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First Look: Danner x Filson Trail 2650 Mid

Whether shed hunting in the Rockies, harvesting morels in creek beds or early season training for that once-in-a-lifetime tag, the new limited-edition Danner x Filson Trail 2650 Mid offers the ultimate in performance comfort.

Behind the Bullet: .22 Hornet

The .22 Hornet was the first commercial high-velocity centerfire cartridge designed for varmints, predators and small-game animals, driving a 45-grain bullet to just about 2650 fps. And with a wide selection of factory ammunition, your rifle will remain well-fed.

Hardware: True Velocity Ammunition

True Velocity has released a line of rifle ammunition that uses polymer cases, and while the concept may sound bizarre, it works.

2020 Father’s Day Gift Guide

Need some ideas for what to get that hard-to-buy-for outdoorsman in your life? Whether searching for a gift for your dad, husband or grandfather, we've got you covered.

7 Things You Didn't Know About the .25-45 Sharps

If a new rifle cartridge is not supported by one of the main ammunition manufacturers, it doesn’t seem to get much traction. This is unfortunate, specifically in the case of the .25-45 Sharps, because it provides an easy-to-obtain ballistic advantage over the two most popular AR-15 chamberings: the .223 Rem. and the .300 Blackout.

Hardware: Winchester Expedition Rifle Cartridges

The in-flight and on-game performance that Winchester's Expedition Big Game and Expedition Big Game Long Range cartridges promise is too good to ignore.

Behind the Bullet: 6.5x55 Swedish

While there may be a shine on some of the modern releases in the 6.5mm bore diameter, the 6.5x55 Swedish still makes a sound choice for the practical hunter due to its combination of terminal ballistics, flat trajectory and minimal recoil.

Behind the Bullet: .17 HMR

Hornady’s dive into a .17-caliber rimfire was met with fanfare, as it truly was—and still is—a decided improvement over the long-range ballistics of any of the .22 rimfire cartridges.

Head to Head: .257 Roberts vs. .250-3000 Savage

These cartridges represent two of the earliest modern developments in .25 caliber, and both are perfect for deer- and antelope-sized game, but which has the ultimate advantage?

Head to Head: .35 Whelen vs. 9.3x62mm Mauser

The .35 Whelen and the 9.3x62mm Mauser have cases within a millimeter in length and a bullet diameter just a few thousandths apart, so which cartridge would a hunter choose?

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