SHOW NOTES Episode topic: Rifle barrel break-in: How to do it, and does it help?  Up Front Q&A A European perspective on rifle cost Taping muzzles during bad weather, and the long-range effect Sharpening knives in a survival situation Straight-wall cartridges comparison: .350 Legend vs. .450 Bushmaster Researching & choosing outfitters Binocular magnification: 8x, 10x, 12x, 15x, or a combination?  .280 Ackley X-Bolt vs. Model 70 .280 Ackley re-barrel project When to hunt with a cartridge in the chamber Budget rifles and a story about rust prevention BARREL BREAK-IN:  Barrel fouling and accuracy degradation What is barrel break-in, and what are the benefits?  Which barrels benefit, and which ones don't?  How to perform barrel break-in FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry Contribute via PayPal using joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Contribute via VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.browning.com www.silencercentral.com www.timneytriggers.com www.siembidacustomknives.com