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.30-06 Springfield: Is it Still the Best All-Around Big-Game Hunting Cartridge?

In the last 10 years, ammunition manufacturers have delivered newly designed cartridges that are more consistent, more efficient and more precise than ever before. Will the century-plus-old .30-06 Springfield have to gracefully hand the “most popular” position to a new leader?

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.

Backcountry Mule Deer Hunting: Tools and Tactics

You have to work hard and hunt smart to find a mature public-land mule deer buck. Here are the tools you need and the tactics you should employ in your quest.

Hunting Cartridges: Rising Stars of the New Millennium

Grand old cartridges like the .30-06 Sprg. and the .270 Win. still kill game just as well as they ever have, but many of the new cartridges out-perform them, especially at extended ranges. Here are a few reasons why.

Review: Ruger Hawkeye Hunter

Based on the company's popular Hawkeye bolt-action rifle line, the new Hawkeye Hunter is built for the modern big-game hunter, featuring a stainless-steel action and factory-threaded barrel, which pairs well with its traditional American walnut stock.

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.

Top 10 Hunting Cartridges of the Past 10 Years

Here’s a look at the best new hunting rounds introduced in the last ten years.

Familiar Ground

After years away from the game, the author rediscovers the highs and lows of bowhunting. But only a rifle in his hands delivers redemption.

Hardware: Browning X-Bolt Max Long Range

Be you a hunter looking to go the distance or a novice looking to make some noise at the range, the Browning X-Bolt Max Long Range is a rifle that can get you there.

A Simple Plan

Though it seemed like a simple plan, the right place and the right time only exist if every participant is on the same clock.

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