Backcountry Hunting Podcast

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: [email protected] 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

SHOW NOTES Topic: High-quality production rifles for Backcountry Hunting Characteristics of high-end production-grade hunting rifles Individual models Browning Christensen Arms Kimber Ruger Remington Sako Savage Tikka Winchester SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Subscribe at www.patreon.com/backcountry VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt PayPal: [email protected]

SHOW NOTES Intro: Trusting your equipment at crunch time Topic: Rifles that work great but cost little Characteristics of "Budget Rifles" Featured rifle models: Browning AB3 Mossberg Patriot Ruger American Savage Axis II Thompson/Center Compass II Winchester XPR Concluding thought: In the final analysis, how well your rifle performs in the field depends on you, the hunter. JOIN the BACKCOUNTRY HUNTING TRIBE and SUPPORT THE PODCAST! www.patreon.com/backcountry Venmo: @Joseph-vonBenedikt PayPal: [email protected] RESOURCES: www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com www.siembidacustomknives.com

SHOW NOTES Of all the species in North America, wild sheep are the most exclusive and coveted—and opportunities are uncommon. Guests: Gary & Colton Heward (Colton hosts our Scouting & Navigating segment) Gary's application strategies Best-laid plans: Fitness, scouting, and crippling injuries Planning and building the ultimate light-weight precision sheep rifle, cartridge, and handloads Hunt time! Two big rams, a week to scout, and a day to hunt. Aoudad (Barbary Sheep) ... The affordable alternative—and a gateway drug to hunting wild sheep! PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Join on Patreon, or contribute via PayPal or VENMO: www.patreon.com/backcountry PayPal: [email protected] VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt RESOURCES: www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com www.proofresearch.com www.siembidacustomknives.com www.backcountryhuntingpodcast.net

SHOW NOTES Sometimes, hunting with a bow and arrows is simply the most effective way to go. And sometimes, it's absolutely the most enjoyable. Guest: Logan White, passionate bowhunter and Mathews Top 20 dealer for 10 years running. Subjects: Trends and recent evolution among bowhunters Arrows and increased capability Broadheads for whitetails and the West Bow types, trends, and capability 2021's top new bow models Best bow for the buck (pun intended) COVID, sales, and supply and demand Hunting the West: Just do it! Guest contact info: http://thearcheryden.com https://www.theonepercentmedia.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Contribute at www.patreon.com/backcountry On VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt Or PayPal: [email protected] SPONSORS: www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com www.siembidacustomknives.com

SHOW NOTES Do your part to minimize predation on the West's suffering mule deer population—and have a great adventure—by hunting mountain lions. This episode is all about cougars, and how to hunt them. First, an answer to multiple listener questions after the recent episode on Browning's addition of the 6.8 Western and .280 Ackley to the X-Bolt line of rifles: "Which should I pick?" Advantages of the 6.8 Western Advantages of the .280 Ackley Improved HUNTING MOUNTAIN LIONS Populations and trends Hunting methods Hounds Incidental Spot & stalk Where to hunt DIY or Outfitted? Guns & Bows Shot angles and kill zones Skinning a cat Can you eat a mountain lion? Taxidermy options SIGN UP TO SUPPORT THE SHOW! Become a subscriber/patron at www.patreon.com/backcountry Offer a one-time contribution via PayPal using [email protected] Or via VENMO using @Joseph-vonBenedikt SPONSOR RESOURCES: www.siembidacustomknives.com Phone Evan Siembida at (740) 270-9057 and view his work on Instagram www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com

SHOW NOTES Meet the 6.8 Western: Browning's new high-performance, high-efficiency .270 magnum. This is the cartridge that host JvB used for a solo, drop-camp Alaska caribou hunt during September 2020. 1:7.5 rifling twist rate Engineered for efficiency and consistency True short-action magnum cartridge Optimized for heavy, high-BC bullets (165- & 175-grain factory loads from Browning & Winchester) ALSO: Browning adds the .280 Ackley Improved cartridge to the X-Bolt rifle line. 1:8 rifling twist rate Throated for long, high-BC bullets Gear spotlight: Browning's new "Recoil Hawg" muzzle brake. Scouting & Navigating segment: Shed hunting & reading the winter range. Sponsored by www.browning.com Backcountry Bounty segment: Supplementing your Western big game hunt with dove shoots. Sponsored by www.siembidacustomknives.com Backcountry Apprentice: Field-stripping and problem-solving your rifle in the backcountry. Sponsored by www.timneytriggers.com SUPPORT THE SHOW! Become a Patron of the Backcountry Hunting Podcast at www.patreon.com/backcountry Contribute via VENMO @Joseph-vonBenedikt Contribute via PayPal: [email protected]

SHOW NOTES WELCOME to the 101st Episode! As the title suggests, this fun discussion addresses two topics; big deer & compact gear. Must-read book: Ryan Hatfield's "Idaho's Greatest Mule Deer." Glory Day Story: Doyle Mooseman and the 48," 8x8 buck. Big buck statistics: An entertaining (and eye-opening) look at your chances of shooting a monster mule deer (and how you can maximize your opportunities). Mule deer's current condition (as a whole), and how you can help: Bad winters, high predation, loss of winter range, ever-increasing hunter effectiveness (long-range gear), and other factors. Contribute by aggressively hunting coyotes. And if you've never hunted mountain lions, now is the time! Gear list discussion: Rifle, scope, & ammo Binocular/rangefinder Boots Pack Clothing Raingear Hunting knife Head lamp Fire-starting gear Maps/GPS/On-X Hunt app Sleeping bag Sleeping pad Tent Emergency communication device. LifeStraw & water filter pump Mountaineering stove Battery packs and/or solar charger Bipod Spotting scope & tripod/trekking poles Podcast sponsors: www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com Siembida Custom Knives on Instagram

SHOW NOTES Intro: 100 episodes! Topic: How to get kids started right in the wonderful world of hunting. Notes on past episode: Tikka considerations KIDS, HUNTING, and TEACHING a PASSION FOR THE SPORT Generating interest First guns Field prep Gear quality (for kids) Binoculars & scopes Early experiences (designed to grow the passion) Introducing significant challenges Firearm handling & safety Accuracy training Shot placement for big game Field photos Gutting & field dressing Aging meat & cutting & wrapping Respectful storytelling www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com Siembida Custom Knives on Instagram

SHOW NOTES Intro scenario: What not to do during a bear charge. Topics: How-to episode on: How best to carry a bear-protection sidearm in the backcountry. How to DIY customize your hunting rifle to make it shoot like a custom rifle. Bear-gun carry methods: Packs and interference Holsters and positions Bino harnesses and chest holsters Badlands Bino Carrier Galco Gunleather's Phoenix holster DIY Customizing your backcountry hunting rifle Concept: Turning your standard hunting gun into a superb backcountry rifle. Actions: start with what you already own, or purchase a new action? Barrels: Pre-fit, pre-chambered options you can install yourself. Triggers: Match-grade aftermarket options Stocks: How to select the right stock, and bed it properly. Final setup: scope bases, rings, and capable scopes. Launching your own DIY rifle customizing project. SUPPORT THE PODCAST www.patreon.com/backcountry VENMO @Joseph-vonBenedikt PayPal: [email protected] RESOURCES www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com www.proofresearch.com www.mcmillanusa.com Siembida Custom Knives on Facebook and Instagram

SHOW NOTES Intro: Ibex hunting in New Mexico Guest: Landon Michaels of Gunwerks The lure of Ibex & mountain country New Mexico's free-range, public-land ibex hunts Hunt types (rifle, muzzleloader, archery) Applying, dates, draw odds Prep: Physical, mental, research, scouting Technical mountain terrain Equipment Hunt narrative Application service & outfitter PODCAST SPONSORS www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com Siembida Custom Knives on Facebook and Instagram RESOURCES New Mexico fish & game Gunwerks website 3G Outfitters Worldwide Trophy Adventures application service Support the podcast! www.patreon.com/backcountry Donate on VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt Donate on PayPal: [email protected]

SHOW NOTES: Intro: Big changes coming to non-resident Idaho hunters Brief summary of how the changes effect Idaho residents Public service announcement: Outdoor show and conventions schedules and cancellations IDAHO HUNT CHANGES Idaho's website operating system: All new and hugely capable Elk zones & non-resident restrictions Tags on sale at 10am MST, Dec. 1 The "Waiting Room" purchase system for OTC tags Elk A and B tag reductions Elk capped tags Elk controlled hunts Non-resident price increases Non-resident deer hunting changes Tags on sale at 10am MST, Dec. 1 Non-residents must choose one unit to hunt, and will purchase a tag specific to that unit All units are restricted to 10 or 15 percent non-resident tag allotments, depending on historic hunter participation Deer tags may still be used on wolf, black bear, or cougar Reasons for changes/restrictions to non-resident Idaho hunt opportunities Idaho and the future: Will these changes benefit hunt quality? SUPPORT THE PODCAST! www.patreon.com/backcountry PayPal: [email protected] VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt Idaho website info: https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/fg-commission-approves-changes-nonresident-participation-general-season-deer-and-elk-hunts

SHOW NOTES Intro: This episode may ruffle some feathers. Physiology of a big bull elk 6.5mm related elements The Great 6.5mm Deception Various classes of 6.5mm cartridges, and which are suitable for elk "It's the bullets fault." In this case, there's something to this claim Getting the best elk-killing capability out of your 6.5mm cartridge Exorcising the one-example "deadly killer" claims Myth-busting the Scandinavian Moose example Outfitters Outlawing the 6.5s for elk: Here's why The broad spectrum of 6.5mm cartridges Staying inside the 6.5s killing comfort zone Podcast sponsors: www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com Siembida Custom Knives on Instagram & Facebook SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE! www.patreon.com/backcountry VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt PayPal: [email protected]

SHOW NOTES Gear notes & failure potential Tents for solo hunting Sleeping bags for wet, dangerous country Emergency communication devices Devices, power, & entertainment Planning for extreme weather Backup camp spots Emergency communication Walking out The Mental Game Unexpected challenges of hunting solo Staying occupied while waiting for a bush pilot Books, movies, & campfires Don't go in blind & overconfident PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! www.patreon.com/backcountry VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt PayPal: [email protected] Podcast sponsor links: www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com Siembida Custom Knives Instagram

SHOW NOTES Intro: Backcountry Hunting is the territory of tough humans. Or, to use a classic term, Hard Men. Guest: Eric Conn, host of the Hard Men Podcast Fellow writer Serious gun guy Christian pastor Says it like it is Backcountry hunters are arguably the toughest hunters Manly hobbies, and why they're important Developing manliness Going West: What to expect, and how to harden oneself in preparation The uncomfortable truth about soft hunters—and how to not be one Family and the benefits of backcountry hunting Self honesty, and the importance of truth Manly men, and the ability to adapt and overcome Eric Conn and the Hard Men Podcast www.ericconn.com, Instagram, Facebook SUPPORT THE BACKCOUNTRY HUNTING PODCAST! VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt PayPal: [email protected] Patreon: www.patreon.com/backcountry Podcast Partner RESOURCES: www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com Siembida Custom Knives on Instagram, Facebook, phone number: 740-270-9057

SHOW NOTES Intro: Bear-country scenario Listener's requests: An episode on big-bores for backcountry hunting. In particular: .338-06 .35 Whelen 9.3x62 Why would a backcountry hunter want such a cartridge? More ammo in magazine Less recoil, faster follow-up shots Less expensive to reload Easy conversions of typical standard-size actions Controlled-feed vs. push-feed CARTRIDGE SPECIFICS .338-06 Easy to created cases for Scarce factory ammo Huge selection of bullets for handloading Most efficient aerodynamics Flattest trajectory Rifles not common .35 Whelen Classic, has a cult-like following Biggest selection of factory ammo in USA Properly headstamped cases readily available Fair selection of bullets for handloading Underestimated ballistics Rifles relatively available 9.3x62 Oldes, most proven African favorite Plentiful factory ammo available internationally Bullets dangerous-game capable Lots of various rifles available Closing thoughts... SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Contribute at: Paypal via [email protected] VENMO via @Joseph-vonBenedikt www.patreon.com/backcountry Podcast sponsor links: www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com @Siembida_Custom_Knives on Instagram and Facebook

SHOW NOTES Intro: The excitement of taking a first buck! Sporadic podcast scheduling, and the hunts to blame. ;) Questions, Answers, & Success Stories: Tough bullets for tough Nilgai A matched pair of Weatherby Backcountry Ti's in .280 Ackley Favorite .280 Ackley Improved bullets & loads Hunting the Backcountry: An encounter with the sacred Lightweight .22 pistols to supplement the backcountry menu Resting the barrel on a hard surface, & resulting thrown shots Herd bulls and .300 WSMs Zeroing at 100 yards, and why 200 yards is better Swarovski EL Range binos, and "the lumps beneath" Velocity: Can you handload monometal bullets to be as fast as lead-core projectiles? SIG Cross as a backcountry hunting rifle (Good or Bad?) .257 Weatherby Magnum for backcountry hunting Marlin's .45-70 Trapper for brushy grizzly country Best all-purpose .45-70 loads Contributing to the podcast: Now via PayPal and VENMO, in addition to Patreon. Podcast sponsors: www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com Siembida Custom Knives

SHOW NOTES Intro: A day to hunt, & a big muzzleloader buck Topic: The critical importance of intimate familiarity with your hunting area A tale of 24 hours, a faithful old hunting area, & a Utah mule deer tag Juxtaposition: Old areas vs. new What to research & learn: Habitat Game populations Summer vs. autumn ranges Migration routes & times E-Scouting Scouting with your boots on the ground Mental notes & hunting journals Hunt every opportunity Loyalty to your spot, & the advantages Knowing preferred habitat Knowing travel & escape routes Knowing ambush sites Knowing bedding areas Knowing feeding routes Old age & the wisdom gained by loyalty to your spot Links to the Backcountry Hunting Podcast social sites and sponsor pages: www.backcountryhuntingpodcast.net Backcountry Hunting Podcast on Facebook On Instagram www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com Siembida Custom Knives on Instagram

SHOW NOTES Intro: Potable water challenges Rain, rain, & more rain Gale-force winds Unsuitable equipment: Down sleeping bag & 3-season tent Equipment failures: Expect the unexpected The solo mental game: Staying productive Extraction & weather windows Post-hunt logistics: Prepping & flying with meat & antlers www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com Siembida Custom Knives on Instagram Backcountry Hunting Podcast on Instagram Backcountry Hunting Podcast on Facebook SUPPORT THE PODCAST AT www.patreon.com/backcountry

SHOW NOTES Intro: Solo in Alaska Packing for the flight Down safe, camp setup Grizzly bears a'plenty! Caribou few and far away One lone big bull Hunting, photographing, and field butchering Packing meat Near hypothermia Hunkered down, waiting out the rain An accuracy tech topic for future study To be continued... Tune in for Part 2, when things begin to get rough. Thanks to sponsors of the Backcountry Hunting Podcast. Be sure and check out Browning, Timney Triggers, and Siembida Custom Knives. Air taxi services by Tok Air Service Support the Backcountry Hunting Podcast at Patreon.com

SHOW NOTES When elk get wise, savvy hunters employ unorthodox techniques. Guest Randsom Owens: Wildlife Artist extraordinaire, practical rifleman, top guide, & passionate hunter Calling Elk: From fundamentals to advanced techniques Reading the situation Knowing when to call Setting up to call—and optimize shot opportunities Knowing how much to call Elk vocalizations & call types Other sounds better than elk talk Triggering the "come" response by leaving Raking, stomping, scraping, huffing, and shaking trees Age class bulls & the calls they respond to Adolescent vs. old-bull bugles Tales of the hunt: Randsom's most momorable Broadhead for old bulls Randsom's favorite cartridge for elk Support the Backcountry Hunting Podcast here View Randsom Owens's artwork here Randsom Owens on Facebook www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com @siembida_custom_knives

SHOW NOTES Intro: Live from the field, recorded standing under the wing of a Super Cub on a staging strip in Alaska. Topics: Drop-Camp, DIY hunter prep & planning Lightweight gear Planning for good meat care Ethics & responsibilities of meat care Knowing the Regs Pilot protocol Don't bring too much weight Don't pressure or try to manipulate the pilot Don't expect to control the weather Don't beg to come out early Getting weathered in (temporarily stuck) happens. Plan & be prepared. Tok Air Service www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com @siembida_custom_knives

SHOW NOTES Intro: Field recording heading into a solo DIY caribou hunt in Alaska. Topic: Rifling twist rate & modern bullets Rifling twists for long, sleek high-BC bullets Rifling twists for monometal bullets Altitude, temperature, and spin stability The modern trend: Faster, ever faster Benefits of a custom barrel (with whatever twist rate you want) An ultimate all-around twist rate for 6.5s to .30 calibers Solo in Alaska: notes to come

SHOW NOTES Intro: 6.5 outlawed for elk? Best 6.5mm cartridge: 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 6.5 PRC Technical discussion: Advantages & disadvantages of the 6.5mm bore diameter Cartridge case capacities Appropriate bullet designs & weights for various game Limitations of the 6.5mm's Mythbusting: Scandinavian moose & and the legacy of the 6.5x55 What the 6.5mm's are really good at: Extreme inherent accuracy Downrange ballistics (and limits) Mild recoil Effectiveness on Western big game: Authority, & channeling what the 6.5mm's have What does "adequate" mean? Shot opportunities & picking your angles The 6.5mm long-range temptation How to get the best out of your 6.5mm cartridge Pick your bullet Construction Weight Aerodynamics Tune for accuracy A list of favorite, recommended 6.5mm hunting bullets: Barnes 127-grain LRX Hornady 129-grain InterBond Swift 130-grain Scirocco II Berger 140-grain VLD Hunting Nosler 140-grain Partition Swift 140-grain A-Frame Hornady 143-grain ELD-X Hornady 147-grain ELD Match Berger 156-grain EOL Hunter 6.5mm cartridges discussed & compared: 6.5 Grendel 6.5 Creedmoor (primary) .260 Remington 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser 6.5-284 Norma 6.5 PRC (primary) .264 Win. Mag. 6.5 WBY RPM 26 Nosler 6.5-300 WBY WRAP: Hunters tend to shoot well on game when carrying a 6.5mm cartridge. Please sign up to support the Backcountry Hunting Podcast on www.patreon.com/backcountry Instagram Facebook www.backcountryhuntingpodcast.net www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com Siembida Custom Knives on Instagram

SHOW NOTES Intro: An epic backpack failure deep in elk country Tried and true designs that won't let you down The three types of backpack: External Frame Internal Frame Hybrid/modular Pros & Cons of each type Recommended models in each type Sizing & fitting Packing extreme weight RESOURCES: www.timneytriggers.com www.sitkagear.com www.mysteryranch.com www.barneyssports.com

SHOW NOTES Scenario: You've got a desert bighorn tag that's taken you 20 years to draw, but your knee replacement just went south. It's three months until opening day. What do you do? Episode topic: Learning to hunt brand-new country and species Prioritize species Study that species Where can you get a tag each year? Species taxonomy Habits & habitat Preferred forage Bedding & cover Migration routes, if applicable Rut periods Are they callable? Call biologists and isolate areas where populations exist Study maps E-scouting Topographical maps Final prep: Boots on the ground Glassing skill Patience Hunting for success The critical necessity of patience RESOURCES www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com @siembida_custom_knives www.proofresearch.com

SHOW NOTES This episode is a response to a listener's question: How do you develop extended-range lethality? Guest: Gunwerks marketing guru and precision shooter Landon Michaels Quarter-mile capability: must-accomplish accuracy for backcountry hunters 600 yards is the new 400 yards. Here's why. Beyond 600 yards: A whole different realm The mentality of ethical long-range shooting Equipment that—literally—goes the distance Rifles Optics Cartridges Bullets Skill-based requirements: Learning resources and approaches Using ballistic calculators Understanding atmospheric conditions Confidence, and how to earn it Positions for long shots Practicing and practical skills RESOURCES www.gunwerks.com www.youtube.com/gunwerks www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com

SHOW NOTES Is the .308 suitable for backcountry hunting? .30-06 vs. .308: Very different cartridges Advantages of the .308 Advantages of the .30-06 .308 Case capacity and heavy-bullet limitations .308 velocity and extended-range bullet expansion .308 impact authority downrange Best-in-class .308 hunting bullets How do budget .308 hunting loads stand up? 500-yard velocity, energy, wind drift, and time of flight comparisons How to pick the best .308 ammo for the job Hunting stories that make a point Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com Siembida Custom Knives www.hornady.com www.barnes.com www.nosler.com

SHOW NOTES Intro: A monster Alberta black bear & a Honda four-wheeler Guest: Alaskan wild man Tyler Freel, sheep & bear hunter extraordinaire, and host of the Tundra Talk podcast. ATVs & their place in backcountry hunting Remote country & the challenges to ATVs UPGRADES and ADD-ONS Winch Vital: Prioritize this Get quality Rope, not metal cable High-performance tires Necessary to get full potential from your machine Incredible difference, especially in mud, bogs, & tundra Heated handles Not just for wimps Helps you keep going in wet, cold temperatures Tool kits Repairing your machine in the field Fuses—carry spares Compact jump-start kits Tire repair in the field Plugs, glue, & tools Re-setting a bead Inflating Covers, theft, & bears eating tires Stories of trial & tribulation WELCOME OUR NEW SPONSOR: SIEMBIDA CUSTOM KNIVES! • Instagram page • facebook page www.gunwerks.com www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com Honda's Foreman Rubicon

SHOW NOTES • Intro: Summer is in full swing... which means fall is just around the corner! • Welcoming Evan Siembida, a new sponsor of the podcast, thanks to an anonymous benefactor. • Tradbows and elk hunting • Estrous cow elk calls: an indispensable tool • Siembida Custom Knives's superb ultralight Meadowlark knife • Collaborating on a limited edition Backcountry Hunting Podcast custom backcountry hunting knife. Concept Steel type Grip material and colors Edge geometry Point profile Configuration Lanyard holes To Name a Knife: Meet the Northern Shrike Sheaths are personal Cost of a custom, limited-edition knife Delivery timeline https://www.instagram.com/siembida_custom_knives/ www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhuntingpodcast/ Facebook podcast page

SHOW NOTES Intro: Opportunities lost — A correction on Stetson crushable wool Cross Creek hats • HOLDING OVER FOR LONG DISTANCE USING A RETICLE Advantages Disadvantages Complications Speed in the backcountry Making The Shot: Anti-Cant devices • DIALING FOR DISTANCES USING THE ELEVATION TURRET Advantages Disadvantages Complexity and simplicity Speed in the backcountry Backcountry Apprentice: Fish, too. RESOURCES: Backcountry Hunting Podcast Facebook Page Backcountry Hunting Podcast Instagram Page Support the podcast at Patreon.com/backcountry www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com

SHOW NOTES: Intro: It's rifle buying time! Tons of questions incoming about high-end rifles. Here's one of the best of the best. This episode reviews Proof Research's extraordinary Glacier Ti mountain rifle. Listener's questions & answers Upcoming reviews: Browning X-Bolt Hell's Canyon Speed in 28 Nosler Leupold's Burnt Bronze VX-3i 4.5-14x40 CDS-ZL Gunwerks ClymR in 7mm SAUM What makes a mountain rifle different from an all-around backcountry rifle. • Proof Research barrels: Why they stand apart • Proof Research stocks: Traditional styling, modern performance • Glacier Ti actions & finishes • Components & construction • Proof's half-MOA accuracy guarantee • Practical accuracy testing: The challenging protocol of firing three consecutive three-shot groups without allowing the barrel to cool, in order to test group size consistency and point of impact shift. • Cost, and why it's justifiable • Spring is over, summer's here. Time to get out and practice! RESOURCES: Proof Research Glacier Ti www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com www.gunwerks.com www.hornady.com

SHOW NOTES How to transport a rifle without damage How to improvise and correct damage to scopes and rifles Q&A and listener's comments .280 Rem vs. .280 Ackley 7mm-08 as a backcountry cartridge Deep-penetrating elk bullets for the .30-06 Appropriate hard cases for transporting firearms How to pack a rifle properly How to prevent damage from impacts How to prevent damage from abrasion Protecting the bore in rusty or dusty environments www.backcountryhuntingpodcast.net https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhuntingpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/josephvonbenedikt/ Backcountry Hunting Podcast on Facebook www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com

SHOW NOTES How to transport a rifle without damage How to improvise and correct damage to scopes and rifles Q&A and listener's comments .280 Rem vs. .280 Ackley 7mm-08 as a backcountry cartridge Deep-penetrating elk bullets for the .30-06 Appropriate hard cases for transporting firearms How to pack a rifle properly How to prevent damage from impacts How to prevent damage from abrasion Protecting the bore in rusty or dusty environments www.backcountryhuntingpodcast.net https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhuntingpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/josephvonbenedikt/ Backcountry Hunting Podcast on Facebook www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com

SHOW NOTES • World's All-Around Hunting Cartridge Champ: .375 H&H • .375 H&H vs. .375 Ruger Cartridge Characteristics Adequate for anything Inherently accurate Mellow recoil Readily available rifles & ammo Bullet choices For Pachyderms For Cape buffalo and big bears For Moose & Bison down to deer Rifle options Controlled feed vs. push feed actions Wood vs. composite stocks Stainless vs. blued steel Backup sights Recoil characteristics & control Known for "slow" kick Don't fear the .375 How to get the best out of your .375 Pick a tough-ish, high-BC bullet Choose a versatile scope Zero it for 200 yards and work it out to 500 SUPPORT THE PODCAST! https://www.patreon.com/backcountry https://www.instagram.com/josephvonbenedikt/ https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhuntingpodcast/ BHP Facebook

SHOW NOTES INTRO: A girl, a minimal cartridge, a perfect shot, and a lost bear MAIN TOPIC: It's all about shot placement: Fact or Fiction? LISTENER'S QUESTION: Barnes's .30-cal. 212-gr. LRX • Difference between kinetic energy, momentum, and TKO • On-impact visible authority, or "wallop" CRITICAL FACTORS OF BULLET CHOICE: Diameter Construction Weight CRITICAL FACTORS OF CARTRIDGE CHOICE Adequate reach (defined by velocity & BC) Adequate launch platform for appropriate bullets Tales of success & failure, and the lessons learned SUPPORT THE PODCAST AT: https://www.patreon.com/backcountry www.backcountryhuntingpodcast.net https://www.instagram.com/backcountryhuntingpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/josephvonbenedikt/ Backcountry Hunting Podcast Facebook page www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com

SHOW NOTES • Migration to Idaho • Draw tags and lucky hunters • Q&A on a vast spectrum of backcountry hunting topics: .375 H&H for black bears Terminal Ascent vs. ELD-X bullets Best barrel mfgs for custom rifle builds Configurable stocks for backcountry rifles Stetson's crushable Crosstrail hat Bullet questions from Australia Kid rifles Straight-line bullet penetration Packing a pistol while bowhunting What barrel length & twist rate for .280 Ackley? Wool apparel: what company makes good stuff? Moose bullets for the .338 Win. Mag.

SHOW NOTES Late November, extreme cold, a foot and a half of snow, and pitch dark in Montana's Bitterroot is a bad time to be lost... Observation, experience, and a sense of direction Paper topographical maps and compass GPS and backcountry communication devices Smartphones and map programs Strengths and weaknesses of each system For the ultimate in backcountry navigating ability, combine cutting-edge tech with traditional know-how.

SHOW NOTES Guest: Robby Denning, mule deer hunting savant Book: Hunting Big Mule Deer: How to take the biggest buck of your life • Why mule deer hunting is so compelling that Denning abandoned all other game in order to focus on mule deer • Ultimate Challenge: DIY, public-land mule deer • The behavioral differences between old mule deer bucks--and all the other mule deer • Mule deer management and the future of the hunting the species • Common mistakes to avoid • Tracking: A critical art and science for hunting mule deer • Denning's rifle, cartridge, and bullet preferences • wescout4u.com scouting service

SHOW NOTES Intro: The Hunter's Cloak of Invisibility When—if ever—is camo NOT appropriate? When camo is a critical asset Color-capable game When hunter discretion is important Blending with habitat and terrain Contrast, color & patterns Camo brands and brand loyalty Mixing & matching Type of clothing (for example cold-weather vs. technical) Clothing quality Suitability of patterns Personal favorites and go-to clothing Camo Non-camo The Backcountry Hunting Podcast is moving! More elbow room, more game, less hunter pressure, OTC tags, and generous seasons. Listen to learn where. RESOURCES Browning Hells Canyon Speed Sitka Subalpine Timney Triggers SUPPORT THE PODCAST at www.Patreon.com/backcountry

SHOW NOTES What type of bullets allow you to "eat right up to the hole?" Listeners questions and comments MEAT DAMAGE: TWO SOURCES Extreme impact velocity Hydraulic shock High-velocity cartridges Light-for-caliber bullets, pushed extremely fast Extreme-BC bullets, pushed fast Animal matter's effect on bullets Low-velocity impact dynamics Extreme-expansion bullets What stresses a bullet during impact Fragmenting on impact increases shock transfer "Soft" bullets rupture and fragment. Maximum meat damage results Tough, controlled-expansion bullets hold together and penetrate. Less meat damage results Bullet placement for minimal meat damage The behind-the-shoulder shot The on-the-shoulder shot Species-dependent preferences How to field-dress and process around bloodshot meat Is bullet-related meat damage ok? When it results in a faster, more humane kill When the bullet that causes it makes you a more capable hunter ENJOY! (AND PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!)

SHOW NOTES Why the .338? As listener @Alaskanexile1 said, "If I'm carrying my .338, I never have the 'wrong' rifle." Inherently superior ballistic coefficient to the 8mm's, .35's, and .375's. Excellent sectional density (a measure of penetrating ability) Heavy but controllable recoil A lot more terminal performance than the .30 calibers The significance of the .338's frontal diameter How does it compare to the .375's for big bears? SPECIFIC .338 CARTRIDGES .338-06 .338 Win. Mag. 33 Nosler .340 Weatherby .338 Rem. Ultra Mag .338 Lapua .338-378 Weatherby Which one's right for you? RESOURCES Winchester Rifles RIfle's Inc. (custom gunsmith)

SHOW NOTES Books: How to cultivate the patience necessary to weather those numbing periods of inactivity between explosions of hunting action. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW AT www.patreon.com/backcountry Ways to "consume" books, and the pros & cons of each: Traditional paper Tablets Audiobooks Types of books: How-to resources Factual and fictional Pure knowledge, & pure entertainment No. 1: Bear Hunting in Alaska, by Tony Russ No. 2: Sheep Hunting in Alaska, by Tony Russ No. 3: Haunted Mesa, by Louis L'Amour No. 4: Alaska Yukon Trophies Won And Lost, by G.O. Young No. 5: Death in the Long Grass, by Peter Hathaway Capstick No. 6: The Last Stand of Fox Company, by Bob Drury & Tom Clavin No. 7: Man-Eaters of Kumaon, by Jim Corbett (Oxford Omnibus) No. 8: The Shooting of Dan McGrew & Other Poems, by Robert Service No. 9: Where the Lion Feeds, by Wilbur Smith No. 10: Horn of the Hunter, by Robert Ruark COMING UP: .338-caliber cartridges, ranging from the .338-06 to the magnum powerhouses. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES Intro: The longest shot on a coyote AR-type rifles: Do they serve adequately for backcountry hunting? Semiautos and accuracy: The AR's advantage Current social and economic conditions and skyrocketing sales Personal Protection crossover AR's FOR BACKCOUNTRY HUNTING Pros & Cons Receiver sizes Applicable, capable cartridges (and how to choose) Keeping it light Making it accurate Choosing an optic Choosing ammo Setting up for maximum effectiveness Working it out (KNOW YOUR RIFLE!) WRAP: Trust in the Lord, but Keep Your Powder Dry! Timney Triggers Browning Firearms 2A Armament Galco Gunleather Hornady Ammunition Black Hills Ammunition SIG TANGO6T scope Leupold VX-5HD 1-5x scope

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SHOW NOTES: Intro: Western hunting and shooting situations vary widely. Consider these scenarios... (listen) It behooves hunters to have a rifle and cartridge suitable for any task. These cartridges are two of the best for all-around work on the broad spectrum of Western big game. .280 Ackley Improved vs. 7mm Remington Magnum HISTORY 7mm Rem Mag .280 Ackley Improved WHY IS THE 7MM/.284 CALIBER SO SIGNIFICANT? Best in class ballistics at acceptable recoil levels Just inside the cusp of what is really capable for almost all North American big game, including elk, moose, and the biggest black bears Adequate projectile weight Adequate frontal diameter Outstanding aerodynamics Popular 7mm's range from 7mm-08 to 28 Nosler PROS & CONS of the .280 Ackley vs. the "Seven-Mag" 7MM REMINGTON MAGNUM Advantages Disadvantages .280 ACKLEY IMPROVED Advantages Disadvantages Segment: MAKING THE SHOT, brought to you by Browning SO, WHICH CARTRIDGE IS BETTER? SUPPORT THE PODCAST AT WWW.PATREON.COM/BACKCOUNTRY Contact and follow Backcountry Hunting Podcast on Instagram Follow host Joseph von Benedikt on Instagram Contact us via email

SHOW NOTES Walnut & Blued Steel rifles: Can they provide top performance in the backcountry? Follow-up on episode 61 and wound treatment: Quick-Clot Gauze better than Quick-Clot powder • Ruger's M77 Hawkeye African: A top backcountry hunting rifle Ultimate, classic configuration Lipsey's Special Stock configuration Iron sights Controlled-feed Mauser-type action Cool cartridges (6.5x55, .275 Rigby, .300 Win. Mag.) • Working the rifle into fighting condition Accuracy testing Honing and polishing the action Trigger work and glass bedding Working up a Hornady 129-grain InterBond handload A half-MOA walnut & blued steel backcountry rifle Hunting with the Ruger M77 Hawkeye African • Backcountry Scouting & Navigating: Glass from a tripod • Leupold's new best-in-class mountain-hunting scopes Best-anywhere dial-up CDZ-ZL turrets Ultra light weight Superb glass Useful magnifications: 13-oz. 3.5-10x 40mm and 15.6-oz. 4.5-14x 40mm • Backcountry Apprentice: Be better hydrated to be a better hunter—carry a LifeStraw Teaser: Federal's new Terminal Ascent bullets PLEASE SUPPORT THE BACKCOUNTRY HUNTING PODCAST at www.patreon.com/backcountry

SHOW NOTES Garett Wales: Entrepreneur, Beer-brewer, Organic fast-food guru, and passionate backcountry hunter. Nosler man Kryptek pro staffer Life & Time restaraunteur Wild Game chef Roots of the clean-living, clean-eating passion Motivation and fueling obsessions Desert bighorn sheep hunting Creating organic, free-range, chemical-free fast food NEW SEGMENT: Making The Shot Garrett's hunting addition, and where it started Culinary tips: Favorite season salts & steak rubs Prepping and seasoning cast iron Wild game cooking vs. beef Favorite backcountry foods and fuels Top game animal and favorite hunting experiences Can't-hunt-without gear items Kids—the most exciting hunting partners of all RESOURCES: Reload season salt Gunpowder steak rub Camp Chef Lodge cast iron Nosler Kryptek Browning

SHOW NOTES • Issues with your feet and/or boots can ruin a hunt • How to choose ideal boots for your foot type & terrain • Foot health maintenance & pain management • Injury prevention & treatment • NEW SEGMENT: Backcountry Scouting & Navigating • Questions & Answers: Bear guns & bullets Eyewear for hunting Mild-recoiling classic cartridges for deer More • How to order Backcountry Hunting Podcast Tee Shirts • Support the Backcountry Hunting Podcast on Patreon