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/
Latest episodes
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448: Best Cartridge for Hunting Darn Near Anything With Tyler Freel
Tyler Freel 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 w
Nov 5 1 h 33 min
An Antelope Guide Shares His Favorite Antelope Hunting Cartridges
Rob Massa from the R&K hunting company in Wyoming joins me on the show and we talk about the ins and outs of hunting pronghorn antelope: how big they are, what kind of co
Nov 3 34 min
447: Wyoming Antelope Hosted Hunt Recap With Listeners
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
Oct 29 49 min
Bonus 20: 270 Winchester Parent Case: 30-06 or 30-03?
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 Springfiel
Oct 27 9 min
446: Erik Cortina-Your Max Range Is Shorter Than You Think
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
Oct 22 1 h 20 min
Bonus 19: New Hornady 6.8 Western Ammo & More New Hornady Products With Seth Swerczek
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 17
This episode of the Big Game Hunting Podcast covers the whole 30-06 family: 25-06 Remington, 6.5-06, 270 Winchester, 280 Remington, 280 Ackley Improved, 30-06 Springfield
Oct 15 37 min
444: Jeff Cooper's Scout Rifle Specs, Safaris, & More With Richard Mann
Jeff Cooper wanted one rifle a man could carry all day, hunt big game, and defend himself with if he had to. This was supposed to be a handy, compact, & powerful general-
Oct 8 1 h 14 min
443: Ryan Muckenhirn's Two 30-Cal Setups: 308 130gr TTSX and 300 Super WSM
Ryan Muckenhirn of Vortex Optics is back and we discuss two very different 30-caliber hunting setups. First up is the load that might raise a few eyebrows, but is also in
Oct 1 1 h 21 min
442: 22 ARC vs Grizzly Bear In Alaska With Tyler Freel
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
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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!
AustinTBaker · May 2024
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