“hunting bullets”

The .280 Ackley Improved has gained a loyal following among big-game hunters, especially those wanting to extend their maximum effective range. Here’s a look at the best factory loads on the market today.

The Paramount is far more than your average blackpowder rifle. Designed for shots at 300 yards and beyond, it delivers the performance of a centerfire rifle in a gun that can be used during every season except bow season.

If the two cartridges deliver the same velocities and both will fit in a short-action magazine, which makes the most sense for the hunter choosing a 6.5mm rifle? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

Here’s a detailed look at the best handgun hunting loads on the market for 2019.

Be you a hunter looking to go the distance or a novice looking to make some noise at the range, the Browning X-Bolt Max Long Range is a rifle that can get you there.

It’s no secret that premium hunting bullets offer greater accuracy, higher ballistic coefficients and better terminal performance, but they’re typically about twice as expensive as standard bullets. Is the extra cost justified? 

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.

The new Barnes Vor-Tx LR ammo offers optimum performance over a wider range of impact velocity than perhaps any other hunting load on the market.

We are undoubtedly living in the Golden Age of bullet development; never before have our projectiles been more reliable, consistent and effective. Here are five new, innovative bullets that are perfect for sealing the deal on deer-sized game.