About this podcast
Welcome to The Nitro Express Podcast! Join your hosts Matthew Black and Jonathan Davis as they dive into hunting, rifles, ammo, gear, and ballistics. This podcast is designed to explore topics, offer insight, and answer your questions on enjoying all the different types of hunting our world has to offer.
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 125 episodes
- Listener Q&A #2 · 47 min · Episode 84In this episode, Matthew and Jon cover some more write in questions ranging from straightway cartridges to pre '64 model 70s and happy wives. Thanks for listening! We appreciate…
- News on Ruger and a Changing Tide? · 37 min · Episode 83In this episode, Jon and Matthew discuss the disheartening news released from Ruger this week. They shares the production lines that are dying, discontinued and what that may…
- I Want a Double Rifle, Now What? Part 2 · 1 h 0 min · Episode 82In the closing of this 2 part discussion, Jon and Matthew cover some of the questions you may have as you consider purchasing your first double. We are not world class experts…
- I Want a Double Rifle, Now What? Part 1 · 1 h 1 min · Episode 81In episode 81, Jon and Matthew start laying out the reasons to consider a double, and the thought process you must do before you get serious about buying one. Doubles should be a…
- Top 5 Cartridges for Africa · 53 min · Episode 80In episode 80, Jon and Matthew break down what they consider are some of the best choices for African hunting. From Grysbok to Elephant and everything in between. We hope you…
- Pro Tips in Passing- Bullet Construction 101 · 16 min · Episode 41In this short, Matthew and Jon share a generic overview of the different types of construction techniques used in bullets and their application. We hope this short episode gives…
- Write in Listener Q&A · 58 min · Episode 79In episode 79, Matthew and Jon do one of our favorite things, answer your questions! We appreciate everyone who wrote in and hop you continue to do so. If we get more questions…
- Pro Tips in Passing- Peep Sights · 12 min · Episode 40In this short, Matthew and Jon share some thoughts on peep sights for hunting both close and long range with iron sights. Peeps are a great option for aging eyes and new shooters…
- A Buffet Discussion: 7 RUM Update, 348 Win, Deer Season, and Shotgun Basics · 43 min · Episode 78In episode 78, Jon and Matthew jump from topic to topic and give a general overview of several current items. Matthew shares a 7 RUM update, Jon's recent Gunbroker find, some…
- Pro Tips in Passing- AmmoSeek · 3 min · Episode 39In this short, Matthew and Jon share a hidden gem for shooters and reloaders, ammoseek.com. We are not sponsored, but we use it all the time to find brass, bullets, and ammo for…
- Youth Hunting Rifle Recommendations · 39 min · Episode 77In episode 77, Matthew and Jon share some deer and plains game class cartridge and rifle recommendations for the young hunter in your life. We list a budget, premium and classic…
- Pro Tips in Passing- 4 Stable Shooting Sticks · 7 min · Episode 38In this short, Jon and Matthew break down an absolutely necessary piece of kit for preparing for Safari that still has lots of merit here in the States as well as on the range- 4…
- A Few Favorite Guns and Busting the Myth You Only Need One · 52 min · Episode 76In this episode, Matthew and Jon share a few of their favorites and share some thoughtful words explaining why the concept of only needing one gun is really not true. They share…
- The Adventures and Misadventures of Juan Loco- Granola Bar Elk · 21 min · Episode 37In this excerpt of Jon's book The Adventures and Misadventures of Juan Loco, Jon reads for us one of his best stories, Granola Bar Elk. We hope you enjoy and consider planning…
- Classic Rifles, Rejuvenation, and Keeping Them in the Field · 34 min · Episode 75In episode 75, Matthew and Jon share some of their favorite classic firearms, why they speak to us, and how you can breathe new life into the old family rifle. We cover…
- The Adventures and Misadventures of Juan Loco- The Cottonmouth Water Moccasin · 15 min · Episode 36In this excerpt of Jon's book, he retells an account from his youth regarding fishing superstitions, borrowed gear, surprise visitors, and lessons learned in youth. We hope you…
- 7 RUM Project Update · 43 min · Episode 74In episode 74, Jon and Matthew break down the basics of action blueprinting, pillar bedding stocks, and glass bedding rifles. This 7 RUM project is coming along nicely, all stock…
- The Adventures and Misadventures of Juan Loco- Pop, Uncle Bill, & the Dogs · 17 min · Episode 35In this new series, Jon is reading various chapters of his book "The Adventures and Misadventures of Juan Loco". This week's episode is a deeply personal and emotional story we…
- The Best Gear We've Ever Bought · 51 min · Episode 73In episode 73, Jon and Matthew share 10 pieces of the best gear they've ever bought. This gear has served them well in the field for years and were bought with cash money. We…
- The Worst Gear We've Ever Bought · 37 min · Episode 72In episode 72, Jon and Matthew share some of their most questionable, and regrettable purchases. We hope you find the humor in these anecdotes and consider your gear and what may…
