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

• 373: Hunting Africa With Unusual Rounds: 45-70, 50-110 & More

  My father, Kevin McAdams joins me in this episode to discuss three African safaris where he used classic and indeed unusual rifles and cartridges like 22 Hornet, 33 WCF, 577/450 Martini Henry, 45-70, and 50-110 Winchester. We’ll discuss how those cartridges performed over there along with several fascinating stories from those hunts involving animals like aardwolf, cheetah, honey badger, mongoose, and owl that go well beyond some of the animals typically featured in Africa hunting stories. Sponsor: Get in touch with me to make your Africa hunting dreams come true on a hunt in South Africa. We offer outstanding hunting safaris, simplified hunt logistics, assistance with many of the pain points associated with a hunt, and up front pricing with no extra fees. We are full for 2025 and June, July and August 2026, but still have some openings remaining otherwise next year. Visit bestsafarihunt.com or email me at [email protected] to learn more.

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• 372: Best Cartridge for Hunting Darn Near Anything With Who Tee Who

  Adam Wies (aka Who Tee Who 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 game. We’re play little game where Adam and I each list our favorite cartridge and bullet for hunting specific species of game ranging from coues whitetail all the way up to thick skinned species of African game like cape buffalo and elephant and almost everything in between like mule deer, elk, black bear, etc. The catch is we cannot reuse a cartridge for multiple species. Even so, our discussion provides an interesting glimpse into the thought process he and I each use for selecting cartridges and bullets for hunting different species of game. Sponsor: Join the Big Game Hunting Podcast tribe for the potential opportunity to have a future podcast guest answer one of your questions on the air and also receive access to all my bonus material at www.patreon.com/biggamehunter  Go to BigGameHuntingPodcast.com/ebook and sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday. Resources Ep 336: Best Caliber For Hunting Darn Near Anything With Ron Spomer – Episode referenced in interview Ep 315: Best Caliber For Hunting Darn Near Anything With Joseph von Benedikt – Episode referenced in interview Check Out Adam's YouTube Channel & follow him on Instagram Wife Reviews Guns For The First Time - Hilarious video of Adam's wife reviewing hunting rifles I mentioned in the episode

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• 371: Sierra Bullets With Colby Adamek and Mark Walker

  Colby Adamek and Mark Walker discuss Sierra bullets in this podcast interview, focusing on the history of the company, the various target and hunting bullets they currently offer, the performance specifications and recommended uses of these bullets, and a couple of brand new products they released in 2025. To enter the random drawing for the chance to test and evaluate Barnes Harvest Collection ammo or the new Sierra MKX bullets, click here and sign up by 11:59pm on Sunday, 1 June 2025. Sponsor: Join the Big Game Hunting Podcast tribe for the potential opportunity to have a future podcast guest answer one of your questions on the air and also receive access to all my bonus material at www.patreon.com/biggamehunter  In this episode of The Big Game Hunting Podcast, host John McAdams sits down with Colby Adamek and Mark Walker, the marketing manager and head of research and development for Sierra Bullets. They dive deep into the current product lineup from Sierra, introduce their new MatchKing X (MKX) bullet optimized for long range hunting and the Barnes Harvest Collection developed in partnership with Barnes and using the Sierra Tipped GameKing bullet, and discuss the recommended uses for all of their products. Their takeaway? Sierra produces a number of different bullets designed for a wide spectrum of cartridges and use cases. Their bullets are known for incredible accuracy and have a proven reputation both at the range and afield. Use their products within their recommended use cases and recommended performance windows and you'll should have good success afield! Please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” or “FOLLOW” button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Resources Learn more about Sierra's bullet offerings on their web site

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• 370: 6.5 PRC vs 7mm PRC Caliber Comparison

  John McAdams shares insights on the 6.5 vs 7mm PRC informed by real world data on obtained at the range, afield, and in ballistic gel in this podcast episode. John discusses the design characteristics, performance specifications, and pros and cons of each cartridge. Plus, he also shares some details on how different 6.5 PRC and 7mm PRC factory loads have performed on game afield. Sponsor: Join the Big Game Hunting Podcast tribe for the potential opportunity to have a future podcast guest answer one of your questions on the air along with access to all my bonus material at www.patreon.com/biggamehunter  Go to BigGameHuntingPodcast.com/ebook and sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday. In this episode of The Big Game Hunting Podcast, host John McAdams discusses the 6.5 PRC vs 7mm PRC. John conducts a deep dive on both cartridges, tackles complaints about the 7mm PRC falling short of advertised velocities, and compares how both rounds perform in several ballistic gel tests. John also shares a few hunting stories illustrating the terminal performance of various 6.5 and 7 PRC factory loads. John's takeaway? The 6.5 PRC offers some important benefits over the 7mm PRC and is a worthy consideration for those wanting a high performance short action hunting cartridge or even an all-around hunting cartridge. Please hit that "SUBSCRIBE" or "FOLLOW" button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Resources Actual 7mm PRC Velocity Exposed! - Episode referenced regarding 7mm PRC muzzle velocities Best 7mm PRC Ammo For Hunting – Factory ammo recommendations for the 7mm PRC Best 6.5 PRC Ammo For Hunting – Factory ammo recommendations for the 6.5 PRC Best Hunting Ear Protection For Sportsmen – Ear protection recommendations Best Rifle Scopes For Hunting – Rifle scope recommendations Best Hunting Rifle Slings – Rifle sling recommendations

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• 369: 7mm PRC vs 7mm Rem Mag Caliber Comparison

  John McAdams shares insights on the 7mm PRC vs 7mm Remington Magnum informed by real world data on obtained at the range and field in this podcast episode. John discusses the design characteristics, performance specifications, and pros and cons of each cartridge. Plus, he also shares some details on how different 7mm PRC factory loads have performed on game afield. Sponsor: Join the Big Game Hunting Podcast tribe for the potential opportunity to have a future podcast guest answer one of your questions on the air along with access to all my bonus material at www.patreon.com/biggamehunter  Go to BigGameHuntingPodcast.com/ebook and sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday. In this episode of The Big Game Hunting Podcast, host John McAdams discusses the 7mm PRC vs 7mm Rem Mag. John conducts a deep dive on both cartridges, tackles complaints about the 7mm PRC falling short of advertised velocities, and even shares how hit probabilities at extended range change when switching between different loads for these cartridges. John also shares a few hunting stories accumulated in his quest to take game with as many 7mm PRC factory loads as possible. John's takeaway? The 7mm PRC is a refinement of the 7mm magnum concept that offers undeniable advantages over the 7mm Remington Magnum. However, the older 7mm Rem Mag is still a solid performer and holds its own surprisingly well against the newcomer. Please hit that "SUBSCRIBE" or "FOLLOW" button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Resources Episode 345: 7mm Cartridges-Your Ultimate Guide – Episode referenced in podcast Actual 7mm PRC Velocity Exposed! - Episode referenced regarding 7mm PRC muzzle velocities Best 7mm PRC Ammo For Hunting – Factory ammo recommendations for the 7mm PRC Best 7mm Rem Mag Ammo For Hunting – Factory ammo recommendations for the 7mm Remington Magnum Best Hunting Ear Protection For Sportsmen – Ear protection recommendations Best Rifle Scopes For Hunting – Rifle scope recommendations Best Hunting Rifle Slings – Rifle sling recommendations

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