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Behind the Bullet: 7x57mm Mauser

Few cartridges, in the history of modern firearms, have influenced our shooting world as much as the 7x57mm Mauser.

5 Rifle Cartridges That Need to Make a Comeback

Here are a handful of cartridges that have fallen out of favor with the general hunting public, but still worthy of your time afield.

How to Choose a Hog Hunting Cartridge

What's a "enough gun" for pig hunting? Craig Boddington has the answer.

Behind the Bullet: 8x57 Mauser

Old is not dead, and though the 8x57 has had to endure vast improvements in cartridge design, powder development and bullet performance, it remains a perfectly viable hunting cartridge.

Head to Head: 7x57mm Mauser vs. 7mm-08 Remington

Between the 7x57mm Mauser and the 7mm-08 Remington, which is the more useful cartridge for hunters? Contributor Philip Massaro compares the two and picks the winner.

Head to Head: .257 Roberts vs. .25-06 Remington

Between the .257 Roberts and the .25-06 Remington, which is the better choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

Who Needs A Magnum?

Magnum cartridges certainly have their place, but are they really required to take most game? Keith Wood evaluates their purpose and necessity.

An Ode to the 7mm-08 Remington

Released in 1980, the 7mm-08 Remington would go on to be considered one of the best deer cartridges ever conceived, and the gamut of 7mm bullets available make it extremely flexible.

Behind the Bullet: .270 Winchester

There’s no denying that the .270 has been getting the job done for over 90 years, with very few complaints.

Behind the Bullet: .30-06 Springfield

While the .30-06 Springfield has been a father to many successful cartridges, it remains the cartridge by which all others are measured.

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