As I am sure many of you know, Dave Petzal has an article in the newest Field and Stream on the "the best ammo for every hunt" in his experience/opinion. I thought that I would share what he has for8 different categories of hunting and see if others have opinion?

1. Varmints -
First choice = .223 Remington
Second choice = .220 Swift
Honorable mention = .22/250 Remington

2. Varmints and Big Games -
First choice = 6MM Remington
Second choice= .257 Roberts
Honorable mention = .243 Winchester

3. Big Game: The light kickers -
First choice = 7x57 Mauser and 7MM/08 Remington in a tie.
Second choice = .308 Winchester
Honorable mention = 6.5X55 Swede

4. Big Game: The all-around rounds -
First choice = .30/06 Springfield
Second choice = .270 Winchester and .280 Remington in a tie.
Honorable mention = .338 Winchester Magnum

5. Big Game at long range -
First choice = .300 weatherby magnum
Second choice = .270 winchester short magnum
Honorable mention = 7MM Weatherby magnum

6. Heavy or dangerous north american game -
First choice = .338 Winchester Magnum
Second choice = .338 remington ultra mag and .340 weatherby in a tie.
Honorable mention = .325 winchester short magnum

7. Handguns -
First choice = .44 magnum
Second choice = .480 ruger
Honorable mention = .45 long colt

8. Africa -
LIGHT RIFLE
First choice = .30/06 springfield
Second choice = .270 winchester

MEDIUM RIFLE
First choice = .375 H & H
Second choice = .338 winchester magnum

HEAVY RIFLE
First choice = .416 Remington
Second choice = .458 Lott