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Big Game Hunting Podcast - Hunting Africa, North America, & More!

Big Game Hunting Podcast - Hunting Africa, North America, & More!

By: John McAdams
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Welcome to The Big Game Hunting Podcast where host John McAdams discusses subjects like caliber comparisons, Africa hunting, terminal ballistics, intense hunting stories, and more – featuring a wide variety of guests from industry experts to listeners of the show from all over the world. No fluff, no baloney, just one serious big game hunter doing his best to learn, grow, and have fun alongside his listeners. New episodes release every Thursday. Join us to learn more about subjects ranging from cape buffalo hunting in Africa to hunting deer, elk, bear, and antelope in North America from internationally recognized experts in their fields. Contact me with your questions or feedback via email at: john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com Or visit the searchable archive of all Big Game Hunting Podcast episodes published since 2019 at https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com
Episodes
  • 388: 25 Creedmoor-A Triple Threat Cartridge With Richard Mann
    Sep 11 2025

    Field & Stream shooting editor Richard Mann joins me in this podcast episode to discuss the new, SAAMI standardized 25 Creedmoor. Richard discusses the origins of the 25 Creedmoor, some of his experiences shooting and hunting with it back when it was a wildcat cartridge, why he thinks it's the perfect "Triple Threat" cartridge for varmint hunting, big game hunting, and competition shooting, and what the cartridge offers compared to rest of the Creedmoor family as well as other 25 caliber cartridges.

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    Resources

    Is Hornady's 25 Creedmoor The Best Creed Yet?-By Richard Mann

    25 Creedmoor: A Huge Niche-By Richard Mann

    25 Creedmoor Gel Test: Hornady 25 Creedmoor Ammo Test

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 387: Best Cartridge for Hunting Darn Near Anything With Larry Weishuhn
    Sep 4 2025

    Larry Weishuhn (aka Mr. Whitetail) 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’re play little game where Larry 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 elephant and almost everything in between like mule deer, elk, black bear, etc. The catch is we cannot reuse a cartridge for multiple species. Even so, our discussion provides an interesting glimpse into the thought process he and I each use for selecting cartridges and bullets for hunting different species of game.

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    In this episode of The Big Game Hunting Podcast, host John McAdams sits down with returning guest Larry Weishuhn.

    They discuss Larry's favorite cartridges and bullets for hunting the whole spectrum of big game ranging from whitetail deer up to and including thick-skinned dangerous game like Cape buffalo and elephant. As always, Larry and John share plenty of interesting stories involving various cartridges and animals along the way.

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    Resources

    Learn more about Larry and what he's up to by visiting his web site: LarryWeishuhn.net

    Ep 372: Best Caliber For Hunting Darn Near Anything With WHO_TEE_WHO – Episode referenced in interview

    Ep 350: Whitetail Hunting Secrets With Larry Weishuhn – Episode referenced in interview

    Ep 336: Best Caliber For Hunting Darn Near Anything With Ron Spomer – Episode referenced in interview

    Ep 315: Best Caliber For Hunting Darn Near Anything With Joseph von Benedikt – Episode referenced in interview

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 386: Hunting Brown & Grizzly Bear With Ron Spomer
    Aug 28 2025

    Ron Spomer is back on the show to discuss his adventures hunting brown and grizzly bear on the Kamchatka Peninsula in far eastern Russia as well as in Alaska. Ron shares the stories of those hunts (a couple of which are pretty wild) along with a discussion on the rifles, cartridges, and bullets he used.

    Sponsor: Make sure you’re signed up for my email list by going to Biggamehuntingpodcast.com/ebook. You’ll get my free E-BOOK when you do so and you’ll also receive the emails I send out every weekday. If you like The Big Game Hunting Podcast you’ll love those emails.

    In this episode of The Big Game Hunting Podcast, host John McAdams sits down with returning guest Ron Spomer.

    They discuss Ron's bear hunts in Russia and Alaska, to include his recent trip in the spring of 2025. As always, Ron shares plenty of stories regarding each hunt, to include some of the interesting experiences he had a long the way.

    Their takeaway? Those can be some wild hunts with lots of adventure and are not for the faint of heart. However, they can also deliver some experiences the hunter will remember for decades afterwards.

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    Resources

    Pick up a copy of Ron’s 7mm Cartridges From Around The World book here

    Check Out Ron Spomer’s Podcast (on Apple or Spotify), Web Site, & YouTube Channel

    Ep 320: Master Alaska Guide Phil Shoemaker Talks Brown Bear Hunting – Phil Shoemaker interview referenced in podcast

    Ep 336: Best Cartridge For Hunting Darn Near Anything With Ron Spomer– Previous appearance by Ron on the podcast

    Ep 201: Bighorn Sheep Hunting With Ron Spomer – Previous appearance by Ron on the podcast

    Ep 145: Moose Hunting 101 With Ron Spomer – Previous appearance by Ron on the podcast

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    1 hr and 3 mins
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