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If you’re a fan of the quarter-bores, the .257 Weatherby Magnum will perform above and beyond what you’d normally expect from this bore diameter.

If you’re looking for a rifle of larger diameter than your deer gun, which will complement the 7mms and .30s well, the 9.3x62mm Mauser should be a definite contender.

If you’re looking for something out of the norm, which can be housed in a handy rifle that hits hard, give the .338-06 a look. If you spend a bit of time with it, you’ll become a fan rather quickly.

A hunt across the pond reveals age-old traditions still practiced today in the Scottish Highlands.

Both cartridges are classics, have been used for all sorts of game and are easy on the shoulder, but which offers the best performance for hunters? Contributor Philip Massaro compares the two and picks the winner.

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

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.

How does the new .300 PRC stack up against the renowned .300 Win. Mag? Contributor Philip Massaro takes a closer look at what makes each cartridge tick.

Based on the 6.8 SPC cartridge, the .224 Valkyrie is designed to give excellent long-range ballistics from an AR platform with little recoil. Loaded with 60- to 90-grain bullets, the cartridge makes a sound choice for deer and varmints alike.