“top 5 safari calibers”

Is this the be all, end all list? Here are Philip Massaro's top centerfire rifle cartridges of all time.

It’s as big as the Grand Canyon, it’s right at home when chambered in a classic lever gun like the Winchester Model 1886, the Marlin Model 1895 or a classic Sharps falling block, and like America herself, it’s big enough to handle Alaska. Meet the "Most American" rifle cartridge: the .45-70 Government.

What is it about a lever-action rifle that still appeals to us all?

There is something unique and romantic about the concept of a single-shot rifle. Especially if that rifle is the venerable Ruger No. 1.

The Tikka T3x Lite is a wonderful balance of portability, accuracy and dependability. It’s available in time-proven varmint and big-game calibers, has a user-adjustable trigger, the action is nicely bedded and it carries like a dream.

From varmints to African dangerous game, contributor Philip Massaro takes a closer look at three groups of cartridges that cover the entire spectrum.

Let’s take a look at some of the best bullets for African plains game on the market.

Let’s take a look at some of the best cartridge choices for a double rifle.

Let's take a closer look at five of the best lever-action rifle cartridges.