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Head to Head: .30-06 Springfield vs. .270 Winchester

These undeniably classic cartridges have been putting meat in the freezer and smiles on hunters faces for generations. Most of us have probably hunted with one or both of them at some point, but which is ultimately the better choice? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

An Ode to the .250-3000 Savage

Relatively unknown outside of true metallic cartridge aficionados, the .250-3000 Savage Improved strikes the ideal balance between downrange performance and perceived recoil. That’s only the beginning, too.

Head to Head: 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 6.5x55 Swedish

Why would the Creedmoor gain acceptance, when we had such a similar level of performance in a cartridge released at the end of the 19th century? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each.

Find Success When Elk Scouting Fails

Unlike whitetails, elk have no problem changing addresses, and they usually do so about the time you thought you could count on previous scouting. When elk go on the lam, do some moving of your own then play it smart.

Head to Head: 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 7mm-08 Remington

Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of 6.5 Creedmoor and 7mm-08 Remington.

3 Rifle Cartridges to Hunt the World

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

Tracks of the White Bushman

Eland are the largest antelope in the world, and they can walk for miles. Hunters who have missed a bull learn that soon enough; most give up the track eventually. Too bad most of them don’t hunt behind the white bushman.

The Namibian Non-Typical

Iconic species oceans apart share interesting similarities.

Honeymoon Hunt: Hawaii’s Bucks of Paradise

His wife wanted to visit Hawaii after their wedding, and they lived happily ever after when he discovered the hunting opportunities for free-range axis deer on the island of Lanai.

The Middle Hours

Dawn and dusk have magic, but you may well score on big game more often at midday.

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