Gun Talk

In Week 2 of our 4-part Gun Talk Hunt series, host KJ sits down again with Todd Bonura of Maniacal Arms to talk precision, purpose-built rifles, and the truth about building the ultimate backcountry hunting rifle.From spiral fluting to suppressor compatibility, barrel length debates, and lightweight vs. performance balancing—this episode covers it all. Whether you're hiking the steep mountains of Colorado or headed to a local stand, this is the gear conversation hunters need to hear.Topics Covered:What makes a rifle truly backcountry ready?The problem with going “too light” on your rifle setupBarrel length, suppressors, and velocity loss—what you should knowWhy scope rings matter more than you thinkHow to lighten your load without compromising accuracyReal-life fails: Todd and KJ share stories of missed shots, overbuilt setups, and what NOT to doListener Question: What would your “do-it-all” hunting rifle look like?This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Leupold, First Person Defender, Timney Triggers, Ruger,