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Top 5 Predator Rifles

Whether it is the larger coyotes and foxes in the Northeast, the gray foxes of Texas or the smaller song-dogs of the Midwest, there are some predator rifles that suit the task perfectly.

Behind the Bullet: .270 Winchester

There’s no denying that the .270 has been getting the job done for over 90 years, with very few complaints.

Behind the Bullet: .300 Winchester Magnum

You’ll see the .300 Win. Mag. in the hands of military snipers and big game hunters alike, with good reason: It just plain works.

Behind the Bullet: .470 Nitro Express

The .470 Nitro Express has proven itself as a perfect choice for truly large game for more than a century now, and it won't be going away anytime soon.

Behind the Bullet: 7mm Remington Magnum

Remington’s 7mm Mag. came on the scene and won the hearts of many hunters looking to use a bullet of less than .30 caliber, and quickly overtook the .264 Win. Mag., forcing it into near-obscurity. And, in spite of the myriad attempts to produce a 7mm Mag. that will better the performance of the Remington version, it still maintains its seat at the head of table.

Behind the Bullet: .300 Remington Ultra Magnum

If you like having the biggest, largest and fastest of the .300 Magnums, the .300 RUM is certainly among the top of the heap. While not as efficient or cuddly as some of the milder cartridges, it will certainly put an exclamation point on the end of your hunting sentence.

Behind the Bullet: 6.5 Creedmoor

The 6.5 Creedmoor makes for an excellent hunting cartridge for almost all game south of elk and moose. There’s something to be said for a short, efficient case for someone who shoots often and at high volumes, and the 6.5 Creedmoor is definitely that.

Behind the Bullet: .30-06 Springfield

While the .30-06 Springfield has been a father to many successful cartridges, it remains the cartridge by which all others are measured.

Behind the Bullet: .25-06 Remington

Charles Newton and A.O. Neider had a great idea when they mated the .25 caliber bullets with an ’06 case. Over a century after its introduction, hunters are still taking the .25-06 Remington afield to fill their freezers and feed their families.

Behind the Bullet: .300 H&H Magnum

To the hunter looking for something different—something classic, cool and yet effective—the .300 Holland & Holland is an excellent choice.

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