75 | Small Cartridges for Big Game - What You Need to Know

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75 | Small Cartridges for Big Game - What You Need to Know

Are small calibers and cartridges really sufficient for hunting big game animals like deer, elk, and bears? Are there advantages to hunting with smaller cartridges vs. larger cartridges? In this episode, Samuel explains how his thinking has changed and what you need to know. ⁠https://le.vistaoutdoor.com/⁠ [https://le.vistaoutdoor.com/] ⁠https://www.hornadyle.com/⁠ [https://www.hornadyle.com/] The Hunt Backcountry Podcast [https://exomtngear.com/pages/the-hunt-backcountry-podcast] Outdoor Life: Why Small Cartridges Are So Effective on Big Game⁠ [https://www.outdoorlife.com/guns/small-cartridges-for-big-game/] Rokslide: .223 for bear, mountain goat, deer, elk, and moose. [https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/223-for-bear-mountain-goat-deer-elk-and-moose.130488/] Ron Spomer Outdoors [https://open.spotify.com/show/7bS9ZrIshpvKn19qogrNMA?si=6e10b76f75c34600] Shoot2Hunt [https://open.spotify.com/show/6Rt22hsYiNML8Gi739aiJv?si=c5d762ca1cce4b0e] The Persistence Outdoors Podcast focuses on big-game hunting in North America. Whether you’re preparing for your first hunt, getting back into it, or just here to hang out, join us as we help more people get outside and into the hunting lifestyle.

74 | Is it You or Your Rifle?

If you're new to shooting, you may be surprised at how inaccurate your rifle is... or maybe it's you. In this episode, Samuel talks about diagnosing whether it's you shooting poor groups, or if it's just your rifle. First he explores common issues that could be making your rifle inaccurate. Then he covers shooting mistakes that you can fix to become a better shooter. The Persistence Outdoors Podcast focuses on big-game hunting in North America. Whether you’re preparing for your first hunt, getting back into it, or just here to hang out, join us as we help more people get outside and into the hunting lifestyle.

73 | External Ballistics - Gravity, Velocity, Drag, Wind, BC and More

In this episode, Samuel explains the basic factors that affect a bullet in flight, including gravity (or "drop"), velocity, aerodynamic drag, air density, and wind drift. He also covers BC (Ballistic Coefficient), sectional density, shooting up or down hill, true ballistic range, using ballistics calculators, and maximum point-blank range. If you want to become a better rifle shooter start getting familiar with ballistics and apply what you've learned at the range. The Persistence Outdoors Podcast focuses on big-game hunting in North America. Whether you’re preparing for your first hunt, getting back into it, or just here to hang out, join us as we help more people get outside and into the hunting lifestyle.

72 | Choosing a Hunting Knife - Blade Shapes, Steel, Disposable Knives, and More

In this episode, Samuel points out the details that make a quality hunting knife. (He also explains which knives NOT to give your kids.) By the end, you'll have a better idea of what the best hunting knife is for your purposes. Many of the of the oversized blades you see hanging in the sporting goods store are not going to cut it. Please follow the podcast to help it grow! The Persistence Outdoors Podcast focuses on big-game hunting in North America. Whether you’re preparing for your first hunt, getting back into it, or just here to hang out, join us as we help more people get outside and into the hunting lifestyle.