“varmint cartridges”

Here is a look at several of the mainstream predator-hunting cartridge options for the AR-15 platform.

Philip Massaro reveals just which rifle cartridges are among the most sought after in the industry.

It was in the aftermath of World War II that Joyce Hornady sought to produce a better bullet. In the years since, his vision has become one of the most recognized ammunition names on the shelf. As you might imagine, there's plenty more to that story. Here are 10 things you didn't know about Hornady.

The Sharps Rifle Company (SRC) developed the .25-45 Sharps cartridge and introduced it in 2012. Not to be confused with Shiloh Sharps—a company that makes historically correct blackpowder cartridge rifles—SRC is for all practical purposes built around this one cartridge, which is designed to replicate .250 Savage ballistics in an AR-15. Four years after its introduction, most hunters have never heard of the .25-45 Sharps. That’s about to change.

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.

New for 2017, SIG Sauer has entered the Varmint ammunition market.

These two cartridges are the most popular of the truly fast .22 centerfires, but which one comes out on top? Contributor Philip Massaro compares the two and picks the winner.

New bullets and loads can increase accuracy and minimize pelt damage. The best varmint ammo depends on your needs. Here’s a guide to help you find a match.