Podcast
Backfire Guns Podcast
Welcome to the Backfire Guns Podcast! This is where hunters, shooters, and gear enthusiasts come together to talk rifles, cartridges, optics, ballistics, and the stories behind them. Hosted by the Backfire team, each episode features in-depth conversations, industry experts, real-world hunting experiences, and honest discussions about the gear and techniques that matter most in the field.
- Wilderness chart
- #29
- Episodes
- 14
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 59 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 1 week ago
Episodes
14 episodes, newest first
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53 min
No Advantage To Modern Hunting Cartridges? With Ron Spomer
Episode 13
Show notes
In this podcast we cover several topics with the legendary Ron Spomer. From whether or not modern cartridges actually provide an advantage to why hunting has seemingly gotten worse even though there are less hunters.
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50 min
4 Major Numbers The Hunting Industry Is Way Too Obsessed With
Season 12
Show notes
In this episode Jim and Garrett discuss the 4 major numbers and what should replace them instead as well as a few updates on Backfire's Backlight Chassis.
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55 min
Federal Answers All Questions Surrounding 6.5 Plus Peak
Episode 12
Show notes
In this episode Jim and Garret interview 2 of the main people behind the 6.5 Creedmoor Plus Peak ammo and ask them all of the questions surrounding one of the hottest launches in the rifle industry maybe ever as well as interview them on several other topics including Federal.
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50 min
10 Ways You Can Drastically Improve Your Accuracy Today
Episode 11
Show notes
In this episode Garrett and Jim will give you some easy ways you can improve your accuracy right now.
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1 hr 21 min
How You Can Hunt Caribou In Alaska For Cheap
Show notes
In this episode Jim and Garrett go over the coolest moments of their 2 week Caribou hunt in Alaska and go over how anyone could make this hunt happen for cheap. They also go over things like what gear and decisions they would change if they had to do it all over again as well as several more topics surrounding the hunt.
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46 min
He Has Polled Thousands Of Hunters And Guides On Trusted Gear... But What Does He Believe?
Episode 9
Show notes
In this podcast we are interviewing one of the fastest growing GunTuber's on YouTube, Steven Lines. He has polled thousands of hunters and guides to find out what gear hunters actually use and trust. So we asked him what HIS favorite and most trusted brands and gear are.
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39 min
Experienced Hunting Guide Tells Us What Brands To Trust And Not To Trust In The Field
Episode 8
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In this episode we have a conversation with an experienced hunting guide to talk about real life hunting situations and misconceptions.
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1 hr 18 min
We Asked Ultimate Reloader What Really Makes A Rifle Accurate
Show notes
In this episode we discuss with Gavin Gear from Ultimate Reloader about topics including accuracy, rifle setups and the most exciting developments in reloading.
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1 hr 7 min
How Good Is The 22 Creedmoor Really? With The Founder Of Horizon Firearms (Derrick Ratliff)
Episode 7
Show notes
In this episode we interview Derrick Ratliff the founder of Horizon Firearms. He talks to us about everything from the darkest times in Horizon's history to the perfect hunting rifle setup from the mind of a gunmaker.
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57 min
What You Didn't Know About Accuracy...
Episode 5
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In this episode we talk about quest for understanding what it takes to truly understand what a rifle is capable of when it comes to accuracy.
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1 hr 6 min
The Hunting Rifle Brands John McAdams Does and Doesn't Trust
Show notes
Backfire brings it's first guest on the Backfire Guns Podcast! John McAdams joins the show to give us his favorite Hunting Rifle brands (and least favorite) as well as how to hunt Africa on a budget and more!
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1 hr 15 min
"Gun Counter" Myths We've All Believed
Season 2026, Episode 3
Show notes
In this episode we are discussing topics like barrel length and accuracy, velocity/power myths, magnification needs, ammo choices (e.g., Core-Lokt), cleaning frequency, dry firing, youth rifles, and more, emphasizing nuance, real-world testing, and practical hunting advice.
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1 hr
The Truth About 6.5 Creed Plus Peak...
Season 2026, Episode 2
Show notes
The 6.5 Creedmoor Plus Peak and peak alloy / high pressure performance upgrades might be the biggest development in cartridge history—or it might be all hype. We take a hard look at the velocity claims, performance potential, and whether hunters should actually be paying attention.
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1 hr 2 min
Welcome To Backfire! The Story Behind One Of YouTube's Biggest Hunting Channel's!
Season 2026, Episode 1
Show notes
Welcome to the Backfire Guns Podcast. In this first episode, we introduce the Backfire team, share the story behind the channel, and explain what listeners can expect from future episodes. From rifles, cartridges, optics, and ballistics to hunting stories, industry insights, and conversations with some of the biggest names in the shooting world, this is the place for hunters and shooters who want to go beyond the surface.
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