The Shortgun Sportsman

Jul 27 2024 28 ep. 51 mins 8
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A podcast about handgun hunting brought to you by Handgun Hunters International. We discuss all things handgun hunting and interview interesting people who have done it.

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Jason Salvini of Aria Ballistic Engineering

Jul 27 2024 82 mins  
Jason Salvini joins Ryan to discuss ammo and his unique approach to loading at Aria Ballistic Engineering. They also talk handgun hunting (of course!) and how to get into the sport.

Glen Fryxell

May 09 2024 54 mins  
If you're at all curious about casting bullets, or even if you've been casting for a long time, this is the episode for you! Not only has Glen Fryxell been casting and shooting cast bullets for decades, but he also has the knowledge of the science to go with it! Link to Glen's book and articles: www.lasc.us/ArticlesFryxell.htm Join today! - https://www.handgunhuntersinternation...

MOA with Dan Meserve

Apr 19 2024 42 mins  
Rounding out our series on the three handgun competitions held in Wyoming each summer, this episode is all about the last of them - The MOA Long Range Shoot. Dan Meserve talked with Ryan about how this benchrest-style competition works, and what you'll need to do to prepare for it. Long Range Shooting Match | Moalongrangeshoot | Sundance JOIN HHI | Handgun Hunters Int. (handgun

WY-SHOT with Ernie Bishop

Apr 05 2024 61 mins  
WY-SHOT is the 2nd of 3 handgun competitions held in Wyoming in June. Ernie and Ryan talked about what shooters can expect at the competition, and how best to prepare. Contact Ernie: WY-SHOT 2024 is June 17-19 – seb usa (sebrests-usa.com) Join today! - JOIN HHI | Handgun Hunters Int. (handgunhuntersinternational.com)

Dave"Tex"House with Handgun Hunter's Competition

Mar 25 2024 59 mins  
Ryan and Dave discussed Handgun Hunter's Competition, a competition held each summer in Wyoming that focuses on field shooting with handguns. They discussed the history and genesis of the competition, as well as many of the details shooters will want to know before the attend. Find out more at handgunhunterscomp.com or follow them on social media: FB- @Handgun Hunter's Competiti

Tank Hoover

Mar 15 2024 45 mins  
Tank Hoover is well-known as a writer of diverse gun-related content. As a revolver, cast bullet, and hunting afficionado, Tank has been on all sorts of adventures. Read him in American Handgunner or Guns Magazine by FMG Publications.

Alex Holman

Mar 01 2024 47 mins  
Alex Holman shares his inspiring story with humor and wit. Listen and learn what it means to truly play with the cards you're dealt! Join today! - https://www.handgunhuntersinternational.com/joinhhi

Randy Miller

Feb 18 2024 63 mins  
Randy Miller is a founding member of Handgun Hunters International and has been hunting with a shortgun for almost 25 years. He is also the proprietor of Backcountry Leather Good and makes custom holsters for handgun hunters. On top of that, he is a heckuva nice guy and very generous with his time and knowledge!

Dick Thompson Part 2

Jan 08 2024 75 mins  
Dick Thompson is such an interesting and accomplished handgun hunter, we had to do a part two! Again, Dick shares some great wisdom and fascinating stories with us. We talked hunting, 41 Magnum, and killing mountain lions at 5 feet. Enjoy!

HHI Member Spotlight: Dick Thompson

Sep 11 2023 62 mins  
Dick Thompson has been handgun hunting for over 50 years. In this episode, we talk about Dick's friendship with Elmer Keith, as well as his tips for casting and powder coating bullets.