KH Zero Options Lead

How to Zero Your Rifle for Your Hunting Scenario

Hunters have several options for zeroing their hunting rigs. Choose the best one for your hunting scenario.

Head to Head: .17 HMR vs. .22 WMR

Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of two of the most popular magnum rimfire cartridges. Which comes out on top?

Behind the Bullet: 30 Nosler

If you’re a velocity hound, the 30 Nosler is among the fastest .30-caliber cartridges housed in a long-action receiver.

Tested: Henry Lever-Action Magnum Express

Contributor B. Gil Horman tests out a magnum-chambered rimfire varmint slayer from Henry, as sure to impress in the field as it is on the range.

Head to Head: .280 Ackley Improved vs. 28 Nosler

The 7mm cartridges are a fantastic all-around choice for any hunter pursuing our most common species. Between the .280 Ackley Improved and 28 Nosler, which comes out on top? Contributor Philip Massaro takes a closer look at the pros and cons of each.

Behind the Bullet: 7-30 Waters

Developed in 1976 by Ken Waters as a wildcat cartridge, the 7-30 Waters is based on the .30-30 Winchester necked down to 7mm to improve velocity and trajectory, with a significant drop off in felt recoil. In 1984, Winchester began to produce rifles chambered for cartridge, legitimizing Waters’ dream, and establishing it as a commercial cartridge.

Head to Head: .22-250 Remington vs. .224 Valkyrie

Between the .22-250 Remington and the .224 Valkyrie, which is the better choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

Behind the Bullet: .370 Sako Magnum

In 2003, Finnish firearms manufacturer Sako released its own variant of the 9.3mm rimless cartridge: the 9.3x66mm Sako, or as it is known in the U.S., the .370 Sako Magnum. It delivers performance on par with the beloved .375 H&H in a package which can hold one additional round in the magazine in a lighter rifle.

Head to Head: 9.3x62mm Mauser vs. .375 H&H Magnum

Among those cartridges which are considered the bare minimum for an all-around choice—and that includes the African heavyweights—the 9.3x62mm Mauser and .375 H&H Magnum are undoubtedly two of the best. Which comes out on top? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

Henry Repeating Arms Issues Recall for Certain Lever Action .45-70 Rifles

Henry Repeating Arms recently discovered a safety issue affecting certain lever action .45-70 Government rifles manufactured between December 14, 2022, and January 11, 2023, and is initiating a voluntary recall.

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