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March 10, 2022 53 mins

I’ve got another cartridge comparison episode for you today. In this episode we’re going to talk about the 6.8 Western, the 7mm Remington Magnum, and the 28 Nosler. All offer certain advantages to hunters, but there are some significant differences between the 6.8 Western vs 7mm Rem Mag vs 28 Nosler cartridges you should be aware of. In today’s episode, I’m going to discuss the pros and cons of the 6.8 Western, the 7mm Remington Magnum, and the 28 Nosler so you can make an informed decision on which one is best for you.

Article Referenced In Show: 6.8 Western vs 7mm Rem Mag vs 28 Nosler 

Best 7mm Rem Mag Ammo For Hunting Elk, Bear, & Deer – 7mm Rem Mag Hunting Ammo Recommendations

Best 6.8 Western Rifles– 6.8 Western Hunting Rifle Recommendations

Best 6.8 Western Ammo – 6.8 Western Hunting Ammo Recommendations

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/68-western-vs-7mm-rem-mag-vs-28-nosler/

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What We Covered

1) History of the 6.8 Western, 7mm Remington Magnum, and 28 Nosler cartridges.

2) How the cartridges compare to each other in terms of external dimensions, trajectory, recoil, and accuracy.

3) Comparison ammo and rifle choices in each cartridge.

4) Pros and cons of hunting with each cartridge.

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