When you are selecting a hunting rifle there are a whole array of dissimilar calibers to pick from and an fresh huntsman may be overwhelmed at the range of weapons available.
When talking about gun calibers in general the simplest way of insight it is something as follows: The higher the caliber the greater the stopping power but the harder it is to control. So a high caliber weapon is need for larger animals but you will also feel more of a kick from the recoil of a higher caliber.
Rifle Scope
Remember also that the hole produced in the target will be larger for higher calibers and this is why the strict type of rifle most be chosen depending on the game you are going after.
Let's say you wish to hunt wildfowl, rabbits, hares, foxes and maybe small deer. In this case a caliber of .22 is usually a good choice. Typically the loads (or bullets) for these weapons can be varied to contribute more range and penetration. So for wildfowl a approved load is convenient but for foxes you may wish to use a heavier load. You may be familiar with the term magnum load which is usually more gunpowder packed into a longer shell casing for more penetration.
If you are intending to hunt larger deer then ideally you will want to pick a higher caliber rifle such as a .270, .303 or .308. Rifles in these calibers will be more successful and clean at taking down larger beasts. Load sizes again can be obtained in varied sizes and if you are intending to hunt at the higher end of the food chain then this is a more convenient weapon to use.
Something to consider however when swapping loads, particularly on weapons with optic scopes is that you may need to recalibrate your sights if you change from one weapon load to another. dissimilar loads produce dissimilar trajectory paths and you are likely to find that your accuracy has been lost over larger distances if this has not been reset.
If you are on a budget then wasting 5 to 10 rounds to reset your rifle scope may not be the most pleasant thing to do so you may wish to stick to a singular load size and hunt accordingly.
It is not uncommon for hunters to have several dissimilar rifle calibers and gun types but if you are plainly beginning out it is better to pick a weapon to suit what you intend to hunt and upgrade or change later
choosing the Right Rifle Caliber For Hunting
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