king' s outdoor world - Index

king' s outdoor world - Hunting Illustrated - October/November 2007 - Index

short action cartridges such as the
.243 win. The 25-06 has the velocity
and extra bullet weight to give it the
upper hand in the windy, open range
conditions often encountered on this
type of hunt.
Deer-sized game is often
thicker-skinned and requires
something tougher with a little
more punch. For these animals, I
recommend the .270 Win. The .270
combines a flat trajectory, accuracy
and mild recoil into a complete
package making it just the ticket for
taking game of this caliber. A 140grain
Nosler Accubond behind 58.5
grains of H4831SC is the pet load
that I use when heading out after a
muley. Sure, the .270 Win is ok for
taking an antelope, as would the 25-
06 be ok for downing a muley. But,
we're not going for ok here; we're
going for the ideal setup.
Even though mountain
goats and sheep are in the same class
as deer, I recommend a different
round when pursuing these majestic
animals. The rugged terrain that
these animals live in often requires
a hunter to take a much longer shot
compared to deer hunting. Windy
conditions are almost a guarantee
on any goat or sheep hunt and this is
another reason to step up to my next
favorite cartridge, the .300 Winchester
Magnum. The 300 is primarily a
hunting cartridge, but has enjoyed
much success in 1,000-yard target
"Now for the big boys:
moose, buffalo, and bear
deserve a little more.?
shooting. With its inherent accuracy,
flat trajectory, and awesome knockdown
power, the 300 Win Mag is superb
for the long range shooting conditions
frequently encountered in Western big
game hunting. Some experts argue that
a 30-caliber round isn't enough when
hunting elk. I disagree. The 300 Win
Mag is also my pick for the Roosevelt
and Rocky Mountain elk. Once again,
the 300 is at its best when shooting 168
to 190-grain bullets with 180's being
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my favorite. For you hand loaders
out there, I've tried virtually every
powder in the loading manuals with
several different rifles, and Reloder
22 consistently proves to be the most
accurate.
Now for the big boys:
moose, buffalo, and bear deserve
a little more. The good old .338
Winchester Magnum has proven
tremendously effective on these, the
largest of North American game. If
you want a true "man gun? and enjoy
the wallop of a magnum cartridge,
the .338 Win Mag is my top pick.
Contrary to most cartridges, the
.338 shoots well with a wide range
of bullet weights. Until recently,
200-plus grain bullets were about
the only options readily available
in factory ammunition. With the
recent introduction of some new
.338 caliber 180 to 200-grain bullets,
the versatility of the underrated .338
caliber has opened up. Performance
does come at a price however, and
that is the heavy recoil generated
from this powerhouse. When you
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