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How To Pick a Hunting Bullet Mar 22, 2024

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Ever wonder how to pick just the right bullet to hunt with? This episode's for you. We take a deep dive into bullet construction and sectional density, and detail the performance of four different fundamental bullet types:

Bullets for deer-size game
Bullets for elk- to moose-size game
Bullets for dangerous game
Bullets for pachyderms and for tracking wounded dangerous game

Plus we explain:

Sectional density
How bullets mushroom (the mechanics)
Temporary vs. permanent wound channels
Energy as applied to terminal performance
How bullets kill:
- Loss of blood
- Loss of nervous-system function
- Compromised vital organs

Before concluding, we suggest several different favorite bullet types, and wrap all the technical "bullet nerd" info into a simple, useful formula for picking the right hunting bullet for your task. ENJOY!

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375 H&H vs. 375 Ruger: Battle of the Versatile Big-Bores Mar 15, 2024

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Is the .375 H&H still the most versatile cartridge in the world? Or is the .375 Ruger now a better choice?

On the premise of picking just one cartridge to hunt everything from whitetail deer to elephant, we've chosen the two most likely candidates and pitted them against each other in this cartridge shootout-type episode. We consider:

Ballistic performance
Inherent accuracy
Available factory ammo
Potential handloadability
Available rifles/options/cost
Rifle capacity & cartridge feeding charactistics
Worldwide availability

Conclusion? You'll have to listen to find out! ENJOY!

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Q&A: Survival gear, Elk Cartridges, Long-Range Ethics & More Mar 08, 2024

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Survival gear? Elk cartridges? Shooting techniques? Long-range ethics? This episode has it all, thanks to our great reader's questions and comments.

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6.8 Western vs. 7mm PRC Mar 01, 2024

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These two new-fangled cartridges are arguably the best all-purpose hunting rounds introduced in the past 20 years. Which is best, 6.8 Western or 7 PRC?

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the advantages of each cartridge, including:

Best effectiveness on a broad spectrum of non-dangerous game
Adaptability for different types of terrain and hunting
Which makes for the best mountain rifle
Which is most efficient in short barrels for use with a suppressor
Which has the least recoil for the performance provided
How available factory rifles and ammo are for each
How available brass and component bullets are for each

In the end, we draw some conclusions and give real-world scenarios showcasing situations in which each comes out superior. This one was fun, folks... ENJOY!

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How To Sharpen A Knife Feb 27, 2024

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Ever struggle to get a sharp edge on your hunting knife? This 20-minute tuturial walks step-by-step through the process of making your blade razor sharp. Plus, we discuss best benchtop sharpening stones and field stones. ENJOY!

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Titanium & 3-D Printed Suppressors: Magic or Mistake? Feb 23, 2024

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Recorded at the recent Western Hunting & Conservation Expo in Salt Lake City, this episode digs into titanium as a suppressor material, as well as the cutting-edge new technology enabling manufacturers to make 3-D printed suppressors. Brandon Maddox of Silencer Central also gives us an inside look at the status of the E-Form system, and talks about a new conservation-driven bill that would direct funds from the $200 tax stamp required with every suppressor to benefit conservation. There's some terrific information here, folks. ENJOY!

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Survival & Emergency Base Camp Gear Feb 16, 2024

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What emergency and survival gear should you have at base camp? Whether your base is a truck at the trailhead, or a big horse camp deep in wilderness country, you should have crucial backup gear and food there.

This episode was inspired by a listener, and contains a list of what we consider important, from extra ammo or arrows to medical supplies—along with discussion of why and plenty of real-world stories of challenging experiences. ENJOY!

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Best Replaceable Blade Hunting Knives Feb 13, 2024

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This episode looks at three of the best replaceable-blade, ultralight folding hunting knives on the market: Havalon, Outdoor Edge, and Browning. We believe every serious hunter should have a good traditional fixed-blade hunting knife and be good at sharpening it. However, there is a place for replaceable-blade knives. This discussion addresses what to pick and why. Plus, we share a couple of cautionary true stories—one that could have ended in death—of accidents with scalpel-sharp replaceable-blade knives. ENJOY! To see the knives showcased in the video of this episode, join us on www.patreon.com/backcountry. The $10 tier will get you access to all our member-exclusive videos and bonus content. And a HUGE thanks to those of you allready on board supporting the podcast—we can't thank you enough!

Best Scopes for Close Range Hunting Feb 09, 2024

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What sort of scope (or sights) will help you shoot most effectively when hunting big timber or brush country?

This episode explores the characteristics of an optic that's ideal for fast, effective shooting inside 200 yards, and details several different scope, red dot, and iron sight models that work particularly well.

ENJOY!

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