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It's time for another cartridge comparison and today's episode compares the 243 Winchester and 270 Winchester cartridges. As is the case with the 7mm-08 and 270, there's some overlap in the capabilities and best uses of the 243 and 270. However, the gap between 243 and 270 is much bigger than is the case with the 7mm-08 and the 270 and this is definitely a case where each is better suited to certain tasks. Well, that's what we're going to talk about in this episode where I investigate the 243 vs 270 debate in detail and provide some insight into which cartridge is better suited for common hunting situations so you can make an informed decision on which one will work best for your individual needs as a hunter or shooter.

Article referenced in show: 243 vs 270 Review & Comparison

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If you enjoy these cartridge comparison episodes, then you will love Hunting Guns 101 because it's full of the same sort of information contained in these episodes, just with even more detail and analysis. Hunting Guns 101 is jam packed with useful information about practical ballistics and firearms in general that will help you be more successful afield and fill more tags on your hunts.

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Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/243-vs-270/

I've got another cartridge comparison for you today: the 7mm-08 Remington vs the 270 Winchester. Both are popular and effective centerfire rifle cartridges with dedicated fan bases, but important details about their performance unfortunately get overlooked or simply lost in the shuffle. In fact, despite their big differences in outward appearance, the two cartridges are almost shockingly similar in performance in some areas. Even so, there's some important differences to keep in mind and each is better suited for different hunting tasks. In this episode, I'm investigate the 7mm-08 vs 270 debate in detail and provide some insight into which cartridge is better suited for common hunting situations so you can make an informed decision on which one will work best for your individual needs as a hunter or shooter.

Article referenced in show: 7mm-08 vs 270 Review & Comparison

Show Sponsor: Email me at [email protected] to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo supply updates).

If you enjoy these cartridge comparison episodes, then you will love Hunting Guns 101 because it's full of the same sort of information contained in these episodes, just with even more detail and analysis. Hunting Guns 101 is jam packed with useful information about practical ballistics and firearms in general that will help you be more successful afield and fill more tags on your hunts.

This training will teach you what you need to know about practical ballistics and is guaranteed to be both a time and money saver going forward with future gear purchases. Go to huntingguns101.com/form and submit the order form to receive instant access.

The holiday season is coming up fast, so check out my article on the 101 Best Gifts For Hunters for ideas on what to get those on your gift list.

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/7mm-08-vs-270/

Fred Bohm is back on the show with us again today. He's a pretty lucky guy and he not only drew a mountain goat tag up in Colorado this year, but he also harvested a nice goat with his bow and was kind enough to take some time out of his schedule to tell us all about that hunt.

Read more about Fred's hunt on his blog.

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Show Sponsor: Email me at [email protected] to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo supply updates).

Learn the essential information about practical ballistics, hunting firearms, and ammunition that will improve your odds of success on future hunts by purchasing the Hunting Guns 101 training at huntingguns101.com/form.

The holiday season is coming up fast, so check out my article on the 101 Best Gifts For Hunters for ideas on what to get those on your gift list.

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/fred-bohm-mountain-goat-hunting/

It's time for another cartridge comparison and today's episode compares the 450 Bushmaster and 45-70 Government cartridges. While the 450 Bushmaster and 45-70 are both fantastic .45 caliber cartridges for certain situations and there is definitely some overlap in their capabilities, there are some major differences between the 450 Bushmaster vs 45-70 cartridges you should be aware of depending on your hunting style and what you're after. Here's what you need to know.

Article referenced in show: 450 Bushmaster vs 45-70 Review & Comparison

30-30 vs 45-70 - Another interesting 45-70 Govt comparison

45-70 vs 308 - Another interesting 45-70 Govt comparison

Read This Before Hunting Cape Buffalo With The 45-70

Show Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and sign up for my free E-Book to also receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo supply updates).

If you enjoy these cartridge comparison episodes, then you will love Hunting Guns 101 because it's full of the same sort of information contained in these episodes, just with even more detail and analysis. Hunting Guns 101 is jam packed with useful information about practical ballistics and firearms in general that will help you be more successful afield and fill more tags on your hunts.

This training will teach you what you need to know about practical ballistics and is guaranteed to be both a time and money saver going forward with future gear purchases. Go to huntingguns101.com/form and submit the order form to receive instant access.

The holiday season is coming up fast, so check out my article on the 101 Best Gifts For Hunters for ideas on what to get those on your gift list.

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/450-bushmaster-vs-45-70/

Dan Roland is back on the show with us again today. We can always count on Dan for some accounts of hunting some of the more exotic species of North American game (episode 84 to talk about grizzly bear hunting and episode 92 to talking about Dall Sheep hunting). Well, he's back today to talk about his recent musk ox hunt up in the Northwest Territory.

See photos of Dan's Musk Ox hunt on Instagram here.

Ep 92: Dan Roland On Dall Sheep Hunting In Alaska And Canada – Podcast referenced in episode

Ep 84: Dan Roland On Brown Bear Hunting In Alaska – Podcast referenced in episode

Show Sponsor: Email me at [email protected] to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo supply updates).

Learn the essential information about practical ballistics, hunting firearms, and ammunition that will improve your odds of success on future hunts by purchasing the Hunting Guns 101 training at huntingguns101.com/form.

The holiday season is coming up fast, so check out my article on the 101 Best Gifts For Hunters for ideas on what to get those on your gift list.

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/dan-roland-musk-ox-hunting/

Well, it finally happened: Hornady has released the new 7mm PRC cartridge. I received a bunch of questions about it after the cartridge received official SAAMI approval over the summer, but there wasn't much other hard information about the cartridge out there until now. We have Seth Swerzek from Hornady back on the show again today to tell us all about the new 7 PRC cartridge, what it's best suited for, how it stacks up against the 6.5 and 300 PRC, how it compares to other 7mm Cartridges, and what rifles and ammo are going to be available from the get go.

Learn more at Hornady.com.

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Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/7mm-prc/

This is your LAST reminder to join my email list AND confirm your email address to ensure you're entered in the giveaway I'm doing for a $50 Cabela's gift card. If you haven't joined me list or confirmed your email address yet, NOW is the time to do so. I'm sending out another wave of confirmation emails today, so be on the lookout for one in your inbox.

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Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/special-giveaway-reminder

It's time for another cartridge comparison and today's episode compares the 28 Nosler to the 300 Winchester Magnum cartridge. While the 300 Winchester Magnum and 28 Nosler both fantastic cartridges for certain situations and there is definitely some overlap in their capabilities, there are some major differences between the 28 Nosler vs 300 Win Mag cartridges you should be aware of. Here's what you need to know.

Article referenced in show: 28 Nosler vs 300 Win Mag Review & Comparison

Show Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and sign up for my free E-Book to also receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo supply updates).

If you enjoy these cartridge comparison episodes, then you will love Hunting Guns 101 because it's full of the same sort of information contained in these episodes, just with even more detail and analysis. Hunting Guns 101 is jam packed with useful information about practical ballistics and firearms in general that will help you be more successful afield and fill more tags on your hunts.

This training will teach you what you need to know about practical ballistics and is guaranteed to be both a time and money saver going forward with future gear purchases. Go to huntingguns101.com/form and submit the order form to receive instant access.

The holiday season is coming up fast, so check out my article on the 101 Best Gifts For Hunters for ideas on what to get those on your gift list.

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/28-nosler-vs-300-win-mag/

As promised, today I have a more comprehensive recap of my recent Colorado trip where we were after pronghorn and bison. I'll talk about my experience in more detail, to include some reflections on how my equipment performed and how things didn't go as expected with the bison.

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Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/pronghorn-and-bison-in-colorado-part-2/

This is a short, but very important episode with a special announcement combined with a giveaway of a $50 Cabela's gift card that's good at any Cabela's or Bass Pro location. Listen to this episode to learn all the details on why I'm doing this and what you need to do to enter the giveaway.

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Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/special-announcement-and-giveaway/