The Mauser 98: Still Perfect for Hunters
If there were ever a classic rifle design—one that would go on to spawn innumerable copies—it is the Mauser 98. While the vast majority of American hunters rely upon the multitude of popular American bolt-action rifles, they owe a huge debt of gratitude to Paul Mauser’s turnbolt design.
Behind the Bullet: 7mm STW
Just about every case shape imaginable has been modified to hold both 7mm and .30-caliber bullets, but it was gunwriter Layne Simpson who saw a gap in the lineup: there was no 7mm cartridge based on a full-length .375 H&H case. In 1979, Simpson took the excellent 8mm Remington Magnum and necked it down to hold 7mm bullets, giving his wildcat the name “Shooting Times Westerner.”
Behind the Bullet: .350 Rigby Magnum
The .350 Rigby Magnum is vastly overlooked even among rifle cranks but was at one time as popular as the .375 H&H Magnum. Released in 1908, it is an entirely original design, and was the first to feature the sharp 45-degree shoulder which is the hallmark of the Rigby designs.
Behind the Bullet: .275 Rigby
The .275 Rigby remains a fantastic choice for the big-game hunter, and has done it all over the course of its 130-year history.
Top 5 Double Rifle Cartridges
Let’s take a look at some of the best cartridge choices for a double rifle.
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.
8 Great New Hunting Rifles for 2018
From budget guns to London bests, these rifles offer something for every hunter and every budget.
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