Does Gear Make the Hunter? | Gun Talk Hunt

Does the gear make the hunter — or does the hunter make the gear? In this expert roundtable episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ is joined by a panel of top shooters and hunting professionals, including Mike Herne (Tricer) and Brady Allinson, a champion NRL/PRS competitor, to explore how gear and skills combine for a successful Western hunt.This deep dive into modern hunting gear explores:The real impact of tripods, bipods, and ball heads on shooting stabilityHow competition shooting techniques are changing the way hunters prepare and shootWhy rear tripod support is becoming an essential skill for accurate field shotsThe difference between consumer-grade and purpose-built gear for huntersWeight vs performance: how to build a lightweight yet capable kitHow PRS/NRL shooters are influencing modern backcountry hunting setupsWhy practicing with your gear is just as important as buying itWhether you're prepping for your first elk hunt out West or leveling up your long-range shooting skills, this episode is packed with real-world tips, gear recommendations, and tactical insight you can apply today.This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Remington Ammunition, First Person Defender, Savage Arms, and Timney Triggers.Get 5% off any order at Optics Planet with code GUNTALK.About Gun Talk HuntGun Talk Media's Gun Talk Hunt, with Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin, pairs decades of experience with today’s latest tools and technology to help you succeed in the field. Whether it runs or flies - no matter what game you pursue - Gun Talk Hunt is a multi-platform podcast that gives today’s hunters a voice in the digital world.For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.Copyright ©2025 Freefire Media, LLCGun Talk Hunt 08.30.25Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.