7 Forgotten Deer Cartridges That Still Work - Madman Review

Published on February 5, 2022
Duration: 6:10

This video explores seven forgotten deer cartridges that remain effective for hunting. It highlights that modern cartridges often extend range unnecessarily, as deer are relatively easy to kill. The discussion covers cartridges like the .44-40 Winchester, .405 Winchester, and .38-55 Winchester, detailing their historical significance and ballistic capabilities for modern deer hunting.

Quick Summary

Many forgotten deer cartridges remain effective for hunting because deer are relatively easy to kill. Modern rounds often provide more range than necessary for typical hunting distances, making older, less powerful cartridges perfectly adequate.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Forgotten Cartridges
  2. 01:28.44-40 Winchester
  3. 02:09.405 Winchester
  4. 02:48.38-55 Winchester
  5. 03:34.303 Savage
  6. 04:15.32-20 Winchester
  7. 04:46.30 Remington
  8. 05:19.25-35 Winchester

Frequently Asked Questions

Are old deer cartridges still effective for hunting?

Yes, many forgotten deer cartridges are still effective. The host argues that deer are relatively easy to kill, and modern rounds often provide more range than necessary for typical hunting distances.

What are some effective forgotten deer cartridges?

The video discusses the .44-40 Winchester, .405 Winchester, .38-55 Winchester, .303 Savage, .32-20 Winchester, .30 Remington, and .25-35 Winchester as still viable for deer hunting.

What were the ballistic specs for the .44-40 Winchester?

The .44-40 Winchester pushes a 200-grain bullet at velocities ranging from 1200 to 1600 feet per second, which is considered sufficient for deer hunting.

Which forgotten cartridge was Teddy Roosevelt's 'medicine gun for lions'?

The .405 Winchester was famously known as Teddy Roosevelt's 'medicine gun for lions.' It's a powerful rimmed cartridge capable of driving a 300-grain bullet at 2230 fps.

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