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Head to Head: .30-06 Springfield vs. .270 Winchester

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.

New for 2019: Weatherby Vanguard Badlands

The newest member of the Vanguard family offers superb accuracy, good looks and all-weather durability at a budget-friendly price.

Opinion: The .30-06 Is Dead

The time of the .30-06 has come and gone while the 6.5 Creedmoor rises to the top as the most popular centerfire rifle cartridge.

Hardware: 444 Marlin

Hunters looking for a gun that offers high performance with a straight-wall rifle cartridge should welcome the 444 Marlin. It functions well, provides excellent accuracy for a big-bore lever-action and accepts a scope.

Which Rifle Zero is Best for You?

Contributor Bryce Towsley takes a look at the pros and cons of several zero options to help you decide which is best for your hunting style.

Behind the Bullet: 33 Nosler

If you like to hunt North America’s biggest game, take a long look at the 33 Nosler; it puts an exclamation point at the end of the sentence.

Top 10 Shotguns of 2019

From sleek Italian over/unders to pumps that punch above their pay grade, these new scatterguns should be on every hunter's wish list.

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.

Head to Head: .300 RSAUM vs. .300 WSM

If you’re market for a rifle chambered in one of these short-action magnums, which is more readily available and dependable? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

How to Help a New Hunter Buy a Big-Game Rifle

That new hunter you've been tutoring may be in love with a lever-action rifle. Alternately, he may think he absolutely needs a .30-caliber magnum to "cover all the bases." But it's up to you to talk him into making a reasonable purchase when it comes to his first big-game rig.

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