Episode 127: 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! - Leave a Review for a chance to win a hat! - Love our content? Buy us a cup of coffee to say thanks! - Subscribe to the Harvesting Nature Magazine!  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. Visit The Big Game Hunting Blog https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/ Follow The Big Game Hunting Blog on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thebiggamehunter_/ Show Notes: Reducing meat loss with better shot placement  Pig Camp in December Fly fishing camp - End of July Shit on a Shingle 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 John's E-book  thebiggamehuntingblog.com The Big Game Hunting Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices