Several brand new cartridges have taken the hunting world by storm in the past decade.

However, this may not be a case of what's old as new again.

In this episode, we're going to explore whether these new

cutting-edge cartridges offer advantages tangible enough to overcome the

benefits of picking a deep-rooted proven cartridge

such as the 270 or 30-6 7 rem mag or 300 Winchester Magnum.

I'm Joseph von Benedict and this is the backcountry hunting podcast. Before we dive

into our primary topic let's take a minute for our upfront Q&A section, brought to you by Spartan Precision Equipment.

And this question is from a listener that will call Zach via Patreon.

com slash backcountry.

And Zach wrote,

Good morning, Mr. Von Benedict.

First off, your content and storytelling abilities are outstanding.

I appreciate you being willing to share your experience and expertise.

It sincerely has supported me in improving my backcountry skills.

Much appreciated.

You've convinced me that my 6.5 Creedmoor is too light for elk.

I'm looking to build an elk-specific rifle, and I'm struggling to identify the right fit for me.

I'm a solo backpack hunter who hunts rugged wilderness in Idaho and Oregon.

I'd like 800 yards of range on elk. I'm a large framed guy with broad shoulders, but have struggled

with recoil sensitivity. I've been leaning toward the 300 Weatherby Magnum, but I'm concerned about

recoil sensitivity and flinching thrown off accuracy.

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