The Texas Predator Hunting Podcast

In this archived episode, Clay Reid joins us for a no-filter conversation on contest hunting, shotgun setups, thermals, and what it really takes to stack coyotes year after year.
We get into:
Shotgun-only contests out West

Tungsten vs lead (and why it matters)

ARs vs shotguns in thick country

Thermal changing the predator game

Time management in contests

Social media drama and industry egos

If you’re serious about predator hunting, this one’s loaded.

In this archived 12 Minute Talk, we break down my personal night vision setup for predator hunting when I’m not running visible lights.
This is the exact configuration I rely on for nighttime calling, built around an 18” 22 Creedmoor in a KRG chassis, and why I prefer scanning with thermal but shooting through night vision.
We cover:
Why I choose 22 Creedmoor for a night rig

Clip-on night vision vs. dedicated thermal optics

White phosphor advantages

Laser rangefinder placement and real-world use

Illuminators and when they matter

Why flat-shooting calibers are critical at night

Practical field workflow for ranging and holds

This is a deep dive into the gear, reasoning, and lessons learned from running this system extensively in the field.
Brought to you by Ally Munitions and Ally Outdoors in Midland, Texas.

In this archived episode, Wade breaks down why he used to be a major shotgun guy for predator hunting, and why he eventually replaced it with a compact suppressed AR setup.
We cover the real pros of shotguns (especially in fox country and shotgun-only land), the cost of stretching shotgun range with tungsten, and why modern AR platforms with today’s optics (LPVOs, red dots + magnifiers) have become a better “do-it-all” option for close-quarters calling.
He also talks through practical setups: barrel length, suppressor considerations, optic choices, and why cartridges like 6 ARC can be a game-changer in a compact AR package.
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In today’s 12 Minute Talk, Wade breaks down a frustrating issue many shooters run into once they start running suppressors on AR-15s, stuck rounds after hunting, especially in cold weather.
Is it bad ammo?
Is it neck tension?
Is it crimp?
Not exactly.
We cover what’s actually happening inside your chamber when you combine carbon buildup, back pressure from traditional baffled suppressors, extreme heat-to-cold transitions, and bullet creep in AR platforms.
More importantly, he explain how to safely deal with it and how to prevent it from happening in the first place.
Flow-through suppressors, proper maintenance, and cleaner ammo can make a big difference.
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This archived episode of the Texas Predator Hunting Podcast comes from a live Instagram Q&A session.
Wade answers two straight hours of listener questions covering:
• 6 ARC gas system tuning
• 22 ARC vs 22 Creedmoor
• Adjustable gas blocks & bleed-off mode
• Suppressor setups (flow-through vs traditional)
• AR buffer weights & tuning philosophy
• Barrel life (22-250, 22 Creed, 6 ARC)
• Proof Research barrels
• Bolt & BCG myths
• Load development basics
• Cleaning procedures for bolt guns & ARs
• Titanium vs stainless suppressors
• Trigger recommendations
• Factory ammo performance insights
This one goes deep into real-world rifle setup, tuning for cold weather, and maximizing AR platform performance for predator hunting.
If you’re running 6 ARC, 22 ARC, 22 Creed, or tuning a suppressed AR, this episode is packed.

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