Podcast: Episode 507, Shot Placement and Ammo Selection for Reducing Meat Loss
Justin chats with John McAdams, Founder of The Big Game Hunting Blog and Podcast, about all things shot placement and ammo selection. They discuss how to save meat, various calibers and cartridges, pig vs deer anatomy, kudu schnitzel, helpful resources, and so much more!
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Guests:
John McAdams is a hunter, veteran, podcast host, and Founder of The Big Game Hunting Blog and Podcast. He grew up in East Texas hunting with his father and grandfather starting when he was just 3 years old. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and served in the US Army for over 10 years. He later created The Big Game Hunting Blog and Podcast as a resource to give average hunters the straight scoop and help them make the most of their time afield.
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Show Notes:
Reducing meat loss with better shot placement
Fly fishing camp – End of July
Introducing John McAdams
Getting stationed in Georgia
Fort Bliss in El Paso Texas – stepping stone to hunting the west
Texas is big
Hunting in East Texas
John’s favorite wild game
Kudu schnitzel
What’s in John’s Freezer
A bison hunt in Colorado
Antelope hunting in Colorado
Getting creative while antelope hunting
Big Game Hunting Blog and Podcast
Hunting forums – the good, the bad, and the ugly
Creating a helpful resource for new hunters
3 years of podcasting
Different calibers and cartridges
John’s caliber recommendation for East Texas
Caliber thoughts on antelope
Why is shot placement so important
Location, velocity, weight, and material
Shot placement
Pig vs deer anatomy
The classic 30-30
The advantage of a heavier/tougher bullet
Lead free
Don’t use a cannon
Barnes ammunition
Downside of non-lead
Also, be sure to check out his list of the best gifts for hunters (which, among other things, includes our wild game blends).
