Adventure One

This is an important issue for hunters and shooters that is only going to become more prominent throughout our lifetime. Lead is toxic, and has been banned in many industrial applications. Lead is still used in the majority of ammunition, but we are seeing increasing bans on lead hunting ammunition. Is this an attack on gun rights and hunting and fishing opportunities? Or is this a chance for hunters to help the environment? I am torn on the issue. I discuss all this and more. I want to know your thoughts on this controversial issue - send me an email at adventureonechannel@gmail.com

Continuing on the Ballistics Basics series (Check out episode 72 on Twist Rate if you want to start from the beginning), Pliny describes the differences between internal, external, and terminal ballistics. Every projectile in flight has three major periods of ballistics that can be analyzed, and different features or properties are emphasized based on the desired outcome. Too many hunters and shooters gloss over the science and the "but why", as they learn about shooting.

Daniel and Pliny fry up a pile of catfish and enjoy some bourbon while reminiscing on recent hot weather fishing trips and discussing upcoming hunting and fishing plans. If you want to see the videos of the recent fishing trips, make sure to check out the Adventure One Youtube channel!

In this episode, Pliny discusses some of the difficulties of reloading when components are in high demand and hard to find. With a little bit of creativity and flexibility (As long as you are still being safe and conservative) you can use some unusual combinations to still achieve the results you are wanting. Pliny got started loading 9mm practice ammunition, but quickly ran out of small pistol primers. When some small MAGNUM pistol primers started showing up in retail stores, Pliny was able to use them by reducing the powder charge to create a safe working load. DO NOT ever duplicate someone's recipe without "working up" and conservative testing. Always be safe and conservative when reloading, especially when using unusual combinations that are not recommended in any reloading manual.

Daniel and Pliny went out on an impromptu fishing trip, and ending having to fix a trolling motor, outboard motor, and have a lot of issues with tangled lines. Despite all the struggle, they still caught a channel cat on a jugline, cooked up a great meal, and had a good day.

The offseason is the perfect time to tweak and tune and practice with your hunting bow. I started off just wanting to put on a pair of fresh strings, then after talking to the guys at a local proshop and chasing some compatibility concerns, I ended up changing a lot more. This felt a lot like the kids' book "if you give a mouse a cookie". One change led to many more; I ended up swapping my strings, arrows, quiver, stabilizer, and rest. I used half of my sight from last year and "frankensteined" it to another sight body to have a sight that is both a beefy multi-pin and a mover when needed. Hopefully you can make some tweaks to your bow and get out and start practicing before the season starts to draw close.

First, forgive me if this sounds like it was recorded in a tin can. This was a Zoom meeting that captured the webcam audio instead of the audio from the nice mic. In planning a hike, Jared was asking me a few questions about boots and sock. We took the conversation online, because I imagine a few of you have had issues with blistered feet as well. Hopefully this helps!

In this episode, Pliny reacts to a negative comment about a hunt, and about how the Adventure One crew is unethical or just a bunch of pretenders. It is easy to be a Monday Morning quarterback and review things in hindsight, but the position of claiming the moral high ground and disparaging others is ofter not realistic, nor helpful to hunters who are actually in the field getting it done. This is the first time I have ever recorded an episode about a negative comment. I generally try to stay positive, but there absolutely is some stuff in here worth discussing.

Pliny and Daniel get a little rowdy and remove some of the filters when talking about what hunting (or direct meat acquisition in general) means to each of them, and how there are many different levels of interaction and meaningfulness. We also discuss the place for and temptation of cheap gear, when high-quality equipment can serve you much better in the long run. Of course, this discussion meanders through jokes, memories, and examples from deer hunts, hog hunts, and chasing Nilgai antelope on public land.

I am kicking off a new mini-series called "Ballistic Basics" where I explain concepts, measurements, and important practices or theories related to shooting. Most of these concepts will have an emphasis or practical application in long-range rifle shooting, hunting, or reloading, but most will also apply to shooting a variety of weapons and disciplines. In this first "Ballistic Basics" episode, I am discussing twist rate: what the term measure, what it measures, why it is important, some historical examples, and even how to measure the twist rate of your own gun. Enjoy!

In this episode, Pliny discusses how people in Texas can now carry a handgun (concealed or openly) without a license, including who can or cannot carry, and places and signs that restrict the carry of weapons. He places this conversation in the general timeline of Texas firearm progress. Texans now have options, and Pliny explains the advantages of carrying without a license, as well as carrying with an LTC. This podcast is not legal advice and should not be interpreted as such. If you want to learn more about the License to Carry, or how to stay legal while carrying without a license, please ask an instructor at a professional gun range near you. These instructors are often the most knowledgable (often even more than the attorneys) on these subjects and can explain them well.

On a recent hunt, I successfully took a whitetail doe with a very effective neck shot. I tend to do this about once a year. I also tend to kill multiple wild hogs each year with a shot to the head. Yet, head and neck shots are often viewed as taboo or unethical in the hunting community. Like many things, there are a lot of wrong ways to do it, and a few right ways to do it. While I would never recommend taking a head or neck shot to a brand new hunter, I enjoy having the option. In this episode, I discuss when and why I do it, with some helpful guidelines in making that decision.

This is the third and final episode of the TENIENTE series. Pliny and Daniel discuss the final days of the hunt in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, chasing whitetail deer and Nilgai antelope. The guys enjoy one of the tenderloins from Daniel's bull while telling stories of this challenging hunt.

The is the second episode of our three-part TENIENTE series in the lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge. After Daniel's quick success on day one, things started to get much tougher. We discuss deer sightings, hunting in thick brush, buying more coolers, and switching from hiking gaiters to thick snake gaiters. We hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for the next one!

Pliny and Daniel were drawn for a South Texas public land hunt where they were allowed to take whitetail deer, feral hogs, and exotic Nilgai Antelope. This Is the first episode of a three-part series telling the stories of the hunt, including the triumphs, failures, and funny moments along the way. Stay tuned for the two other episodes that follow in this series.

Pliny met up with the guys from the Hooked Hunting youtube channel for a rugged archery elk hunt in the backcountry of Idaho. This was a six-day hunt with everything on our backs. Archery equipment, public land, no outfitter, we were determined to get it done in the most rugged way possible. While I did not end up narrowing a bull, this still turned out to be a powerful and challenging adventure in the mountains. In this episode, Pliny tells the story of the hunt, with a bit of reflection along the way. If you want to see the video of this hunt, check out the Adventure One Youtube Channel; please comment on the video and subscribe for future content.

Daniel and Pliny reflect on a recent adventure where they hunted hogs, tested new gear, shot long range precision rifles, dodged thunderstorms, shot pistols, and ate great food. Add in a bit of ranch work on cameras and feeders on a new permission property in west Texas and it made for a great weekend!

I just shot in my first long range precision "sniper" style shooting match. I don't really see myself as a competitor, but this seemed like a fun way to give myself some pressure to continue to improve my shooting in the off-season and to continue to learn about long-range shooting. In this episode, I describe the match, my own personal performance, and what I learned from it. I hope this inspires you to get out and shoot more, and maybe even fine some form of shooting competition (pistol, rifle, bow, or shotgun) in your area!

Daniel and Pliny get together over beers to discuss a rifle build concept - combining a lightweight hunting rifle with a match-accurate long-range precision rifle. The rifle on the table is a Christensen MPR with a Nightforce NX8.

In this episode, I discuss some principles of Everyday Carry and how a mysterious chemical called tritium can enhance the capabilities of everyday objects by making them more visible in the dark. Tritium is highly regulated, but is ultimately very safe and has a lot of great applications.