New Cartridge for 2021: 6.8 Western
Engineers at Browning and Winchester teamed up to create a cartridge that offers magnum performance with a modern high-BC projectile, yet is chambered in a short-action rifle for shorter bolt throw and less weight. The 6.8 Western was designed to be the ultimate long-range cartridge that is capable in any big-game hunting scenario as well as long-range target shooting.
6.8 Western: A Candid Look at the New Cartridge
Is the new 6.8 Western as good as it sounds? Here’s a closer look at its accuracy, velocity, aerodynamics and maximum lethal range compared to four popular, proven cartridges.
.25-45 Sharps: Power Boost for MSRs
It’s a new cartridge with a storied, old-school name, but in fact the story is largely the same.
SAAMI Publishes Accepted 12-Gauge 1¾-Inch Cartridge and Chamber Designs
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute has released new cartridge and chamber designs for Federal’s new 12-gauge, 1¾-inch Shorty shotshell.
Weatherby Reloads: Introducing the 6.5-300 Wby. Mag.
Weatherby will deliver its first new cartridge in nearly 20 years in 2016, with the introduction of the new 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum. The impending release is already being hailed as the fastest 6.5mm production cartridge in the world.
Why You Should Be a Fan of the New Hornady 6.5 PRC
Hornady’s new cartridge offers real advantages in the growing field of 6.5mm hunting rounds.
Winchester Deer Season XP: Ammo We've Been Asking For
New cartridge line from Winchester seeks to make short work of recovering your deer.
Hardware: 27 Nosler
Nosler has taken the venerable .270 caliber to a new level with the introduction of the 27 Nosler. Conceived as a 21st century upgrade, the new cartridge delivers previously unobtainable downrange ballistics by pairing the ultimate combination of case capacity with modern long-for-caliber bullets.
New AR Cartridge for Hunting
Sharps Rifle Company will bring more power to the AR platform with the .25-45 Sharps this summer.
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