American Hunter

Head to Head: 6.5 Creedmoor vs. .260 Remington

If the two cartridges deliver the same velocities and both will fit in a short-action...

Hardware: Browning X-Bolt Max Long Range

Be you a hunter looking to go the distance or a novice looking to make...

Head to Head: .303 British vs. 8x57 Mauser

Both cartridges offer similar performance levels, but which is the smarter choice for the modern...

Hardware: E.R. Shaw Mk. X

The quality, customization and value of the Mk. X make it a rifle worth sorting...

Head to Head: .30-06 Springfield vs. All Other .30s

What is it about the .30-06 that makes it fare so well against all other...

Review: Sierra GameChanger Ammo

Featuring Sierra’s new polymer-tipped boattail GameChanger bullet, the company’s first loaded ammo offering is extraordinarily...

How Accurate Are Today’s Rifles?

Here’s what you can realistically expect from your new rifle.

Head to Head: .17 HMR vs. .17 WSM

Which of these cartridges better serves the hunter looking for a speedy rimfire? Contributor Philip...

Head to Head: .450 Nitro Express vs. .470 Nitro Express

While both are excellent choices for an all-around dangerous game cartridge, which offers the best...

Head to Head: .350 Legend vs. .35 Remington

How does the new .350 Legend stack up against the proven .35 Remington? Contributor Philip...

Top New Rifles of 2019

Get a closer look at some of the most exciting new hunting rifles for 2019.

Head to Head: .280 Ackley Improved vs. 7mm Rem. Mag.

Which of these cartridges represents the wisest choice for hunters, and why should you prefer...

Head to Head: .404 Jeffery vs. .416 Rigby

While both cartridges have a rather impeccable reputation, which makes a better choice for the...

Why My Cartridge is Better Than Yours

Contributor Philip Massaro explains why his cartridge of choice is—and always will be—vastly superior to...

Top 5 Ultralight Rifles for 2019

Here are five of the lightest big-game hunting rifles on the market today, all of...

Head to Head: .243 Winchester vs. 6mm Creedmoor

How does the 6mm Creedmoor stack up against the renowned .243 Winchester? Contributor Philip Massaro...

New for 2019: Sierra GameChanger Ammo

Sierra introduces its new GameChanger ammunition, topped with the polymer-tipped boattail GameChanger bullet, essentially a...

Head to Head: .300 PRC vs. .300 Win. Mag.

How does the new .300 PRC stack up against the renowned .300 Win. Mag.? Contributor...

Head to Head: .30-06 Springfield vs. .270 Winchester

These undeniably classic cartridges have been putting meat in the freezer and smiles on hunters...

Head to Head: 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 7mm-08 Remington