Behind the Bullet: .264 Winchester Magnum
Metric cartridges have traditionally struggled in America, but even in the 1950s, the engineers at Winchester saw the benefits of the 6.5mm bore diameter. The 1958 release of the .264 Winchester Magnum in the Model 70 Westerner rifle saw a flat-shooting, hard-hitting voluminous case, perfect for medium-sized game.
Behind the Bullet: .240 Weatherby Magnum
The .240 Weatherby Magnum is the fastest 6mm on the commercial market, exceeding the muzzle velocity of the .243 Win. and 6mm Rem. by 300 fps. If you’re the hunter who likes obscure cartridges, the .240 Wby. Mag. is a great choice for deer, pronghorn and similar-sized game.
Head to Head: .338 Win. Mag. vs. .340 Wby. Mag.
Between the .338 Winchester and the .340 Weatherby, which makes the most sense for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.
Guns & Loads for Black Bears
There are tougher big game animals out there. But bears are bears, and a poorly-hit bear that escapes into thick cover and must be tracked can be bad news.
New Ultra Light Arms Model 20 Short
Melvin Forbes' weight-shaving design, with its hand-built carbon-fiber/Kevlar stock, has influenced the entire lightweight hunting rifle market.
Norma-USA Ammunition
Newly formed Norma-USA is bringing top-shelf performance to American hunters at a very competitive price.
3 Ways to Introduce Kids to Hunting
Use these helpful tips to make sure your kids first experience in the field is an enjoyable one.
Who Needs A Magnum?
Magnum cartridges certainly have their place, but are they really required to take most game? Keith Wood evaluates their purpose and necessity.
The .280 Ackley Improved
Developed by P.O. Ackley and Fred Huntington and known previously by a variety of names such as the “.280 Rem. Ackley Improved 40 degrees,” the .280 Ackley Improved is a more recent addition to the list of wildcat cartridges gone legitimate.
Dangerous Domestic Game
You don't have to go international to find dangerous game. Keith Wood takes a closer look at some of more imposing prey that can be found right here in the United States.
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