Jun 2, 2023
"Only accurate rifles are interesting." Said the legendary Col. Townsend Whelen. In the realm of backcountry hunting rifles, he's right.
It takes an accurate barrel to make an accurate rifle. This episode, we take a deep dive into the characteristics of great barrels—both production and custom—and how to choose...
May 26, 2023
This episode, I'm back on the line with Brandon Maddox, the world's smartest suppressor man, to swap hunting stories. Brandon recently returned from Africa, where an unprovoked dagga bull Cape buffalo mauled three of Brandon's friends—on two consecutive days! Needless to say, in the end the bull lost.
Brandon relates...
May 19, 2023
Controversial, capable, unpredictable... The 6.5 Creedmoor is one of those cartridges that generates a lot of love and hate. Even though we usually recommend bigger cartridges for elk, there are times and situations where the 6.5 Creedmoor is the best choice.
In this episode, we take a candid look at the 6.5...
May 12, 2023
Ever had your hunting rifle malfunction at the moment of truth? It's a confidence-shaking thing, and can lose you an opportunity at a buck or bull of a lifetime. On dangerous game? Possibly your life.
This episode digs into the pros and cons of various types of bolt-action designs. We dissect the mechanics of push-feed...
May 5, 2023
This episode details the second half of an incredible hunt in Spain. von Benedikt and hunting partner Austin Brown drive halfway across the country, visiting castle ruins and ancient churches and cathedrals and staying in half-millennium-old inns, to hunt giant roebucks.
From botched shots and success on a world-class...