The Hunt Backcountry Podcast

MM 119 | Q&A on Rifles, Suppressors, and Related Topics

Mark answers a bunch of listener questions that have come in on rifles, cartridges, suppressors, and related topics. Topics include: rifle shooting positions, scope selection and comparisons, why he changed from the 30-06, why he built a 7 SAUM, what suppressor length is best, and much more.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Shooting Position Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV4Z-R7NNXs
- Mark's 6.5 Creedmoor: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/creedmoor-vs-prc
- Mark's Tikka Build: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/diy-custom-tikka-rifle, https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/suppressed-tikka-update
- What to know about suppressors for hunting: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/article/hunting-with-a-suppressor-lessons-learned
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316 | American Gear Guide, The Value of Hunting, A Non-Typical Bull

Matt Mullins joins the podcast to talk about the American Gear Guide, his diverse experience in the outdoors and how that relates to hunting, and to share the story of his recent elk hunt where he killed his first archery bull — a non-typical giant in Utah. Whether you want to learn more about supporting American Made gear, some thoughts on the deeper meaning of hunting and connecting with non-hunters, or just hear a great elk hunting story — you'll enjoy this episode.
American Gear Guide
- https://americangearguide.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/americangearguide/
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MM 118 | Heading to Kodiak

Steve, Mark & Jake are heading to Kodiak, Alaska. In advance of that hunt, they answer some of your questions about hunting Blacktail in Kodiak, dealing with bears, rifle vs bowhunting, optics, and more.
We'll recap this hunt in a follow-up podcast, so be sure to let us know if you have questions about this hunt: podcast@exomtngear.com
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315 | Post Hunt: A Big Goat in BIG Country

Mountain Goats are fascinating animals that live in wildly big and adventurous country. The pursuit of a goat will often take you to places you've never been; maybe places you've seen from afar, but never stepped foot in, or found hand-holds in.
Lee Ricks joins us to talk about his Mountain Goat hunt from this past fall in Montana. We discuss the story, the uniqueness of the hunt, the lessons learned, and more. We also chat with Lee about his passion for the blued-steel and walnut stocks of rifles from decades past. Learn more about Less, see his goat, and check out his rifle restorations: https://www.instagram.com/mt.stockmaker/
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314 | Post Hunt: JvB’s Unforgettable Bighorn Experience

Joseph von Benedikt joins us to talk about an unforgettable sheep hunt that he experienced this past summer. This was a truly unique hunt, and you'll hear how the opportunity came about, how Joseph prepared on very short notice, how the hunt went down, and much more. If you're familiar with Joseph, you know he is incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about rifles, so we had to we had to ask him some rifle-related questions while we were chatting as well.
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313 | We Doubled On Elk...Again (The Story & Your Questions)

Steve & Mark just wrapped-up their rifle elk hunt and share the story on today's podcast. They also answer your questions about this hunt, including rifle setups, bullet performance, new packs and gear they tested, and much more.
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312 | Bow vs Rifle for Elk Hunting (Plus, Dream Hunts, and much more...)

The guys from Born & Raised Outdoors interview Steve and Mark about their experience hunting elk with bow vs rifles. They discuss the differences, what they've learned chasing elk with both weapons, how both styles of hunting complement one another, and much more.
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Born & Raised Audio Experience Podcast: https://bornandraisedoutdoors.com/pages/podcast
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MM 117 | Opening Day Success, Rifle Scopes, Cold-Weather Gloves

We're back with a Monday Minute episode to answer your questions and hear a recent hunting story. We cover glove options for cold-weather hunts, what rifle scopes we're running these days, and much more...
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Items mentioned in this episode...
- Katabatic Quilt: https://katabaticgear.com/collections/quilts
- Ragg Wool Gloves: https://amzn.to/3veEbRL
- SIG KILO8K-ABS Rangefinder: https://www.sigsauer.com/kilo8k-abs.html
- WeatherFlow Meter: https://weatherflow.com/weather-meter-for-shooting/
- Quick-StiX Shooting Sticks: https://www.wiserprecision.com/products/quick-stix
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311 | Post Hunt: Steve’s Sheep from the Frank Church Wilderness

Steve is back from the Frank Church Wilderness after a successful Bighorn Sheep hunt. On that hunt, Steve was joined by his good friend Tyler Boschma, and together they notched Steve's once-in-a-lifetime Idaho Bighorn tag, then proceeded to complete the 21-mile packout to an airstrip, allowing them to get flown out of the wilderness.
Steve and Tyler (now known together as "Aerosmith") share the ups-and-downs of the hunt, discuss the challenges of hunting in "The Frank", provide the play-by-play leading up to the shot opportunity, and much more.
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310 | A Warm Winter Hunt for Javelina & Deer

Expand your hunting opportunity and head south this winter to hunt javelina (and deer!). If you are looking to expand your hunting horizons, a winter trip to the Southwest could be just what you're looking for. In this conversation we hear about the hunting opportunities for Javelina, how to acquire tags and plan your trip, how to e-scout, and what tactics you should use when hunting Javelina.
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Connect with John McAdams at https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/
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