Does Size Really Matter? Hunting Calibers and Overkill

Introduction to Hunting Calibers

Is bigger always better? There is a lot to unpack from that question, it’s not as simple as it sounds. When selecting a hunting caliber many hunters often go for the biggest and best thing they can find. Today we are going to discuss in detail all the little topics related to the subject; Does size really matter? Particularly when it comes to hunting calibers.

this big bull elk fell to well placed **140 grain 6.5 bullets**

I’ve spent a few seasons chasing big game animals, and built quite a few guns I’ve used extensively to hunt them. Surely my way isn’t the only way, but it is a way that works. Hopefully by the time we’re done here today, we will have an understanding of what is needed to get the job done.

Overkill?

Overkill is a bit of a myth, you can’t really over-kill something. What you can do is kill something and destroy unnecessary amounts of meat in the process. We all have our own line to draw when it comes to that, some people don’t care that much, and for others it is critical.