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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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6.5 Grendel vs 5.56/223: Review & Comparison

by John McAdams

Trying to decide between the .223 Remington/5.56x45mm NATO and 6.5 Grendel cartridges? Here’s what you need to know about them. I think most shooters and … Read more

Categories Cartridges
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Best 308 Ammo For Hunting Deer, Elk, Hogs, & Other Game

by John McAdams

The venerable .308 Winchester is one of the most popular centerfire rifle cartridges currently used by North American hunters. Here are a few of the … Read more

Categories Ammunition
Best 7mm-08 Ammo For Hunting Elk, Deer & Other Game

Best 7mm-08 Ammo For Hunting Elk, Deer & Other Game

by John McAdams

Many people use the sweet shooting 7mm-08 Remington for hunting deer, elk, and many other species of game with great results. Here are a few … Read more

Categories Ammunition
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6.5 Creedmoor vs 300 Win Mag Review & Comparison

by John McAdams

Trying to decide between the 6.5 Creedmoor and .300 Win Mag cartridges? Here’s what you need to know about them. While the .300 Winchester Magnum … Read more

Categories Cartridges
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Best 7mm Rem Mag Ammo For Hunting Elk, Deer & Other Game

by John McAdams

Many people use the hard hitting and flat shooting 7mm Rem Mag for hunting elk, deer and many other species of game with excellent results. … Read more

Categories Ammunition
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6.5 Creedmoor vs 243 Winchester Review & Comparison

by John McAdams

Trying to decide between the .243 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor cartridges? Here’s what you need to know about them. While the .243 Winchester has a … Read more

Categories Cartridges
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6.5 Creedmoor vs 7mm-08 Remington Review & Comparison

by John McAdams

Trying to decide between the 6.5 Creedmoor and 7mm-08 Remington cartridges? Here’s what you need to know about them. The 7mm-08 Remington and 6.5 Creedmoor … Read more

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6.5 Grendel vs 308: Everything You Need To Know

by John McAdams

Trying to decide between the 6.5 Grendel and .308 Winchester cartridges? Here’s what you need to know about them. While most hunters are probably familiar … Read more

Categories Cartridges
Essential Muzzleloader Supplies Every Hunter Needs In 2020

Essential Muzzleloader Supplies Every Hunter Needs (2025)

by John McAdams

What muzzleloader supplies do you really need to go hunting? I think you’ll agree with me when I say that choosing the necessary muzzleloader supplies … Read more

Categories Muzzleloader
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450 Marlin: Everything You Need To Know

by John McAdams

Looking for a heavy hitting big bore cartridge to use in your lever action rifle? Here’s what you need to know about the .450 Marlin. … Read more

Categories Cartridges
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30-40 Krag: Should You Hunt With It?

by John McAdams

The .30-40 Krag was a revolutionary centerfire rifle cartridge when it first came on the scene in the 1890s, but is it still a good … Read more

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The 300 Ultra Mag (300 RUM): Your Complete Guide

by John McAdams

The 300 Remington Ultra Magnum (300 RUM) undoubtedly delivers flat shooting and hard hitting performance, but is it really a good choice for most hunters? … Read more

Categories Cartridges, Popular
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300 PRC: Read This Before You Buy One

by John McAdams

The new 300 PRC is getting rave reviews with the long range shooting crowd, but is it really a good choice for hunters? If they’re … Read more

Categories Cartridges, Popular
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6.8 SPC vs 6.5 Grendel: What You Need To Know

by John McAdams

Looking for a more powerful alternative to the .223 Remington for use in your AR-15? Here’s what you need to know about the 6.8 SPC … Read more

Categories Cartridges, Popular
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Finding the Right Hunting Equipment

by John McAdams

Here’s another excellent guest post by Ryan Lisson from Zero To Hunt. We first heard from him last year when he gave some great advice … Read more

Categories Knowledge Base, How-Tos
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6.5 PRC: Ultimate Guide To What You Need To Know

by John McAdams

The new 6.5 PRC is turning heads and getting a lot of good publicity these days, but do you really need one? Though it’s only … Read more

Categories Cartridges, Popular
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458 Win Mag vs 458 Lott: What You Know May Be Wrong

by John McAdams

Looking for the perfect hard hitting big bore cartridge for use on thick skinned dangerous game? Here’s what you need to know about the 458 … Read more

Categories Cartridges
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6 Of The Best Traditional Muzzleloaders For Hunters (2025)

by John McAdams

What is the best traditional muzzleloader for you? I think many hunters will likely agree that there’s a certain purity associated with using a traditional … Read more

Categories Muzzleloader
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Best 22LR Ammo For Hunting, Plinking, Target Shooting & More

by John McAdams

Many people love the mild recoiling .22 Long Rifle cartridge for hunting game like squirrels and rabbits as well as for target shooting and plinking … Read more

Categories Popular, Ammunition
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224 Valkyrie: Should You Buy One?

by John McAdams

The new 224 Valkyrie has a cool name and is getting lots of publicity these days, but do you really need one? Many hunters likely … Read more

Categories Cartridges, Popular
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