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Big Game Hunting Podcast - Hunting Africa, North America, & More!

John McAdams
Hunting
Ballistics
Ammunition
Big Game Hunting
6.5 Creedmoor
Cartridges
Cape Buffalo
Africa
Hornady
Kudu
7mm PRC
Creedmoor
Hunting Techniques
22 Creedmoor
Hunting Equipment
South Africa
Firearms
Conservation
Bullet Failures
Varmint Hunting

Welcome to The Big Game Hunting Podcast where host John McAdams discusses subjects like caliber comparisons, Africa hunting, terminal ballistics, intense hunting stories, and more – featuring a wide variety of guests from industry experts to listeners of the show from all over the world. No fluff, no baloney, just one serious big game hunter doing his best to learn, grow, and have fun alongside hi... more

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In this episode, I recap the recent Big Game Hunting Podcast hosted antelope hunt in Wyoming. Four listeners—Shane, Dave, Ryan, and Joe—joined me on a fantastic trip and every hunter took a nice antelope. This was the first western hunt for all for g... more

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In this short bonus episode, I dig into one of the most persistent cartridge history arguments in the shooting world: is the 270 Winchester a necked-down 30-06 Springfield or a necked-down 30-03 Springfield? In this episode I walk through the histori... more

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Erik Cortina is a champion F-class shooter, founder of Cortina Precision, and the guy behind the Ethical Hunter Challenge: a deer silhouette with a 1 MOA kill zone at 500 yards and one cold bore shot with no sighters. Erik started hunting in Texas, h... more

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Hornady's Seth Swerczek returns to break down the company's late-2026 / 2027 new product lineup, led by the long-awaited 6.8 Western Precision Hunter load with the new 176-grain ELD-X (0.680 G1 BC, ~2,825 fps). We cover how retailer shelf space and c... more

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Recent Guests

Erik Cortina
Champion F-class shooter, founder of Cortina Precision and creator of the Ethical Hunter Challenge.
Cortina Precision
Episode: 446: Erik Cortina-Your Max Range Is Shorter Than You Think
Seth Swerczek
Hornady product specialist discussing ammunition and new product development
Hornady
Episode: Bonus 19: New Hornady 6.8 Western Ammo & More New Hornady Products With Seth Swerczek
Richard Mann
Firearms expert and author; discussed Scout Rifle concepts and Africa safaris
Episode: 444: Jeff Cooper's Scout Rifle Specs, Safaris, & More With Richard Mann
Ryan Muckenhirn
Hunter and ammunition bullet designer/consultant featured for Barnes Bullets
Barnes Bullets
Episode: 443: Ryan Muckenhirn's Two 30-Cal Setups: 308 130gr TTSX and 300 Super WSM
Tyler Freel
Big Game hunter known for bear, moose, and sheep hunting with unconventional calibers
Independent hunter/guide
Episode: 442: 22 ARC vs Grizzly Bear In Alaska With Tyler Freel
Rob Gearing
Hunter with Asia hunting experience; guest on episode
Episode: 441: Hunting the Roof of the World Tajikistan Argali and High Country Ibex
Ron Spomer
Cartridge and rifle expert, guest on the show
Ron Spomer Outdoors
Episode: 440: 243 Winchester vs 6mm Remington With Ron Spomer
William von Benedict
Idaho hunter detailing his first bull elk and related experiences
Guest
Episode: 439: First Big Game-4 Young Hunters Share Their First Successful Hunts
Mike Arnold
Biologist, hunter, author of Bringing Back The Lions and Bringing Back The Wild; host of Bringing Back The Wild Podcast
Bringing Back The Wild
Episode: 437: Tiny Ten Hunting In Africa: Mike Arnold's Quest for Pygmy Antelope

Host

John McAdams
Host of The Big Game Hunting Podcast; long-form discussions on calibers, Africa hunting, ballistics, and gear.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 775 ratings
  • Great content!!

    Excellent listen if u love guns and hunting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xxxxxxxxooooooooo
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great hunting podcast!

    Always informative Hunting content. Particularly love the episodes about African hunting and the detailed rifle, cartridge, and bullet/ballistic information provided

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rose30123456789
    United Statesa year ago
  • Double rifles?

    Gday John from Australia. Enjoying your work mate so far but was wondering if you could do a podcast on double rifles for big game hunts? Things like calibres, companies that build them, the history and how they play a part in the African hunting history. Cheers mate!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Al Kidner
    Australiaa year ago
  • Unoriginal

    Did you listen to the backcountry hunting podcast, skip this one. Literally copies the backcountry hunting podcast episodes topics and with the same guests. Literally had the same guy/theme on his podcast in the same week as backcountry hunting podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    NPN890
    Australia2 years ago
  • Good stuff

    Great info as always

    In one podcast last year or two, with one of your African colleagues, you two discussed Ruger rifles and which models were better for the heavy hitting cartridges. Which model did you prefer?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CJHCbr549
    United States2 years ago

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Occasional critique exists about originality, but the depth and guests are strong.
The host dives deep into calibers and ballistics with practical field insights.
Great depth on Africa hunting and cartridge discussions; very tradecraft-focused.

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446: Erik Cortina-Your Max Range Is Shorter Than You Think
Q: What are some things you would tell this person to determine their maximum effective range on a deer?
Cortina recommends measuring cold-bore accuracy with multiple shots, practicing in wind, and testing from realistic field positions. As a conservative starting point, he suggests using about half to 60% of the distance the hunter consistently trains at.
446: Erik Cortina-Your Max Range Is Shorter Than You Think
Q: Do you think the hunting culture right now minimizes the difficulty associated with making a first round hit on an animal at very long range?
Cortina says modern equipment makes long-range shots easier but does not guarantee a hit. Animals move, their available target area can shrink depending on their angle, and hunters still need experience reading wind.
Bonus 19: New Hornady 6.8 Western Ammo & More New Hornady Products With Seth Swerczek
Q: Why doesn't Hornady just change the box and say the 175 ELD-X is going 2,900 or 2,850 or whatever instead of 3,000?
Swerczek says changing velocity claims could encourage lot-number shopping and leave retailers with less desirable inventory. He agrees a label change may be appropriate if reduced velocities continue, but says that decision belongs to company ownership.
Bonus 19: New Hornady 6.8 Western Ammo & More New Hornady Products With Seth Swerczek
Q: So tell me about what you guys offer and how this whole thing transpired.
Swerczek says Hornady added the 6.8 Western after a major retailer reported empty shelf space and consumers requested more consistently available ammunition. The new Precision Hunter load uses a 176-grain ELD-X designed to fit factory rifle constraints, and the bullet will also be sold as a reloading component.
444: Jeff Cooper's Scout Rifle Specs, Safaris, & More With Richard Mann
Q: So let's start off with, can you explain to the audience what the specific definition of a scout rifle is, according to Jeff Cooper?
The Scout Rifle is meant to be lightweight, compact, and capable of first-round hits at its maximum point-blank range, usable for big game and self-defense, with a forward-mounted low-power scope, adjustable sling, and optional integrated features; the idea is a single rifle that can do everything when used by a skilled shooter, though exact implementations vary by manufacturer.

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A data-driven, gear- and cartridge-forward hunting show that blends field stories with technical discussions. Episodes frequently explore caliber comparisons, historical and modern rifles, ballistics, and practical hunting strategies across Africa and North America, often featuring expert guests from manufacturers, publishers, and seasoned hunters. Noteworthy traits include deep-dive cartridge debates, real-world field lessons, and a willingness to tackle pricing, logistics, and ethical considerations in big-game hunting. This program tends to attract listeners who value technical rigor, historical context, and actionable gear recommendations, making it a strong fit for brands and guests operating in firearms, optics, and hunting equipment.... more

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1. Erik Cortina
2. Seth Swerczek
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4. Ryan Muckenhirn
5. Tyler Freel
6. Rob Gearing
7. Ron Spomer
8. William von Benedict

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