SHOW NOTES Intro: Bear-country scenario Listener's requests: An episode on big-bores for backcountry hunting.  In particular:  .338-06 .35 Whelen 9.3x62  Why would a backcountry hunter want such a cartridge?  More ammo in magazine Less recoil, faster follow-up shots Less expensive to reload Easy conversions of typical standard-size actions Controlled-feed vs. push-feed CARTRIDGE SPECIFICS .338-06 Easy to created cases for Scarce factory ammo Huge selection of bullets for handloading Most efficient aerodynamics Flattest trajectory Rifles not common .35 Whelen Classic, has a cult-like following Biggest selection of factory ammo in USA Properly headstamped cases readily available Fair selection of bullets for handloading Underestimated ballistics Rifles relatively available  9.3x62 Oldes, most proven African favorite Plentiful factory ammo available internationally Bullets dangerous-game capable Lots of various rifles available Closing thoughts... SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Contribute at:  Paypal via joseph@backcountrypodcast.net VENMO via @Joseph-vonBenedikt www.patreon.com/backcountry Podcast sponsor links:  www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com @Siembida_Custom_Knives on Instagram and Facebook