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Behind the Bullet: .222 Remington

Though the .223 Remington has stolen the limelight—military adopted cartridges tend to do that after all—we owe a debt of gratitude to Mike Walker and his development. Without the .222, there would be no .223.

7 Top-Tier Hunting Bullets for the .243 Win.

Want to improve the capability of your favorite .243 Win.? Try these bullets.

Top 7 Deer Bullets for the .308 Win.

Looking for a “different” deer bullet for your treasured .308 Win? Here are seven superlatives.

HSM Introduces Low-Recoil Rounds in 6.5 Creedmoor

HSM Ammunition has engineered a low-recoiling variant of 6.5 Creedmoor ammo, with full, 140-grain hunting bullets.

Tested: HSM Tipping Point Ammunition

Featuring Sierra’s polymer-tipped boattail GameChanger bullet, new Tipping Point hunting ammo from HSM combines match-grade accuracy with extreme terminal results.

Behind the Bullet: .240 Weatherby Magnum

The .240 Weatherby Magnum is the fastest 6mm on the commercial market, exceeding the muzzle velocity of the .243 Win. and 6mm Rem. by 300 fps. If you’re the hunter who likes obscure cartridges, the .240 Wby. Mag. is a great choice for deer, pronghorn and similar-sized game.

Head to Head: .338 Win. Mag. vs. .340 Wby. Mag.

Between the .338 Winchester and the .340 Weatherby, which makes the most sense for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

Review: Henry X Model in .45-70 Government

Modern features meet classic lever-action design in this potent big-bore hunting rifle.

An Ode to the .41 Remington Magnum

This classic cartridge is a perfect fit for most handgun hunters. Observant hunters will immediately recognize that the .41 Magnum offers notably better external and terminal ballistics than the .357, yet is slightly more shooter-friendly than the .44.

An Ode to the 7mm STW

Seldom encountered today, the 7mm STW was a trendsetter in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Although newer, faster cartridges have debuted since, it’s still a solid choice when pursuing big-game in wide-open areas.

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