H2H 6.8 Western Vs 27 Nosler Lead

Head to Head: 6.8 Western vs. 27 Nosler

The 27 Nosler and 6.8 Western both use the .277-inch diameter bullets made so popular by the venerable .270 Winchester, yet at faster twist rates with heavier projectiles than the old man can handle. We pit these two against one another and see which of the young upstarts comes out on top.

Top 5 Affordable African Plains Game Species

A look at the top five plains-game species that provide the most amount of fun for your trophy fee.

NSSF-Adjusted NICS Background Checks for June 2024

The June 2024 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,059,037 is a decrease of 4.7 percent compared to the June 2023 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1,110,696.

Top 5 Affordable North American Big-Game Hunts

We share our top five affordable big-game hunts in North America so you can expand your horizons without breaking the bank—or moving your pillow and blanket to the dog house.

Head to Head: .243 Winchester vs. 6.5 Creedmoor

The .243 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor short-action cartridges are both very efficient and manageable, but which is the better choice for a hunter? We take a closer look at the pros and cons of each.

Review: Aero Precision SOLUS Hunter

Those looking for a well-built rifle that is rugged, dependable and utterly accurate ought to give the Aero Precision SOLUS Hunter a look.

Review: Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2

Leupold’s BX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 rangefinding binocular blends affordability, portability and usability to deliver excellent color, clarity, depth of field and low-light performance.

Alternative Ammo: .458 SOCOM vs. .454 Casull

Dennis Bradely takes on one of the most heated caliber debates of modern times—a battle of .45 caliber big-bores.

Top 5 Classic Big-Game Bullets

Some of the 21st century developments in big-game bullets are stellar, but there are many classic designs that have not gone out of favor.

Head to Head: .270 Winchester vs. .308 Winchester

Both the .308 Winchester and .270 Winchester are popular chamberings, and ammo is readily available from nearly every manufacturer. Which comes out on top? We take a closer look at the pros and cons of each.

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