How to Choose Ammo for Hunting
You`ve got your hunting license and your deer blind, your camouflage and your weapon, and now all you need is the right ammunition. However, finding the right ammo for your particular purpose is not as simple as it may seem. Calibers, tips, types, grains, shapes and sizes all vary, and each has its own particular benefit and detriment. There is as much to know about ammunition as you have time to learn.
Instructions
Step 1.Decide where you will hunt. Certain areas of the country--and certain lands within those areas--are better for specific animals than for others, so location is important when you decide you want to hunt.
Step 2.Select the type of animal you will be hunting. When choosing, you should take into account personal preference, desire for a trophy (antlers), taste and location.
Step 3.Choose your weapon based on the type of animal you will be hunting. For example, a shotgun, with its spray of buckshot, is better for flying targets while a rifle is better for precision, power shooting.
Step 4. Decide what caliber and weight cartridge you want to shoot. If you`re expecting many long, clear shots from over 100 yards or so, you may want to go with a smaller, faster bullet like a .223 or a .270 at about 130 grains. These bullets are faster and cover more distance.
Step 5. Purchase your ammunition after choosing the type of bullet you want. You could get a hollow-point bullet, for instance, to increase lethality while decreasing the risk of collateral damage.
