by Eron | Jan 18, 2022 | ballistics, Hunting
The 45-70 is an iconic hunting cartridge, that has been used for almost 150 years; but that Is a long time and a lot of advancements have been made sense then. So, how does it compare to the more modern counterparts such as the 50 Beowulf? Is the 45-70 still a...
by Eron | Jan 3, 2022 | ballistics
12 gauges are often thought of as the most versatile shotgun gauge. And this is true. But just how versatile is it and what all can it take down ethically. Here is the short answer: A 12 gauge is one of the most versatile hunting shotgun gauges. If using birdshot you...
by Eron | Dec 15, 2021 | Hunting, small game hunting
Small game are very fun to hunt, but to put an ethical shot on them can be hard; and even harder to learn where to aim. So you don’t have to go out and try it yourself as I did, I will tell you my experience with shot placement. Here is the short answer:...
by Eron | Nov 27, 2021 | ballistics, Hunting
The 30-06 Springfield is a tried and true big-game hunting cartridge that has been around for over 116 years. This round has remanded a favorite among big game hunters since its making. But what all can it ethically takedown, and what has it taken down in the past?...
by Eron | Oct 5, 2021 | ballistics, Hunting
The .243 Winchester is a cartridge designed to have minimum recoil and high power. This round is a very popular deer hunting cartridge made to be used under 300 yards. The short answer for what you can hunt is this: You can hunt groundhogs, prairie dogs, deer,...
