About this episode

Tom Kirkland discusses firearms setup and recommendations for elk hunting in Northwest Montana.

We sat down with Tom Kirkland, owner of Big Bull Sports in Thompson Falls, Montana, for a deep dive into all thing's firearms. From trusted gun brands and optic setups to bullet selection, Tom shares what matters most when you’re building a reliable hunting gun. He also breaks down our recommendations for an elk hunt in Northwest Montana—what to carry, how to set it up, and why it works in this country.

People in this episode

Host: Waypoint Outfitters

Guest: Tom Kirkland

Topics covered

• firearms
• hunting
• gun setup
• elk hunting
• optics
• bullet selection

Keywords

• firearms
• hunting gun
• gun brands
• optic setups
• bullet selection
• elk hunt
• Montana

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Big Bull Sports

Places: Thompson Falls, Montana, Northwest Montana

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