Classic Cartridges for Backcountry Hunting
Backcountry Hunting Podcast
English - August 05, 2022 05:59 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 962 ratingsWilderness Sports Health & Fitness elk backcountry cartridge deer hunt hunting mountain rifle Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Are classic cartridge suitable for backcountry hunting? You bet they are—and some are particularly good at it. This episode takes a detailed look at several of the best. We list top bullet choices and favorite rifles, and discuss what each cartridge is really good at.
Criteria for inclusion:
Must be old (youngest cartridge discussed is 97 years old) Must be capable on deer-size game and up Must be dominantly popular in at least one significant region (such as the far north or Scandinavia) Must be useful for backcountry hunting in mountain countryCartridges included:
6.5-55 .270 Winchester 7x57 Mauser .30-06 Springfield .300 H&H .375 H&H Bonus: One world-class dangerous-game stopping cartridgeDownsides of classic cartridges
Low-performance factory loads Out-of-date reloading data Tolerances in vintage rifles Few high-performance modern hunting projectiles Have to be careful hunting with valuable vintage firearmsENJOY!
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