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Head to Head: .300 Wby. Mag. vs. 8mm Rem. Mag.

Both cartridges are based on the H&H belted case, generate impressive velocities and have a wide range of bullet weights. Which is the better choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro takes a closer look at the pros and cons of each.

Member's Hunt: Texas Two-Step

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Frank Gentile of Hopewell, N.Y.

An Ode to the 7.62x39mm (M43) Soviet

By today’s standards, the external ballistics of the 7.62x39mm Soviet are insipid. And yet, the cartridge remains an excellent choice for hunting common big-game species at practical ranges.

Into the Arctic

Pursuing the Western Arctic caribou herd across the North Slope of Alaska means long days and endless nights.

Timing the Whitetail Rut

How can we know when the rut will occur based on geographic location? Because history (and the rut) repeats itself.

Hardware: Franchi Affinity 3 Elite Upland

Anybody looking for a semi-auto upland hunting gun would do well to look at the Affinity 3 Elite Upland.

First Look: Ol' Man Hang-On Treestand and Ladder

The Ol’Man Assassin Hang On is designed for hunters who cover lots of ground, and need to shift locations when those big bucks change their patterns throughout the season.

Waiting on Sunshine

The author watched a gobbler on his back 40 for two years before committing to hunting the bird. Afterwards, when all was quiet, he had to admit the woods didn’t seem the same. But he also had to admit a hunter wouldn’t have it any other way.

Sheep Hunts: When a Slam Becomes a Straight

Editorial Director John Zent recaps the hunts from his North American "grand slam."

.30-06 Springfield: Is it Still the Best All-Around Big-Game Hunting Cartridge?

In the last 10 years, ammunition manufacturers have delivered newly designed cartridges that are more consistent, more efficient and more precise than ever before. Will the century-plus-old .30-06 Springfield have to gracefully hand the “most popular” position to a new leader?

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