In this episode we’re going to talk about the 270 Winchester, the 280 Remington, the 280 Ackley Improved, and the 7mm Remington Magnum. All of those cartridges are very capable performers, though the 270 and 7mm Rem Mag are much more well known and widely used than the other two. In today’s episode, I’m going to discuss the pros and cons of the 270 vs 280 Remington vs 280 Ackley Improved vs 7mm Remington Magnum so you can make an informed decision on which one is best for you. Article Referenced In Show: 270 vs 280 vs 280 Ackley Improved vs 7mm Rem Mag Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/270-vs-280-vs-280-ai-vs-7mm-rem-mag/ Show Sponsor: Trusted my millions – HuntStand offers revolutionary mapping abilities, detailed weather information, national property ownership data for the United States AND Canada, Monthly Satellite Imagery, scouting camera management, 3d maps, ultra-high-resolution map printing services, and much more. Go to thebiggamehuntingblog.com/huntstand and use promo code BIGGAMEUNTER for 10% off your first year of HuntStand PRO. Hunting Guns 101: If you enjoy these cartridge comparison episodes, then you will Love Hunting Guns 101 because it’s full of the same sort of information contained in these episodes, just with even more detail and analysis. Hunting Guns 101 is jam packed with useful information about practical ballistics and firearms in general that will help you be more successful afield and fill more tags on your hunts. Go to huntingguns101.com/form for instant access. What We Covered 1) History of the 270 Winchester, 280 Remington, 280 Ackley Improved, and 7mm Remington Magnum cartridges. 2) How the cartridges compare to each other in terms of external dimensions, trajectory, recoil, and accuracy. 3) Comparison ammo and rifle choices in each cartridge. 4) Pros and cons of hunting with each cartridge. Show Sponsor Are you in the market for a new hunting rifle? Be sure to purchase Hunting Guns 101 FIRST in order to fast-forward your understanding about the hunting guns and ammo you should consider for the type of hunting you plan on doing in the near future. This training will teach you what you need to know about practical ballistics and is guaranteed to be both a time and money saver going forward with future gear purchases. 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.

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165: 270 vs 280 vs 280 AI vs 7mm Rem Mag Comparison

Today I have another cartridge profile and cartridge comparison for you. In this episode, I’m going to discuss the history as well as the strengths, weaknesses, and hidden benefits (like rifle and ammo availability) of the new 6.8 Western cartridge in detail. I’ll also provide some information on how the 6.8 Western compares to the 6.5 PRC and .270 Winchester 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. Article Referenced In Show: 6.8 Western: Everything You Need To Know Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/6-8-western/ Show Sponsor: Trusted my millions – HuntStand offers revolutionary mapping abilities, detailed weather information, national property ownership data for the United States AND Canada, Monthly Satellite Imagery, scouting camera management, 3d maps, ultra-high-resolution map printing services, and much more. Go to thebiggamehuntingblog.com/huntstand and use promo code BIGGAMEUNTER for 10% off your first year of HuntStand PRO. Hunting Guns 101: If you enjoy these cartridge comparison episodes, then you will Love Hunting Guns 101 because it’s full of the same sort of information contained in these episodes, just with even more detail and analysis. Hunting Guns 101 is jam packed with useful information about practical ballistics and firearms in general that will help you be more successful afield and fill more tags on your hunts. Go to huntingguns101.com/form for instant access. What We Covered 1) History of the 6.8 Western cartridge. 2) How the 6.8 Western compares to the 6.5 PRC and .270 Winchester in terms of external dimensions, trajectory, recoil, and accuracy. 3) Comparison ammo and rifle choices in each cartridge. 4) Pros and cons of hunting with each cartridge. Show Sponsor Are you in the market for a new hunting rifle? Be sure to purchase Hunting Guns 101 FIRST in order to fast-forward your understanding about the hunting guns and ammo you should consider for the type of hunting you plan on doing in the near future. This training will teach you what you need to know about practical ballistics and is guaranteed to be both a time and money saver going forward with future gear purchases. 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.

164: 6.8 Western - The Ultimate Guide

Today we’re talking about the basics of javelina hunting: what they are, where they live, why you should hunt them, and how to actually go about hunting them. Just like the title says, this episode covers all the basics of hunting javelina for those who don't quite know where to start hunting these creatures. Reminder: the Arizona javelina application deadline is coming up on 12 October 2021. Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/javelina-hunting-101/ Show Sponsor: Trusted my millions – HuntStand offers revolutionary mapping abilities, detailed weather information, national property ownership data for the United States AND Canada, Monthly Satellite Imagery, scouting camera management, 3d maps, ultra-high-resolution map printing services, and much more. Go to thebiggamehuntingblog.com/huntstand and use promo code BIGGAMEUNTER for 10% off your first year of HuntStand PRO. Muzzleloaders 101: Sign up for the Muzzleloaders 101 course and I’ll take you by the hand and guide you through the whole process of getting started hunting with a muzzleloader. I’ll help you decide what gear you need, help you SAVE money when you buy that gear, and teach you how to use all that stuff safely and effectively.  What We Covered 1) What javelina are, what they look like, and where they live. 2) How to identify male vs female javelina, how to pick out mature animals, and how javelina are scored. 3) How to find javelina. 4) Javelina hunting method recommendations. 5) The best way to stalk javelina. 6) More detailed look at the javelina hunting opportunities in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. 7) Why javelina are so fun to hunt and why they're a good animal for newer hunters to pursue initially. 8) Why you should consider using a short range weapon when hunting javelina. Show Sponsor The Muzzleloaders 101 course is an all-in-one solution where I’ll take you by the hand and guide you through the whole process of getting started hunting with a muzzleloader. I’ll help you decide what gear you need, help you SAVE money when you buy that gear, and teach you how to use all that stuff safely and effectively. Nowhere else will you find such a comprehensive resource for learning how to use a muzzleloader where you can also save some serious money getting outfitted. I’m offering the course at a discount right now to all listeners of the Big Game Hunting Podcast. Sign-up while the offer is still valid and you can get lifetime access to everything for a one-time payment at the new, discounted price. Head on over to muzzleloaders101.com/buy and sign up for instant access.

163: Javelina Hunting 101

Joseph von Benedikt is back on the show again today to talk about moose hunting. As always, Joseph does a great job of telling some very interesting and detailed stories of some really cool hunts. In this episode, he shares the story of 2 moose hunts in Canada as well as a moose hunt in Alaska. Of course, we talk about moose hunting cartridges and rifles as well as less often discussed, but still very important topics like meat handling and the logistics of these hunts. Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/moosehunting101josephvonbenedikt/ Show Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and sign up for my free E-Book to also receive the my weekly ammo supply updates I send out to people that live in the United States. Learn the essential information about practical ballistics, hunting firearms, and ammunition that will improve your odds of success on future hunts by purchasing the Hunting Guns 101 training at huntingguns101.com/form. What We Covered 1) Joseph shares the story of his 3 moose hunts in Alaska and Canada. 2) Examples of the difficulties associated with weather and terrain on moose hunts. 2) Story illustrating just how good a moose's hearing is. 4) The distinction Joseph draws between a good elk cartridge vs a good moose cartridge. 5) Cartridges and bullets Joseph recommends for moose. 6) Cost of a good moose hunt. 7) Discussion on the logistics of a moose hunt, to include how to get your meat and trophy home after the hunt. Show Sponsor 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. 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 1) Joseph's Personal Instagram Page 2) Check out Joseph's podcast: The Backcountry Hunting Podcast on Apple Podcasts 3) Backcountryhuntingpodcast.net – Web site For the Backcountry Hunting Podcast  

162: Moose Hunting With Joseph von Benedikt

Today, I’m going to address one of those things that still doesn’t get the attention that it deserves from most hunters: protecting your hearing while you’re actually hunting. I've talked about this a little in a previous episode, but a lot has changed since that episode released and it’s worth covering again. With that in mind, I want to talk about the ins and outs of hearing protection for hunters and one of the best hunting ear protection options you should definitely consider. Show Sponsor: Click here or go to thebiggamehuntingblog.com/earpro to purchase your own set of AXIL GS Extreme earbuds and get the best pricing on them in the process (up to 65% off MSRP). Article Referenced In Show: AXIL GS Extreme Earbuds Review: Read This Before You Buy! Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/hunting-ear-protection/ What We Covered 1) Why it's important to protect your hearing, even while hunting. 2) Important factors to consider for hunting ear protection. 3) Examples of models I've used in the past and why I didn't like them. 4) Overview of AXIL GS Extreme electronic earbuds. 5) What I like and don't like about the AXIL GS Extreme. Watch this video for detailed instructions on how to properly wear AXIL GS Extreme earbuds. Best Hunting Ear Protection Options For Hunters-More ear protection recommendations

Bonus 3: Best Hunting Ear Protection: What You Need To Know

Today I have another cartridge profile and cartridge comparison for you. In this episode, I’m going to discuss the history as well as the strengths, weaknesses, and hidden benefits (like ammo availability) of the .350 Legend in detail. I’ll also provide some information on how the .350 Legend compares to the .223 Remington and .450 Bushmaster cartridges 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. Article Referenced In Show: 350 Legend: Everything You Need To Know Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/350legend/ Show Sponsor: Trusted my millions – HuntStand offers revolutionary mapping abilities, detailed weather information, national property ownership data for the United States AND Canada, Monthly Satellite Imagery, scouting camera management, 3d maps, ultra-high-resolution map printing services, and much more. Go to thebiggamehuntingblog.com/huntstand and use promo code BIGGAMEUNTER for 10% off your first year of HuntStand PRO. Hunting Guns 101: If you enjoy these cartridge comparison episodes, then you will Love Hunting Guns 101 because it’s full of the same sort of information contained in these episodes, just with even more detail and analysis. Hunting Guns 101 is jam packed with useful information about practical ballistics and firearms in general that will help you be more successful afield and fill more tags on your hunts. Go to huntingguns101.com/form for instant access. What We Covered 1) History of the .350 Legend cartridge. 2) How the .350 Legend compares to the .223 Remington and .450 Bushmaster in terms of external dimensions, trajectory, recoil, and accuracy. 3) Comparison ammo and rifle choices in each cartridge. 4) Pros and cons of hunting with each cartridge. Show Sponsor Are you in the market for a new hunting rifle? Be sure to purchase Hunting Guns 101 FIRST in order to fast-forward your understanding about the hunting guns and ammo you should consider for the type of hunting you plan on doing in the near future. This training will teach you what you need to know about practical ballistics and is guaranteed to be both a time and money saver going forward with future gear purchases. 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.

161: 350 Legend - Everything You Need To Know

Jeff Roberts from PNWild is back on for this episode of The Big Game Hunting Podcast to talk about spot and stalk fall bear hunting in Washington. We discuss why Washington is such a great destination for black bear hunting, what habitat black bears prefer in the fall, what resources he uses to find good places to hunt black bears, what sort of gear he uses, and what he thinks about black bear meat. Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/jeffrobertsfallbearhuntingwashington/ Show Sponsor: Learn the essential information about practical ballistics, hunting firearms, and ammunition that will improve your odds of success on future hunts by purchasing the Hunting Guns 101 training at huntingguns101.com/form. What We Covered 1) Jeff shares the story of one of his more memorable fall bear hunts. 2) Brief overview of the Washington fall bear hunting season: dates, weapons, location, etc. 3) What the most commonly used methods are for those hunts. 4) Discussion on the best places to find bears in the fall. 5) What things to look for when E-Scouting for a fall bear hunt. 6) What resources Jeff recommends for gathering information on fall bear hunting before hitting the woods. 7) What rifle, cartridge, and ammunition he's used on the High Buck Hunt hunt. 8) What success rates are like on these hunts. 8) What Jeff thinks of bear meat.  Show Sponsor 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. 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 1) Check out the PNWild Podcast on Apple Podcasts 2) Follow PNWild on Instagram 3) Visit the PNWild Web Page Here

160: Jeff Roberts On Fall Bear Hunting In Washington

Today’s I’m going to address the thing that’s on EVERYBODY’S mind: what the heck is going on with ammo these days and when will things return to normal. Trust me, I'm concerned about this too. So, that’s what we’re going to talk about today: the roots of the current situation, what has happened in the past year and a half, and when we might see things get back to normal. Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/ammoupdateseptember2021/ What We Covered 1) Background on how the ongoing ammunition shortage got started. 2) Detailed analysis of how the major events of 2020 affected ammo supply and demand. 3) How the 2017-2018 "Trump slump" factors into things. 4) How this ammo shortage compares to the previous shortage in 2012-2013. 5) What you need to know about the Russian ammunition sanctions. 6) When things will return to normal. 7) Specific things you should be doing in the meantime. Resources Go to HuntingGuns101.com and sign up for my free E-Book to also receive the my weekly ammo supply updates I send out to people that live in the United States. Sign up for the Hunting Guns 101 training to learn about my method for shopping for guns and ammo, which includes a list of reputable, but under the radar places where you can purchase firearms and ammo these days. I provide some good stuff in my regular free email updates, but I save the best stuff for people who purchase Hunting Guns 101. If you’re really struggling to find ammunition, then buying the Hunting Guns 101 training would be worth it just to learn about some of those less well known retailers. Go to HuntingGuns101.com/form and fill out the order form for instant access.

Bonus 2: Ammo Update September 2021

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/philipchurchillblackbearhuntingwithhounds/ Show Sponsors: We The People Holsters: They have literally thousands of different holster options for left and right handed shooters, inside and outside the waistband holsters, and a cool selection of different custom printed holsters. So, you’re almost guaranteed to find the exact holster that fits your needs the best.  Go to WeThePeopleHolsters.com now and use code BIGGAMEHUNTER to support The Big Game Hunting Podcast and take 15% off your order.  Hunting Guns 101: Learn the essential information about practical ballistics, hunting firearms, and ammunition that will improve your odds of success on future hunts by purchasing the Hunting Guns 101 training at huntingguns101.com/form. What We Covered 1) Where Philip hunted bear, what time of year he hunted, and how got his bear tags. 2) Story of Philip's Maine black bear hunt. 3) Story of Philip's New Hampshire black bear hunt. 4) What firearm set-up he used on each hunt. 5) What kind of and how many dogs he used on each hunt. 6) Other equipment he considers essential for these hunts. 7) How the meat from those bears tasted. Show Sponsor rearms, sighting systems, cartridges, and ammunition you should be using on your future hunts to improve your odds of success afield. 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.

159: Philip Churchill On Black Bear Hunting With Hounds

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/gavinlipjesleopardhuntingwithhounds/ Show Sponsors: We The People Holsters: They have literally thousands of different holster options for left and right handed shooters, inside and outside the waistband holsters, and a cool selection of different custom printed holsters. So, you’re almost guaranteed to find the exact holster that fits your needs the best.  Go to WeThePeopleHolsters.com now and use code BIGGAMEHUNTER to support The Big Game Hunting Podcast and take 15% off your order.  Hunting Guns 101: Avoid the painful and expensive mistakes I've made over the years and improve your odds of success afield on your future hunts by purchasing the Hunting Guns 101 training at huntingguns101.com/form. Purchase Hunting Guns 101 before 9 September 2021 and receive The Insider's Guide To Booking An Outfitted Hunt for FREE (a $97 value) and receive insider information that will help save you time, money and frustration when booking a guided hunt almost anywhere in the world! What We Covered 1) Story of one of Gavin's most memorable leopard hunts. 2) How Gavin first got started using hounds to hunt leopard. 3) Advantages and disadvantages of hunting leopard with hounds. 4) How he evaluates leopard trophy quality at different times during a hunt. 5) What kind of and how many dogs Gavin likes to use. 6) What it's like when the leopard is treed or bayed. 7) Rifle set-ups that Gavin recommends for these hunts. 8) How things can go wrong. 9) Where you can go leopard hunting with hounds these days. Resources PantherTrackers.com- Gavin's Web Site Follow Gavin on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Show Sponsor Looking back on things, I brought a rifle to Africa on my first hunt there that was very poorly suited to the conditions. As I learned the hard way, using the wrong rifle set-up can dramatically lower your odds of success on a hunt. Lots of other people make that same mistake each year and I don't want that to happen to you. That’s why you need to sign up for the Hunting Guns 101 online training, which is your playbook for choosing the best rifle, cartridge, sighting system, and ammunition for your dream hunt.  Additionally, I'm offering an incredible bonus to podcast listeners for a limited time: The Insider's Guide To Booking An Outfitted Hunt. In this module I share a lot of lessons I learned the hard way over the years on a personal level booking a guided hunt, some insider secrets hunting outfitters DON'T want you to know, and a list of questions you should ask any outfitter before booking with them. I normally offer The Insider's Guide To Booking An Outfitted Hunt as a $97 upgrade to the Hunting Guns 101 training, but I'm offering it to podcast listeners for FREE if they purchase Hunting Guns 101 before 26 August. Just go to huntingguns101.com/form, submit the order form, and click "NO" on the next screen asking if you want to upgrade your order to include The Insider's Guide To Booking An Outfitted Hunt. After you complete your order, just email me at john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com and let me know you’re a podcast listener and that you just bought Hunting Guns 101. I’ll manually upgrade your order to give you instant access.

158: Gavin Lipjes Leopard Hunting With Hounds

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/africahuntingexpectationspart2philmassaro/ Show Sponsors: We The People Holsters: They have literally thousands of different holster options for left and right handed shooters, inside and outside the waistband holsters, and a cool selection of different custom printed holsters. So, you’re almost guaranteed to find the exact holster that fits your needs the best.  Go to WeThePeopleHolsters.com now and use code BIGGAMEHUNTER to support The Big Game Hunting Podcast and take 15% off your order.  Hunting Guns 101: Learn the essential information about practical ballistics, hunting firearms, and ammunition that will improve your odds of success on future hunts by purchasing the Hunting Guns 101 training at huntingguns101.com/form. What We Covered 1) Brief overview of Phil's most recent hunt in the Makuti Safari Area. 2) In-depth discussion of the travel and logistics involved with these hunts. 3) Overview of hunting in the Chirisa Safari area in Zimbabwe. 4) Overview of hunting in the Zambezi Delta in Mozambique. 5) Discussion of hunting in the Luangwa Valley in Zambia. 6) Overview of hunting in the Selous Reserve in Tanzania. Resources 1) PhilMassaro.com – Phil's Web Site 2) Phil Massaro's Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter Pages Show Sponsor 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. 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.

157: Arica Hunting Expectations Part 2 With Phil Massaro

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/africahuntingexpectations/ Show Sponsors: We The People Holsters: They have literally thousands of different holster options for left and right handed shooters, inside and outside the waistband holsters, and a cool selection of different custom printed holsters. So, you’re almost guaranteed to find the exact holster that fits your needs the best.  Go to WeThePeopleHolsters.com now and use code BIGGAMEHUNTER to support The Big Game Hunting Podcast and take 15% off your order.  Hunting Guns 101: Avoid the painful and expensive mistakes I've made over the years and improve your odds of success afield on your future hunts by purchasing the Hunting Guns 101 training at huntingguns101.com/form. Purchase Hunting Guns 101 before 26 August and receive The Insider's Guide To Booking An Outfitted Hunt for FREE (a $97 value) and receive insider information that will help save you time, money and frustration when booking a guided hunt almost anywhere in the world! What We Covered 1) What you can do to begin a hunt with the right mindset. 2) Examples of what realistic expectations are for various hunts in Africa. 3) What to expect when hunting private land in Namibia. 4) What to look out for when hunting the Caprivi Strip in Namibia. 5) What to potentially expect when hunting cape buffalo and plains game on private land and in a CAMPFIRE area in Zimbabwe. 6) What to potentially expect when hunting in Mozambique. 7) What to expect when hunting private land in South Africa. 8) Comparison of hunting fenced vs unfenced areas in Africa. 9) Lessons I learned along the way. Show Sponsor Looking back on things, I brought a rifle to Africa on my first hunt there that was very poorly suited to the conditions. As I learned the hard way, using the wrong rifle set-up can dramatically lower your odds of success on a hunt. Lots of other people make that same mistake each year and I don't want that to happen to you. That’s why you need to sign up for the Hunting Guns 101 online training, which is your playbook for choosing the best rifle, cartridge, sighting system, and ammunition for your dream hunt.  Additionally, I'm offering an incredible bonus to podcast listeners for a limited time: The Insider's Guide To Booking An Outfitted Hunt. In this module I share a lot of lessons I learned the hard way over the years on a personal level booking a guided hunt, some insider secrets hunting outfitters DON'T want you to know, and a list of questions you should ask any outfitter before booking with them. I normally offer The Insider's Guide To Booking An Outfitted Hunt as a $97 upgrade to the Hunting Guns 101 training, but I'm offering it to podcast listeners for FREE if they purchase Hunting Guns 101 before 26 August. Just go to huntingguns101.com/form, submit the order form, and click "NO" on the next screen asking if you want to upgrade your order to include The Insider's Guide To Booking An Outfitted Hunt. After you complete your order, just email me at john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com and let me know you’re a podcast listener and that you just bought HG101. I’ll manually upgrade your order to give you instant access.

156: Africa Hunting Expectations

Show sponsor: I highly recommend purchasing a copy of The Perfect Shot II if you think you might want to hunt in Africa one day. If you have an upcoming hunt or if you just want to learn more about game in Africa and want a great "all in one" reference, you will not be disappointed with The Perfect Shot II. What We Covered 1) Story of what can happen with poor shot placement on a lion. 2) A brief overview of lion: what they are, where they live, how big they get, and their natural history. 3) Overview of what life is like for a lion and how they often die miserable deaths.   4) Description on some of the most popular ways to hunt lion. 5) Description of lion shot placement and why shot placement is so different on these cats from almost any other species of game in Africa. 6) What cartridges and bullets Kevin recommends for lion hunting.  7) Kevin's take on the ideal lion rifle set-up. 8) The basics of lion trophy evaluation. 9) Kevin's take on the Cecil the Lion Scandal. 10) Concluding thoughts on hunting captive bred lions. Show Sponsor I highly recommend purchasing a copy of Kevin Robertson's book The Perfect Shot II if you think you might want to hunt in Africa one day for almost any species of game, to include leopard. This was a revolutionary book when Kevin first published it back in the late 1990s. It’s still an incredibly useful resource, especially the updated edition that’s currently in print. If you have an upcoming hunt in Africa or if you’re just dreaming about hunting in Africa one day, then you NEED to buy this book and carefully study what he has to say. The information inside it is invaluable and reflects Kevin’s decades of hard earned experience as a professional hunter in Africa. If you pay attention to what he has to say and use the book as a guide to prepare for your hunt, you will increase your odds of success, reduce the chances of something going wrong, and have more fun over there. Plus, the book is just really interesting and entertaining. You’ll learn all about hunting the most popular species of game in Africa; buffalo, leopard, lion, elephant, hippo, crocodile, and most of the really popular species of plains game from southern Africa like kudu, impala, wildebeest, etc. The Perfect Shot II is available anywhere books are sold. You can just click here to buy your copy from Amazon and help support The Big Game Hunting Podcast in the process.  

155: Lion Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson

Show sponsor: I highly recommend purchasing a copy of The Perfect Shot II if you think you might want to hunt in Africa one day. If you have an upcoming hunt or if you just want to learn more about game in Africa and want a great "all in one" reference, you will not be disappointed with The Perfect Shot II. What We Covered 1) How Kevin first got interested in hunting leopard. 2) A brief overview of leopard: what they are, where they live, how big they get, and their natural history. 3) What Kevin thinks are the biggest challenges associated with hunting leopard and why a successful leopard hunt requires such careful planning and execution. 4) How to set up a leopard bait. 5) Description of leopard shot placement and why shot placement is so different on these cats from almost any other species of game in Africa. 6) What cartridges and bullets Kevin recommends fo leopard hunting. 7) Kevin's take on the ideal leopard rifle set-up. 8) Leopard trophy evaluation. Show Sponsor I highly recommend purchasing a copy of Kevin Robertson's book The Perfect Shot II if you think you might want to hunt in Africa one day for almost any species of game, to include leopard. This was a revolutionary book when Kevin first published it back in the late 1990s. It’s still an incredibly useful resource, especially the updated edition that’s currently in print. If you have an upcoming hunt in Africa or if you’re just dreaming about hunting in Africa one day, then you NEED to buy this book and carefully study what he has to say. The information inside it is invaluable and reflects Kevin’s decades of hard earned experience as a professional hunter in Africa. If you pay attention to what he has to say and use the book as a guide to prepare for your hunt, you will increase your odds of success, reduce the chances of something going wrong, and have more fun over there. Plus, the book is just really interesting and entertaining. You’ll learn all about hunting the most popular species of game in Africa; buffalo, leopard, lion, elephant, hippo, crocodile, and most of the really popular species of plains game from southern Africa like kudu, impala, wildebeest, etc. The Perfect Shot II is available anywhere books are sold. You can just click here to buy your copy from Amazon and help support The Big Game Hunting Podcast in the process.  

154: Leopard Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/africahuntingammo101/ Show Sponsor: Big Game Hunting Adventures: We have one opening remaining for a hunt in South Africa in November of 2021. The conditions should be fantastic for the hunt of a lifetime then, so contact me for details on how to take advantage of this unique opportunity! Say you heard about Big Game Hunting Adventures through The Big Game Hunting Podcast for special pricing on your hunt! What We Covered 1) Update on the current hunting situation in Africa. 2) Similarities between what makes a good elk hunting bullet and what's good for hunting plains game in Africa. 3) Best calibers for hunting plains game in Africa. 4) Best bullets for hunting plains game in Africa. 5) Best calibers for hunting cape buffalo in Africa. 6) Best bullets for hunting cape buffalo in Africa. 7) Best calibers for hunting lion and leopard in Africa. 8) Best bullets for hunting lion and leopard in Africa. Show Sponsor We have one opening remaining for a hunt in Africa in 2021 in early November. Believe me when I say this is a once in a lifetime opportunity: hopefully, we’ll never again shut down hunting for a whole year like that. Fortunately, we got a lot of rain over there this past year, so game populations in general and the numbers and quality of trophy bulls in particular swelled past anything we’ve ever seen in the past. THIS is the year to come over if you want a BIG buffalo, wildebeest, waterbuck, impala, or kudu. Every hunt so far in 2021 has been outstanding and it normally gets better and better until the dry season ends in late November. So, whoever books for early November should have the hunt of a lifetime. We can do plains game, buffalo, or a buffalo/plains game combo hunt in November. As always, I’m offering a special bonus to podcast listeners who book a hunt with me. Contact me directly for details at john at thebiggamehuntingblog.com or visit bestsafarihunt.com to check out our hunting packages. Somebody’s going to have a great hunt this November and it might as well be you! Resources Other podcast episodes referenced in this podcast: Episode 124- Cape Buffalo Hunting: Learn From PH Kevin Robertson Episode 97- Africa Hunting Bullets 101 With Renowned PH Kevin Robertson Episode 96- Joseph von Benedikt on Elk Hunting Bullets

153: Africa Hunting Ammo 101

The Big Game Hunting Podcast aims to assist hunters like you in preparing for the big game hunting adventures you’ve always dreamed about. Are you a deer hunter that has imagined getting outside your comfort zone and going on some sort of adventure? Maybe you want to hunt kudu, impala, or even cape buffalo in Africa or chamois, Himalayan tahr, and red stag in New Zealand. Perhaps you want to pursue black bear, caribou, elk, moose, mule deer, or pronghorn in states like Alaska, Colorado, or Wyoming or even up in Canadian Provinces like Alberta and British Columbia. If those are the sort of hunts that fill your dreams at night, then you’ve found the perfect hunting podcast to learn about turning those dreams of hunting adventures into reality!

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