American Hunter

Behind the Bullet: .30-30 Winchester

The .30-30 Winchester remains a top-seller, and new rifles are continually produced for the veteran...

Federal Introduces New Upland Steel Loads

Federal expands its Upland Steel ammo line to include lighter 12- and 20-gauge loads, ideal...

Join the Hunt: Get ’Em in the Game

Hunting requires specialized equipment, and that can overwhelm novices. Here’s how you can help.

SIG Sauer Hunting: Long-Range Loads Feature Exclusive Custom Bullet

SIG Sauer is diversifying its big-game ammunition with Elite Hunter Tipped, a new line engineered...

10 Things You Didn't Know About Winchester Repeating Arms

One of the most prominent early American firearm manufacturers, Winchester Repeating Arms has a footprint...

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

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

Essential Gear for the Traveling Hunter

Traveling the world will certainly take you out of your comfort zone, but accumulating a...

Are Premium Hunting Bullets Worth the Extra Cost?

It’s no secret that premium hunting bullets offer greater accuracy, higher ballistic coefficients and better...

What You Need for Hunting Bighorn Sheep

Gear-intensive high-country hunts require specialized lightweight equipment, but not all of the essentials can be...

Top 7 Rimfire Cartridges of All Time

Here’s a look at the seven best rimfire cartridges ever made. Some are standouts because...

Behind the Bullet: .416 Rigby

The cartridge’s sheer size, steep shoulder and Rigby name all add up to a century-plus-old...

5 Reasons to Hate the 6.5 Creedmoor

Here are five of the many reasons to hate the 6.5 Creedmoor.

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...

4 Ways to Fine-Tune Your Rifle During the Off Season

If you strive to have the best rig possible come opening day, now is the...

Review: Sierra GameChanger Ammo

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

An Ode to the .17 Mach 2

Although it has been largely forgotten by all but a dedicated faction of hunters, the...

How Accurate Are Today’s Rifles?

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

Summer Prep for Western Big Game

Here’s how to prepare yourself and your rifle to avoid a swing-and-a-miss.

6.5 Creedmoor Proven: How Does It Actually Perform on Big Game?

The 6.5 Creedmoor is arguably the most popular rifle cartridge of the 21st century, but...

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

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

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