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If you live in a state that mandates straight-walled rifle cartridges for deer hunting, or if you just like the simplicity of a straight-walled cartridge, there are many available options. Here’s a look at seven of the best.

Loosely based on a shortened .404 Jeffery case with the rim rebated to the .535-inch case head of the H&H family, the .270 WSM was the third commercial cartridge using the .277-inch bore diameter, and betters the velocity of the .270 Winchester by 200 to 250 fps.

Both the 6.8 Western and 7mm PRC are designed for long range work and are solid all-around choices for hunting. Which comes out on top? We take a closer look at the pros and cons of each.

Federal has expanded its Premium hunting loads to feature Hornady ELD-X hunting bullets.

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

Leupold’s Custom Dial System is a quick, simple, reliable system for accurately placing shots at longer distances, and if you have the room to stretch your cartridge’s legs, you will find it to be an invaluable hunting aid.

Henry’s newest single shot is easy to carry and sports fiber-optic sights and a turkey choke for deadly tight patterns.

Remington Ammunition has announced that "The Deadliest Mushroom in the Woods" is now available in a lead-free, all copper alternative: Core-Lokt Copper.

Fitting the niche between the 6.5 PRC and .300 PRC, Hornady’s 7mm PRC cartridge delivers long, high-BC bullets in a long-action receiver, and temperature-stable, magnum speed propellants for consistent velocity and extended barrel life.