Backcountry Big-Bores: .338-06, .35 Whelen, & 9.3x62

Oct 27, 2020

SHOW NOTES

Intro: Bear-country scenario

Listener's requests: An episode on big-bores for backcountry hunting. 

In particular: 

1. .338-06
2. .35 Whelen
3. 9.3x62 

Why would a backcountry hunter want such a cartridge? 

1. More ammo in magazine
2. Less recoil, faster follow-up shots
3. Less expensive to reload
4. Easy conversions of typical standard-size actions
5. Controlled-feed vs. push-feed

CARTRIDGE SPECIFICS

• .338-06
  • Easy to created cases for
  • Scarce factory ammo
  • Huge selection of bullets for handloading
  • Most efficient aerodynamics
  • Flattest trajectory
  • Rifles not common
• .35 Whelen
  • Classic, has a cult-like following
  • Biggest selection of factory ammo in USA
  • Properly headstamped cases readily available
  • Fair selection of bullets for handloading
  • Underestimated ballistics
  • Rifles relatively available 
• 9.3x62
  • Oldes, most proven
  • African favorite
  • Plentiful factory ammo available internationally
  • Bullets dangerous-game capable
  • Lots of various rifles available

Closing thoughts...

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