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 his listeners.
New episodes release every Thursday. Join us to learn more about subjects ranging from cape buffalo hunting in Africa to hunting deer, elk, bear, and antelope in North America from internationally recognized experts in their fields.
Contact me with your questions or feedback via email at: john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com
Or visit the searchable archive of all Big Game Hunting Podcast episodes published since 2019 at https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/
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442: 22 ARC vs Grizzly Bear In Alaska With Tyler Freel
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Tyler Freel returns to talk about the Alaska grizzly he killed this spring with a 22 ARC. He used a Zermatt Origin action, 20-inch Proof 1:7 twist barrel, and a 71-grain
Sep 24 1 h 09 min
441: Hunting the Roof of the World Tajikistan Argali and High Country Ibex
A hunt in Tajikistan that tops out over 19,000 feet. An argali at 1,200 yards. Kyrgyzstan on horseback and a Mongolia hunt that included wolves working the same animals.
Sep 17 1 h 19 min
440: 243 Winchester vs 6mm Remington With Ron Spomer
John McAdams sits down with Ron Spomer to talk about the .243 Winchester and the 6mm Remington (originally the .244 Remington). Both are light recoiling, flat shooting 6m
Sep 10 1 h 12 min
439: First Big Game-4 Young Hunters Share Their First Successful Hunts
In this special episode, four young hunters sit down to share the stories of their first successful big game animals. My son James talks about preparing for and harvestin
Sep 3 1 h 00 min
438: 416 Rigby vs 375 H&H Big Bore Caliber Comparison
In this episode of the Big Game Hunting Podcast, I compare two legendary African dangerous game cartridges: the .375 H&H Magnum and the .416 Rigby. I cover the history an
Aug 27 1 h 08 min
437: Tiny Ten Hunting In Africa: Mike Arnold's Quest for Pygmy Antelope
John sits down with Mike Arnold (author of Bringing Back the Lions and Bringing Back the Wild, biologist, and host of the Bringing Back the Wild podcast) for a deep dive
Aug 20 1 h 29 min
436: How to Prepare for an African Safari Hunt (Shooting, Fitness, & More)
Julius Fortuna returns to the podcast in this episode and we discuss how to properly prepare for an African safari hunt. We discuss range prep, boot break-in, physical fi
Aug 13 1 h 45 min
435: 45-70 in Africa Pros, Cons & Lessons Learned
My father and I took a father-son safari to Africa armed with classic lever-action rifles in .45-70 Government — my Marlin 1895 and his Winchester 1886. Despite being an
Aug 6 53 min
434: The Spotted Chainsaw-Dave Fulson on Leopard Charges, Follow-Ups & Survival
Watch this full episode on YouTube to see video of the leopard charges, good/bad shots on leopard, etc.
https://youtu.be/t8a3DOHP3nQ
Dave Fulson from Safari Classics
Jul 30 1 h 41 min
433: The Enduring Romance of the British Double Rifle + The 8-Bore Buffalo Hunt
John sits down with Graeme Wright, author of the definitive Shooting the British Double Rifle, to explore why double rifles continue to captivate hunters more than a cent
Jul 23 1 h 27 min
432: The 6.5x55-The 130+ Year Old Round Delivering 6.5 PRC Performance
Joseph von Benedict returns to the show for a deep dive into one of his favorite classic cartridges: the 6.5×55 Swedish Mauser (aka the 6.5 Swede). Joseph shares a few hu
Jul 16 1 h 00 min
431: True Cost of an Africa Hunt: Elk vs Plains Game Safari
Is an African safari really as expensive as most hunters think? I break down the real, all-in costs of a guided plains game hunt in South Africa versus a guided rifle elk
Jul 9 38 min
430: Best Cartridge for Hunting Darn Near Anything With Jim Harmer
Jim Harmer (aka Backfire on YouTube) is back on the show and we discuss a subject I know you'll enjoy: our favorite cartridges for hunting virtually any species of big ga
Jul 2 1 h 31 min
429: Is The New 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak The End of the 6.5 PRC?
Federal has taken the high-pressure case technology first seen in the 7mm Backcountry and applied it to the 6.5 Creedmoor, creating the new 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak. This new
Jun 25 1 h 07 min
428: 5 Guns Every Hunter Should Own
If you could only choose 5 guns to hunt with for the rest of your life, what would they be? Join me as I answer that very question as I lay out practical recommendations
Jun 18 35 min
427: Weatherby Rifles & Cartridges Explained With Tyler Grethen
In this episode, John McAdams sits down with Tyler Grethen, Marketing Director at Weatherby, for a comprehensive look at one of America's most storied firearm manufacture
Jun 11 1 h 02 min
426: The Savage Model 99-The Thinking Man's Deer Rifle with Bryce Towsley
Bryce M. Towsley joins John McAdams for a comprehensive look at the Savage Model 99 rifle. From its origins with Arthur Savage and the early 1899/99 models to its innovat
Jun 4 1 h 25 min
425: 425 Westley Richards: History, Ballistics & Dangerous Game Performance
L.D. McCaa of Westley Richards dives deep into the history and performance of the .425 Westley Richards — one of the most unique and effective British dangerous game cart
May 28 57 min
424: 300 HAM'R: Bill Wilson's 3,300+ Hogs, Zebra, Wildebeest, & More
Bill Wilson, founder of Wilson Combat, shares the story behind the 300 HAM'R — the AR-15 cartridge he designed to outperform the 300 Blackout and match the legendary 30-3
May 21 1 h 11 min
423: Best Cartridge for Hunting Darn Near Anything With Phil Massaro
Phil Massaro is back on the show and we discuss a subject I know you'll enjoy: our favorite cartridges for hunting virtually any species of big game. We play little game
May 14 49 min
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Always informative Hunting content. Particularly love the episodes about African hunting and the detailed rifle, cartridge, and bullet/ballistic information provided
Rose30123456789 · Aug 2025
This is by far one of the best hunting podcasts available to the listener and my go to for all things related to calibers. John has a wealth of knowledge and is a fantastic storyteller as well.
Andrew Marlin · Nov 2024
If you are even a level 1 hunting nerd, John Mcadams, Joseph vonbenedikt, and Ron Spomer are the ultimate 3 amigos of hunting in the podcast world. John gives great, real world useful information that would apply to a wide spectrum of hunting. The cartridge comparisons are among the most fun episodes, especially the ones with the venerable .308, which is a BETTER 300 yard hunting cartridge than the 6.5 creedmoor will ever be. Thank you amigo John.
jake from oregon · Aug 2024
I found this podcast after booking my first hunting safari to Africa, and throughly wish I would have found it beforehand! I would have been much better informed and saved a significant amount of time! Overall great content and I look forward to both new episodes, and listening back on past episodes.
MCOtoSA · May 2024
John McAdam's Big Game Hunting podcast is an absolute gem for any hunting enthusiast! With his wealth of experience and expert insights, John takes listeners on thrilling adventures into the world of big game hunting. Each episode is packed with valuable tips, captivating stories, and in-depth discussions that keep you hooked from start to finish. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just starting out, this podcast is a must-listen. McAdam's passion for the outdoors and commitment to conservation shines through in every episode, making it both educational and entertaining. Trust me, you won't want to miss a single episode of this exhilarating journey into the wild!
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