Top 10 Magnum Big Game Cartridges Lead

Top 10 Magnum Big-Game Hunting Cartridges

Here’s a look at 10 of the best magnum cartridges for big-game hunting.

Behind the Bullet: 9.3x62mm Mauser

If you’re looking for a rifle of larger diameter than your deer gun, which will complement the 7mms and .30s well, the 9.3x62mm Mauser should be a definite contender.

Behind the Bullet: .338-06 A-Square

If you’re looking for something out of the norm, which can be housed in a handy rifle that hits hard, give the .338-06 a look. If you spend a bit of time with it, you’ll become a fan rather quickly.

Head to Head: 7x57mm Mauser vs. 7mm-08 Remington

Between the 7x57mm Mauser and the 7mm-08 Remington, which is the more useful cartridge for hunters? Contributor Philip Massaro compares the two and picks the winner.

Head to Head: .243 Winchester vs. 6mm Remington

Between the .243 Winchester and the 6mm Remington, which offers the best performance for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro takes a closer look at what makes each cartridge tick.

Head to Head: 7mm Rem. Mag. vs. .300 Win. Mag.

Between the 7mm Rem. Mag. and the .300 Win. Mag., which offers the best performance for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro takes a closer look at what makes each cartridge tick.

Head to Head: .458 Win. Mag. vs. .458 Lott

Between the .458 Win. Mag and the .458 Lott, which is the better choice for a prospective big-game hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro takes a closer look at what makes each cartridge tick.

Head to Head: .30-06 Springfield vs. .270 Winchester

These undeniably classic cartridges have been putting meat in the freezer and smiles on hunters faces for generations. Most of us have probably hunted with one or both of them at some point, but which is ultimately the better choice? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

Head to Head: .300 PRC vs. .300 Win. Mag.

How does the new .300 PRC stack up against the renowned .300 Win. Mag? Contributor Philip Massaro takes a closer look at what makes each cartridge tick.

Behind the Bullet: .338 Federal

Released in 2006, the .338 Federal may be one of the wisest choices the big-game hunter who likes a lightweight, sweet-shooting, short-action rifle could make.

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