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UPO Live On Air Ep. 71- The One Rifle Debate: From First Deer Rifle to the Ultimate North American Hunting Rifle
15th July 2026 • Under Pressure Outdoors Podcast • Will Crebs
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There are few debates in the hunting world that will start a conversation faster than this one:

If you could only own one rifle for the rest of your hunting career, what would it be?

Would you choose a lightweight AR-15 hunting rifle that is easy to shoot, low recoil, and perfect for introducing new hunters, youth hunters, and recoil-sensitive shooters to the outdoors?

Would you choose a .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, or 7mm-08 that can handle almost any whitetail deer hunt and still have the capability for bigger game?

Or would you step up to something like a 7mm PRC or .300 Winchester Magnum and build the ultimate North American big game rifle?

Today on the Under Pressure Outdoors Podcast, we’re breaking down the ultimate hunting rifle debate.

We’re talking about AR-15 hunting rifles, deer rifles, elk rifles, the best all-around hunting calibers, and what it really takes to build a rifle that can handle everything from whitetail deer and hogs to elk, moose, and other big game.

Because the truth is, there may not be one perfect hunting rifle for everyone.

The best rifle depends on how you hunt, where you hunt, and what you’re asking that rifle to do.

So whether you’re looking for your first hunting rifle, upgrading your deer rifle, or trying to choose the one rifle you would take anywhere in North America, this episode is for you.

Let’s get into it.

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