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Backcountry Hunting Podcast

Joseph von Benedikt

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Backcountry Hunting Podcast focuses on inspiring and teaching about deep-country hunting, with emphasis on DIY techniques, gear, prep and how-to. Lifelong wilderness hunter Joseph von Benedikt shares stories and tips for success.
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10/26/22 • 5 min

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Folks, here's a quick 5-minute bonus episode on the brand-new 7mm PRC cartridge. ENJOY!

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10/26/22 • 5 min

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10/21/22 • 68 min

This episode takes a deep dive into the world of current monometal bullets. We explore driving trends, performance characteristics, and differences between monometal and lead-core bullets.

Next, we dig into specific bullet designs by the great makers:

  • Barnes TSX, TTSX, and LRX
  • Hornady CX & MonoFlex
  • Nosler E-Tip
  • Federal Trophy Copper
  • Winchester Copper Extreme
  • Badlands Bulldozer II
  • Hammer Hunter
  • Cutting Edge ER Raptor

We discuss minimum impact velocity thresholds, expansion mechanisms, mushrooming characteristics, accuracy reputations, and of course elusive ballistic coefficients. Finally, we wrap up with thoughts on the future of hunting bullets.

(Also, check out the Poseidon Pro, our featured product of this episode.)

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FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!

Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry

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www.browning.com

www.barnesbullets.com

www.timneytriggers.com

www.leupold.com

www.onxmaps.com

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10/21/22 • 68 min

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Inbound for Alaska Moose

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09/16/22 • 40 min

Recorded live on the road across Alaska, this episode is a raw, unedited discussion as my hunting partner Joe and I head for our DIY, drop-camp moose hunt (with caribou, black bear, and wolf tags in our pockets too). Prep, gear, planning, expectations and hopes are all part of this fun on-the-fly conversation as we embark on an adventure that's been three years in the planning.

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FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!

Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry

VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:

www.browning.com

www.barnesbullets.com

www.timneytriggers.com

www.leupold.com

www.onxmaps.com

www.silencercentral.com

https://www.portersfirearms.com/

www.siembidacustomknives.com

https://javelinbipod.com

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09/16/22 • 40 min

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Alaska DIY Moose, Part 2

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10/07/22 • 54 min

Recorded live in deep backcountry Alaska, this episode is the second half and the wrap on our DIY, public-land, drop-camp Alaska moose hunt for 2022.

Hunting partner Joe Kennedy and host Joseph von Benedikt continue to hunt without contact with the pilot or family for days, due to a communications/emergency device failure. Caribou herds move into the area. Big grayling fish hit dry flies hard. Rain, wind, weather, eagles and wolves are part of this second week, plus we continue to discuss stand-out gear and the logistics of getting a lot of meat home to Idaho. ENJOY!

FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!

Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry

VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:

www.browning.com

www.barnesbullets.com

www.timneytriggers.com

www.leupold.com

www.onxmaps.com

www.silencercentral.com

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https://javelinbipod.com

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10/07/22 • 54 min

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09/30/22 • 44 min

I'm joined this episode by Camp Chef's Brooks Hansen, a northern Utah local who's spent much of his life hunting the backcountry and grilling, Barbequing, and smoking the wild game he brings home.

We talk about the rewards of introducing friends and family to wild game meat, the evolution of charcoal and gas and pellet grills, and the genesis and foundation of Camp Chef as an outdoor company.

Brooks details the latest and greatest in smokers and grills, including the just-launched Woodwind Pro, and talks through the versatile Camp Chef Apex, which serves as a pellet grill, gas grill, and flat-top grill all in one plus has an accessory pizza oven and is compatible with dutch ovens. Plus, he details the various types of smoker pellets Camp Chef makes, and discloses his personal favorites.

Not least, Brooks goes over the secrets to success when smoking lean, wild-game rib racks.

ENJOY!

FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!

Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry

VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:

https://www.portersfirearms.com/

www.onxmaps.com

www.timneytriggers.com

www.browning.com

www.barnesbullets.com

www.leupold.com

www.silencercentral.com

www.siembidacustomknives.com

https://javelinbipod.com

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09/30/22 • 44 min

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Alaska DIY Moose, Part 1

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09/23/22 • 72 min

Recorded audio-journal style in the field, this episode is brought to you raw and unedited and contains the account of a great bull moose hunt. Pals Joseph von Benedikt and Joe Kennedy are dropped via bush plane in the vast Alaska interior, and hunt DIY for 12 days for moose, caribou, black bear, and wolf. Against the odds of hot weather, no rutting action, and a moose population made sparse by severe winter kill, they find and take a fantastic bull during this first half of the hunt. ENJOY!

FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!

Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry

VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:

www.browning.com

www.barnesbullets.com

www.timneytriggers.com

www.leupold.com

www.onxmaps.com

www.silencercentral.com

https://www.portersfirearms.com/

www.siembidacustomknives.com

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09/23/22 • 72 min

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How To Make Fast Follow-Up Shots

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10/14/22 • 57 min

Sometimes things don't go as anticipated when shooting at a big buck or bull. This is when the moment of truth becomes The Moment Of Truth, and the ability to make clean, fast follow-up shots and bring the hunt to a rapid, ethical finish is of vital importance.

This episode digs deep into the fundamentals and the finer points of making fast, accurate follow-up shots in the field. We address:

  • Shooting positions
  • Scopes and magnifications
  • Controlling recoil
  • Follow-through
  • Spotting your own impact
  • Staying in the scope
  • Working the bolt fast and smooth—while staying in the scope
  • Training practices and mantras
  • Action and Cartridge characteristics favorable for fast follow-up shots

ENJOY!

FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!

Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry

VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:

www.onxmaps.com

www.silencercentral.com

https://www.portersfirearms.com/

www.browning.com

www.barnesbullets.com

www.timneytriggers.com

www.leupold.com

www.siembidacustomknives.com

https://javelinbipod.com

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10/14/22 • 57 min

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Backcountry Rifle Maintenance

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09/09/22 • 29 min

This episode is all about keeping your backcountry hunting rifle running through adverse conditions. Whether you're in shocking cold and the oil on your firing pin assembly gels, or you jam the muzzle into a mud bank and have to clear an obstruction, or it rains so much that rust prevention is challenging, there are tips and tricks that help you stay in the game and keep hunting effectively. ENJOY!

FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!

Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry

VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:

www.browning.com

www.barnesbullets.com

www.timneytriggers.com

www.leupold.com

www.onxmaps.com

www.silencercentral.com

https://www.portersfirearms.com/

www.siembidacustomknives.com

https://javelinbipod.com

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09/09/22 • 29 min

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DIY Alaska Gear List

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09/02/22 • 63 min

Here's the nitty-gritty on all JvB's gear assembled for an upcoming DIY, drop-camp hunt in Alaska for moose, caribou, black bear, and wolf. Hunt gear, sleep systems, shelters, fire-starting tools, optics, medical prep, everything. We detail each item, including why it's necessary and why we chose that specific version, and provide weight when applicable. Food type, quantity, and prep is also outlined. Full list below.

ENJOY!

FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!

Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry

VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:

www.browning.com

www.barnesbullets.com

www.timneytriggers.com

www.leupold.com

www.onxmaps.com

www.silencercentral.com

https://www.portersfirearms.com/

www.siembidacustomknives.com

https://javelinbipod.com

GEAR LIST

Alaska 2022 Moose Hunt

  • License, locking tags, & harvest tickets
  • Browning X-Bolt Speed SR, w/scope, bipod, suppressor, cover: 10.25 lbs
  • Leupold VX-6HD scope, 2-12x40 with WindPlex reticle and CDS ZL turret
  • Spartan Precision Equipment Javelin Pro Hunt Tac bipod
  • Silencer Central Banish 30 suppressor in 7-inch configuration
  • Red Kettle M19 sling
  • See-through bikini-type scope cover
  • Neoprene protective scope cover
  • Browning thin rifle cover
  • Browning raingear .75 lbs
  • Federal ammo w/180-grain Barnes TSX bullets, 30 rounds 1.5 lbs
  • .44 Magnum S&W M69 Combat Magnum 2.5 lbs
  • .44 Magnum ammo, 11 rounds 2.5 lbs
  • Hunting knives, Siembida Custom Shrike & Kestrel, .75 lbs
  • Gransfors Bruk hatchet 1.5 lbs
  • Swarovski EL Range 10x42 Binocular 3.25 lbs
  • Swarovski ATS 65HD Spotting scope 3.25 lbs
  • Spartan Ascent tripod 3.25 lbs
  • Water filter, Katadyn Pro .75 lbs
  • Filter bottle by Sawyer .5 lbs
  • Life Straw water filter .12 lbs
  • Kenetrek Mountain Extreme 400 boots 5.25 lbs
  • Stone Glacier gaiters .75 lbs
  • Browning clothing, Ovix line 5.0 lbs
  • Argali Kodiak Belt N/A
  • Big Agnes Tent, Copper Spur UL3 5.5 lbs
  • Pitchable A-Frame tarp by SaphiRose 2.5 lbs
  • ExPed Synmat UL 7 M sleeping pad 1 lb
  • Stone Glacier Chilcoot 0 sleeping bag 2.75 lbs
  • Stone Glacier packable down Grumman puffy pants .75 lbs
  • Stone Glacier packable down Grumman Puffy coat .75 lbs
  • Stone Glacier packable down Grumman Puffy vest .5 lbs
  • Extra Long Johns, socks, neck gaiter, gloves, etc: 2.0 lbs
  • Game bags by Caribou Gear 2.25 lbs
  • Battery banks 1.75 lbs
  • Folding solar panel, Big Blue 28 W 1.5 lbs
  • Backpack, EXO MTN Gear expedition-grade 6.5 lbs
  • EXO meat webbing mesh .25 lbs
  • EXO internal drybag .25 lbs
  • Pack cover .25 lbs
  • Meals: 36, Mountain House & Peak Refuel, plus snacks 15 lbs
  • Ultralight mountaineering stove, 1 lb
  • Fishing rod: Redington 7’6” 3-weight Classic Trout .12 lbs
  • Fishing reel: Lamson Liquid 3-4
  • Fishing kit: flies in box, spare leader, 5x tippet 1.0 lb
  • Crocs, All Terrain w/4-wheel-drive 1.0 lb
  • Hat: Stetson Cross Creek N/A
  • Cap: Browning mesh-back ball cap N/A

Bag No. 1:

  • Scent Killer field wipes
  • 100 feet of 550 paracord
  • Two contractor-grade trash bags
  • Spare glasses
  • Spare lifestraw
  • Bug repellant
  • Scent-free deodorant

Bag No. 2: Health and sick care

  • Cold medicine
  • Ibuprofen and vitamins
  • Advil PM
  • Rolaids or Tums
  • Emergency water tablets
  • Leuko tape
  • MTN OPS ignite and enduro packets
  • Montreal Steak seasoning
  • Head net
  • Latex gloves
  • Leaf tea
  • Titanium spork
  • Spare lithium batteries

Bag No. 3: Gun care

  • Bore snake
  • Gun oil
  • Birchwood Casey rust-preventive wipes
  • Silver, metallic, permanent Sharpie marker
  • Scope adjustment tool
  • Compact sharpening stone

Bag No. 4:

  • Three lighters
  • Stormproof matches
  • Pyro Putty, winter blend
  • Two headlamps
  • Havalon knife
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09/02/22 • 63 min

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10/28/22 • 75 min

Is the new 7mm PRC necessary? If so, why? Does it accomplish much that current 7mm's can't?

The answer is yes, profoundly. However, the devil is in the details. The 7mm PRC offers a series of small advantages that add up to a massive overall superiority. In short, it's potentially the best 7mm magnum cartridge ever designed.

This episode starts from a skeptical standpoint and explores the 7mm PRC's characteristics, and in the end outlines just why it's so profoundly good.

Characteristics:

  • Balanced performance (easy accuracy)
  • Fast-twist rifling (compatible with modern long-range bullets)
  • Best in class ballistic performance at extreme range
  • Optimal case design for maximum consistency
  • Better barrel life than competitors
  • Chamber and throat dimensions modeled after 6.5 Creedmoor for top-shelf accuracy with factory ammo
  • Easy to reload
  • Tons of rifle companies already on board

The result is a turn-key solution for shooters that want best-possible extreme-range capability without having a custom, fast-twist rifle built with extended magazine box and tuned handloads.

Potentially, the 7mm PRC is THE 7mm cartridge of the future. This episode details why.

ENJOY!

FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!

Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry

VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:

https://www.portersfirearms.com/

www.timneytriggers.com

www.onxmaps.com

www.silencercentral.com

www.siembidacustomknives.com

https://javelinbipod.com

www.browning.com

www.barnesbullets.com

www.leupold.com

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10/28/22 • 75 min

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How many episodes does Backcountry Hunting Podcast have?

Backcountry Hunting Podcast currently has 266 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Hunting, Podcast, Podcasts, Sports and Wilderness.

What is the most popular episode on Backcountry Hunting Podcast?

The episode title 'BONUS 5-min Episode: 7mm PRC, A First Look' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Backcountry Hunting Podcast?

The average episode length on Backcountry Hunting Podcast is 63 minutes.

How often are episodes of Backcountry Hunting Podcast released?

Episodes of Backcountry Hunting Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

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The first episode of Backcountry Hunting Podcast was released on Mar 8, 2019.

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