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Handgun Hunting: Top 5 Big-Game Cartridges

Perplexed by which handgun/cartridge combination best suits your hunting needs? We’re here to help.

An Ode to the .375 H&H Magnum

For over a century, the .375 H&H has routinely, consistently and reliably made happy hunters around the world, and we wouldn’t be surprised if it continues to do so for another century.

Behind the Bullet: .300 Winchester Short Magnum

Phil Massaro dissects a short-action favorite: the .300 Winchester Short Magnum.

Behind the Bullet: 6.5 PRC

If you’re in the market for a cartridge that will do double duty in both the hunting fields and on the target range, with a bit more horsepower than the Creedmoor provides, the 6.5 PRC is worth a hard look.

Head to Head: .375 Ruger vs. .375 H&H Magnum

Is it worthwhile for the hunter looking for a .375 to choose the Ruger over the older, timeless .375 H&H Magnum? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each cartridge.

Members' Best 2020

Check out the best hunts sent in by our members in 2020.

Behind the Bullet: .458 Winchester Magnum

Introduced in 1956, the .458 Winchester Magnum offered the ballistic formula of the .450 NE in a bolt-action, affordable rifle.

Dream Hunt: How to Make an African Safari Come True

An African safari is surprisingly affordable if approached correctly. Here’s how to make your own dream hunt in Africa come true.

Majority in Favor of Maintaining Safeguards in Tongass National Forest

More than half of the Tongass—9.2 million acres—is managed under the direction of the 2001 Roadless Rule. This management plan works to safeguard vital habitat for important fish and wildlife species, including Sitka black-tailed deer, black and brown bear, moose, and even Roosevelt elk. Now, the US Forest Service plans to lift the Roadless Rule in Alaska.

Black Bears, Ponytails, and Close Encounters

In Alberta, hunters like to hold out for big bears. It’s another thing entirely to hold out for a color-phase bear when coal-black, record-book bruins climb into your lap.

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