Meateater Season 10 thoughts?

[Mtnboy]

Don’t know about the misses, but it’s impossible not to notice the shitty ejection by the rifles. On the goat episode Steve reached up to clear the brass and in another scene the brass kind of just pooped out of the port. Last season I think there was even a really bad hang up on feeding.

accuracy is only one function of a rifle, if it doesn’t feed, extract or eject as it should, it’s just as worthless in my opinion.

I stick with mauser or Mauser-derived rifles. They sling brass in a neat pile 5’ away, every time. Am well aware that plenty of other rifles also function perfectly, but on camera these weatherbys are struggling.

Funny, on the latest podcast Janis is recounting his Sheep hunt and it sounds like a jammed gun dang near cost him a sheep.

He blames it on a full magazine not loading correctly (what?) he ended up with only 1 shell in the gun and then got a 'click' when he tried to make a follow up shot and then the Sheep dropped seconds later from the first shot.

 

[ODB]

Funny, on the latest podcast Janis is recounting his Sheep hunt and it sounds like a jammed gun dang near cost him a sheep.

He blames it on a full magazine not loading correctly (what?) he ended up with only 1 shell in the gun and then got a 'click' when he tried to make a follow up shot and then the Sheep dropped seconds later from the first shot.

Wow. I will have to listen to the episode.

That is flatly unacceptable performance from a rifle.

I bet Steve is missing his old CCR rifles.

callaghan used to shoot a stainless model 70 300 win mag (I bet he still uses it mostly off camera) . I have the 338 version of that rifle and it functions flawlessly.

this shilling for rifles and having them prove themselves problematic doesn’t do much for anyone’s reputation.

 

[RyanT26]

If you want to see how silky smooth the Weatherby action is, watch Adam Weatherby’s hunt with Steve in season nine. LOL it’s painful to watch him try to cycle that gun.

I turned off the first episode with Luke combs not even halfway through, it was terrible.

 

[ODB]

If you want to see how silky smooth the Weatherby action is, watch Adam Weatherby’s hunt with Steve in season nine. LOL it’s painful to watch him try to cycle that gun.

I turned off the first episode with Luke combs not even halfway through, it was terrible.

yes! I remember that now.

Oof….

 

[BenApple]

I liked it for the most part. It actually got my wife interested in the cooking aspect of my hobby. We watched some older episodes together and he didn’t like watching the kill shot very much, so I can appreciate them just panning out or focusing on something else. The celebrity stuff has its place as long as it’s not every episode. It was cool to see him verify someone’s ability to shoot before taking him out.

 

[qwerksc]

I’ll start watching again when they start hunting; otters, seals and feral house cats, The critters that really matter, trophy class animals only.

 

[OXN939]

This is just personal preference, but I more enjoy episodes of hunts on public land more than private land. Even if Steve doesn't get anything, hunting private just isn't as exciting for me.

Second this. This latest pronghorn episode felt a hair too close to the old school hunting shows where they pipe in the obnoxiously dramatic music while the host essentially narrates an extended commercial for one or several brands during a high fence hunt.

The cooking content is awesome, IMO. Pretty much always learn a cool trick or two from Steve or his guests. Whiskey butter sauce is high on the priority list to try

 

[Bearsears]

The best parts of the season were:
1. The look on Kurt's face when Steve says "Kurt i dont quite know what to say man" after missing.
2. Luke Combs "I thought I'd be huffing and puffing alot more than I was...I was never like let's not hike up that mountain cuz I ate a mcflurry last week...when we were making that first stalk on the first day, I was like man were out here dude" After a one day hunt riding around in a sxs.
3. Clay Newcomb "Steven Rinella doesn't know what a good bow shot is"
I'll stop hating. I liked the goat hunt alot and I always love watching Steve screw up because its nice to see other people make mistakes as much as I do.

 

[elkyinzer]

Bad shot blaming a miss on a jammed rifle? Sounds like every hunting camp I've ever been too.

I think that's part of the appeal they are regular guys. Pretty sure they mostly don't claim to be otherwise (cept maybe Cal and Clay). Just eloquent regular dudes that got an opportunity.

 

[OMB]

I don’t watch many of the shows themselves, but will occasionally listen to a podcast if the topic or guest interests me.

Because I haven’t seen many of the shows, I haven‘t seen the issues being discussed about Weatherby rifles. But, I do know someone who is a component of the show.

I will say that the person I know has over time has developed an expertise that has allowed themselves to be considered an authority and regular on the show. However, without giving too many specifics, I can say that this person hasn’t been an “expert” in hunting/fishing for long, and many people (and especially those on this forum) would have decades more experience than the person I know.

Essentially, the person I’m referring to got started in hunting/fishing later in life and only had marginal skills at both. This person eventually progressed, but isn’t someone I’d consider particularly adept or skilled even now. And, more specifically, gained their skills by being provided with a mentor and opportunities that a lot of regular sportsman would never have access to.

To make these statements relevant to the discussion of Weatherby rifles, I would give benefit of the doubt to Weatherby on accuracy issues because the person I know isn’t an accomplished shooter. In terms of fishing, I’m not even sure they can double haul cast, but they are considered an authority.

In short, I think the Meat Eater crew are probably not a whole lot more accomplished than a lot of hunters / anglers out there, but because they have created a brand for themselves - they’ve begun to be seen as experts. Based on what I know, in my opinion, you may be able to put a Weatherby rifle in the hands of someone on this forum, and they may be able to make the shot a Meat Eater guy missed.

I don’t want to sound overly critical of the show or the crew because they’ve never come across as elitist to me or even sounded like they are boasting about the opportunities they’ve created for themselves. Regardless of what age someone picks something up and their natural aptitude for it, what really matters is the effort they put into It. From what I can tell, the Meat Eater guys all seem passionate, and I don’t begrudge them for their success.

I cringe at most of their written content when I get the newsletter updates for this reason. Glad they're loving what they do, but there's more accurate information in general hunting articles from Field & Stream or Outdoor Life 20 years ago (and those generally weren't great.)

 

[coloradoelk]

public land DIY hunts are enjoyable to watch. Private land or guided hunts no bueno. Only guided hunts I like to watch are exotics in other countries.

 

[schwaf]

You’ve obviously never been to Colorado. They think being a “native” is a personality trait.

Being a Colorado native isn't a personality trait, it's an enviable status . I'll sell you mine for a reasonable price.

 

[coloyooper]

Being a Colorado native isn't a personality trait, it's an enviable status . I'll sell you mine for a reasonable price.

You’re not going to like the price I’d offer!

 

[schwaf]

You’re not going to like the price I’d offer!

Whoa there! You're not the one setting the price! I've got quite the hot commodity!

 

[farmer14]

I’ve ALWAYS been a Rinella fan. Books, videos, podcasts, etc. but lately he’s gotten soft in my opinion.

 

[bricketts]

Mt goat hunt was only one I really cared for.. seasons 1-8 were all much better, seems too staged now..

 

[Drenalin]

I liked it, and will continue to watch. Part of their mission is hunter recruitment, and from that perspective the antelope hunt makes sense. If that guy can go out and shoot an antelope, why couldn't anybody else? I know hunter recruitment is a double edged sword and I don't blame anybody for being against it, just pointing out that in light of that goal, the antelope episode made sense.

I also don't give a rip if guys - including Rinella - are hunting private or public. IMO, that's a dips**t argument to be having in light of the other challenges we face.

Think this will be the year we set a record for most Meat Eater b***h fest threads.

 

[OXN939]

I’ve ALWAYS been a Rinella fan. Books, videos, podcasts, etc. but lately he’s gotten soft in my opinion.

I think you can see the Chernin influence in some of their recent content, particularly the podcasts. Sucks, but is there anyone here who wouldn't sell out for a sick cabin in Alaska and a nice ranch in MT?

 

[tyebauserman]

Man tough crowd! LOL I understand the criticisms, but at the end of the day I still think Meateater is putting out some of the best content I see from any of the larger companies.

 

[browning2480]

What I find funny is all the people bashing the private land hunts. Funny how if you don’t hunt public, it is not worth watching. But then everyone complains because they are hunting public and showing people how to do it. Which increases the amount of people. Which is it folks? Wouldn’t you want all these guys to hunt private so they don’t overcrowd your honey hole? Ya’ll need to pick a side and stick with it