# big game hunting (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover big game hunting. Page: Feed: --- ## [436: How to Prepare for an African Safari Hunt (Shooting, Fitness, & More)](https://biggamehuntingpodcast.libsyn.com/436-how-to-prepare-for-an-african-safari-hunt-shooting-fitness-more) _2026-08-13 · Big Game Hunting Podcast - Hunting Africa, North America, & 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 fitness, gear recommendations, mental readiness, and much more. clothing, fitness, and mental readiness. This episode is packed with practical advice and hard earned lessons to help YOU avoid some of the mistakes Julius & I have… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/biggamehuntingpodcast/436_How_to_Prepare_for_an_African_Safari_Hunt_Shooting_Fitness__More.mp3?dest-id=1260806) ## [435: 45-70 in Africa Pros, Cons & Lessons Learned](https://biggamehuntingpodcast.libsyn.com/435-45-70-in-africa-pros-cons-lessons-learned) _2026-08-06 · Big Game Hunting Podcast - Hunting Africa, North America, & More!_ 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 uncommon choice on the Dark Continent, the old .45-70 delivered devastating close-range performance. Join me as I share the full story, the challenges we experienced with our set-up, and what we learned from running this American… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/biggamehuntingpodcast/435_45-70_in_Africa_Pros_Cons__Lessons_Learned.mp3?dest-id=1260806) ## [434: The Spotted Chainsaw-Dave Fulson on Leopard Charges, Follow-Ups & Survival](https://biggamehuntingpodcast.libsyn.com/433-the-spotted-chainsaw-dave-fulson-on-leopard-charges-follow-ups-survival) _2026-07-30 · Big Game Hunting Podcast - Hunting Africa, North America, & More!_ 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 TV joins me in this episode to discuss leopard hunting. He shares his thoughts on why he thinks leopard hunting is uniquely demanding compared to any other animal in Africa: the endless waiting, the mental grind, the constant… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/biggamehuntingpodcast/dave_fulson_leopard.mp3?dest-id=1260806) ## [433: The Enduring Romance of the British Double Rifle + The 8-Bore Buffalo Hunt](https://biggamehuntingpodcast.libsyn.com/433-the-enduring-romance-of-the-british-double-rifle-the-8-bore-buffalo-hunt) _2026-07-23 · Big Game Hunting Podcast - Hunting Africa, North America, & More!_ 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 century after their golden era. Graeme shares how his lifelong fascination began and eventually grew into owning and shooting over 100 double rifles. He explains the original purpose of the double rifle, breaks down key terms (side… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/biggamehuntingpodcast/riverside_graeme__john_05_johns_studio.mp3?dest-id=1260806) ## [432: The 6.5x55-The 130+ Year Old Round Delivering 6.5 PRC Performance](https://biggamehuntingpodcast.libsyn.com/432-the-65x55-the-130-year-old-round-delivering-65-prc-performance) _2026-07-16 · Big Game Hunting Podcast - Hunting Africa, North America, & More!_ 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 hunting stories involving the cartridge from Mozambique, New Zealand, and even a giant roe deer in Spain. They break down the cartridge's rich history and Olympic pedigree, why it's still winning fans more than 126 years after its… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/biggamehuntingpodcast/riverside_ruger_hawkeye_african__barnes_triple_shock_load_johns_studio.mp3?dest-id=1260806) ## [431: True Cost of an Africa Hunt: Elk vs Plains Game Safari](https://biggamehuntingpodcast.libsyn.com/430-true-cost-of-an-africa-hunt-elk-vs-plains-game-safari) _2026-07-09 · Big Game Hunting Podcast - Hunting Africa, North America, & More!_ 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 hunt in Wyoming — using hard numbers from actual hunts in this episode. I discuss everything: daily rates, trophy fees, licenses, tips, flights, taxidermy, meat processing, shipping trophies and meat home, and all the hidden… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/biggamehuntingpodcast/Ep_430-_True_Cost_of_an_Africa_Hunt-_Elk_vs_Plains_Game_Safari.mp3?dest-id=1260806) ## [430: Best Cartridge for Hunting Darn Near Anything With Jim Harmer](https://biggamehuntingpodcast.libsyn.com/429-best-cartridge-for-hunting-darn-near-anything-with-jim-harmer) _2026-07-02 · Big Game Hunting Podcast - Hunting Africa, North America, & More!_ 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 game. We play little game where Phil 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… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/biggamehuntingpodcast/riverside_backfire__john_johns_studio.mp3?dest-id=1260806) ## [429: Is The New 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak The End of the 6.5 PRC?](https://biggamehuntingpodcast.libsyn.com/429-is-the-new-65-creedmoor-peak-the-end-of-the-65-prc) _2026-06-25 · Big Game Hunting Podcast - Hunting Africa, North America, & More!_ 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 ammunition promises to deliver 6.5 PRC level performance out of a standard 6.5 Creedmoor rifle. In this episode, Outdoor Life shooting editor John Snow returns to the podcast to discuss his extensive pre-launch testing of this… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/biggamehuntingpodcast/429_Is_The_New_6.5_Creedmoor_Peak_The_End_of_the_6.5_PRC.mp3?dest-id=1260806) ## [428: 5 Guns Every Hunter Should Own](https://biggamehuntingpodcast.libsyn.com/428-5-guns-every-hunter-should-own) _2026-06-18 · Big Game Hunting Podcast - Hunting Africa, North America, & More!_ 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 for a well-rounded five-gun battery that covers everything from small game, birds, and varmints to medium and dangerous big game. What's your ideal five-gun battery? Drop a comment on YouTube/Spotify or email John at… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/biggamehuntingpodcast/riverside_john_johns_studio.mp3?dest-id=1260806) ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PvrsSgg9g2SF) _2026-06-18 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [427: Weatherby Rifles & Cartridges Explained With Tyler Grethen](https://biggamehuntingpodcast.libsyn.com/427-weatherby-rifles-cartridges-explained-with-tyler-grethen) _2026-06-11 · Big Game Hunting Podcast - Hunting Africa, North America, & More!_ 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 manufacturers. Tyler shares the fascinating history of Roy Weatherby — from door-to-door insurance salesman and garage tinkerer to creator of some of the fastest production cartridges ever made. They discuss the move from California to… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/biggamehuntingpodcast/427_Weatherby_Rifles__Cartridges_Explained_With_Tyler_Grethen.mp3?dest-id=1260806)