Big Game Hunting Podcast

I feel like the term “game changer” get’s thrown around way too often in this industry. However, I think Leupold’s new Rx5000 rangefinder does actually deserve the title of a truly game changing device. Tim Lesser from Leupold is back on the show to talk about that new rangefinder what what makes it so special. We also talk about a couple of their other new products for 2024 along with the highlights of their spotting scope and rangefinder product lines. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but The Big Game Hunting Podcast is about to celebrate its 5 year anniversary! In honor of crossing that milestone, we’re giving away a hunt in Africa to a deserving military veteran along with a literal pile of other amazing prizes for other podcast listeners. Be sure to check out Episode 306 for more details on the giveaway, the prizes we're giving away, who is eligible, and how to enter. Click here and sign up to enter the random drawing for all the other great prizes I'm giving away in the giveaway, Email nominations for the grand prize to: john@thebigamehuntingblog.com using subject line “Africa Hunt Giveaway” and tell me why you think that veteran deserves a hunt in Africa. Resources Ep 256: Tim Lesser From Leupold Optics Talks Leupold Binoculars and Rifle Scopes – Episode referenced in podcast RX-5000 Rangefinder Product Page – Learn more about the new RX-5000 here Ep 306: 5 Year Podcast Anniversary Giveaway! – Episode referenced in podcast

Rumors have been swirling about Hornady Precision Hunter factory ammo for the 7mm PRC failing to deliver advertised velocities and a lot of hunters and shooters are understandably upset about the situation. I did some extensive testing at the range last week with multiple 7mm PRC factory loads from both Federal and Hornady. In this episode I share what I learned along with some recommendations for how other hunters can get the most out of the cartridge in light of these issues. The Big Game Hunting Podcast is about to celebrate its 5 year anniversary! In honor of crossing that milestone, we’re giving away a hunt in Africa to a deserving military veteran along with a literal pile of other amazing prizes for other podcast listeners. Be sure to check out Episode 306 for more details on the giveaway, the prizes we're giving away, who is eligible, how to enter, and how to improve your odds of winning. To enter the random drawing for the prizes I'm giving away (everything but the hunt in Africa), click here and sign up. Follow me on Instagram and tag a friend in my posts about the podcast anniversary giveaway for additional entries. Email nominations for the grand prize to: john@thebigamehuntingblog.com using subject line “Africa Hunt Giveaway” and tell me why you think that veteran deserves a hunt in Africa. Resources Best 7mm PRC Hunting Ammo Best 7mm PRC Hunting Rifles 7mm Precision Hunter Cartridge Profile 7mm PRC vs 300 Win Mag 7mm PRC vs 6.8 Western 7mm Rem Mag vs 7mm PRC vs 28 Nosler

Johnny Mac from the Soul Seekers Podcast is on the show with us to talk about black bear hunting. As you’ll learn here shortly, Johnny is an adult onset hunter who cut his teeth bear hunting in the PNW because that was the only thing he could hunt at the time due to schedule conflicts with work. He has since developed a great system for finding bears and has experienced a lot of success afield hunting black bears in multiple states. With that in mind, he's going to share a few things he has learned along the way with us in this episode. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but The Big Game Hunting Podcast is about to celebrate its 5 year anniversary! In honor of crossing that milestone, we’re giving away a hunt in Africa to a deserving military veteran along with a literal pile of other amazing prizes for other podcast listeners. Be sure to check out Episode 306 for more details on the giveaway, the prizes we're giving away, who is eligible, and how to enter. To enter the random drawing for the other prizes I'm giving away like a Banish 30 suppressor, a Mossberg Patriot rifle, and some Nosler Trophy Grade ammo, click here and sign up. Email nominations for the grand prize to: john@thebigamehuntingblog.com using subject line “Africa Hunt Giveaway” and tell me why you think that veteran deserves a hunt in Africa. Resources Check out the Soul Seekers Podcast, web site, TV show, YouTube channel, and Instagram account. E-Scouting For Spring Black Bear – YouTube video referenced in podcast E-Scouting For Fall Black Bear – YouTube video referenced in podcast

Hornady unveiled the 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge in October or 2022 and that cartridge has taken the hunting world by storm since then. I've hunted with and shot the 7mm PRC pretty extensively over the past year. While I really like the cartridge and have been pleased with how it has performed overall, the 7mm PRC is not perfect and some disturbing issues have cropped up with it recently. Here's the good, the bad, and the ugly about the 7mm PRC after just over one year on the market. The Big Game Hunting Podcast is about to celebrate its 5 year anniversary! In honor of crossing that milestone, we’re giving away a hunt in Africa to a deserving military veteran along with a literal pile of other amazing prizes for other podcast listeners. Be sure to check out Episode 306 for more details on the giveaway, the prizes we're giving away, who is eligible, how to enter, and how to improve your odds of winning. To enter the random drawing for the prizes I'm giving away (everything but the hunt in Africa), click here and sign up. Follow me on Instagram and tag a friend for additional entries in the podcast anniversary giveaway. See my video of the hunt and photos showing the terminal performance of the 175gr ELD-X in my latest Patreon post. Email nominations for the grand prize to: john@thebigamehuntingblog.com using subject line “Africa Hunt Giveaway” and tell me why you think that veteran deserves a hunt in Africa. Resources Best 7mm PRC Hunting Ammo Best 7mm PRC Hunting Rifles 7mm Precision Hunter Cartridge Profile 7mm PRC vs 300 Win Mag 7mm PRC vs 6.8 Western 7mm Rem Mag vs 7mm PRC vs 28 Nosler

Rob Gearing is back on the show with me again today to talk about the latest stuff from Spartan Precision. We talk about the new Springbok bipod and quad system, the possibility of a less expensive bipod from Spartan Precision coming soon, and some other new developments in the industry that have occurred since he was last on the show in 2023. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but The Big Game Hunting Podcast is about to celebrate its 5 year anniversary! In honor of crossing that milestone, we’re giving away a hunt in Africa to a deserving military veteran along with a literal pile of other amazing prizes for other podcast listeners. Be sure to check out Episode 306 for more details on the giveaway, the prizes we're giving away, who is eligible, and how to enter. To enter the random drawing for the Spartan Precision bipods (and everything else other than the grand prize), click here and sign up. Email nominations for the grand prize to: john@thebigamehuntingblog.com using subject line “Africa Hunt Giveaway” and tell me why you think that veteran deserves a hunt in Africa. Resources Ep 151: Rob Gearing On Spartan Precision Bipods and Tripods – Episode referenced in podcast Ep 216: Rob Gearing From Spartan Precision (2022) – Episode referenced in podcast Ep 306: 5 Year Podcast Anniversary Giveaway! – Episode referenced in podcast Best Hunting Rifle Bipods – Article referenced in podcast

Is the 300 Blackout good for hog hunting? The story I share in this episode does a great job of illustrating the pros and cons of hunting with the 300 Blackout as well as some best practices for getting the most out of this cartridge. The Big Game Hunting Podcast is about to celebrate its 5 year anniversary! In honor of crossing that milestone, we’re giving away a hunt in Africa to a deserving military veteran along with a literal pile of other amazing prizes for other podcast listeners. Be sure to check out Episode 306 for more details on the giveaway, the prizes we're giving away, who is eligible, how to enter, and how to improve your odds of winning. To enter the random drawing for the prizes I'm giving away (everything but the hunt in Africa), click here and sign up. Follow me on Instagram, comment with a guess on the weight of that hog, and tag a friend for additional entries in the podcast anniversary giveaway. See my video of the hunt and photos showing the terminal performance of those bullets in my latest Patreon post. Email nominations for the grand prize to: john@thebigamehuntingblog.com using subject line “Africa Hunt Giveaway” and tell me why you think that veteran deserves a hunt in Africa. Resources Best 300 Blackout Hunting Ammo 300 Blackout vs 6.5 Grendel 7.62x39 vs 300 Blackout 223/5.56 vs 300 Blackout vs 308 Winchester

Brandon Maddox is back on the show with me again today to talk about the latest stuff from Silencer Central. We talk about the new Buck 30 by Banish, their new Speed K suppressor, and some other new developments in the industry that have occurred since he was last on the show in 2023. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but The Big Game Hunting Podcast is about to celebrate its 5 year anniversary! In honor of crossing that milestone, we’re giving away a hunt in Africa to a deserving military veteran along with a literal pile of other amazing prizes for other podcast listeners. Be sure to check out Episode 306 for more details on the giveaway, the prizes we're giving away, who is eligible, and how to enter. To enter the random drawing for the Banish 30 (and everything else other than the grand prize), click here and sign up. Email nominations for the grand prize to: john@thebigamehuntingblog.com using subject line “Africa Hunt Giveaway” and tell me why you think that veteran deserves a hunt in Africa. Go to TheBigGameHuntingBlog.com/suppressor and get the ball rolling on your very own suppressor with Silencer Central where they’ll help you with all the paperwork, set you up with a free NFA gun trust, and then ship your new suppressor directly to your door once they receive ATF approval. Resources Ep 182: Suppressors 101 With Brandon Maddox – Episode referenced in podcast Ep 249: Silencer Central Update 2023 With Brandon Maddox – Episode referenced in podcast Ep 306: 5 Year Podcast Anniversary Giveaway! – Episode referenced in podcast Silencer Central Banish 30 Review – Article referenced in podcast Silencer Central Banish Backcountry Review – Article referenced in podcast Silencer Central Banish 46 Review – Article referenced in podcast

I can't believe I'm saying this, but we're coming up on the 5 year anniversary for the Big Game Hunting Podcast! To celebrate, I've organized an enormous giveaway of amazing prizes for listeners. First, my good friends and partners at Kok & Seyffert Big Game Hunting and I are giving a 7 day African safari for away FOR FREE to one lucky podcast listener. This is not your run of the mill giveaway though. While everyone is eligible to win all of the other prizes (details below), we are giving the Africa hunt away to a military veteran. I want to give this hunt to an especially deserving veteran who has made meaningful sacrifices on behalf of others and who has NOT already been on a hunt in Africa. All currently serving, retired, and honorably discharged members of any branch of the United States military are eligible. Email nominations for the grand prize to: john@thebigamehuntingblog.com using subject line "Africa Hunt Giveaway" and tell me why you think that veteran deserves a hunt in Africa. Submit nominations no later than 11:59pm Central time on 9 May 2024 Though only veterans are eligible for the grand prize, all listeners have a chance at winning the other prizes we're giving away in celebration through a random draw: a set of AXIL XCOR ear buds, a Mossberg Patriot rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor, 100 rounds of Nosler Trophy Grade ammunition in 6.5 Creedmoor loaded with 140gr Partition bullets, an autographed copy of Kevin' Robertson's book The Perfect Shot II, a Meadowlark hunting knife from Siembida Custom Knives, a Banish 30 suppressor from Silencer Central, and one of five Javelin Lite Bipods from Spartan Precision. To enter the random drawing for everything besides the grand prize, click here and sign up. For additional entries in the random draw, make sure you’re subscribed to The Big Game Hunting Podcast on whatever app you listen to the show on and leave a rating and/or a review for the show there as well. Email screenshots showing you are subscribed to the podcast and have left a rating and/or a review to john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com (use subject line “Podcast Giveaway”) to receive additional entries in the giveaway. If you subscribed or left me a rating/review months or years ago, just email me a screenshot of your old review and showing you’re subscribed and I’ll give you an additional entry. Next, please follow my Instagram account, then comment and tag a friend in each of the upcoming posts I’ll be sharing over the next month promoting the items my generous sponsors have donated to the giveaway. You’ll receive additional entries for each friend you tag in a comment. You can also support me on Patreon as a free or a paying member for an additional entry in the giveaway (no purchase required). Paying members will also receive all the bonus material I’ve published in Patreon like members only videos and episodes, access to occasional question and answer sessions, etc. The deadline to enter the giveaway is 11:59pm Central time on 9 May 2024

I have another cartridge comparison for you today where we compare two very popular 22 caliber rounds that both bear the Remington name: the 223 Remington and the 22-250 Remington. That's not surprising and those two cartridges can be incredibly effective on coyotes (and other predators and varmints) and both have accounted for literally truckloads of coyotes over the years. While the 223 and 22-250 are both very popular coyote cartridges, and while there is a good amount of overlap in their performance and ideal use cases, there are some significant differences between the 22-250 vs 223 Remington. With those things in mind, I investigate the 22-250 vs 223 Remington in detail in this episode in order to provide some insight into which rifle cartridge is ideally suited for your specific hunting situation. Please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” or “FOLLOW” button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo supply updates). Make sure you protect your hearing during hunting season by wearing ear protection while you’re afield. Visit thebiggamehuntingblog.com/earbuds to purchase a set of the new AXIL XCOR earbuds that are comfortable to wear, offer great ear protection, provide excellent hearing enhancement, and also have bluetooth connectivity. Plus, you’ll also get the best pricing on them in the process through that link. Resources 22-250 vs 223: Which Is Best For Coyote Hunting? – Blog article referenced in podcast Best 223 Remington Ammo For Hunting - 223 Remington hunting ammo recommendations Best Hunting Rifles Under $500 - Budget hunting rifle recommendations Best Hunting Ear Protection For Sportsmen – Ear protection recommendations Best Rifle Scopes For Hunting - Rifle scope recommendations Best Hunting Rifle Slings - Rifle sling recommendations Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/22-250-vs-223-remington/

Justin Townsend and Casey Nordine from the Harvesting Nature crew joined me on this episode to talk about some of the highs and lows of elk hunting out west. Both had very different hunting experiences, but there were also some important similarities in their hunts as well. Both guys hunted elk in 2023 in some areas where tags weren’t especially difficult to obtain. And both guys actually got into elk while they were out there too. And both guys dealt with adversity of varying kinds out there afield. Please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” or “FOLLOW” button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo supply updates). Go to goHunt.com, sign up for an INSIDER membership and use it to start planning your future hunts. Use promo code BIGGAMEHUNTER when you do to get $50 in store credit at their gear shop. Purchase the Hunting Guns 101 online training and you’ll learn the essentials of practical ballistics and what firearms, sighting systems, cartridges, and ammunition you should be using on your future hunts to improve your odds of success afield. Plus, you'll also receive access to my special member's only podcast episode where I share some more detailed recommendations on the specific states I recommend checking out for the best combination of good hunting and good drawing odds for deer, elk, and antelope. Go to huntingguns101.com/form and submit the order form to receive instant access or go to huntingguns101.com/order to learn more about the training. Resources Follow Justin, Casey, and the Harvesting Nature Instagram accounts. Learn more about the Harvesting Nature here and subscribe to the Wild Fish & Game podcast here.

I have another cartridge comparison for you today where we compare two very popular 30 caliber magnum rounds: the 300 Winchester Magnum and the 300 Winchester Short Magnum. Ask a couple serious big game hunters their opinion on the best .30 caliber cartridge and they’ll likely name a couple different rounds between them. Two in particular will probably appear near the top of lists though: the 300 Winchester Magnum and the 300 Winchester Short Magnum. Both are very popular rifle cartridges and there is a lot of overlap in their performance and ideal use cases, but there are some significant differences between the 300 WSM vs 300 Win Mag. Well, that’s we'll discuss in this episode where I investigate the pros and cons of the 300 Win Mag and 300 WSM in detail so you can make an informed decision on which one will work best for your individual needs. Please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” or “FOLLOW” button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo supply updates). Make sure you protect your hearing during hunting season by wearing ear protection while you’re afield. Visit thebiggamehuntingblog.com/earbuds to purchase a set of the new AXIL XCOR earbuds that are comfortable to wear, offer great ear protection, provide excellent hearing enhancement, and also have bluetooth connectivity. Plus, you’ll also get the best pricing on them in the process through that link. Resources 300 WSM vs 300 Win Mag: Ultimate Guide – Blog article referenced in podcast Best 300 Win Mag Ammo For Hunting - 300 Win Mag hunting ammo recommendations Best 300 WSM Ammo – 300 WSM Hunting Ammo Recommendations Best 300 Win Mag Rifles For Hunting - 300 Win Mag hunting rifle recommendations Best Hunting Ear Protection For Sportsmen – Ear protection recommendations Best Rifle Scopes For Hunting - Rifle scope recommendations Best Hunting Rifle Slings - Rifle sling recommendations Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/300-win-mag-vs-300-wsm/

I have a cartridge comparison for you today where we compare two very popular rounds: the tried and true 300 Winchester Magnum and the newest kid on the block with the 7mm PRC. Which one is the better choice for you? Well, that’s we'll discuss in this episode where I investigate the pros and cons of the 300 Win Mag and 7mm PRC in detail so you can make an informed decision on which one will work best for your individual needs. Please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” or “FOLLOW” button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo supply updates). Make sure you protect your hearing during hunting season by wearing ear protection while you’re afield. Visit thebiggamehuntingblog.com/earbuds to purchase a set of the new AXIL XCOR earbuds that are comfortable to wear, offer great ear protection, provide excellent hearing enhancement, and also have bluetooth connectivity. Plus, you’ll also get the best pricing on them in the process through that link. Resources 7mm PRC vs 300 Win Mag: Ultimate Guide – Blog article referenced in podcast Best 300 Win Mag Ammo For Hunting - 300 Win Mag hunting ammo recommendations Best 7mm PRC Ammo For Hunting – 7mm PRC Hunting Ammo Recommendations Best 300 Win Mag Rifles For Hunting - 300 Win Mag hunting rifle recommendations Best 7mm PRC Rifles For Hunting - 7mm PRC hunting rifle recommendations Best Hunting Ear Protection For Sportsmen – Ear protection recommendations Best Rifle Scopes For Hunting - Rifle scope recommendations Best Hunting Rifle Slings - Rifle sling recommendations Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/300-win-mag-vs-7mm-prc/

John Rigby & Co Managing Director Marc Newton joined me on this episode of The Big Game Hunting podcast to discuss the history of John Rigby & Co, some of their current rifle and shotgun offerings, and the 2025 Rigby Dagga Boy Award. Please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” or “FOLLOW” button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo supply updates). Resources Learn more about John Rigby & Company here. Learn more about the Rigby Dagga Boy Award (along with eligibility requirements and instructions on how to enter). Order a copy of the Rigby Dagga Boy Book here. Learn more about the Rigby Big Game and Big Game PH rifles here. Follow me on Instagram to see a photo of Frank Cean's winning buffalo from the 2021 Rigby Dagga Boy contest. For reference, those rifles are available in 375 H&H, 404 Jeffery, 416 Rigby, and 450 Rigby. The recipient of the 2025 Rigby Dagga Boy Award will receive a Big Game Rifle in 416 Rigby and the PH who guides the hunt will receive a Big Game PH rifle in 450 Rigby. Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo supply updates). Get in touch with me to make your Africa hunting dreams come true in South Africa’s Limpopo Province where we offer outstanding Africa hunting safaris, simplified hunt logistics, assistance with many of the pain points associated with a hunt, and up front pricing with no extra fees. Visit our web site to learn more about our plains game and cape buffalo hunting safaris. Make sure you say you heard about Big Game Hunting Adventures through The Big Game Hunting Podcast for a special bonus! Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/rigby-with-marc-newton/

In this episode, Kevin Robertson and I cover the most popular .40 caliber safari cartridges and discuss their history, legacy, their strengths and weaknesses, and their recommended uses in detail. We discuss almost everything from the 450/400 all the way up to the 470 Nitro Express in this episode (to include some more obscure offerings like the 500/416 and the 416 Taylor as well as old standbys like the 416 Rigby and 458 Win Mag). Please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” or “FOLLOW” button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo supply updates). I highly recommend purchasing a copy of Kevin Robertson's books It Shouldn’t Happen and The Perfect Shot II. You will not be disappointed with either book. Go to thebiggamehuntingblog.com/kevin to get copies of each one. Make sure you protect your hearing during hunting season by wearing ear protection while you’re afield. Visit thebiggamehuntingblog.com/earbuds to purchase a set of the new AXIL XCOR earbuds that are comfortable to wear, offer great ear protection, provide excellent hearing enhancement, and also have bluetooth connectivity. Plus, you’ll also get the best pricing on them in the process through that link. Resources Ep 97: Africa Hunting Bullets 101 With Kevin Robertson Ep 103: Africa Hunting Rifles 101 With Kevin Robertson Ep 124: Cape Buffalo Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson Ep 125: Cape Buffalo Hunting 101 Part 2 With Kevin Robertson Ep 154: Leopard Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson Ep 155: Lion Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson Ep 176: Elephant Conservation With Kevin Robertson Ep 177: Elephant Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson Ep 178: Crocodile Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson Ep 179: Hippopotamus Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson Ep 205: Hunting Africa With A Lever Action Rifle With Kevin Robertson Ep 206: Classic Africa Hunting Cartridges With Kevin Robertson Ep 207: Hyena Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson Ep 250: Africa Hunting Trackers 101 With Kevin Robertson Ep 252: How To Become A Professional Hunter With Kevin Robertson Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/40-caliber-safari-cartridges-kevin-robertson/ Most of these cartridges are wonderful for all sorts of hunting, to include an African safari hunt for plains game and/or for cape buffalo hunting. Get in touch with Big Game Hunting Adventures (be sure to mention you're a podcast listener) if you have a 404, a 450/400, 416, a 458, or a 470 you'd like to take on a hunt in Africa!

Next up in our ongoing Africa hunting mini-series is an interview Axel Kramer, the President of the Namibia Professional Hunting Association (or NAPHA). Axel was kind enough to take a break from his busy schedule to discuss NAPHAs new Age Related Trophy Measuring system they recently implemented in order to incentivize hunters to harvest older animals. We’ll discuss why they implemented this new measuring system, the benefits they hope to see from this new system down the line, and we’ll also get a little bit into the “nuts and bolts” of the new Age Related Trophy Measuring system and what it means for visiting hunters. Please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” or “FOLLOW” button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo supply updates). Make sure you protect your hearing during hunting season by wearing ear protection while you’re afield. Visit thebiggamehuntingblog.com/earbuds to purchase a set of the new AXIL XCOR earbuds that are comfortable to wear, offer great ear protection, provide excellent hearing enhancement, and also have bluetooth connectivity. Plus, you’ll also get the best pricing on them in the process through that link. Resources Learn more about the Namibia Professional Hunting Association here. Learn more about NAPHA's new Age Related Trophy Measuring System here. Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/napha-art/

In this episode, I go over a few novel taxidermy ideas as well as some other alternatives to taxidermy that can serve some of the same purposes as traditional taxidermy without as many as the downsides of taxidermy. Taxidermy is often a big part of an African safari hunt, so I’m including this episode in my ongoing Africa mini-series. However, a lot of the stuff I talk about in this episode can also apply to hunts elsewhere in the world too. Please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” or “FOLLOW” button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo supply updates). Make sure you protect your hearing during hunting season by wearing ear protection while you’re afield. Visit thebiggamehuntingblog.com/earbuds to purchase a set of the new AXIL XCOR earbuds that are comfortable to wear, offer great ear protection, provide excellent hearing enhancement, and also have bluetooth connectivity. Plus, you’ll also get the best pricing on them in the process through that link. Resources Episode 294: First African Hunting Safari With Scott Spanton Episode 264: Logistics of Hunting Africa Part 2 (Taxidermy) Episode 107: Taxidermy Best Practices Podcast African Safari Hunt Video Sample African Safari Hunt Video Journi App

In this episode, I cover the most popular 9.3mm and 375 caliber CIP and/or SAAMI certified cartridges and discuss their history, legacy, their strengths and weaknesses, and their recommended uses in detail. Most of those cartridges are very popular for hunting Africa, but as you’ll learn here shortly, that’s not the case with all of them. Indeed, a couple are uniquely American or European hunting cartridges and a couple of others aren’t even hunting cartridges at all! Please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” or “FOLLOW” button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo supply updates). Make sure you protect your hearing during hunting season by wearing ear protection while you’re afield. Visit thebiggamehuntingblog.com/earbuds to purchase a set of the new AXIL XCOR earbuds that are comfortable to wear, offer great ear protection, provide excellent hearing enhancement, and also have bluetooth connectivity. Plus, you’ll also get the best pricing on them in the process through that link. Resources Episode 291: 270 Caliber Cartridges-Your Ultimate Guide Episode 286: 30 Caliber Cartridges-Your Ultimate Guide Episode 267: 9.3x62mm Mauser Profile Episode 206: Classic Africa Hunting Cartridges With Kevin Robertson 9.3x62mm Mauser Cartridge Profile 375 H&H Magnum Cartridge Profile 375 Ruger Cartridge Profile Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/9-3mm-amp-375-caliber/ Most of these cartridges (but especially the 9.3x62, 9.3x74R, 375 H&H, and 375 Ruger) are wonderful for all sorts of hunting, to include an African safari hunt for plains game and/or for cape buffalo hunting. Get in touch with Big Game Hunting Adventures (be sure to mention you're a podcast listener) if you have a 9.3 or a 375 you'd like to take on a hunt in Africa!

Though it is well over a century old, does not possess eye popping ballistics, the 404 Jeffery was massively popular among the most serious African big game hunters for much of the 20th Century and still maintains an almost cult-like following among a certain segments of the hunting community to this day. I’ll tell you exactly why that’s the case in this episode where I discuss the history as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the 404 Jeffery in detail. I also provide some information on how the 404 Jeffery compares to two other popular and capable dangerous game rifles cartridges in the 375 H&H Magnum and the 416 Rigby to give you an idea of what sort of performance you can expect from the cartridge and so you can decide if it best fits your needs as a hunter. Please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” or “FOLLOW” button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Stop by and say hello to Kobus, Christian, and I (2 of my African Professional Hunters) at the Bridge Bar in the Renaissance Nashville Hotel after the Safari Club International convention 7-9pm on Thursday, 1 February & Friday, 2 February. I have a couple of really cool pieces of Big Game Hunting Podcast swag I will give to the first 5 podcast listeners who come by! Email me at john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com if you’ll be joining us. Address is: 611 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37203 Sponsor: Get in touch with me to make your Africa hunting dreams come true at in South Africa’s Limpopo Province where we offer outstanding hunting safaris, simplified hunt logistics, assistance with many of the pain points associated with a hunt, and up front pricing with no extra fees. Visit bestsafarihunt.com to learn more or contact me directly at john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com. Make sure you say you heard about Big Game Hunting Adventures through The Big Game Hunting Podcast for a special bonus! The 404 Jeffery is a wonderful cartridge for all sorts of hunting, to include an African safari for plains game and especially for cape buffalo hunting. Get in touch with Big Game Hunting Adventures (be sure to mention you're a podcast listener) if you have a 404 you'd like to take on a hunt in Africa! Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo supply updates). Resources 404 Jeffery: Africa's Unsung Dangerous Game Caliber 375 H&H Magnum: Ultimate Guide 416 Rigby: A Classic African Big Game Cartridge 6.8 Western: Guide to Winchester & Browning's New Cartridge

I’m back home from a quick trip up to Las Vegas for the 2024 SHOT show and put together a quick bonus episode for you that will hit some of the highlights of the show along with some of the more notable new products as well as updates and/or expansions to existing product lines announced there. Not a lot of earth shattering news this year, but there were still a couple of pretty cool developments that came out of the show. Please hit that "SUBSCRIBE" or "FOLLOW" button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Stop by and say hello to Kobus, Christian, and I (2 of my African Professional Hunters) at the Bridge Bar in the Renaissance Nashville Hotel after the Safari Club International convention 7-9pm on Thursday, 1 February & Friday, 2 February. I have a couple of really cool pieces of Big Game Hunting Podcast swag I will give to the first 5 podcast listeners who come by! Email me at john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com if you'll be joining us. Address is: 611 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37203 Sponsor: Get in touch with me to make your Africa hunting dreams come true at in South Africa’s Limpopo Province where we offer outstanding hunting safaris, simplified hunt logistics, assistance with many of the pain points associated with a hunt, and up front pricing with no extra fees. Visit bestsafarihunt.com to learn more or contact me directly at john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com. Make sure you say you heard about Big Game Hunting Adventures through The Big Game Hunting Podcast for a special bonus!

Scott Spanton is a long-time podcast listener from Australia and he has hunted in South Africa Big Game Hunting Adventures twice: once in April of 2022 and once in October of 2023. For that reason, Scott has a unique perspective on what it’s like hunting very early in the hunting season vs very late in the hunting season. Plus, he used rifles in 7mm Rem Mag and 300 WSM on these hunts and can share some personal experiences on how those two cartridges worked over there. We also talk about a few lessons Scott learned along the way and share some of the more memorable aspects of each hunt. Please hit that "SUBSCRIBE" or "FOLLOW" button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Sponsor: Get in touch with me to make your Africa hunting dreams come true at in South Africa’s Limpopo Province where we offer outstanding hunting safaris, simplified hunt logistics, assistance with many of the pain points associated with a hunt, and up front pricing with no extra fees. Visit bestsafarihunt.com to learn more or contact me directly at john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com. Make sure you say you heard about Big Game Hunting Adventures through The Big Game Hunting Podcast for a special bonus! Learn more cartridges and ammunition that are best suited for hunting various species of African plains game. How to fill out the SAPS 520 form (which you'll need to do if you're hunting or transiting South Africa and bringing a rifle) Resources Follow my account (@thebiggamehunter_) and the Big Game Hunting Adventures account (@biggamehuntingadventures) on Instagram to see the photo of Scott’s waterbuck.