418: Tyler Freel's Near Death In The Backcountry + 22 ARC & 22 Creedmoor

418: Tyler Freel's Near Death In The Backcountry + 22 ARC & 22 Creedmoor

Author: John McAdams April 9, 2026 Duration: 1:05:31

Tyler Freel had a brush with death on a recent hunt in Idaho and he joined me on the podcast to discuss the incident, his injuries, and what his recovery has been like. We also finish with an in-depth discussion on his recent work with the 22 ARC, 22 Creedmoor, and 220 Swift and how they all stack up next to each other.

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Resources

Read Tyler's article on Outdoor Life about the 22 ARC & 22 Creedmoor here and watch the video on this subject on the Outdoor Life YouTube channel here

Subscribe to Tyler's Tundra Talk Podcast here.

Follow Tyler on Instagram @thetylerfreel.

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