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Top 5 hunting rifle cartridges for Western big game
Looking for the best cartridges for hunting? This video counts down the top 5 Western big game hunting rounds that dominate the field. Whether you are a seasoned hunter or just starting out, these rounds can give you the edge you need.
How to choose a Western big game cartridge
- Match your game: deer and pronghorn need less than elk.
- Distance: open Western country often means longer shots.
- Recoil: shoot a cartridge you can place shots with.
- Bullet choice: quality hunting bullets matter. See Barnes Bullets.
- Ammo availability: check supply at Natchez.
Gear
Compare scopes and binoculars at OpticsPlanet, scout with the onX Hunt app, and dress for the field with Pnuma Outdoors apparel.
Where to buy the gear mentioned in this post
- Shop Barnes Bullets
- Shop ammo and hunting gear at Natchez
- Shop scopes, optics and gear at OpticsPlanet
- Get the onX Hunt app
- Shop Pnuma Outdoors hunting apparel
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