BIG GAME
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WHETHER YOU’RE PURSUING ELK IN THE AMERICAN ROCKIES OR DANGEROUS GAME ON THE PLAINS OF AFRICA, ALL THE PLANNING AND EXPENSE OFTEN COMES DOWN TO A SINGLE SHOT. WINCHESTER BIG GAME LOADS ARE MADE TO MAKE THAT SHOT COUNT.
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hile white-tailed deer hunting may still be the king of big game hunting across this country with more people pursuing them than any other animal in North America;
time, expense and the need for physical conditioning. As part of preparation for the hunt, a sportsman often purchases or makes sure he has the best firearm he can afford along with a top optic. All cost hundreds if not thou- sands to buy. They make sure they have the best clothes and boots to keep them concealed and protected from the elements. Again, more hundreds of dollars are spent. Other gear such as binoculars, rangefinders, shooting sticks or bipods and more are not only essential gear on such a trip, but again, just edge the cost of such a trip higher. So why is it some sportsmen still go with the cheapest priced ammunition on the shelf? All ammo is not created
going after elk, moose, sheep or mule deer in the American West or Cape buffalo or other dangerous game in Africa remains the epitome of big-game hunting adventure. But this adventure doesn’t come easy or cheap. For many, booking a guided hunt for the chance to seek a trophy in one of our nation’s best game units, is often the culmination of years of planning and saving money. Even preparation for a self-guided hunt is not without planning
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