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Head to Head: 7mm Remington Magnum vs. 7mm STW

We recently ran a battle between the two newest 7mms—7mm PRC vs. 7mm Backcountry. In the comments, we noticed quite a few folks having an entirely different debate about two older stalwarts—7mm Rem. Mag. vs. 7mm STW. Read on to find out which of these classic cartridges comes out on top.

Field Tested: Nosler Whitetail Country

Renowned for its firearms, accessories, ammunition and bullets, Nosler recently broke with tradition and introduced an economical line of ammunition designed for deer hunters. How does it stack up? Read on.

The Stag and the Modern Dilemma

They planned to use a brand-new, cutting-edge cartridge on red stag in “Middle Earth.” But beauracratic kiwi snafus quashed that. So two Americans hunted with “old” cartridges and wondered whether the grass was indeed greener ...

The Longevity of Cartridges

Why do some cartridges stick around, while others fade into obscurity? Phil Massaro delves into the topic, drawing on a lifetime of experience with ammunition stalwarts and fade-outs alike.

Head to Head; .300 Winchester Magnum vs. .338 Winchester Magnum

In this month's Head to Head, Phil Massaro breaks down the differences between these two .30-caliber favorites.

New for 2025: Federal’s 7mm Backcountry

Federal has released the 7mm Backcountry, a high-speed, high-pressure cartridge designed specifically for use in shorter barreled, suppressed platforms.

An In-Depth Look at 7mm Backcountry

Federal Ammunition set out to create a brand-new 7mm, with an eye toward speed, suppressors and seriously heavy bullets. This pursuit, which has culminated in the 7mm Backcountry, can be encapsulated by three measurements: 20, 170 and 3,000.

Head to Head: 6.5 PRC vs. 26 Nosler

Between the 6.5 PRC and 26 Nosler, which is the better choice for the hunter? We take a look at the pros and cons of each cartridge.

Behind the Bullet: .400 H&H Magnum

The .400 H&H Magnum is the most popular of the more obscure Holland & Holland cartridge offerings, and for a number of good reasons.

5 Best 7mm Hunting Cartridges

If you’re in the market for a new 7mm hunting cartridge, these five are worth a close look. 

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