Every Hunting Rifle Caliber Explained (and Which One You Actually Need)

.243 Winchester or 6.5 Creedmoor for deer? .308 or .30-06? Do you actually need a magnum for elk? This video covers the 8 most important hunting rifle calibers in North America — what each one does, what it's best for, and where it falls short. No sponsorships. No brand loyalty. Just the ballistics. From the lightest recoiling deer caliber to the heaviest stopping power for brown bear and moose in thick cover. 00:00 .243 Winchester 01:37 6.5 Creedmoor 03:17 .308 Winchester 04:50 .30-06 Springfield 06:27 .270 Winchester 08:08 7mm Remington Magnum 09:41 .300 Winchester Magnum 11:07 .338 Winchester Magnum Subscribe to Hunting Lab for the science, biology, and mechanics of hunting and wildlife — new videos every week. #HuntingRifleCalibер #6CreedmoorVs308 #HuntingLab #DeerHunting #ElkHunting #308Winchester #6point5Creedmoor #300WinMag #HuntingCalibеr #RifleCalibеr