{"podcast":{"title":"Backcountry Hunting Podcast","slug":"backcountry-hunting-podcast-457784","podcast_index_feed_id":457784,"rss_url":"https://backcountryhunting.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://backcountryhunting.libsyn.com/website","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/6/d/4/9/6d49c772268bd516d959afa2a1bf1c87/Backcountry_on_Black_w-o_host_name.jpg","author":"Joseph von Benedikt","episode_count":410,"summary":"Backcountry Hunting Podcast focuses on inspiring and teaching about deep-country hunting, with emphasis on DIY techniques, gear, prep and how-to. Lifelong wilderness hunter Joseph von Benedikt shares stories and tips for success.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/backcountry-hunting-podcast-457784"},"episode":{"title":"Best Hunting Rifles for the Backcountry, with Ron Spomer","slug":"best-hunting-rifles-for-the-backcountry-with-ron-spomer","published_at":"2026-03-06T06:09:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/backcountry-hunting-podcast-457784/best-hunting-rifles-for-the-backcountry-with-ron-spomer","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/backcountry-hunting-podcast-457784","url":"https://backcountryhunting.libsyn.com/best-hunting-rifles-for-the-backcountry-with-ron-spomer","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/backcountryhunting/Best_Mountain_Rifles_with_Ron_Spomer.mp3?dest-id=1133615","summary":"What makes a terrific mountain rifle? In this episode, we interview hunting legend Ron Spomer about his favorite wild sheep hunting rifles (which are excellent for elk and alpine mule deer and black bear as well). Ron takes us through the rifle characteristics and features he considers crucial to a capable backcountry hunting rifle. Naturally, his opinions are liberally laced with true tale tales of wild hunting in wild places. This one was a ton of fun, folks! ENJOY! FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry Recent brief Patreon-only audio topics include \"How to Set Up A 7mm PRC for Sucess\" and \"Best Cartridge for Moose & Woodland Bison.\" Check 'em out! Email us questions here: backcountryhuntingpodcast@gmail.com VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE: www.swiftbullets.com www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com www.leupold.com www.siembidacustomknives.com www.onxmaps.com www.silencercentral.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/ https://javelinbipod.com","meta_description":"What makes a terrific mountain rifle? In this episode, we interview hunting legend Ron Spomer about his favorite wild sheep hunting rifles (which are exce…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3216,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/backcountry-hunting-podcast-457784/episodes/best-hunting-rifles-for-the-backcountry-with-ron-spomer/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/backcountry-hunting-podcast-457784/best-hunting-rifles-for-the-backcountry-with-ron-spomer.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}