Lead Core vs. Monometal Hunting Bullets
There’s no doubt that copper monometal bullets are here to stay. But are they so good that they warrant abandoning lead core ammo altogether? We take a look at the pros and cons of each style.
10 Great Long-Range Hunting Bullets
If you want to extend your maximum effective range with a hunting rifle, you must have a purpose-built long-range hunting bullet. These loads are up to the task.
The Best Black Bear Cartridges
Here’s a detailed look at the top black bear cartridges for rifles and handguns.
Ballistic Coefficient: Why It Matters for Hunting
A detailed look at ballistic coefficient and how it applies to the hunter’s choice of projectile.
Behind the Bullet: .270 Winchester Short Magnum
Loosely based on a shortened .404 Jeffery case with the rim rebated to the .535-inch case head of the H&H family, the .270 WSM was the third commercial cartridge using the .277-inch bore diameter, and betters the velocity of the .270 Winchester by 200 to 250 fps.
An Ode to the .300 H&H Magnum
There are a few times when a company gets a cartridge design right the first time around; Holland & Holland certainly got it right in 1925 with the .300 H&H Magnum.
Best Bullets for Black Bear
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.
Federal: 100 Years of Hunting Ammo
Over the century, Federal has risen to become one of the most dominant brands in the hunting ammo market. Here’s a look back at how it all happened.
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