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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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338 Federal vs 308 Winchester vs 358 Winchester: What You Need To Know

by John McAdams

Here’s what you need to know about the .338 Federal and .358 Winchester and how they stack up to their parent cartridge in the .308 … Read more

Categories Cartridges
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Best .300 Win Mag Ammo For Hunting Elk, Deer & Other Big Game

by John McAdams

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

Categories Popular, Ammunition
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Best .30-30 Ammo For Hunting Deer & Other Big Game

by John McAdams

Many people still use the venerable .30-30 for hunting deer and many other species of big game with excellent results. Here are a few great … Read more

Categories Ammunition
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CVA Paramount Muzzleloader: Read This Before You Buy One!

by John McAdams

CVA made some very impressive claims with their new CVA Paramount muzzleloader, but does it live up to the hype? I think most hunters and … Read more

Categories Muzzleloader
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270 WSM, 7mm WSM, 300 WSM, & 325 Winchester Short Magnums Analyzed

by John McAdams

Here’s everything you need to know about Winchester Short Magnum family of cartridges (the 270 WSM, 7mm WSM, 300 WSM, and 325 WSM) and how … Read more

Categories Cartridges
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Use A Thermacell To Stop Bug Bites While Hunting & Camping

by John McAdams

I used to get eaten alive by mosquitoes while hunting, camping, fishing, barbecuing, etc. That all changed when I got a Thermacell. Here’s why. Most … Read more

Categories Gear Reviews
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270 vs 280 Remington vs 280 Ackley Improved vs 7mm Rem Mag

by John McAdams

Here’s what you need to know about the 280 Ackley Improved and how it stacks up against the 270 Winchester, 280 Remington, and the 7mm … Read more

Categories Cartridges
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15 Best Muzzleloaders For Hunters (2025)

by John McAdams

What is the best muzzleloader for you in 2025? I think most hunters will likely agree that the wide variety of different muzzleloader options currently … Read more

Categories Muzzleloader, Popular
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260 Remington vs 6.5 Creedmoor vs 6.5×55 Swede: Choosing The Best 6.5

by John McAdams

Looking for an accurate and mild recoiling 6.5mm cartridge? Here’s what you need to know about the 260 Remington, 6.5 Creedmoor, and 6.5×55 Swedish Mauser cartridges. Most … Read more

Categories Cartridges, Popular
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Best 375 H&H Ammo For Hunting Cape Buffalo, Bear & Other Big Game

by John McAdams

Though the .375 Holland & Holland Magnum is an extremely versatile cartridge, not all .375 H&H ammo is created equal. Here are a few great … Read more

Categories Ammunition
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300 Win Mag vs 338 Lapua vs 338 Win Mag: Review & Comparison

by John McAdams

Looking for a really accurate, flat shooting, and hard hitting cartridge? Here’s what you need to know about the 300 Win Mag vs 338 Lapua vs 338 … Read more

Categories Cartridges, Popular
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6.5 Grendel vs 6.5 Creedmoor: Which 6.5 Cartridge Is Right For You?

by John McAdams

The past couple of decades have seen a dramatic upsurge in popularity of 6.5mm cartridges in the United States. Here’s what you need to know … Read more

Categories Cartridges, Popular
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22-250 vs 223 vs 204 Ruger vs 220 Swift: Clash Of The Speed Demons

by John McAdams

Those looking for high velocity cartridges well suited for varmint hunting have several great choices these days. Here’s what you need to know about the … Read more

Categories Cartridges
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450 Bushmaster vs 458 SOCOM vs 50 Beowulf: Battle Of The Big Bore AR Cartridges

by John McAdams

When it comes to heavy hitting cartridges designed for use in Modern Sporting Rifles, hunters and shooters only have a few real choices these days. … Read more

Categories Cartridges, Popular
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270 vs 308 Win: Which Is The Best Hunting Cartridge?

by John McAdams

While they each have different strengths and weaknesses, .308 and .270 Winchester cartridges are both proven performers. So, the question central to the 270 vs 308 debate … Read more

Categories Cartridges, Popular
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Best Gun Cleaning Kit For Hunters And Shooters (2024)

by John McAdams

If you’re a hunter or shooter and want a high quality universal gun cleaning kit to help keep your shotguns, rifles, and handguns in great … Read more

Categories Knowledge Base, Gear Reviews
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7.62×39 vs 308 vs 7.62x54R: Everything You Need To Know

by John McAdams

The 7.62×39 vs 308 vs 7.62x54R debate has raged within hunting and shooting circles for many decades now. They’re all proven cartridges with different strengths … Read more

Categories Cartridges
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Shotgun Gauges Explained: 10 vs 12 vs 16 vs 20 vs 28 vs 410

by John McAdams

Here’s an in-depth guide containing everything you need to know about shotgun gauges, to include the differences between 12 gauge vs 20 gauge and other … Read more

Categories Cartridges, Popular
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How to Get Started Grouse Hunting

by John McAdams

Top 5 Grouse Hunting Tips This article is another post by Ryan Lisson, the founder of Zero to Hunt (learn more about him here). Ryan grew up … Read more

Categories How-Tos, Knowledge Base
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6mm Creedmoor: Everything You Need To Know

by John McAdams

The new 6mm Creedmoor is turning heads and getting a lot of good publicity these days, but do you really need one? Since it’s still … Read more

Categories Cartridges, Popular
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