Behind the Bullet: .264 Winchester Magnum
Metric cartridges have traditionally struggled in America, but even in the 1950s, the engineers at Winchester saw the benefits of the 6.5mm bore diameter. The 1958 release of the .264 Winchester Magnum in the Model 70 Westerner rifle saw a flat-shooting, hard-hitting voluminous case, perfect for medium-sized game.
Head to Head: 26 Nosler vs. 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum
The 26 Nosler and 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum are some of the fastest cartridges in their class, and both are extremely accurate, so which is the better choice for hunters?
SHOT Show 2018: Hornady 6.5 PRC Ammo
Hornady has introduced its new 6.5 PRC ammo, which the company considers the “big brother” of the 6.5 Creedmoor.
Behind the Bullet: 6.5 PRC
If you’re in the market for a cartridge that will do double duty in both the hunting fields and on the target range, with a bit more horsepower than the Creedmoor provides, the 6.5 PRC is worth a hard look.
Behind the Bullet: .458 Winchester Magnum
Introduced in 1956, the .458 Winchester Magnum offered the ballistic formula of the .450 NE in a bolt-action, affordable rifle.
Hardware: 26 Nosler
The 26 Nosler could well be the 6.5mm that finally makes the caliber widely popular in the United States. Why? Find out in this review, taken straight from the pages of American Hunter magazine.
Top 10 Magnum Big-Game Hunting Cartridges
Here’s a look at 10 of the best magnum cartridges for big-game hunting.
Selecting the Best Bullet for Varmint Hunting
Take a look at the construction and conformation of several popular bullet types to ensure you make the right choice for your next varmint hunt.
Why You Should Be a Fan of the New Hornady 6.5 PRC
Hornady’s new cartridge offers real advantages in the growing field of 6.5mm hunting rounds.
Head to Head: 7mm Rem. Mag. vs. .300 Win. Mag.
Between the 7mm Rem. Mag. and the .300 Win. Mag., which offers the best performance for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro takes a closer look at what makes each cartridge tick.
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