There are a handful of age-old debates that will never die among deer hunters. One of them is the caliber conundrum. What caliber rifle is best for hunting deer? The reality is there is no singlebestrifle caliber for deer hunting, but there are a lot ofgreatones. Below are five popular...
The redesigned Umarex Gauntlet 2 is offered in two calibers. January 21, 2022 By Alan Clemons Check back for updates to this article from SHOT Show. Air rifles are legitimate weapons for big game such as deer and hogs, and a fun way to go after predators and varmints. These are not...
What rifle caliber has killed the most deer? The .30-30 Winchester is often credited with harvesting the most deer in the United States due to its historical popularity among deer hunters. Who is the sister company of Tikka rifles?
This is also one of the lightest and most compact 270 hunting rifles available. While it would not be my first choice for a sheep or an elk hunt (though it will certainly work in those roles), it’s an especially good choice for deer hunters and can be more easily maneuvered in the ...
. Conversely, if you are using a rifle avoid small caliber rifles like .22 caliber rifles and consider choices that are more powerful. Also, invest in the bestscopes if you want to make accurateshots. Check out this post for more information about the best scopes:Best Scopes For Deer ...
Caliber selection can be intimidating for new deer hunters. There are so many options, and every gun writer with a blog and an Internet connection has an opinion he’s more than happy to share. You can read our recommendations below, but first, know this: almost every rifle caliber can ta...
While the specific range can change from rifle to rifle or hunter to hunter, I’ve found that the caliber and barrel length of your rifle are the two biggest factors in determining your long-range efficacy. Different firearms are suited for different maximum ranges. For instance, I can comfor...
Pistol caliber rifles are also a good choice for older shooters. While 9mm PCCs are all the rage, the new HENRY/MARLIN lever action .357 mag rifles are a great alternate. HENRY “X” rifle in .357, with a Linear Compensator, is an ideal rule breaker for those states that won’t allow...
Available using 130 grain, 150 grain, or 168 grain .30 caliber bullets, Barnes offers three outstanding choices for hunters regardless of what they’re after. The 168 grain load is an excellent choice of .308 Winchester ammo for elk, deer, bear, and moose hunting. While it’s not designed...
When properly paired, the range finder will communicate distance to the scope, displaying an LED holdover dot accurate to your rifle, caliber, and ammunition. Even taking away the BDX functionality, there are more expensive versions with expanded ranges. So why feature this lower-end model? While...