“hunting ammunition”

The arrival of Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) has had a major impact on shotgun hunting, and while it is a bit pricey, its devastatingly dense patterns at distances never before possible make it worth every extra penny.

Curious about what loads to buy for hunting at greater distances? Here are a few of our top choices for the task.

While there may be a shine on some of the modern releases in the 6.5mm bore diameter, the 6.5x55 Swedish still makes a sound choice for the practical hunter due to its combination of terminal ballistics, flat trajectory and minimal recoil.

With a sleek bullet, both cartridges maintain over 1,000 ft.-lbs. of energy out the 500-yard mark, and both offer a trajectory any hunter can quickly adapt to. What makes or breaks the deal in choosing one over the other? Contributor Philip Massaro takes closer a look at the pros and cons of each.

Federal’s new HammerDown ammo line has been ideally adapted to feed, cycle and function in lever-action rifles while also delivering the best level of terminal performance for hunting that can be extracted from each cartridge.

The new Fusion 10mm Auto load uses a 200-grain bullet and 1200 fps muzzle velocity to take full advantage of the 10mm Auto cartridge, with more energy and better terminal performance on impact.

The Henry Lever Action X Model .45-70 is a smooth operator, with useful features that aren’t overdone.

Here’s a detailed look at the best handgun hunting loads on the market for 2019.

Both cartridges offer similar performance levels, but which is the smarter choice for the modern hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.