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Hardware: Wilson Combat .458 SOCOM Recon Tactical

The Recon Tactical is Wilson Combat's vision of a practical, all-around AR for rigorous tactical training, hardcore hunting or all-purpose field applications.

Head to Head: .444 Marlin vs. .45-70 Government

Both are cartridges are suitable for nearly any big-game animal, save the African dangerous heavyweights, and both have fervent, passionate followers. Contributor Philip Massaro takes a closer look at the similarities, differences and applications of each.

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.

Case Study: Decades of Deer Cartridges

Deer rifles and the cartridges loaded in them have run the gamut the last 50 years, from the Winchester 94 in .30-30 Win. to the Weatherby Mark V in .30-378 Wby. Mag. and the DPMS ARL in 6.5 Creedmoor.

The Big Hitters of Handgun Hunting

The right bullet loaded in the right big-bore handgun can deliver the news to even the biggest game with just as much authority as a rifle.

Nyati Big-Bore Ammunition

Big-bore, dangerous-game rifles are cool—unless you shoot them a lot. Nyati lives up to its name by loading reduced-recoil practice ammo for dangerous-game rifles.

Grown-Up Hog Loads

He just couldn't take it anymore. The author shares his true opinions regarding hog loads. If you want to put down a hog, pick up a beast.

Federal Premium Safari Cape-Shok

Premium Safari Cape-Shok received a makeover that encompasses overall quality control and bullet selection.

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