Backcountry Hunting Podcast

SHOW NOTES   Topic: How to make one-day hunts successful    Q&A section: 7mm-08 & 7x57 as the light rifle in a two-gun combo Switch-barrel rifle compared to a two-gun approach Sitka Blacktail seasons and hunt duration   THE ALL-DAY, ONE-DAY HUNT Go early and go focused Be adaptable Eat well Stay hydrated Hunt smart Have realistic goals Nap during mid-day Stay until full dark Be careful on your way out Have a meat-packing plan   THE 24-HOUR OVERNIGHT HUNT Similar hunting techniques Both easier and harder Carry your camp Go in slow Don't sleep in! Stay late Stay awake on the drive home Don't be an ogre   Practice makes perfect. Backcountry Banzai is a one-day effort, but go every time you can spare a day. Success will benefit, and your satisfaction will be off the charts.    FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry Contribute via PayPal using joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Contribute via VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt VISIT

SHOW NOTES   Topic: Two Rifles To Rule The Backcountry   A one-gun hunter is to be respected, but a two-gun battery makes any hunter more versatile and capable.    Q&A: Bear bullets for the .350 Rem. Mag.   Picking a two-rifle battery:  Keeping both rifles the same model and configuration Tuning triggers and picking scopes Cartridges: The BIG Question One light-recoiling, efficient, accurate deer cartridge One powerful, accurate heavy-hitter without limitations Picking the ultimate choices from the plethora available Tuning bullets and velocities to be similar Training with the light rifle Favorite deer bullets and tough bullets for bigger game WRAP: A well-conceived two-gun battery is arguably the best possible way to become as effective as you can be in the field.    FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and receive exclusive additional content at www.patreon.com/backcountry Contribute via PayPal using joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Contribute via VENMO: @J

SHOW NOTES   Topic: Compact Rifles for Beginners and Small-Framed Hunters   Up-front Q&A:  Barrel cleaning procedures and products Re-chambering a burned-out barrel Youth rifle cartridges   BROWNING'S X-BOLT MICRO COMPOSITE   Compact, ergonomic, accurate, and reliable, this outstanding small rifle is not just a beginner's tool—it's a quality hunting rifle that will last a lifetime.  Action specs and function Stock type and configuration Barrel type, length, and configuration Trigger type and adjustment Smooth-functioning bolt Cartridge choices for kids and western big game Setting up for maximum capablity Picking the right optic   FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry Contribute via PayPal using joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Contribute via VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.browning.com www.silencercentral.com www.timneytriggers.com www.siembidacustomknives.com

SHOW NOTES   Topic: Hunting bullet failures and anomalies   Up Front Q&A section:  How can I find ammo for this fall's hunts?  FFP scope reticles vs. SFP reticles Travel gun cases vs. truck gun cases   DISCLAIMER: The following bullet "failures" are anomalies, and are in no way condemnation of the bullet types discussed.    Barnes TSX: Texas whitetail, Colorado elk, and rogue beef   Berger VLD: Mule deer, elk, and more mule deer   Hornady: Elk and Axis deer   Nosler: Ballistic tip on coyote   Remington CLUB: Oryx in Africa   Browning BXC: Too far on Texas Aoudad   FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!    Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry   Contribute via PayPal using joseph@backcountrypodcast.com   Contribute via VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt   VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.browning.com www.silencercentral.com www.timneytriggers.com www.siembidacustomknives.com

SHOW NOTES Topic: Question & Answer session prompted by listeners responding to the "Ultimate Deer Rifle" and "Backcountry Rifle Accessories" episodes.  Bullets for deer and elk Ballistic trajectories and close shots Barrels custom builds .30-06 Ackley Improved Custom Riflemakers  Lightweight suppressors Barnes TSX vs. Sierra GameKing for elk 6.5 WBY RPM vs. 6.5 PRC Scope covers and flip caps Budget rifle cases worth having Cartridge/ammo holders Oiled bores and POI shifts   FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry Contribute via PayPal using joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Contribute via VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.browning.com www.silencercentral.com www.timneytriggers.com www.siembidacustomknives.com

SHOW NOTES Topic: Accessorizing the ultimate backcountry hunting rifle Pre-show: Q&A on suitable factory production rifles  Browning's X-Bolt Pro Kimber's 84L Montana Nosler's 48 Mountain Carbon Digging in:  Riflescopes Bases & rings Slings Cartridge carriers Stock packs (cheek rests) Compact cleaning kits   FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry Contribute via PayPal using joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Contribute via VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.browning.com www.silencercentral.com www.timneytriggers.com www.siembidacustomknives.com

SHOW NOTES Characteristics of an ideal western deer rifle Packable (if you can’t get to the game, you’ll never get a shot) Ergonomic (so when you get to a shooting position, heaving for air and trembly with exertion, the rifle helps you pull off the shot at the moment of truth) Accuracy (so you can make any reasonable shot offered) Authority (enough to cleanly kill from any ethical shot presentation) Reliability (no amount of performance matters if you can’t count on it) Cartridges & bullets for western deer hunting Configuring the ideal western deer rifle Action options Bottom metal Trigger Barrel Stock Our pick for the ultimate western deer cartridge Sorry, you gotta listen for this one, plus in-depth details on the two runner-ups.  COMING SOON: Part two of configuring the ultimate western deer rifle. Here we'll add awesome scope mounts, a capable riflescope, a bipod, a sling, and more.    FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcount

SHOW NOTES Topic: The importance of having the right pack Case-in-point example: A brown bear hunt on the Alaska Peninsula, and the pack that nearly broke me.  Guest: Mark Huelsing of EXO MTN GEAR Genesis of EXO MTN GEAR Inspiration behind EXO's packs Design and adaptability Colors and camo Frame material: The advantages of Titanium Bag sizes, materials, and purposes Versatility with one pack system Meat hauling, cargo nets, and game bags Dry bags and pack covers A spot of (hunter orange) color Where and how to purchase a pack WRAP: Your pack can make or break your hunt. Get the right one.  EXO MTN GEAR K3 Frame  EXO MTN GEAR K3 4800 Pack system EXO MTN GEAR K3 6400 Pack system   FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry Contribute via PayPal using joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Contribute via VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.browning.com www.silencercentral.com www.timneytriggers.com www.siembidacustomknives.com

SHOW NOTES:  Aoudad hunting: Cost Methods Areas Rifles, Cartridges, & Bullets Shot placement and distances Fitness preparation Realistic expectations Finding a good outfitter and guide When to go (NOW!)   FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry Contribute via PayPal using joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Contribute via VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.browning.com www.silencercentral.com www.timneytriggers.com www.siembidacustomknives.com

SHOW NOTES Story: An old mule deer, a big bullet, and a perplexing kill.  Big game physiology: deer, antelope, elk, bear, moose, and more Terminal performance, and how bullets handle various impact challenges Low-resistance impacts deer-size game broadside lungs only no ribs High-resistance impacts Elk-size game Quartering angles Heavy shoulder bone Massive shoulder muscle Ribs Dense internal organs Types of bullet Soft, rapid expansion Soft lead core Thin jacket Tough, controlled expansion Monometal or bonded construction Expansion-inhibiting mechanisms Launching platforms: Big vs. Little Cartridges Visible impact reactions Pure ethical killing ability Recoil sensitivity Mental recoil sensitivity Physical recoil sensitivity Example cartridges: 6.5 PRC .300 Win. Mag.  Favorite bullets detailed — FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry Contribute via PayPal using joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Contribute via VENMO: @J

SHOW NOTES Topic: Sleeping bag temp ratings and insulation characteristics Guest-in-absence: an email from firefighter "Ben" details the nitty-gritty tech-specs of sleeping bags and test protocols.  How temp ratings are generated Differences between men and women Comfort vs. survival ratings Reading between the lines to get a bag that will keep you warm Pads and pad systems that work Synthetic insulation, and why it doesn't last like down Short and sweet, this episode reveals a tremendous amount about sleeping bags. ENJOY!   FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry Contribute via PayPal using joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Contribute via VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.browning.com www.silencercentral.com www.timneytriggers.com www.siembidacustomknives.com

SHOW NOTES Topic: Backcountry Hunting Gear that can make the difference between surviving or becoming a statistic.  Guest: podcast "Scouting & Navigating" contributor Colton Heward.  Upcoming adventures that prompted Colton to perform a serious gear examination: Packing for a dall sheep outfitter Hunting arctic grizzly & caribou  Hunting Kodiak Island for Sitka Blacktail & sea ducks Big-Ticket items: Why the new gear?  Upgrade performance Reduce weight New gear priorities:  Backpack Sleeping bag Sleeping pad Other smaller items Bonus topic: Fitness & training goals Follow Colton on Instagram @muleycrazy89 Submit questions and feedback to joseph@backcountrypodcast.com   FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry Contribute via PayPal using joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Contribute via VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.browning.com www.silencercentral.com www.timneytriggers.com www.siembidacustomkniv

SHOW NOTES DIY JAVELINA HUNTING Guest: John McAdams, host of the Big Game Hunting Podcast Javelina as a species: Taxonomy Habits and habitat States where you can hunt javelina Scouting and hunting methods Field dressing and cooking javelina Appropriate rifles and muzzleloaders High wind and hunting stories ENJOY! FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry Contribute via PayPal using joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Contribute via VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.browning.com www.silencercentral.com www.timneytriggers.com www.siembidacustomknives.com

SHOW NOTES Listener's request: Dream Big, and Create The Ultimate Elk Rifle Pre-show: Another listener's favorite book list: Recommended reading for all backcountry hunters.  Picking apart the characteristics of an ultimate elk rifle Authoritative Accurate Reliable Corrosion resistant metal Tough, rigid, stable stock A scope good for close up to far shots Ideal scope mounts Fine-tuning details Specific hardware to build with:  Action Bottom metal  Trigger Barrel Stock Scope Scope mounts Bipod Cartridge considerations: Caliber Bullet types Smooth-feeding attributes Tuning and practicing Barrel break-in Load selection and testing Zero distance Custom turrets Trajectory validation Serious practice   FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry Contribute via PayPal using joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Contribute via VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.browning.com www.silencercentral.com www.timneytriggers.com www.siem

SHOW NOTES Intro: Unique connecting elements of a hunter and his game Rifle, optic, and cartridge: the launching pad The trigger: what controls the launch sequence.  Timney Triggers' 75th Anniversary TIMNEY TRIGGER GIVAWAY! Winner picks any Timney trigger of their choice. Enter to win at www.timneytriggers.com/backcountry THE BACKCOUNTRY APPRENTICE'S FIRST DEER Host William Von Benedikt (age 10) tells his story His big game rifle Early disappointment Playing the long game A challenging shot opportunity Communication mistakes, yet a very dead buck anyway Dark, and a potentially deadly four-wheeler rollover Lessons learned Favorite knives for field dressing and processing western big game: Siembida Custom Knives   FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry Contribute via PayPal using joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Contribute via VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.browning.com www.silencercentral.com www.timneytriggers.

SHOW NOTES Listener's question: Are Vortex and Burris scopes as good as Leupold?  Optic failures: Even the best can go south. Stories and examples.  Setting The Bar: Leupold's awesome backcountry hunting scopes Vortex's excellent 3-15x 42mm Razor HD LHT Burris's innovative 3-12x 44mm Eliminator III   FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry Contribute via PayPal using joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Contribute via VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.browning.com www.silencercentral.com www.timneytriggers.com www.siembidacustomknives.com

SHOW NOTES Topic: Bear Baiting from A to Z Guest: Tyler Freel, bear specialist and host of Tundra Talk podcast.  (Notably, Tyler Freel is probably the only man alive that's taken black bear AND GRIZZLY with a stone arrowhead and hand-made arrows!) Bear baiting step-by-step:  Selecting a bait site Setting up a ground blind or treestand Advantages of bear hunting over bait Jumpstarting your bait Maintaining your bait Using trail cameras to monitor your bait Shot angles and opportunities over bait Tracking and recovering bears shot over bait Wrap: Freel's favorite ways to eat bear Tyler Freel's Tundra Talk Podcast   FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry Contribute via PayPal using joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Contribute via VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.browning.com www.silencercentral.com www.timneytriggers.com www.siembidacustomknives.com

SHOW NOTES Episode topic: Rifle barrel break-in: How to do it, and does it help?  Up Front Q&A A European perspective on rifle cost Taping muzzles during bad weather, and the long-range effect Sharpening knives in a survival situation Straight-wall cartridges comparison: .350 Legend vs. .450 Bushmaster Researching & choosing outfitters Binocular magnification: 8x, 10x, 12x, 15x, or a combination?  .280 Ackley X-Bolt vs. Model 70 .280 Ackley re-barrel project When to hunt with a cartridge in the chamber Budget rifles and a story about rust prevention BARREL BREAK-IN:  Barrel fouling and accuracy degradation What is barrel break-in, and what are the benefits?  Which barrels benefit, and which ones don't?  How to perform barrel break-in FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry Contribute via PayPal using joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Contribute via VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.browning.com www.silencercen

SHOW NOTES Announcing the Northern Shrike 2nd Edition!  Siembida Custom Knives is making 25 of Edition 2. We go over the type of steel chosen, handle material and creation, new scabbards, and more. One is shown in the cover photo for this episode.  If you want one of these superb ultralight backcountry hunting knives, call Evan Siembida at (740) 270-9057. They'll go fast--we've had listeners asking for them ever since the first edition of one dozen sold out nearly immediately.  Siembida Custom Knives on Instagram and Facebook PLUS: Four more premium backcountry hunting rifles Weatherby Nosler Springfield Armory Seekins Precision SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Tribe: www.patreon.com/backcountry Or support via PayPal: joseph@backcountrypodcast.com or VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt BACKCOUNTRY HUNTING PODCAST SPONSORS www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com www.silencercentral.com www.siembidacustomknives.com

SHOW NOTES So you want a suppressor? Here's the most pain-free method to get one.  Guest: Silencer Central's CEO and owner Brandon Maddox.  One-stop shopping: In addition to manufacturing one of the best backcountry hunting suppressors available (the all-titanium 10-ounce, 7 inch Banish 30), Silencer Central takes care of all paperwork, fingerprints and photographs, and transfer processes remotely. Your new suppressor is even delivered directly to your door.  HOME SWEET HOME DELIVERY, Silencer Central's catchy tagline.  The company even provides a free trust when you purchase through them.  In addition to digging deep into the purchasing process, we talk about hunting-specific silencers, the advantages of hunting with a silencer, getting the muzzle of your favorite hunting rifle threaded, point of impact shift, the benefits of direct-thread versus QD attachments, and more.  www.silencercentral.com