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🗓️ 18 January 2026

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

How much gear is too much when chasing whitetails? This episode of Gun Talk Hunt dives into the real-world investment hunters make in rifles, optics, muzzleloaders, thermal tech, and everything in between. Host KJ talks with Jeff Puckett and Todd Bonura about the evolution of hunting setups, what gear trends are rising in 2026, and why some tools are changing the way we approach the woods—from reloading to high-tech tracking.

This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Remington Ammo, CZ Firearms, Range Ready Studios, and Ruger.

About Gun Talk Hunt
Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Hunt, with Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin, pairs decades of experience with today’s latest tools and technology to help you succeed in the field. Whether it runs or flies - no matter what game you pursue - Gun Talk Hunt is a multi-platform podcast that gives today’s hunters a voice in the digital world.

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0:00.0	We invest so much into our gear.
0:03.7	And how does it help?
0:05.5	Well, we're going to find out right here on Gun Talk Hunt.
0:09.8	I'm KJ. You've found the right place.
0:15.1	We go all over this little blue orb, sharing stories and tactics about chasing wild game.
0:21.2	Now, let's get on the hunt.
0:26.6	Welcome in all you Gun Talk hunters.
0:28.3	I'm your host, KJ, and we are in for an exciting one.
0:31.4	We're going to take a trip all the way up to Oklahoma, Mr. Jeff Puckett,
0:35.0	and we're going to bring in Todd Benura in studio after that.
0:39.8	But without further ado, this episode is brought to you by Remington Ammo, CZ USA,
0:45.8	range ready studios and Ruger firearms.
0:48.4	Thank you for your support.
0:50.0	Without further ado, let's jump into Mr. Jeff Puckett up there in Oklahoma.
0:55.4	He had a successful hunt this year.
0:58.4	And Jeff, welcome in.
1:01.4	Hey, buddy.
1:02.2	It's good to see you, man.
1:04.1	I was sitting here thinking, when is the last time I've actually seen you in person?
1:09.5	It's been way too long.
1:11.3	We talk about this every year.
1:13.4	You drive within fairly close to my house.
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