Ballistic Coefficient For Hunting Lead

Ballistic Coefficient: Why It Matters for Hunting

A detailed look at ballistic coefficient and how it applies to the hunter’s choice of projectile.

Head to Head: 6.8 Western vs. 7mm PRC

Both the 6.8 Western and 7mm PRC are designed for long range work and are solid all-around choices for hunting. Which comes out on top? We take a closer look at the pros and cons of each.

Black Bear Magic

Leave the tourists behind in Maine to find an adventure Downeast.

Hardware: Savage Model 110 Ultralite

The market for new hunting guns has become extremely competitive recently, but in mating the classic Model 110 rifle with a Proof Research barrel, Savage has created a winning rifle.

The Budget Big Game Rifle Challenge

Given his gravity toward fine rifles that often cost as much as the average house payment, we thought it would be fun to put our man to the test: If you had only $600 to spend on a new rifle, with a new scope and mounts, how would you allocate it? Read on, and prepare to reach into your wallet.

Choosing a Cartridge for North America's Big Game

North America has a wide variety of huntable species, inhabiting many different types of terrain. While there are a few cartridges that can truly be called all-around choices, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with picking a cartridge that perfectly suits the game at hand.

Top 5 10mm Semi-Autos for Hunting

When it comes to portable semi-auto pistols for hunting, there’s only one real factory standard cartridge choice: the 10mm auto. Let's take a look at the top five 10mm semi-autos currently on the market.

Best AR-15 Calibers For Predator Hunting

Here is a look at several of the mainstream predator-hunting cartridge options for the AR-15 platform.

Guns & Loads for Black Bears

There are tougher big game animals out there. But bears are bears, and a poorly-hit bear that escapes into thick cover and must be tracked can be bad news.

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