Top 5 Magnum Cartridges W O Magnum Name Lead

Top 5 Magnum Cartridges Without the Magnum Name

Not all magnum cartridges bear the name, but still meet all the criteria for the title. Here’s a look at five of the best.

Alternative Ammo: .243 Winchester vs. 6mm Creedmoor

Contributor Dennis Bradley compares the .243 Winchester and 6mm Creedmoor, in an effort to dispel a few popular myths surrounding the "inherent accuracy" of certain cartridges.

Best New Hunting Rifles for 2024

Firearms manufacturers are rolling out new hunting rifles for 2024 at the annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas and we’re giving you a close-up look at the best of the class.

8 Great Backcountry Defense Guns

From rifles and shotguns to pistols and revolvers, these eight sidearms will keep you safe when you’re far from help.

Head to Head: 6.5 PRC vs. .308 Winchester

We put two short-action gems up against one another: the .308 Winchester, a time-proven veteran with 70-plus years of hunting experience, and the 6.5 PRC, a relative newcomer that is quickly gaining favor in the hunting fields and target range.

10 Great Low-Recoil Hunting Cartridges

While felt recoil levels are somewhat subjective, across a wide spectrum, there are several cartridges that have garnered a reputation for being "sweet shooting." Here’s a look at our top 10 choices.

Review: Gunwerks Magnus Rifle System

Gunwerks makes incredibly accurate shooting systems for hunters who want the best in performance and accuracy—those who may not have the time or desire to do it themselves, but want the results of a perfectionist who does.

Bergara Rifles Now Available in 7mm PRC

Bergara has announced the addition of 7mm PRC to select rifle models. This new caliber offering is available for all Wilderness Series models—including carbon-barrel variants—and the B-14 Squared Crest.

Head to Head: 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 6.5x55 Swedish

Why would the Creedmoor gain acceptance, when we had such a similar level of performance in a cartridge released at the end of the 19th century? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each.

Review: Savage Impulse Mountain Hunter

Featuring a carbon-fiber-wrapped stainless steel barrel and rugged polymer stock, the straight-pull Impulse Mountain Hunter is lightweight, accurate and reliable.

Page 1 of 18

Interests



Get the best of American Hunter delivered to your inbox.