Backfire Guns Podcast

About Backfire Guns Podcast

Welcome to the Backfire Guns Podcast! This is where hunters, shooters, and gear enthusiasts come together to talk rifles, cartridges, optics, ballistics, and the stories behind them. Hosted by the Backfire team, each episode features in-depth conversations, industry experts, real-world hunting experiences, and honest discussions about the gear and techniques that matter most in the field.

Publisher

Backfire

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jun 2026

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

7 of 13 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   4 Major Numbers The Hunting Industry Is Way Too Obsessed With

   Host Jim and guest Garrett explore four hunting industry obsessions, offering insights into what truly matters and sharing Backfire's Backlight Chassis updates.

2. 

   3 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Federal Answers All Questions Surrounding 6.5 Plus Peak

   Jim and Garret interview Federal's 6.5 Creedmoor Plus Peak ammo creators about the hot new launch and other industry topics.

3. 

   23 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   10 Ways You Can Drastically Improve Your Accuracy Today

   Host Garrett and guest Jim share ten actionable tips to immediately enhance shooting accuracy.

4. 

   14 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   How You Can Hunt Caribou In Alaska For Cheap

   Jim and Garrett share their budget-friendly Alaska caribou hunting adventure, revealing key gear and decisions for aspiring hunters.

5. 

   3 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   He Has Polled Thousands Of Hunters And Guides On Trusted Gear... But What Does He Believe?

   Host Steven Lines shares his trusted gear recommendations after polling thousands of hunters and guides, revealing what truly works in the field.

6. 

   22 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Experienced Hunting Guide Tells Us What Brands To Trust And Not To Trust In The Field

   Experienced hunting guide, [Guest Name], shares trusted and untrusted firearm brands for real-life hunting situations in this interview with host [Host Name].

7. 

   13 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   We Asked Ultimate Reloader What Really Makes A Rifle Accurate

   Host Gavin Gear from Ultimate Reloader shares insights on rifle accuracy, setups, and exciting reloading developments in this interview.

8. 

   3 Aug 2026

   How Good Is The 22 Creedmoor Really? With The Founder Of Horizon Firearms (Derrick Ratliff)

   Host Derrick Ratliff, founder of Horizon Firearms, shares insights into the 22 Creedmoor and crafting the perfect hunting rifle.

9. 

   23 Jul 2026

   What You Didn't Know About Accuracy...

   In this episode we talk about quest for understanding what it takes to truly understand what a rifle is capable of when it comes to accuracy.

10. 

    13 Jul 2026

    The Hunting Rifle Brands John McAdams Does and Doesn't Trust

    Backfire brings it's first guest on the Backfire Guns Podcast! John McAdams joins the show to give us his favorite Hunting Rifle brands (and least favorite) as well as how to hunt Africa on a budget and more!

11. 

    3 Jul 2026

    "Gun Counter" Myths We've All Believed

    In this episode we are discussing topics like barrel length and accuracy, velocity/power myths, magnification needs, ammo choices (e.g., Core-Lokt), cleaning frequency, dry firing, youth rifles, and more, emphasizing nuance, real-world testing, and practical hunting advice.

12. 

    24 Jun 2026

    The Truth About 6.5 Creed Plus Peak...

    The 6.5 Creedmoor Plus Peak and peak alloy / high pressure performance upgrades might be the biggest development in cartridge history—or it might be all hype. We take a hard look at the velocity claims, performance potential, and whether hunters should actually be paying attention.

13. 

    23 Jun 2026

    Welcome To Backfire! The Story Behind One Of YouTube's Biggest Hunting Channel's!

    Welcome to the Backfire Guns Podcast. In this first episode, we introduce the Backfire team, share the story behind the channel, and explain what listeners can expect from future episodes. From rifles, cartridges, optics, and ballistics to hunting stories, industry insights, and conversations with some of the biggest names in the shooting world, this is the place for hunters and shooters who want to go beyond the surface.

Inside a recent episode

4 Major Numbers The Hunting Industry Is Way Too Obsessed With

Published 14 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Yeah. It just doesn't work like that. Yeah. Um, especially with, with the, the energy, you know, People will say whatever number. Oh, you need 2,000 foot-pounds to kill a deer. Well, let's see. Let me type this in chat. How many foot-pounds of energy does a 9mm pistol produce at the muzzle? So, yeah, okay. So you're telling me if I take a 9mm pistol and I walk up point blank to an elk's vitals, and I pull the trigger, you're telling me that's not going to kill the elk. Absolutely it would. Of course it's going to kill the elk. Absolutely it would. But if you take the muzzle energy argument, you're not even close. […]

Who has been a guest on Backfire Guns Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Steven Lines
• hunting guide
• Gavin Gear
• Derrick Ratliff

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

33 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

26 ratings

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