Does Gear Make the Hunter?
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Does the gear make the hunter — or does the hunter make the gear? In this expert roundtable episode of Gun Talk Hunt, host KJ is joined by a panel of top shooters and hunting professionals, including Mike Herne (Tricer) and Brady Allinson, a champion NRL/PRS competitor, to explore how gear and skills combine for a successful Western hunt.
This deep dive into modern hunting gear explores:
The real impact of tripods, bipods, and ball heads on shooting stability
How competition shooting techniques are changing the way hunters prepare and shoot
Why rear tripod support is becoming an essential skill for accurate field shots
The difference between consumer-grade and purpose-built gear for hunters
Weight vs performance: how to build a lightweight yet capable kit
How PRS/NRL shooters are influencing modern backcountry hunting setups
Why practicing with your gear is just as important as buying it
Whether you're prepping for your first elk hunt out West or leveling up your long-range shooting skills, this episode is packed with real-world tips, gear recommendations, and tactical insight you can apply today.
This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Remington Ammunition, First Person Defender, Savage Arms, and Timney Triggers.
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About Gun Talk Hunt
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Hunt, with Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin, pairs decades of experience with today’s latest tools and technology to help you succeed in the field. Whether it runs or flies - no matter what game you pursue - Gun Talk Hunt is a multi-platform podcast that gives today’s hunters a voice in the digital world.
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