67: Veterans to Hunters: WWII’s Lasting Legacy on Outdoor Sports | No Lowballers Podcast

In this week’s episode of the No Lowballers Podcast, Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and Allen Forkner delve into the impact of WWII veterans on modern hunting gear and practices with Nosler’s VP of Sales and Marketing, Pat Mundy. They discuss the revolutionary changes in hunting equipment, from Nosler’s partition bullets to the optical advancements by Leupold, and how these innovations have shaped modern hunting practices.

Today’s Topics:

• Evolution of hunting equipment since the 1940s
• The inception and impact of Nosler’s partition bullets
• The transition from iron sights to advanced optics
• The integration of new technologies like ballistic calculators and range finders
• How military experiences have influenced recreational hunting
• Nosler’s expansion into manufacturing rifles
• Upcoming innovations and market expansions for Nosler

Mundy shares insights into the past and future of hunting technologies, emphasizing the blend of tradition and innovation that defines the sport today. The discussion highlights how essential reliable, high-performance gear is to ethical hunting practices and the overall hunting experience.

Your Thoughts: What are some of your favorite hunting memories? Do you prefer the classic hunting gear or do you prefer modern firearms, optics and ammunition? Share your stories in the comments!

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Hear the truth behind the trigger on this show that highlights the insanity, calamity and oddity of firearm history, collectibles and the crazy valuables. Every week historian Logan Metesh of High Caliber History joins the GunBroker team to discuss topics such as mobster favorites, collector pieces, war-time weapons, hunting gun history, competition firearms and more.