96: Joseph von Benedikt On Elk Hunting Bullets

Jun 25, 2020

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/winchester

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What We Covered

1) Story of Joseph and a GIANT bull elk that demonstrates the importance of choosing the right bullet when hunting elk.

2) What Joseph means when he talks about "authority" and why it's important for hunting elk.

3) Characteristics he prioritizes when choosing the right bullet for elk at short range as well as long range.

4) Specific elk hunting bullet recommendations.

5) Things you really need to keep in mind when hunting elk with a simple cup and core bullet like the Winchester Power Point or the Remington Core-Lokt.

Resources

1) Joseph's Personal Instagram Page

2) Check out Joseph's podcast: The Backcountry Hunting Podcast on Apple Podcasts

3) Backcountryhuntingpodcast.net – Web site For the Backcountry Hunting Podcast

4) Follow The Backcountry Hunting Podcast on Instagram and Facebook