“.338 federal”

Between the .308 Winchester and .338 Federal, which is the better choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

Savage Arms has officially announced the release of six new rifle models, all chambered in .338 Federal. The new chambering will be available in the majority of the company's most popular big game rifle platforms.

The Model 11/111 Hog Hunter stems from the Model 110 rifle action that has made Savage so popular. Designed with the nation's ever-growing feral pig population in mind, the Hog Hunter features a 20" barrel that comes factory threaded for any muzzle device that you might have in mind. And, starting this year, it became available in .338 Federal.

We cover our fair share of adventure hunts here at American Hunter, and you'd be hard-pressed to find a North American adventure that rates quite like an fly-in bear hunt. And that's exactly what Web Managing Editor Shawn Skipper had the opportunity to do over Memorial Day weekend. Armed with a Savage Arms Model 11 Hog Hunter and .338 Federal cartridges from Federal Premium's Fusion line, he set out to tag his first-ever bruin. Get an inside look at his hunt—which featured a little fishing, too—with this gallery.

Get a closer look at the Wilson Combat Ultimate Hunter, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Field Editor Bryce Towsley shares the gear he used on a recent Texas whitetail hunt.

DPMS President Randy Luth used one of his company’s AR-10 offerings, a Panther LR-260L chambered in .260 Rem., to make a 330-yard shot on his sheep hunt.