Back to Basics
Do something long enough, and the basics become so much a part of your being that it’s easy to forget that others may not be so enlightened.
Grown-Up Hog Loads
He just couldn't take it anymore. The author shares his true opinions regarding hog loads. If you want to put down a hog, pick up a beast.
First Look: .17 Winchester Super Magnum
There is no doubt that the .17 WSM elevates rimfire ballistics to a new level. But will enough gun companies jump on board to produce rifles in this caliber?
Squirrel Master Classic: Day One
Adam Heggenstaller is hoping for Squirrel Master Gold in the Black Belt.
Wind Deflection
Did you know wind affects high-velocity rimfire rounds more than standard ones?
CCI Segmented Hollow Point
Here's a subsonic .22 LR load from CCI that's death on small game and pests.
Alligator Ammo
Troy and Jacob Landry from "Swamp People" choose CCI Maxi Mag ammo for killing alligators.
Top 5 Varmint and Predator Cartridges
Varmint and predator hunting has never been as popular as it is today. From gophers to coyotes, high volume shooting to long range sniping, no one cartridge is best for all.
Hardware: Savage A17
The new Savage A17 uses a delayed blowback action. A small bar in the top of the bolt slides up to fit into a slot in the receiver when the bolt is closed, locking the action. The bar cams back down upon firing to release the bolt and allow the action to cycle, but it delays the action from opening until pressure has dropped to a manageable level.
Straight Dope: The .17s
What follows is a primer on commercially available .17-caliber cartridges and their respective performance.
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