BTB 405 Winchester Lead

Behind the Bullet: .405 Winchester

Generating just over 3,200 ft.-lbs. of muzzle energy, the .405 Winchester was—at the time of its release in 1904—the most powerful lever-action cartridge available.

Alternative Ammo: .22-250 Remington vs. .223 Remington

Dennis Bradley puts two varminting favorites up against each other—the speedy .22-250 Rem., and ubiquitous .223 Rem.

Behind the Bullet: .350 Remington Magnum

Introduced in 1965, the .350 Remington Magnum could be considered the original short magnum. Using the belted Holland & Holland case responsible for so many excellent designs from the 40s, 50s and 60s, but shortened to be wedged into a short-action magazine, the .350 Magnum would mimic the performance of the .35 Whelen.

Must-Have Gear for a DIY Sheep Hunt

It’s not every day you draw a sheep tag, so when you do, you want to be ready. But what does “ready” look like? Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll want to make sure you have when you go after a once-in-a-lifetime trophy.

Alternative Ammo: .375 Ruger vs .375 H&H

Contributor Dennis Bradley draws on family wildcatting experience for an in-depth teardown of two .375-caliber heavyweights.

First Look: Remington Premier CuT Ammunition

Equipped with an opaque green polymer tip, a sleek ogive and boattail, Remington’s new Premier CuT ammunition will give monometal terminal performance in a conformation perfect for all hunting ranges.

Alternative Ammo: .280 Ackley Improved vs. 7mm PRC

Contributor Dennis Bradley compares two long-range, fast shooting favorites: the .280 AI and 7mm PRC.

Alternative Ammo: .458 SOCOM vs. .45-70 Government

Contributor Dennis Bradley compares two big-bore powerhouses: the .45-70 Government and a relative newcomer, the .458 SOCOM.

Hodgdon Powder Company Unveils New Website

Hodgdon Powder Company, the Gunpowder People, has announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, HodgdonPowderCo.com.

Behind the Bullet: 26 Nosler

The first of the Nosler proprietary cartridges, the 26 Nosler remains a flat-shooting, hard-hitting choice for hunting open country. Being a 6.5mm cartridge, it will use the high ballistic coefficient projectiles which retain their energy downrange, resist the effects of a crosswind and offer a flat trajectory.

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