DiscoverBackcountry Hunting PodcastHow To Set Up A Rifle For Western Hunting
How To Set Up A Rifle For Western Hunting

How To Set Up A Rifle For Western Hunting

Update: 2025-06-13
Share

Description

From scope to scabbard, here's how to set up a rifle that's ideal for western hunting. This episode takes a deep dive into vital accessories and parts including: 

  • Scope quality, features, and types
  • Scope mounting systems
  • Bipod types, construction, and crucial characteristics
  • Anti-cant scope levels
  • RIfle slings and what doesn't work
  • Ammo carriers and their vital necessity
  • Optimal suppressors—light, compact, and crucial
  • Bonus: Iron sights, and whether your rifle should have them. 

Not only do we discuss what accessories a good western hunting rifle should have, we talk through why. Naturally, we wander off into hunting stories that support the points we're making. ENJOY! 

 

FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the show, and need all the support we can get to take it to the next level. Please join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry where you'll get access to all our bonus material and—if you like—can contribute a few dollars.

VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE: 

www.timneytriggers.com

www.browning.com

www.leupold.com

https://javelinbipod.com

www.onxmaps.com

www.silencercentral.com

https://www.portersfirearms.com/

www.siembidacustomknives.com

Comments 
00:00
00:00
1.0x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

How To Set Up A Rifle For Western Hunting

How To Set Up A Rifle For Western Hunting