Backcountry Hunting Podcast

Joseph von Benedikt

  • 2 hours 38 minutes
    Back To Kodiak, DIY-Style

    This episode takes us back to Kodiak Island, Alaska, where Austin Brown and several of his friends hunt Sitka Blacktail deer, predators, and sea ducks. It's all DIY, and it's the first time in Alaska for several of these hunters. 

    Host and transporter is our long-time favorite: Alaska Premier Sportfishing's good boat Venturess and her captain Travis Larson and crew. 

    I asked Austin to run with an audio-journal type record of their adventures. He did a fine job, and the result is this episode. It's all about discovering new adventures in new places, and how real the struggle is on Kodiak Island! ENJOY! 

    — JvB

     

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    22 November 2024, 6:59 am
  • 57 minutes 13 seconds
    How Suppressor Tech & Transfers Has Evolved

    This episode we talk through several new suppressor models and the innovative manufacturing techniques that make them special. We also discuss various materials such as Inconel and Titanium, outlining their pros and cons. 

    And how about the speed of the current e-form process? Suppressor dealers are even seeing same-day approvals in some cases, and even the "long" approvals are only a few weeks. Silencer expert Brandon Maddox provides perspective on how and why that's become possible. 

    Plus, we talk about the Hearing Protection Act and whether suppressors will ever be delisted and become commonly available. 

    This was a fun one, folks. ENJOY!

     

    Links to some specific products discussed: 

    BOGO (Buy one get one free)

    Inconel Speed K silencer $1,199, 14 oz. 

    Titanium Speed K silencer $1,399, 8 oz. 

    Meateater by Banish $1,299, 10.3 oz. 

     

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    17 November 2024, 3:34 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Hunting Q&A: .308 vs. 6.5 RPM for elk, short-barreled 7mm PRCs, precision vs. power, and more.

    Gnarly questions make us dig deep for good answers... In this episode, we unpack a bunch of awesome questions and stories from listeners, including the following: 

    • .308 Win. vs. 6.5 RPM for elk
    • .475 Turnbull and 9.3x62 for Cape Buffalo
    • 6mm ARC as a deer cartridge
    • Short vs. long barrels on .308
    • Handloads for 20" 7mm PRC barrels
    • Is .280 Rem. to .280 Ackley conversion worth the squeeze? 
    • Characteristics of Weatherby 307 Alpine CT
    • Do bonded bullets kill faster than monometals? 
    • .338 ARC for moose
    • Precision vs. power: The ethics of hunting big game with small cartridges

    Thanks for tuning in, folks! A special request: Please get on YouTube and subscribe to our YouTube channel, to help my son William (a.k.a. the Backcountry Apprentice) grow the show. It's his baby; he does nearly all the work there.

    Here's a link to our YouTube video on the Weatherby 307 Alpine CT

    ENJOY! 

     

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    8 November 2024, 6:59 am
  • 44 minutes 1 second
    Does Installing a Suppressor Affect Accuracy?

    How does putting a suppressor on your hunting rifle affect accuracy? Good? Bad? Ugly? This episode details what normally happens—which is an increase in precision and a decrease in recoil. 

    We give several real-life examples and explore why accuracy increases. Plus we detail several of our favorite suppressor makes and models that nearly always provide a significant increase accuracy, discussing weight, material, size, and so forth. 

    ENJOY!

     

    FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growth of the show, and need all the support we can get to take it to the next level. Please join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry where you'll get access to all our bonus material and can contribute a few dollars.

    VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE: 

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    1 November 2024, 5:59 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Shooting Big Game with .22 ARC and .22 Creedmoor

    Are hotrod .22 centerfire cartridges adequate for hunting big game? In this episode Seth Swerczek from Hornady joins us to discuss the small-caliber for big-game trend. Recently returned from a safari in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, Seth details what worked—and what didn't—while using the .22 ARC and .22 Creedmoor on African game ranging from warthogs to kudu. The results may surprise you.

    We also take a deep dive into the usefulness of hotrod .22 centerfires for use on North American big game, and discuss what and where practical limitations lie. 

    Seth talks through the bullets most useful for hunting with such cartridges, and details the differences between the .22 Creedmoor and the .22 ARC to help hunters make an informed choice. 

    This was a fun one, folks. ENJOY!

     

    FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growth of the show, and need all the support we can get to take it to the next level. Please join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry where you'll get access to all our bonus material and can contribute a few dollars.

    VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE: 

    www.onxmaps.com

    www.silencercentral.com

    https://www.portersfirearms.com/

    www.timneytriggers.com

    www.browning.com

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    www.leupold.com

    www.siembidacustomknives.com

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    25 October 2024, 5:59 am
  • 37 minutes 1 second
    Bridge Goblins & Gollywhoppers

    What's it like to hunt along ancient hedgerows and stone fences older than America? This episode fellow writer Phil Massaro and I share stories about hunting wild, free-range Fallow deer, Roe Deer, and Muntjac through medieval forests in England. 

    In the UK on assignment with Savage Arms, we had the opportunity to hunt with and share meals with legendary hunter, wild game chef and restaraunteur Mike Robinson, host of Farming The Wild on MOTV, and his exceptional crew. Savage just rolled out a new rifle model, and we put it through it's paces and discuss it's characteristics, along with the 6.5 Creedmooor and 6.5 PRC's performance on Fallow deer. 

    This was an adventure for the ages, folks! ENJOY!

     

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    www.siembidacustomknives.com

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    18 October 2024, 5:59 am
  • 59 minutes 14 seconds
    How To Make Your Rifle Accurate

    This episide we sit down with custom gunsmith Justin Linenbach, of Kinport Peak Rifles. Justin outlines what he consideres the three most important elements to achieving accuracy:

    • Barrel quality
    • Chamber quality
    • Action bedding

    We take a deep dive into each of those characteristics, and then discuss the cartridges that Justin recommends for three categories of shooters and hunters: 

    • Factory ammo only
    • Handloaders
    • Obsessive handloaders and wildcatters

    Plus, Justin shares some of this go-to action types, barrel makers, and preferred stocks. This episode was a ton of fun folks—ENJOY! 

     

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    11 October 2024, 5:59 am
  • 1 hour 23 minutes
    Knock-Down Power Doesn't Exist

    Is there a cartridge that will reliably knock a deer or elk or bear over? Not unless it's named Ford, Chevy, or Dodge. Or maybe Freight Train. This episode takes a candid look at the idea of "knock-down power," mythbusting the notion and detailing how to determine a cartridge with real authority. 

    We define and explore kinetic energy, the TKO formula, momentum, and of course compare the numbers generated by popular cartridges such as the .30-06, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .375 Magnum. 

    Next we detail common visible impact reactions and explain what they say about the bullet used and the impact location of the shot. True stories of mule deer, elk, caribou, moose, whitetails, and more are told to showcase each situation... Including lung shots, heart shots, gut shots, and spine/nervous system impacts. 

    There's no such thing as knock-down power, folks. But there's SOMETHING. This episode digs deep into just what it is. ENJOY! 

     

     

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    4 October 2024, 5:59 am
  • 1 hour 40 minutes
    Cape Buffalo I've Seen Killed
    27 September 2024, 5:59 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    The .30-06 as an Elk Cartridge

    How good is the .30-06 for use on elk? This episode takes a deep dive into the grand old cartridge's ballistics, characteristics, and real-world performance on elk. We tell stories of a bunch of bulls killed with various .30-06s, and talk through several excellent .30-06 rifle models that we wholeheartedly recommend, as well as list three top factory ammo types ideal for elk. ENJOY! 

     

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    Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry

     

     

    VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE: 

    www.browning.com

    www.barnesbullets.com

    www.leupold.com

    https://javelinbipod.com

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    https://www.portersfirearms.com/

    www.timneytriggers.com

    www.siembidacustomknives.com

     

    20 September 2024, 5:59 am
  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    Setting Up A Kid Rifle (for success)

    This episode we take a deep dive into how to properly set up a kid rifle. We address appropriate cartridges, good rifles, and capable scopes, then discuss how to put the setup together so it really works. Some specific points we cover: 

    • Reliability
    • Kid-friendly ergonomics
    • Accuracy
    • Quality trigger
    • Crucial scope features
    • Packable weight
    • Necessary accessories
    • Bare muzzles, muzzle brakes, & suppressors
    • Fundamental skills

    The importance of setting your youth or beginning hunter friend up for success if vital... Yet so often given little attention. If you want to shape your young'un into your favorite hunting partner, take a listen to this episode. There are pointers here than can make all the difference! 

    ENJOY! 

     

    FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! 

    Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry

     

    VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE: 

    www.onxmaps.com

    www.silencercentral.com

    https://www.portersfirearms.com/

    www.timneytriggers.com

    www.browning.com

    www.barnesbullets.com

    www.leupold.com

    www.siembidacustomknives.com

    https://javelinbipod.com

    13 September 2024, 5:59 am
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