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Next up in our ongoing Africa hunting mini-series is an interview Axel Kramer, the President of the Namibia Professional Hunting Association (or NAPHA). Axel was kind enough to take a break from his busy schedule to discuss NAPHAs new Age Related Trophy Measuring system they recently implemented in order to incentivize hunters to harvest older animals. We’ll discuss why they implemented this new measuring system, the benefits they hope to see from this new system down the line, and we’ll also get a little bit into the “nuts and bolts” of the new Age Related Trophy Measuring system and what it means for visiting hunters.  Please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” or “FOLLOW” button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com 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 (along with my weekly ammo supply updates). Make sure you protect your hearing during hunting season by wearing ear protection while you’re afield. Visit thebiggamehuntingblog.com/earbuds to purchase a set of the new AXIL XCOR earbuds that are comfortable to wear, offer great ear protection, provide excellent hearing enhancement, and also have bluetooth connectivity. Plus, you’ll also get the best pricing on them in the process through that link. Resources Learn more about the Namibia Professional Hunting Association here. Learn more about NAPHA's new Age Related Trophy Measuring System here.

In this episode, I go over a few novel taxidermy ideas as well as some other alternatives to taxidermy that can serve some of the same purposes as traditional taxidermy without as many as the downsides of taxidermy. Taxidermy is often a big part of an African safari hunt, so I’m including this episode in my ongoing Africa mini-series. However, a lot of the stuff I talk about in this episode can also apply to hunts elsewhere in the world too. Please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” or “FOLLOW” button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com 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 (along with my weekly ammo supply updates). Make sure you protect your hearing during hunting season by wearing ear protection while you’re afield. Visit thebiggamehuntingblog.com/earbuds to purchase a set of the new AXIL XCOR earbuds that are comfortable to wear, offer great ear protection, provide excellent hearing enhancement, and also have bluetooth connectivity. Plus, you’ll also get the best pricing on them in the process through that link. Resources Episode 294: First African Hunting Safari With Scott Spanton Episode 264: Logistics of Hunting Africa Part 2 (Taxidermy) Episode 107: Taxidermy Best Practices Podcast African Safari Hunt Video Sample African Safari Hunt Video Journi App  

In this episode, I cover the most popular 9.3mm and 375 caliber CIP and/or SAAMI certified cartridges and discuss their history, legacy, their strengths and weaknesses, and their recommended uses in detail. Most of those cartridges are very popular for hunting Africa, but as you’ll learn here shortly, that’s not the case with all of them. Indeed, a couple are uniquely American or European hunting cartridges and a couple of others aren’t even hunting cartridges at all! Please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” or “FOLLOW” button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com 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 (along with my weekly ammo supply updates). Make sure you protect your hearing during hunting season by wearing ear protection while you’re afield. Visit thebiggamehuntingblog.com/earbuds to purchase a set of the new AXIL XCOR earbuds that are comfortable to wear, offer great ear protection, provide excellent hearing enhancement, and also have bluetooth connectivity. Plus, you’ll also get the best pricing on them in the process through that link. Resources Episode 291: 270 Caliber Cartridges-Your Ultimate Guide Episode 286: 30 Caliber Cartridges-Your Ultimate Guide Episode 267: 9.3x62mm Mauser Profile Episode 206: Classic Africa Hunting Cartridges With Kevin Robertson 9.3x62mm Mauser Cartridge Profile 375 H&H Magnum Cartridge Profile 375 Ruger Cartridge Profile Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/9-3mm-amp-375-caliber/ Most of these cartridges (but especially the 9.3x62, 9.3x74R, 375 H&H, and 375 Ruger) are wonderful for all sorts of hunting, to include an African safari hunt for plains game and/or for cape buffalo hunting. Get in touch with Big Game Hunting Adventures (be sure to mention you're a podcast listener) if you have a 9.3 or a 375 you'd like to take on a hunt in Africa!

Though it is well over a century old, does not possess eye popping ballistics, the 404 Jeffery was massively popular among the most serious African big game hunters for much of the 20th Century and still maintains an almost cult-like following among a certain segments of the hunting community to this day. I’ll tell you exactly why that’s the case in this episode where I discuss the history as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the 404 Jeffery in detail. I also provide some information on how the 404 Jeffery compares to two other popular and capable dangerous game rifles cartridges in the 375 H&H Magnum and the 416 Rigby to give you an idea of what sort of performance you can expect from the cartridge and so you can decide if it best fits your needs as a hunter. Please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” or “FOLLOW” button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Stop by and say hello to Kobus, Christian, and I (2 of my African Professional Hunters) at the Bridge Bar in the Renaissance Nashville Hotel after the Safari Club International convention 7-9pm on Thursday, 1 February & Friday, 2 February. I have a couple of really cool pieces of Big Game Hunting Podcast swag I will give to the first 5 podcast listeners who come by! Email me at john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com if you’ll be joining us. Address is: 611 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37203  Sponsor: Get in touch with me to make your Africa hunting dreams come true at in South Africa’s Limpopo Province where 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. Visit bestsafarihunt.com to learn more or contact me directly at john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com. Make sure you say you heard about Big Game Hunting Adventures through The Big Game Hunting Podcast for a special bonus! The 404 Jeffery is a wonderful cartridge for all sorts of hunting, to include an African safari for plains game and especially for cape buffalo hunting. Get in touch with Big Game Hunting Adventures (be sure to mention you're a podcast listener) if you have a 404 you'd like to take on a hunt in Africa! Go to HuntingGuns101.com 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 (along with my weekly ammo supply updates). Resources 404 Jeffery: Africa's Unsung Dangerous Game Caliber 375 H&H Magnum: Ultimate Guide 416 Rigby: A Classic African Big Game Cartridge 6.8 Western: Guide to Winchester & Browning's New Cartridge

I’m back home from a quick trip up to Las Vegas for the 2024 SHOT show and put together a quick bonus episode for you that will hit some of the highlights of the show along with some of the more notable new products as well as updates and/or expansions to existing product lines announced there. Not a lot of earth shattering news this year, but there were still a couple of pretty cool developments that came out of the show. Please hit that "SUBSCRIBE" or "FOLLOW" button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Stop by and say hello to Kobus, Christian, and I (2 of my African Professional Hunters) at the Bridge Bar in the Renaissance Nashville Hotel after the Safari Club International convention 7-9pm on Thursday, 1 February & Friday, 2 February. I have a couple of really cool pieces of Big Game Hunting Podcast swag I will give to the first 5 podcast listeners who come by! Email me at john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com if you'll be joining us. Address is: 611 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37203  Sponsor: Get in touch with me to make your Africa hunting dreams come true at in South Africa’s Limpopo Province where 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. Visit bestsafarihunt.com to learn more or contact me directly at john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com. Make sure you say you heard about Big Game Hunting Adventures through The Big Game Hunting Podcast for a special bonus!

Scott Spanton is a long-time podcast listener from Australia and he has hunted in South Africa Big Game Hunting Adventures twice: once in April of 2022 and once in October of 2023. For that reason, Scott has a unique perspective on what it’s like hunting very early in the hunting season vs very late in the hunting season. Plus, he used rifles in 7mm Rem Mag and 300 WSM on these hunts and can share some personal experiences on how those two cartridges worked over there. We also talk about a few lessons Scott learned along the way and share some of the more memorable aspects of each hunt. Please hit that "SUBSCRIBE" or "FOLLOW" button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Stop by and say hello to Kobus, Christian, and I (2 of my African Professional Hunters) at the Bridge Bar in the Renaissance Nashville Hotel after the Safari Club International convention 7-9pm on Thursday, 1 February & Friday, 2 February. I have a couple of really cool pieces of Big Game Hunting Podcast swag I will give to the first 5 podcast listeners who come by! Email me at john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com if you'll be joining us. Address is: 611 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37203  Sponsor: Get in touch with me to make your Africa hunting dreams come true at in South Africa’s Limpopo Province where 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. Visit bestsafarihunt.com to learn more or contact me directly at john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com. Make sure you say you heard about Big Game Hunting Adventures through The Big Game Hunting Podcast for a special bonus! Resources Follow my account (@thebiggamehunter_) and the Big Game Hunting Adventures account (@biggamehuntingadventures) on Instagram to see the photo of Scott’s waterbuck.

We’re kicking off our 2024 Africa mini-series this week and we have the perfect guest to do just that: Phil Massaro is back on the show with us today to talk about an intense leopard hunt he did back in 2023 with Tanya Blake Safaris in Zimbabwe. Please hit that "SUBSCRIBE" or "FOLLOW" button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com 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 (along with my weekly ammo supply updates). Get in touch with me to make your Africa hunting dreams come true at in South Africa’s Limpopo Province where 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. Visit bestsafarihunt.com to learn more or contact me directly at john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com. Make sure you say you heard about Big Game Hunting Adventures through The Big Game Hunting Podcast for a special bonus! Phil used a Leupold VX-3HD scope on this hunt, which is one of my best hunting scope recommendations. Resources Tanya Blake Safaris Instagram & Web Site PhilMassaro.com – Phil’s Web Site, Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter Pages The American Hunter & Gun Digest Todd Ramirez Custom Rifles Ep 267: 9.3x62mm Mauser Profile 9.3x62mm Mauser: Your Ultimate Guide  Ep 180: Double Rifles With Phil Massaro Ep 158: Leopard Hunting Using Hounds With Gavin Lipjes Ep 157: Africa Hunting Expectations Part 2 With Phil Massaro Ep 154: Leopard Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson Ep 85: Plains Game Hunting With Phil Massaro Ep 75: Big Bore Rifles With Phil Massaro  

We have a special guest on the show with us today: Adam Wies, better known as WHO-TEE_ WHO on YouTube. Adam is back on the show to talk with us about his busy 2023 hunting season, the very unique deer he took on a hunt in Utah, the guns and ammo he used on those hunts, and what the future is looking like for him. Please hit that "SUBSCRIBE" or "FOLLOW" button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com 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 (along with my weekly ammo supply updates). Resources Ep 233: Adam Wies (aka WHO_TEE_WHO) – Podcast referenced in episode Ep 220: Pronghorn and Bison Hunting In Colorado – Podcast referenced in episode Follow Adam (WHO TEE WHO) on YouTube and on Instagram, check out his web site, and check out the video we talked about in this episode: 430 Yard Shot On Cactus Buck

While the United States is indeed a country where 30 caliber cartridges reign supreme, the 270 bore diameter can really give the 30 caliber a run for it’s money. Indeed, the 270 could even be described as a uniquely American bore diameter. In this episode, I hit the highlights of all of the 270 caliber SAAMI certified cartridges and discuss their history, legacy, their strengths and weaknesses, and their recommended uses in detail.  Please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” or “FOLLOW” button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com 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 (along with my weekly ammo supply updates). Resources Episode 286: 30 Caliber Cartridges-Your Ultimate Guide – Blog article referenced in podcast 6.8 Western: Guide to Winchester & Browning's New Cartridge – Blog article referenced in podcast 270 vs 30-06 Comparison – Blog article referenced in podcast 6.8 Western vs 6.5 Creedmoor vs 270 WSM Comparison – Blog article referenced in podcast 6.8 SPC vs 6.5 Grendel Comparison - Blog article referenced in podcast 270 vs 308 Comparison – Blog article referenced in podcast 270 vs 7mm Rem Mag Comparison – Blog article referenced in podcast 6.8 Western vs 7mm PRC Comparison – Blog article referenced in podcast Best 270 Ammo For Hunting -270 Winchester hunting ammo recommendations Best 270 Rifles For Hunting - 270 Winchester hunting rifle recommendations Best 6.8 Western Ammo – 6.8 Western Hunting Ammo Recommendations Best Hunting Ear Protection For Sportsmen – Ear protection recommendations Best Rifle Scopes For Hunting - Rifle scope recommendations Best Hunting Rifle Slings - Rifle sling recommendations Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/270-caliber-cartridges/

As 2023 draws to a close, I wanted to do a quick recap of the year with you, cover a couple of interesting events that didn’t make it into their own podcast episodes, and give you a preview of what’s to come in 2024. Plus, we’ll be joined by a special guest at the end of this episode! Please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” or “FOLLOW” button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com 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 (along with my weekly ammo supply updates). Send me an email at john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com with future show request and/or if you're interested in joining me on a future podcast hunt. Subscribe to my Patreon channel for first priority on available spots for future podcast hunts. Resources Episode 286: 30 Caliber Cartridges-Your Ultimate Guide – Podcast episode referenced in podcast Episode 285: Hunting With Banish Suppressors-The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly – Podcast episode referenced in podcast Episode 283: New Mexico Mule Deer Hunt With My Son– Podcast episode referenced in podcast Episode 282: Grizzly Bear Hunting With A 6.5 Creedmoor!?- Podcast episode referenced in podcast Episode 265: 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge Overview – Podcast episode referenced in podcast 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge: Everything You Need To Know – Blog article referenced in podcast Episode 264: Logistics of Hunting Africa Part 2-Taxidermy – Podcast episode referenced in podcast Episode 263: Africa Hunt Recap – Podcast episode referenced in podcast Episode 261: Life From Africa! – Podcast episode referenced in podcast Episode 254: Logistics of Hunting Africa Part 1 – Podcast episode referenced in podcast Episode 252: How To Become Professional Hunter With Kevin Robertson – Podcast episode referenced in podcast Episode 250: Africa Hunting Trackers With Kevin Robertson – Podcast episode referenced in podcast Episode 239: Sandhill Crane Podcast Hunt Part 2 – Podcast episode referenced in podcast Episode 238: Sandhill Crane Podcast Hunt Part 1 – Podcast episode referenced in podcast Episode 172: Elk Hunting With A 6.5 Creedmoor and a 300 Win Mag With Mark Floyd – Podcast episode referenced in podcast Podcast show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/2023-recap/  

Today Mark Huelsing from Exo Mountain Gear and the Hunt Backcountry Podcast is on the show with us to talk about his recent Dall Sheep hunt up in Alaska. As you’ll learn here shortly, that hunt was quite the adventure with lots of emotional ups and downs along the way. He eventually got it done and tagged a great looking sheep on his hunt, but that whole experience seemed like a giant roller coaster ride and sounds like it really tested the limits of human endurance as well. Please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” or “FOLLOW” button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com 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 (along with my weekly ammo supply updates). Hunting Guns 101: If you enjoy these cartridge comparison episodes, then you will love Hunting Guns 101 because it’s full of the same sort of information contained in these episodes, just with even more detail and analysis. Hunting Guns 101 is jam packed with useful information about practical ballistics and firearms in general that will help you be more successful afield and fill more tags on your hunts.  This training will teach you what you need to know about practical ballistics and is guaranteed to be both a time and money saver going forward with future gear purchases. Go to huntingguns101.com/form and submit the order form to receive instant access. Resources Ep 92: Dan Roland On Dall Sheep Hunting – Podcast referenced in episode Ep 168: Steve Speck On Bighorn Sheep Hunting – Podcast referenced in episode Ep 174: Joseph von Benedikt On Bighorn Sheep Hunting – Podcast referenced in episode Ep 201: Sheep Hunting 101 With Ron Spomer – Podcast referenced in episode 1) Exo Mountain Gear Instagram Page 2) Check out The Hunt Backcountry Podcast that Mark Steve co-hosts with Steve Speck on Apple Podcasts 3) Web Site For Exo Mountain Gear 4) Click the link below to see a photo of Mark and his Dall sheep. Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/dall-sheep-hunting-mark-huelsing/  

Today I’m going to share the story of a cartridge that could very well be described as “world changing.” It’s not the 6.5 Creedmoor. No, this particular cartridge came on the scene well over 100 years ago and made a very profound effect on the hunting and shooting worlds. And to top it all off, it’s still around and remains in somewhat common use to this day. What cartridge am I teasing? It’s the 7mm Mauser. Also known as the 7x57 or the 275 Rigby, the 7mm Mauser is a remarkable cartridge that has a legacy few other cartridges can compare to. Please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” or “FOLLOW” button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com 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 (along with my weekly ammo supply updates). Hunting Guns 101: If you enjoy these cartridge comparison episodes, then you will love Hunting Guns 101 because it’s full of the same sort of information contained in these episodes, just with even more detail and analysis. Hunting Guns 101 is jam packed with useful information about practical ballistics and firearms in general that will help you be more successful afield and fill more tags on your hunts.  This training will teach you what you need to know about practical ballistics and is guaranteed to be both a time and money saver going forward with future gear purchases. Go to huntingguns101.com/form and submit the order form to receive instant access. Resources 7mm Mauser: Your Ultimate Guide – Blog article referenced in podcast 206: Classic Africa Hunting Cartridges With Kevin Robertson – Episode referenced in podcast 279: James Bradley on Stalking Roe & "Vampire" Deer In the United Kingdom – Episode referenced in podcast Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/7x57mm-mauser/