John McAdams

John McAdams is a proficient blogger, experienced shooter, and long time hunter who has pursued big game in 8 different countries on 3 separate continents. John graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and is a veteran of combat tours with the US Army in Iraq & Afghanistan. In addition to founding and writing for The Big Game Hunting Blog, John has written for outdoor publications like Bear Hunting Magazine, The Texas State Rifle Association newsletter, Texas Wildlife Magazine, & Wide Open Spaces. Learn more about John here, read some of John’s most popular articles, and be sure to subscribe to his show: the Big Game Hunting Podcast.

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450 Bushmaster vs 45-70 Review & Comparison

by John McAdams

Trying to decide between the 450 Bushmaster vs 45-70 Government cartridges? Here’s what you need to know about them. Both the 450 Bushmaster and the … Read more

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7mm-08 vs 270 Review & Comparison

by John McAdams

Trying to decide between the 7mm-08 Remington and 270 Winchester cartridges? Here’s what you need to know about them. I think most hunters would agree … Read more

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243 vs 270 Review & Comparison

by John McAdams

Trying to decide between the 243 Winchester and 270 Winchester cartridges? Here’s what you need to know about them. I think most hunters would agree … Read more

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28 Nosler vs 300 Win Mag Review & Comparison

by John McAdams

Trying to decide between the 28 Nosler and 300 Win Mag cartridges? Here’s what you need to know about them. I think most hunters would … Read more

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Best 22 Hornet Ammo For Hunting Coyotes, Bobcats, & Other Varmints

by John McAdams

Here are my recommendations for the best 22 Hornet ammo for hunting varmints, predators, and even deer that will probably serve you very well next … Read more

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15 Best African Hunting Books For When You’re Dreaming Of Being On Safari (2025)

by John McAdams

Are you a hunter wishing you were on safari looking for some good book recommendations? Well, here are 15 of the best African hunting books … Read more

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Best 350 Legend Ammo For Hunting Deer, Hogs, Bear, & Other Game

by John McAdams

Many people use the mild mannered 350 Legend for hunting deer, feral hogs, and many other species of big game with excellent results. Here are … Read more

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Best 6.8 Western Rifles for Hunting – Ultimate Guide (2025)

by John McAdams

What are the best 6.8 Western rifles for hunting in 2025? Released in 2021 by Browning and Winchester and designed to provide outstanding long range … Read more

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Best 300 PRC Ammo For Hunting Elk, Deer, Bear, & Other Game

by John McAdams

Many people use the hard hitting 300 PRC for hunting elk, deer and many other species of big game with excellent results. Here are a … Read more

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Best 6.5 PRC Ammo For Hunting Deer, Elk, Bear, & Other Game

by John McAdams

Many people use the flat shooting 6.5 PRC for hunting deer, elk, and many other species of big game with excellent results. Here are a … Read more

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Best 350 Legend Rifles for Hunting – Ultimate Guide (2025)

by John McAdams

What are the best 350 Legend rifles for hunting in 2025? Released back in 2019, the 350 Legend is a relatively new cartridge specifically designed … Read more

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Best 6.8 Western Ammo For Hunting Elk, Deer, Bear, & Other Big Game

by John McAdams

The new 6.8 Western cartridge has gained a great reputation for effectiveness on elk, deer, black bear, and other species of big game. Here are … Read more

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Best 300 Blackout Hunting Ammo For Deer, Hogs, Varmints & Other Game

by John McAdams

Many hunters use the 300 Blackout for hunting deer, hogs, and other big game with good results. Here are a few great brands of 300 … Read more

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Best 28 Nosler Ammo For Hunting Elk, Deer, Bear, & Other Big Game

by John McAdams

Many people use the flat shooting and hard hitting 28 Nosler for hunting elk, deer and many other species of big game with excellent results. … Read more

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6.5 Creedmoor vs 223 Review & Comparison

by John McAdams

Trying to decide between the 223 Remington and 6.5 Creedmoor cartridges? Here’s what you need to know about them. I think most hunters would agree … Read more

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6.8 Western vs 6.5 Creedmoor vs 270 WSM Review & Comparison

by John McAdams

Trying to decide between the 6.8 Western, 270 Winchester Short Magnum, and 6.5 Creedmoor cartridges? Here’s what you need to know about them. I think … Read more

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Best 6.5 Creedmoor Rifles for Hunting – Ultimate Guide (2025)

by John McAdams

What are the best 6.5 Creedmoor rifles for hunting in 2025? Released in the 2007 for the precision shooting community, the 6.5 Creedmoor has also … Read more

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Best 270 Rifles for Hunting – Ultimate Guide (2025)

by John McAdams

What are the best 270 rifles for hunting in 2025? Originally released all the way back in the 1920s by taking the legendary 30-06 Springfield … Read more

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Best 300 Win Mag Rifles for Hunting – Ultimate Guide (2025)

by John McAdams

What are the best 300 Win Mag rifles for hunting in 2025? Originally designed in the 1960s by taking the legendary 375 Holland & Holland … Read more

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Best 6.5 Grendel Ammo For Hunting Deer, Hogs, & Other Big Game

by John McAdams

The 6.5 Grendel is a very efficient, sweet shooting, and accurate cartridge. Indeed, many hunters use the 6.5 Grendel for hunting deer, feral hogs, and … Read more