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Among those cartridges which are considered the bare minimum for an all-around choice—and that includes the African heavyweights—the 9.3x62mm Mauser and .375 H&H Magnum are undoubtedly two of the best. Which comes out on top? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

Italian firearm manufacturer Benelli rewrote the rules on semi-auto shotgun design. The company looks do to the same with the introduction of its first bolt-action rifle.

Winchester’s newest 100 percent copper bullet expands quickly and penetrates deep.

If you’re looking for something out of the norm, which can be housed in a handy rifle that hits hard, give the .338-06 a look. If you spend a bit of time with it, you’ll become a fan rather quickly.

Using a blue polymer tip and a boattail configuration, Norma’s new BondStrike bullet gives the hunter a fantastic all-around ammo choice for game of all shapes and sizes. When the bullet’s lead core is chemically bonded to the copper jacket, expansion is slowed to allow for deep penetration.

Hornady’s GMX is among the best monometal bullets on the market, and while the company has included them in their loaded ammunition lines before, the new Outfitter series is designed around the GMX exclusively. Known for its deep penetration, good expansion and high weight retention, the GMX makes an excellent choice for the big-game hunter.

Ruger announces its new Hawkeye Hunter bolt-action rifle, featuring an American walnut stock, stainless-steel action and threaded barrel topped with a Picatinny rail.

Both cartridges are easy to shoot, can be housed in lightweight, easy-to-carry rifles and neither require a long barrel length to get the best performance. Which is the smarter choice for the modern hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

If you’re market for a rifle chambered in one of these short-action magnums, which is more readily available and dependable? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.