Backcountry Hunting Podcast

Backcountry Hunting Podcast focuses on inspiring and teaching about deep-country hunting, with emphasis on DIY techniques, gear, prep and how-to. Lifelong wilderness hunter Joseph von Benedikt shares stories and tips for success.

Planning & Doing a DIY Mule Deer Hunt, with Hunter McWaters 02/07/2025

Live Q&A: 7mm Backcountry Cartridge Examined from Every Angle! 01/31/2025

Live Q&A: 7mm Backcountry Cartridge Examined from Every Angle! Inspired by all the interest in Federal's ground-breaking new 7mm Backcountry cartridge, we recently held a live Q&A with our Patreon members. Here are the great questions we fielded and discussed: Is the 7mm Backcountry, with it's 80,000 PSI chamber pressure, safe in traditional bolt-action designs? I wanted a .280 Ackley. Should I switch and get a 7mm Backcountry instead? Are 7mm Backcountry steel alloy cases reloadable? If so, how hard is that going to be? How does the cartridge's 80,000 psi pressure affect barrel life? Supposedly the 7mm Backcountry kicks a lot less than other 7mm magnums. How can that be? Is it safe to fire the 80,000 psi 7mm Backcountry through my suppressor? Will this cartridge be affected by the powder shortage? Should we expect to see a lack of 7mm Backcountry ammo on store shelves? What's the accuracy potentail of the 7mm Backcountry cartridge? What 7mm Backcountry rifle should I buy? Can an existing rifle be rebarreled to 7mm Backcountry? Are 7mm Backcountry steel cases coated? Or will they rust if exposed to moisture? What's the best rifling twist rate for a custom 7mm Backcountry? What are the characteristics of the various bullets being factory-loaded in 7mm Backcountry ammo? Will we see Federal's steel Peak Alloy case technology bleed over into classic cartridges, enabling high-pressure/high-performance ammo? For example, could a .308 be made to shoot like a traditional .300 Win. Mag. load? Hopefully this candid episode will help address concerns and clear up some myths about the 7mm Backcountry cartridge. We sure had fun talking about it. ENJOY! FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growth of the show, and need all the support we can get to take it to the next level. Please join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on where you'll get access to all our bonus material and can contribute a few dollars. VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE: /episode/index/show/backcountryhunting/id/35071775