Episode 212
Modern vs. Classic Cartridges for Hunting
February 17, 20231h 12m
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Show Notes
What's all the froth and fervor over modern cartridges? Should we really discard the old tried-and-true classics? Sometimes, perhaps. Often, absolutely not.
This episode takes a deep dive into the pros & cons of modern, cutting-edge cartridges versus classic, proven cartridges.
We discuss:
- Cutting-edge bullets
- Ammo availability
- Proven terminal performance vs. prototype projectiles
- What happens if the airline loses your ammo
- Modern chamber & cartridge case design
- Ballistic advantages
- Efficiency & accuracy
- Recoil, barrel life, & downrange authority
- Wide-open country vs. big timber hunting
- Rifle availability & selection
- Survivor mentality & appropriate cartridges
- Handloading components & resources
- Turn-key solutions to cutting-edge performance
This was a fun one... ENJOY!
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