anywhere else in the world. While these hunts are not for the faint of heart, those brave enough to take the plunge and hunt the rainforest will be rewarded with a unique adventure few others will...
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354: Hunting Leopard Up Close & At Night With Tanya Blake
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This is the first episode in my winter 2025 Africa hunting mini-series and I have a special guest on the show with me today: Tanya Blake. Depending on how long you’ve been listening to the show, you may recognize that name because she was Phil Massaro’s PH on the leopard hunt he and I discussed in episode 293. Tanya is a Zimbabwe based Professional Hunter who hunts a number of different species, but leopard are her specialty and we'll be talking all about hunting Mr. Spots in this episode. Subscribe to Sponsor: Get in touch with Tanya Blake to book that leopard hunt in Zimbabwe...
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353: Is Federal's New 7mm Backcountry A True Game Changer?
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I have Eric Miller on the show with me today to talk about Federal's brand new 7mm Backcountry rifle cartridge. As you’ll learn here shortly, the 7 Backcountry utilizes an innovative design that produces some impressive ballistics and it could possibly be a true game changer that kills off my beloved 7mm PRC. Learn more about Subscribe to 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,...
info_outlineIt’s January 2025 and you know what that means: it’s time to start planning hunts for later this year. The Arizona elk and antelope draw is up first and I have Grant McCune from Zona Guides on the show to talk about this in detail. I hear from podcast listeners pretty frequently asking for recommendations on outfitters to hunt species like elk in particular. Well, Grant McCune and Zona Guides are my #1 recommendation for Arizona. I’d go back with him in a heartbeat and I recommend you check out his service if you’d like to hunt Arizona in the future. Grant actually guided me on my 2022 Arizona elk hunt and I was thoroughly impressed with how he did things and still had a great time even though I didn’t end up killing an elk on that hunt. Here's why.
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Sponsor: Get in touch with Grant at Zona Guides to book an elk, antelope, deer, or bear hunt in Arizona. I've hunted with Grant personally and cannot recommend him highly enough: he's trustworthy, hard working, and will work his tail off to ensure you have a quality hunt. I recommend that you contact him before the February 2025 draw deadline to discuss what specific hunts and units you should apply for, but you can also get in touch with him after you pull a tag. Visit his web site, email him at [email protected], or call him at (928) 713-3412 to learn more.