Backcountry Hunting Podcast

Jan 30 2025 341 ep. 61 mins 825

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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.

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Live Q&A: 7mm Backcountry Cartridge Examined from Every Angle!

Jan 30 2025 79 mins

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

Hunting Bison In Alaska, with Jack Jaeger

Jan 23 2025 58 mins

This episode takes us far out into the Aleutian Islands off the west coast of Alaska's mainland, to hunt wild bison. Recorded audio-journal style, we're bringing it to you raw and unedited. Hunting by invitation with Jack Jaeger, who is designated to hunt buffalo for the tribal elders, we circumnavigate the island on a small fishing boat, landing in a skiff and hunting up from the

Leupold's New VX 6HD Gen 2 Riflescope

Jan 21 2025 41 mins

Leupold just launched a new flagship hunting scope, called the VX-6HD Gen 2. Friends, I didn't think the first-generation VX-6HD could get any better. But by golly, Leupold has successfully improved my favorite riflescope. The new Gen 2 version has an improved, tool-less turret, a built-in throw lever on the power ring, and most importantly, it's now got the same internal guts and

Commissioning a Custom Rifle

Jan 16 2025 76 mins

In this episide, Alaskan custom gunsmith Ray Saft and I dig deep into the various characteristics of actions, stocks, barrels, cartridges, and special chambers appropriate for a backcountry rifle build. To showcase the process of discussing and commissioning a custom rifle, we use a pair of in-process 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser mountain rifles, one with a titanium action and carbon-fib

All-New 7mm Backcountry Cartridge, with Ron Spomer: Federal's New Round is the fastest 7mm Ever!

Jan 10 2025 47 mins

Best Iron Sights for Western Hunting, with Ron Spomer

Jan 02 2025 47 mins

Really good iron sights are surprisingly capable—and according to Utah's new restricted unit regulations, are required. Five historically great mule deer units are now iron-sights only, even for centerfire hunting rifles. So: What's the best iron-sight setup for hunting Western open country? In this episode, we're joined by legendary hunter, writer, and YouTube host Ron Spomer

Bullets & Brass with Nosler's Chris Hoffstetter

Dec 26 2024 73 mins

Ever wonder why you get unexplained fliers when shooting otherwise tiny groups with your ammo? You may be shocked at the common culprit discussed in this episide—as well as how easy it is to prevent. This episode we're joined by Chris Hoffstetter of Nosler, and we talk through the crucial aspects of ammo that provide accuracy and clean-killing effectiveness. ENJOY! FRIENDS! We

56 Bison Hunts—and the Cartridges That Worked Best

Dec 19 2024 86 mins

Outfitter Tate Bradfield and his crew took 56 American Buffalo with clients in 2024. This episode, we sit down and discuss the cartridges, bullets, and shot placement that kills Bison most effectively and efficiently. Tate tells tall tales (say that three times fast) of Buffalo getting shot with everything from .243 Winchester to .45-70 Gov't—and has some emphatic advice to share

Why Small Calibers Are NOT Good for Big Game

Dec 05 2024 100 mins

When killing is crucial, not just convenient... Choose the right tool for the task. Folks, I resisted addressing this trendy topic of using small calibers on big game for a long time. But I've had so many requests to do so, I can no longer take the easy road. Here's my blunt, fact- and science-based opinion on the practice of using small calibers loaded with target-type bullets on

CARNIVORE! Plus favorite Weatherby cartridges & rifles

Nov 28 2024 71 mins

This episode, Weatherby's COO Luke Thorkildsen joins us to talk about backcountry fitness and how the Carnivore diet has revolutionized his backcountry hunting capability. We discuss how to successfully combat middle-age "spare tire" weight gain and increase focus and energy. Plus, of course, we take a dive into Luke's personal favorite Weatherby cartridges and specific bullets lo