{"podcast":{"title":"Big Game Hunting Podcast - Hunting Africa, North America, & More!","slug":"big-game-hunting-podcast-hunting-africa-north-america-more-529748","podcast_index_feed_id":529748,"rss_url":"https://biggamehuntingpodcast.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/6/0/4/e/604e5da64e5761ba/big_game_hunting_podcast_logo.jpg","author":"John McAdams","episode_count":445,"summary":"Welcome to The Big Game Hunting Podcast where host John McAdams discusses subjects like caliber comparisons, Africa hunting, terminal ballistics, intense hunting stories, and more – featuring a wide variety of guests from industry experts to listeners of the show from all over the world. No fluff, no baloney, just one serious big game hunter doing his best to learn, grow, and have fun alongside his listeners. New episodes release every Thursday. Join us to learn more about subjects ranging from cape buffalo hunting in Africa to hunting deer, elk, bear, and antelope in North America from internationally recognized experts in their fields. Contact me with your questions or feedback via email at: john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com Or visit the searchable archive of all Big Game Hunting Podcast episodes published since 2019 at https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/","last_synced_at":"2026-06-04T16:18:58.568884+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/big-game-hunting-podcast-hunting-africa-north-america-more-529748"},"episode":{"title":"426: The Savage Model 99-The Thinking Man's Deer Rifle with Bryce Towsley","slug":"426-the-savage-model-99-the-thinking-man-s-deer-rifle-with-bryce-towsley","published_at":"2026-06-04T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/big-game-hunting-podcast-hunting-africa-north-america-more-529748/426-the-savage-model-99-the-thinking-man-s-deer-rifle-with-bryce-towsley","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/big-game-hunting-podcast-hunting-africa-north-america-more-529748","url":"https://biggamehuntingpodcast.libsyn.com/426-the-savage-model-99-the-thinking-mans-deer-rifle-with-bryce-towsley","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/biggamehuntingpodcast/riverside_magic_episode_johns_studio.mp3?dest-id=1260806","summary":"Bryce M. Towsley joins John McAdams for a comprehensive look at the Savage Model 99 rifle. From its origins with Arthur Savage and the early 1899/99 models to its innovative internal hammer, rotary magazine with cartridge counter, and ability to handle modern smokeless cartridges with pointed bullets, we cover what made this lever action truly different from the Winchesters and Marlins of its era. Bryce shares his personal experiences hunting with the 300 Savage, the evolution of cartridges available in the Model 99 (303 Savage, 22 Savage Hi-Power, 250 Savage, 300 Savage, 308 Winchester, 358 Winchester, 284 Winchester, and more), why the rifle was so popular in the northeast big woods, realisticaccuracy expectations, and the reasons Model 99 production eventually ended. This episode is a must-listen for lever-action fans, Savage collectors, and anyone who appreciates thoughtful firearm design and hunting history. Sponsor: Make sure you're signed up for my email list by going to Biggamehuntingpodcast.com/ebook . You'll get my free E-BOOK when you do so and you'll also receive the emails I send out every weekday. If you like The Big Game Hunting Podcast you'll love those emails. Join the Big Game Hunting Podcast tribe for the potential opportunity to have a future podcast guest answer one of your questions on the air along with access to all my bonus material at www.patreon.com/biggamehunter Please hit that \"SUBSCRIBE\" or \"FOLLOW\" button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Resources Get copies of Bryce's books on Amazon here or on his web site here Ep 368: 300 H&H With Joseph von Benedikt – Episode referenced in interview Ep 404: 404 Jeffery With Phil Massaro – Episode referenced in interview Ep 425: 425 Westley Richards – Episode referenced…","meta_description":"Bryce M. Towsley joins John McAdams for a comprehensive look at the Savage Model 99 rifle. 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