The Shortgun Sportsman

Jason Salvini of Aria Ballistic Engineering

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 12:04:06 -0600

Jason Salvini joins Ryan to discuss ammo and his unique approach to loading at Aria Ballistic Engineering. They also talk handgun hunting (of course!) and how to get into the sport.

Glen Fryxell

Thu, 09 May 2024 07:00:00 -0600

If you're at all curious about casting bullets, or even if you've been casting for a long time, this is the episode for you! Not only has Glen Fryxell been casting and shooting cast bullets for decades, but he also has the knowledge of the science to go with it!

Link to Glen's book and articles: www.lasc.us/ArticlesFryxell.htm

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MOA with Dan Meserve

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0600

Rounding out our series on the three handgun competitions held in Wyoming each summer, this episode is all about the last of them - The MOA Long Range Shoot. Dan Meserve talked with Ryan about how this benchrest-style competition works, and what you'll need to do to prepare for it.

Long Range Shooting Match | Moalongrangeshoot | Sundance

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WY-SHOT with Ernie Bishop

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0600

WY-SHOT is the 2nd of 3 handgun competitions held in Wyoming in June. Ernie and Ryan talked about what shooters can expect at the competition, and how best to prepare.

Contact Ernie: WY-SHOT 2024 is June 17-19 – seb usa (sebrests-usa.com)

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Dave"Tex"House with Handgun Hunter's Competition

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:06:48 -0600

Ryan and Dave discussed Handgun Hunter's Competition, a competition held each summer in Wyoming that focuses on field shooting with handguns. They discussed the history and genesis of the competition, as well as many of the details shooters will want to know before the attend.

Find out more at handgunhunterscomp.com or follow them on social media:

FB- @Handgun Hunter's Competition

IG - @handgun_hunters_competition

Dave's IG: @ammotex

Tank Hoover

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:37:36 -0600

Tank Hoover is well-known as a writer of diverse gun-related content. As a revolver, cast bullet, and hunting afficionado, Tank has been on all sorts of adventures. Read him in American Handgunner or Guns Magazine by FMG Publications.

Alex Holman

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:15:00 -0600

Alex Holman shares his inspiring story with humor and wit. Listen and learn what it means to truly play with the cards you're dealt!

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Randy Miller

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 11:10:05 -0600

Randy Miller is a founding member of Handgun Hunters International and has been hunting with a shortgun for almost 25 years. He is also the proprietor of Backcountry Leather Good and makes custom holsters for handgun hunters. On top of that, he is a heckuva nice guy and very generous with his time and knowledge!

Dick Thompson Part 2

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 09:01:00 -0600

Dick Thompson is such an interesting and accomplished handgun hunter, we had to do a part two! Again, Dick shares some great wisdom and fascinating stories with us. We talked hunting, 41 Magnum, and killing mountain lions at 5 feet. Enjoy!

HHI Member Spotlight: Dick Thompson

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:39:34 -0600

Dick Thompson has been handgun hunting for over 50 years. In this episode, we talk about Dick's friendship with Elmer Keith, as well as his tips for casting and powder coating bullets.

Gary Reeder

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 08:31:31 -0600

This episode features one of the stalwarts of the custom gun world - Gary Reeder! Gary and Ryan talked handgun hunting, Reeder Custom Guns, Gary's proprietary cartridges, and more.

Direct From Hunting Camp

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 10:04:56 -0600

This episode was recorded in hunting camp! It features four Founding Members of HHI, Ryan Hoover, Randy Miller, Trapr Swonson, & Roy Yeager. They had a great time hunting with each other, and their conversation informative and entertaining!

Fermin Garza

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:56:15 -0600

If you shoot revolvers, you need to know Fermin Garza. Well known for his high-quality sights, Fermin is also an expert sixgunner and gunsmith. This episode is a must-listen if you are interested in becoming a better shooter. Fermin is a great teacher and is very generous with his time. If you want to reach out to Fermin, you can call him at 361-960-3697. Enjoy the episode!

Hamilton Bowen

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 06:11:44 -0600

Ryan talked with Hamilton Bowen, proprietor of Bowen Classic Arms. Hamilton, who wrote the book (literally) on custom revolvers talked about his history, philosophy, the things he's most proud to have created, and more. Enjoy!

Dr. Bill Jones on Wilderness Preparedness and Emergencies

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 05:46:57 -0600

In this episode, Ryan talked with Dr. Bill Jones, MD about being prepared in the woods and what to do in some typical emergencies. Bill is an emergency medicine physician and a wilderness fellow. He is also a former Navy SEAL. It was an interesting conversation!

Brian Alberts on JDJ Cartridges

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:28:44 -0600

Ryan talked to SSK Firearms manager Brian Alberts about the ever-popular JDJ Cartridges. Brian has been at SSK for almost 40 years and has a wealth of knowledge around these wildcat calibers and what went into making them. A fascinating and educational topic for anyone interested in handgunning!

Dr. Larry ”The Hitman” Rogers

Fri, 19 May 2023 05:39:08 -0600

Doc Rogers is one of the most prolific handgun hunters around today. His experiences are fascinating, and he has kept amazing records of his hunting exploits. This is his first appearance on a podcast, and it is a good one!

OvercomingTarget Panic or Flinch

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:59:51 -0600

In this episode, Ryan discusses what target panic and a flinch are, what the difference between the two is, and some methods to overcome them. Most of us have (or will) experienced a flinch or target panic at some point. The more we discuss it, the more we can help each other out. We hope this episode can help anyone struggling with these issues. (Oh, and yes, we know Ryan calls his Redhawk a Blackhawk. He is colorblind...)

Kristin Alberts

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:16:19 -0600

On this episode, I interviewed Kristin Alberts. Also known as The Wilderness Woman (@thewildernesswoman) on social media, Kristin is an avid outdoorswoman. Last year she undertook the challenge of hunting a cape buffalo with a handgun and her story is a good one!

Ken Kelly of Mag-Na-Port

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:02:38 -0600

On this episode, I speak with Ken Kelly of Mag-Na-Port. Ken has a long history in the handgun hunting world, and he is such a nice guy! We talked handgun hunting history, Mag-Na-Port, his father Larry Kelly (HHI # 2!), and the trends Ken's seen over the years.

Larry Weishuhn

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 15:50:16 -0600

I talked to Larry Weishuhn, "Mr. Whitetail," about his experiences and what he'd do these days if he were just getting into handgun hunting. It led us down an interesting rabbit trail about public land opportunities in TX. Also, Larry was the first person to successfully hunt an animal with one of the most well know hunting handguns. Listen to find out which!

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Field Gear and Brian Thurber of Trifecta Handgun

Sat, 18 Feb 2023 12:01:56 -0600

Heath and Ryan discuss the gear they find valuable in the field. Then, Ryan talks to Brian Thurber of Trifecta Handgun. Brian has invented and produces a handgun rest for hunters to use in the field.

Caleb Giddings of Taurus USA

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:16:53 -0600

On this episode, Ryan talks to Caleb Giddings of Taurus USA about their hunting handguns, as well as what they're doing to overcome the issues they've had in the past.

Choosing Optics and Ernie Bishop

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 08:49:16 -0600

Moving forward in our series on how to get started in handgun hunting, this episode is all about optics. Heath and Ryan discuss options for sights, red dots, and pistol scopes. Ryan interviews Ernie Bishop, who is well known in the long-range pistol community. Ernie puts on a shooting competition, WYSHOT, where competitors shoot at steel targets at 1400 yards and beyond using specialty pistols. Most of these pistols carry rifle scopes, so we discuss putting rifle scopes on handguns.

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Mark Hampton

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 08:11:13 -0600

I sat down to interview one of the most committed and prolific handgun hunters living today - Mark Hampton. On top of having hunted over 200 species on 6 continents, Mark is a humble gentleman and does everything he can to promote our wonderful sport. His stories and advice are great to listen to. In this episode, he talks about his favorite guns and hunts, as well as what he would do if he were just starting out in handgun hunting today.

Choosing guns and ammo for handgun hunting.

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 21:45:44 -0600

In this episode, we talk about selecting the right kind of gun from the different types available - and using what you already have! We're also going to go into an overview of ammunition and selecting the right type for your hunting situations.

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The Case for Handgun Hunting

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 21:39:00 -0600

On this episode, Heath Tyler and I go over the advantages of hunting with a handgun and why we hunt with handguns, personally. We also discuss some common myths surrounding the sport and give some advice for new hunters who want to get into the sport.

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Introduction to Handgun Hunting

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 21:00:25 -0600

In our first episode, Ryan talks about handgun hunting and shares a bit of his story. Enjoy! If you are (or are interested in) handgun hunting, we need you in Handgun Hunters International! Join today at: https://www.handgunhuntersinternational.com/