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.

Read This Before Hunting Cape Buffalo With The 45-70 Government

Read This Before Hunting Cape Buffalo With The 45-70 Government

by John McAdams

Modern bullets and propellants have dramatically improved the performance of the cartridge compared to the original black powder load, but is hunting Cape Buffalo with the … Read more

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.375 H&H Magnum: Ultimate Guide To What You Need To Know in 2024

by John McAdams

The .375 Holland & Holland Magnum was once one of the best all-around big game hunting cartridges in the world, but should you still be hunting … Read more

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The .416 Rigby: A Classic African Big Game Hunting Cartridge

by John McAdams

Keep reading to learn all about the history and recommended uses of the .416 Rigby. When it was first designed in the early 1900s, the … Read more

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You Need To Read This Review Of “Hunting Africa: A Practical Guide” Before Your Hunt Africa

by John McAdams

Check out my Hunting Africa: A Practical Guide review where I discuss the things I did and didn’t like about this book. Several months ago, the publishers … Read more

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One Man’s Attempt At Explaining Hunting

by John McAdams

Properly explaining the draw and allure of hunting to a non-hunter can be a pretty challenging endeavor. I’ve found that it’s virtually impossible for me … Read more

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These Are The Best Brands Of Black Powder and Black Powder Substitutes You Should Be Using In Your Muzzleloader

by John McAdams

Read on to learn about the advantages and disadvantages of some of the most popular brands of black powder and black powder substitutes. If you’re just getting … Read more

Leupold BX-2 Cascades Binoculars Review

Leupold BX-2 Cascades Binoculars Review

by John McAdams

Check out my Leupold BX-2 Cascades binoculars review where I discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these optics. Several years ago, I purchased a pair of Leupold … Read more

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7 Of The Best Hog Hunting Guns (2024)

by John McAdams

What is the best hog hunting gun for you in 2024? Due to the large and growing feral hog population in the United States, there … Read more

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The .50-110 Winchester: An Obscure, But Heavy Hitting Lever Action Cartridge

by John McAdams

Keep reading to learn about the history and recommended uses of the .50-110 Winchester. Today I’ll discuss a relatively unsung, yet still capable cartridge that just … Read more

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Going On A Cape Buffalo Hunt? Read This Federal Premium Cape Shok Barnes Banded Solid Review First

by John McAdams

Looking for some good bullets to use on a Cape Buffalo hunt? Make sure you check out this Federal Premium Cape Shok Barnes Banded Solid … Read more

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Here’s How To Fly With A Gun Without Breaking The Law

by John McAdams

Ever wondered how to fly with a gun? Well, here’s a detailed guide on the finer points of legally flying with firearms on an airline. … Read more

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You Need To Read This 22 Magnum Ammo Review Before Going Hunting

by John McAdams

Keep reading to get the details on my .22 Magnum ammo review. Henry Repeating Arms recently sent me one of their new .22 Magnum rifles for … Read more

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What Is Canned Shooting?

by John McAdams

Ever asked the question: what is canned shooting? Well, keep reading to learn all about canned shooting and why it should not be considered hunting. Canned shooting … Read more

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Tula .38 Special 130gr FMJ Review

by John McAdams

Keep reading to get the details on my Tula .38 Special ammo review. I was recently contacted by a representative from Ammunition To Go who … Read more

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.375 Ruger: An Up And Coming Dangerous Game Cartridge?

by John McAdams

Keep reading to learn all about the .375 Ruger cartridge. The venerable .375 H&H Magnum has been the most popular dangerous game cartridge in the … Read more

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Sage & Braker CLP Review

by John McAdams

Keep reading to get the details on my Sage & Braker CLP review. My friend Fred (from FredBohm.com) recently informed me of a cool new type … Read more

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Keep Our Public Lands Public

by John McAdams

Read the rest of the article to learn why I think we should Keep Our Public Lands Public. At this very moment there is a … Read more

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Buckshot vs Slug: Choosing The Right Hunting Load

by John McAdams

Read the rest of the article to learn my take on the buckshot vs slug for hunting debate. Shotguns can be extremely effective for big … Read more

5 Things You Can Do Now To Prepare For Next Deer Season

5 Things You Can Do Now To Prepare For Next Deer Season

by John McAdams

Check out this article to learn 5 things you can do now to prepare for next deer season. While deer season is over for most … Read more

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How To Film Your Hunt

by John McAdams

Keep reading to learn about how to film your hunt. With the proliferation of inexpensive and easy to use video equipment, it is becoming more … Read more