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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Best 223 Ammo For Hunting Deer, Hogs, & Other Big Game

by John McAdams

While using the little 223 for deer hunting is a controversial topic, the cartridge can be effective on deer under the right conditions. Indeed, many … Read more

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Best 7.62×39 Ammo For Hunting Deer & Other Big Game

by John McAdams

While many people don’t appreciate the effectiveness of the 7.62x39mm Soviet for hunting big game, the cartridge can excel in that role. Indeed, many hunters … Read more

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Mossberg 940 Pro Field Review: What You Need To Know

by John McAdams

Mossberg’s new 940 Pro Field semi-auto shotgun provides a rare combination of great reliability and an affordable price. Learn all the details about this new … Read more

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Best 450 Bushmaster Ammo For Hunting Deer & Other Big Game

by John McAdams

Many people use the hard hitting 450 Bushmaster for hunting deer, feral hogs, and many other species of big game with excellent results. Here are … Read more

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Dark Energy Poseidon Pro Review: Read This Before You Buy!

by John McAdams

I think the Dark Energy Poseidon Pro portable charger is an essential piece of gear for those who need a dependable and portable power source … Read more

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AXIL TRACKR BLU Ear Muff Review: Read Before Buying!

by John McAdams

I think AXIL TRACKR BLU ear muffs are an essential piece of gear for those who want to protect and enhance their hearing at the … Read more

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Best 300 WSM Ammo For Hunting Elk, Deer & Other Big Game

by John McAdams

Many people use the flat shooting and hard hitting 300 WSM for hunting elk, deer and many other species of big game with excellent results. … Read more

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243 vs 223 Review & Comparison

by John McAdams

Trying to decide between the 223 Remington and 243 Winchester 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 7mm Rem Mag vs 28 Nosler Review & Comparison

by John McAdams

Trying to decide between the 6.8 Western, 7mm Remington Magnum, and 28 Nosler cartridges? Here’s what you need to know about them. I think most … Read more

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6 Best Long Range Muzzleloaders For Hunters (2025)

by John McAdams

What is the best long range muzzleloader for you in 2025? Muzzleloaders have come a long way from the more primitive flintlock and percussion cap … Read more

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Are These The Best Hunting Socks Of 2025 For Men And Women?

by John McAdams

Looking for the best hunting socks to wear afield this hunting season? Here are the socks you’ve been looking for. Socks are one of those … Read more

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AXIL GS Extreme Earbuds Review: Read This Before You Buy!

by John McAdams

I think AXIL GS Extreme earbuds are an essential piece of gear for those who want to protect and enhance their hearing afield and at … Read more

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6.8 Western: Ultimate Guide To The New Cartridge From Winchester & Browning

by John McAdams

Looking for a rifle cartridge that delivers heavy hitting performance at long range to hunt with this fall? Here’s what you need to know about … Read more

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350 Legend: Everything You Need To Know

by John McAdams

Looking for a sweet shooting straight wall cartridge to hunt with this fall? Here’s what you need to know about the .350 Legend. While it … Read more

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6.5 Creedmoor vs 30-06 Review & Comparison

by John McAdams

Trying to decide between the .30-06 Springfield and 6.5 Creedmoor cartridges? Here’s what you need to know about them. While the .30-06 Springfield has a … Read more

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Best 30-06 Ammo For Hunting Elk, Deer, Bear, Hogs, & Other Game

by John McAdams

The legendary .30-06 Springfield has been one of the most popular centerfire rifle cartridges among North American hunters for over a century. Here are a … Read more

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30-30 vs 45-70 Which Lever Action Is Best For You?

by John McAdams

Trying to decide between the .30-30 Winchester and .45-70 Government cartridges? Here’s what you need to know about them. I think most hunters would agree … Read more

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Best 243 Ammo For Hunting Deer, Hogs, & Varmints

by John McAdams

Many people use the sweet shooting .243 Winchester for hunting deer, feral hogs, and even many predators and varmints with great results. Here are a … Read more

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7mm Rem Mag vs 30-06 Review & Comparison

by John McAdams

Trying to decide between the .30-06 Springfield and 7mm Remington Magnum cartridges? Here’s what you need to know about them. I think most hunters would … Read more

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Best 270 Ammo For Hunting Deer, Elk, & Other Game

by John McAdams

Many people use the flat shooting .270 Winchester for hunting deer, elk, and many other species of big game with excellent results. Here are a … Read more