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While many hunters know a little bit about shotgun gauges, I think that most people probably agree the subject can be really confusing. That's understandable because the way shotgun gauges are classified is counterintuitive at first glance. 

I’m going to discuss the ins and outs of shotgun gauges in detail in this episode. I'll go over the history of shotshells, how they got their naming convention, compare and contrast some of the more popular shotgun gauges, and recommend the best uses for each.

Both the 7mm Rem Mag and the 300 Win Mag probably are among the first cartridges that spring to mind for hunters thinking about buying a new rifle for a serious hunt they think they'll need a real heavy hitter on. They're both excellent cartridges and are similar in many ways, but they're also different in a few key areas and each is best suited for particular situations. Here's a detailed breakdown of the history, strengths, and weaknesses of each cartridge as well as recommendations on which one you should be use for specific hunting conditions.

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Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/7mmremmagvs300winmag/

Both the 7mm Rem Mag and the 300 Win Mag probably are among the first cartridges that spring to mind for hunters thinking about buying a new rifle for a serious hunt. They're both excellent cartridges and are similar in many ways, but they're also different in a few key areas and each is best suited for particular situations. Here's a detailed breakdown of the history, strengths, and weaknesses of each cartridge as well as recommendations on which one you should be use for specific hunting conditions.

The .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and .300 Winchester Magnum are all outstanding big game hunting cartridges. Though they're similar in many ways, they're also different in a few key areas and each is best suited for particular situations. Here's a detailed breakdown of the history, strengths, and weaknesses of each cartridge as well as recommendations on which one you should be use for specific hunting conditions.

Please hit that "SUBSCRIBE" or "FOLLOW" button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically!

Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo supply updates).

Related blog post: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/308-vs-30-06-vs-300-win-mag-which-cartridge-should-you-be-hunting-with/

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Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/308vs30-06vs300winmag/

The .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and .300 Winchester Magnum are all outstanding big game hunting cartridges. Similar in many ways, they're also different in a few key areas. Here's a detailed breakdown of the history, strengths, and weaknesses of each cartridge as well as recommendations on which one you should be use for specific hunting conditions.

Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/308vs30-06vs300winmag/

Sponsor: https://biggamehuntingadventures.com

We interviewed Clay Newcomb of Bear Hunting Magazine on this episode and he provided a great overview of the awesome bear hunting opportunities available in North America. Even though they are one of the most widely distributed game species on the continent, black bears are still something of an enigma to most hunters.

Fortunately, Clay did a great job removing some the mystery surrounding the subject and explained the difference between black, brown, and grizzly bears, the pros and cons of spring vs fall bear hunts, and provided several recommendations on places to go for a great bear hunt.

Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/claynewcomb/

Bear Hunting Magazine Web Site

We interviewed Clay Newcomb of Bear Hunting Magazine on this episode and he provided a great overview of the awesome bear hunting opportunities available in North America.

Clay did a great job removing some the mystery surrounding the subject and explained the difference between black, brown, and grizzly bears, the pros and cons of spring vs fall bear hunts, and provided several recommendations on places to go for a great bear hunt.

Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/claynewcomb/

Hi, I'm John McAdams, and I want to thank you for joining me on the very first episode of the Big Game Hunting Podcast. If you've always dreamed about going on some sort of hunting adventure, this podcast is the perfect resource for you to turn those dreams into reality. Twice a week we'll discuss everything from where you need to go to hunt various species, how to find an honest hunting outfitter, how to choose the best gear, and much more.

Visit BigGameHuntingPodcast.com for more information.

Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/introductionpodcast/

Hi, I'm John McAdams, and I want to thank you for joining me on the very first episode of the Big Game Hunting Podcast. If you've always dreamed about going on some sort of hunting adventure, this podcast is the perfect resource for you to turn those dreams into reality.

Twice a week we’ll discuss everything from where you need to go to hunt various species, how to find an honest hunting outfitter, how to choose the best gear, and much more. Visit BigGameHuntingPodcast.com for more information.