The Nitro Express Podcast

In this short, Matthew and Jon share a discovery after spending some serious time with a double in the dry, dusty African bush. While it sounds stupid and simple, a few Q Tips can really help keep your gear up and running. In this instance, your double rifle in situations where it can be a life saving piece of equipment, you want to keep it running as smoothly as possible.

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In episode 68, part one of a 4 part mini series on western hunting. Jon and Matthew break down some rifle considerations as well as cartridge options for your upcoming elk hunt. Jon shares some elk hunting stories and Matthew breaks down the numbers as normal. Best of luck afield this fall!

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In this short, Matthew and Jon share with you one of, if not the best travel booking agent in the hunting business: Gracy Travel. We are not sponsored in any way, but wanted to give credit where credit is due. Jon has been using them for over 25 years and Matthew has used them on every Safari. They are great at what they do and their people on the ground are phenomenal.

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In episode 66, Matthew sits down with some great new friends, Mason and Nick. The were in camp with the Professor and Matthew at Limcroma in June 2026. This was their first time on Safari, and they have lots of good insight and information for all you first timers. We envy you!

Cover photo is Nick, Mason, and Troy (Mason's dad) with Mason's HUGE 47 7/8" sable.

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In episode 65, Matthew and Jon break down the three most common, uncommon cartridges. These are all 50 (1/2 inch) cartridges and include the 505 Gibbs, 500 Jeffery, and the 500 Nitro Express 3". Matthew breaks down some case specs, potential performance, and the availability of rifles, ammo, and reloading components. This is a step into the true stopping rifles and we hope you enjoy, even if Juan Loco was distracted by his stomach ...

In episode 64, Jon and Matthew share with you the excitement they have for leaving for Limcroma Safaris in just a few days. This episode is full of practical tips about mentally preparing for safari, reasonable expectations, and the general excitement around any upcoming hunting trip.

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Episode 63 is full of pragmatic field experience on the pinnacle of adrenaline- following up on wounded dangerous game. Matthew and Jon lay out, step by step, the process of following up on your dangerous animal. From tips about gear and rifles to the mental state of mind, we hope you enjoy and that if your time comes to follow one in the thick stuff, this will help you be prepared.

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In episode 61, Jon and Matthew break down their packing list for going on safari. There are some definite items you need and some that are better left at home. Remember to pack light and use the KISS principle. Along the way the hosts share some stories that have changed their packing over the years.

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Friends, in these new segments that will drop every Wednesday starting on February 25, 2026 we sit down with some of the best from the 2026 SCI National Convention in Nashville. Again, we are not in any way sponsored, we just wanted to share some of who we believe are the best with you.

In this episode, we sit down with Mr. Bill Hober, CEO of the Swift Bullet Company. For any of you in the know, you are well aware of Mr. Hober and h...

In episode 56, Matthew and Jon want to dispel a common myth, safari rifles must cost $10,000 or more. We cover plains game and dangerous game rifle recommendations as well as ammo suggestions. We break it down into three categories: new, used, and classic. Cravat, dangerous game rifles are not overly budget friendly, but this is a life sustaining piece of kit, so keep that in mind. We hope you enjoy and we will catch you on the nex...

Friends, in these new segments that will drop every Wednesday starting on February 25, 2026 we sit down with some of the best from the 2026 SCI National Convention in Nashville. Again, we are not in any way sponsored, we just wanted to share some of who we believe are the best with you.

In this episode, we sit down with Shane Wolfe from Hunt the West. Shane is Ethan Hale's business partner. They offer application strategy and outfit...