“.260 rem.”

With the exception of the 7mm, American hunters haven't been crazy about metric-caliber rifle cartridges. The 6.5mm is helping to change that.

It's time for a history lesson on one of the industry's most commonly used cartridges: .308 Winchester.

As a hunting cartridge, the 6.5-284 Norma has been touted as one of the best for game animals up to the size of elk.

The 6.5 Creedmoor makes for an excellent hunting cartridge for almost all game south of elk and moose. There’s something to be said for a short, efficient case for someone who shoots often and at high volumes, and the 6.5 Creedmoor is definitely that.

Selecting suitable chamberings for youngsters' rifles is critical to maintaining their enthusiasm for hunting and shooting. Here are five mainstream, shoulder-friendly calibers that are perfect for a first deer rifle.

The DPMS GII Hunter is accurate and loaded with features, yet lightweight and compact enough to comfortably carry all day in the woods, plains or desert.

SIG Sauer is diversifying its big-game ammunition with Elite Hunter Tipped, a new line engineered for versatile performance at all effective ranges, and especially when long-range precision is critical.

SIG’s new Elite Hunter Tipped ammo is designed and engineered to be a devastating game load with exceptional long-range accuracy and performance.

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.