5 Best Hunting Rifle Cartridges for New Hunters

Yes I realize that .270 is actually a .277 bullet diameter. That's what I had in my notes, but I didn't catch my error. Thanks

300 win mag for beginners if you don’t want them to hunt again

(noting that a new hunter is not necessarily a new shooter) maybe i'd recommend a 300 win mag or 300 wsm to a new hunter depending on shooting experience, but I certainly not a new shooter.

I use a 300wsm it's ausom

Nice explanation! Thank you!

As if you have a list of "beginner" cartridges and leave out the 7mm08 or .243, or even the 3030...but yet you include a not one but two 300 win mag chamberings ? What kind of wacky list is this ??

I own a Winchester Model 70 Super Grade in .270 Winchester and the only ammo I use these days is the Hornady Superformance SST 130 grain. With a 24" barrel, that ammo produces 3200 fps and is one of the flattest-trajectory calibers you can get, that even outperforms the 6.5 Creedmore in bullet-drop. The two reasons why famed Outdoor Life writer Jack O'Connor liked the .270 Winchester so much was he understood you don't need to create a bigger wound and cause more damage, you just need more accuracy and Jack considered the 130g .270 Winchester to be the realistic threshold of how small a bullet can be yet still be effective enough to hunt anything, anywhere AND reason Number 2, the SIGNIFICANTLY reduced recoil compared to the shoulder-slamming, larger calibers. 👍

30 06 165 grain boat tail will do anything you want in North America. -7.5 inch drop at 300 yds yds with 1923 ft lbs

Don't agree with some of your recommendations.
1. .300 Winch is NOT for new shooters.
2. If a 30/06 will kill moose, then so will a .308.
3. You completely skipped the best new hunter caliber. The 7/08 Remington

Thank you very much and best regards from Germany

I wouldn’t recommend a 300 win mag for a new hunter cause they are expensive and can develop bad habits with flinching as it’s a hard hitting rd

The .308 Winchester due to manageable recoil, very good barrel life, and the huge variety of readily available factory loads from 110 grains to 220 grains. A 400 yard elk rifle with the right load, such as Hornady's 308 Win 165 gr SST Superformance (2,077 fps / 1,574 ft lbs).

The video, as it states, is for beginners. Simply the best cartridge is the one that YOU can shoot best with. As long as it meets the standards for velocity and bullet diameter established by local regulations. Do you own research based on availability of ammunition, rifle style, and the shooting distances involved.

6.5 creed is not a good elk cartridge

Great Great VDO - I’m definitely like minded. One mistake Sir, .300 Win Mag’s parent case is the .375 H&H Magnum. You have a new subscriber.

ONE MILLION VIEWS!?!? Your kicking butt man, keep up the great content and you will see alot more! 🎉

I wish he made more videos 😮

You are blocked. I sword if you said the need more your blocked and out of the gate I know your a blowhard so bye bye!

6.5 creed dont have enough shock factor, 270 can be found anywhere and will drop anything in deer variety, 308 has a good following but lacks flatness in the shot, 30-06 will do the job but significant kick without moderator, 300 Win Mag fine for everything except the recoil sensitive shooter, my choice for heavy deer is the 270

you confuse bore diameter with bullet diameter

7mm-08 Remington…
It outperforms both the 6.5CM and the 308WIN and is very versatile with low recoil.

I heard "sideburn hunter" so "Caleb from Brownells has entered the chat".

I don't get how some act like a bow and arrow is good idea on cape buffalo but then go say you can't take a cape buffalo with a 300 Winchester Magnum. The 300 Winchester works on all buffalo. A 7 mm magnum I guarantee can take down all buffalo to shot placement. The people who act as caliber experts now days I wont go to for advice. I know for a fact people use to use high grain 30 06 loads on cape buffalo. I read a magazine back in early 2000 s were it said hunters took them down in 3 or 4 shots at the most. I guess everyone thinks.

Good info 👍 personally once someone says they are using an AR-15 for hunting big game they lose all credibility.

Great video, all good caliber choices for anyone really. Your voice is very relaxing to listen to

I started moose hunting with a group a few years ago. We are always successful and usually harvest 2 a season - it is split between 4 families. I use my 308 win up to 300 yards and my 300 win mag up to 600 yards. I have never wounded and lost an animal. I reload 165/168gr in the 308 and 180gr in the magnum. Stay safe and happy shooting.

One thing that never gets mentioned is if you must use copper bullets where you hunt. If you’re new to hunting, and have to use copper bullets, look for a light recoiling super fast round. Copper bullets are so so in my opinion when moving slower. A 25-06, 257wby, 7 mag would all be good choices with copper.

80 years and the argument still rages on . Shoot what caliber you like for the game you seek to hunt ,get proficient in using it and make your shots as accurate as you can.

What no 7mm Rem Mag or better the 7mm-08? In fact no 7mms at all but two interchangeable 30 calibers, 30-06 and 308. The 300 W Mag is questionable for new hunters as would be the 7mm Mag as recoil is excessive for newbies. My 'lucky' deer rifle is an 1950s vintage Sav M 99EG in 300 Sav. but for some unknown reason I also acquired a Win FW in 7mm-08 for a bit better accuracy and better placement at unknown distances. Not bad picks but you're talking newbies here.

Sorry but 308 and 270 can definitely take down a moose

300 wm is a bigger bullet?? Really?? Might want to do your homework lad. It's a bigger casing not a bigger bullet. Also a 308 has been the go to for moose for some 100yrs in Canada. The 300 win mag is over kill on everything in North America, 7mm rem mag is a better choice than the 300 win mag

Hello sideburn

I'd use a 7mm mag WAY before a 6.5 Creedmoor on something like moose.

I love my 308’s… You can always find ammo for them, are easily found in multiple platforms and are fairly Cheap. That said, I use a .50 Beowulf for Deer, as I’m in the woods and shoot within 100 Yards… and it just straight drops them. No hanging it up to bleed out. I do have a 300 Win Mag, but I’ve never placed anything that big in my Cross Hairs 🤣

Jack O'Connor would be happy about the new military round in 27 caliber.

I've been shooting a Winchester model 70 bolt action (lightweight model) 30-06 for 40 years. Wouldn't trade it for any other caliber. Bullet weights from 125 gr. up to 220 gr. are available. Why use anything else for any north American game animal. Recoil is a bit tough but when you're ready to take that animal and the adenaline gets going, you don't even feel it.

Just received 1st rifle. Bergara 300 win mag. 😂
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I’d agree recoil WILL hit harder. But suppressor or muzzle break, will help.
My Boom stick.
Gonna be big difference from the M16A2 I got issued in 2002.
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The 06 and 270 are for old people who read the newspaper. Haven’t seen anyone even looking at either in a gun store for decades

300 has entirely too much recoil for beginners.

308 has about the most recoil beginners should take on. Recoil equals increases in inaccuracies regardless of your capabilities.

6.5 is here to stay and has been stealing market share from 7.62 down to 6mm. Perfect beginner cartridge for deer, elk, and moose. More than enough punch with a GMX, Partition, or TSX with terminal impact above 2000 fps. Game doesn’t get far when it’s used properly

One of the most popular moose rounds in Finland is the .308. Definitely pulls its weight up in that class also. It's a fantastic allrounder for any hunter out there.

The 243 is a great one and can handload heavy 120 grain and 2750 fps also 55 grains at 4250 fps .

300 yards isn't much . I'm thinking like 400 yards then it's gets interesting.

Can you do a video about why they call you 'the sideburns angler' ?!?

Thanks! It's also now 2022, and everything is 2-3X the prices we used to pay. Gov't restrictions haven't helped.

I bought a 270 over 20 years ago. It was recommended to me by three different gun shops in the western South Dakota/ eastern Wyoming area. It was the answer to the “I can only afford one gun for the lower 48 what caliber do I get question.” I still think it was the perfect buy.

30-06....and ......300 Win Mag......For New Huntrers.....Oh Yea...They should work out well !!!

So full of crap... 6.5 IS NOT a step up from the 223

Thus guy is full of it.

Yes, I've taken down many a woman and youth with the venerable 6.5 Creedmoor.

Anything bigger than a .308 need a muzzle break

6.5 creedmore is for hunters who stop at Starbucks on the way to base camp 🤣