SHOW NOTES Listener's request: Dream Big, and Create The Ultimate Elk Rifle Pre-show: Another listener's favorite book list: Recommended reading for all backcountry hunters.  Picking apart the characteristics of an ultimate elk rifle Authoritative Accurate Reliable Corrosion resistant metal Tough, rigid, stable stock A scope good for close up to far shots Ideal scope mounts Fine-tuning details Specific hardware to build with:  Action Bottom metal  Trigger Barrel Stock Scope Scope mounts Bipod Cartridge considerations: Caliber Bullet types Smooth-feeding attributes Tuning and practicing Barrel break-in Load selection and testing Zero distance Custom turrets Trajectory validation Serious practice   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