Long-Range Hunting: Bring Enough Gun
There seems these days to be a “race to the bottom” among hunters who like to hunt and shoot long with smaller and smaller cartridges at greater and greater range. The practice ignores sage advice.
Tips for Suppressor Tuning Your Hunting AR
Tips and tricks for suppressor tuning your hunting AR-15.
Alternative Ammo: .22-250 Remington vs. .223 Remington
Dennis Bradley puts two varminting favorites up against each other—the speedy .22-250 Rem., and ubiquitous .223 Rem.
10 Great Long-Range Hunting Bullets
If you want to extend your maximum effective range with a hunting rifle, you must have a purpose-built long-range hunting bullet. These loads are up to the task.
Alternative Ammo: .280 Ackley Improved vs. 7mm PRC
Contributor Dennis Bradley compares two long-range, fast shooting favorites: the .280 AI and 7mm PRC.
Head to Head: .338-06 A-Square vs. .35 Whelen
Among the ’06 offspring are the .338-06 A-Square and the .35 Whelen, which give the shooter access to a larger frontal diameter and heavier bullet weights than are associated with the .30-06 Springfield. Which is the better choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.
An Ode to the 7.62x39mm (M43) Soviet
By today’s standards, the external ballistics of the 7.62x39mm Soviet are insipid. And yet, the cartridge remains an excellent choice for hunting common big-game species at practical ranges.
An Ode to the .338 Lapua Magnum
Created for the battlefield, this military-turned-hunting cartridge is a top choice when pursuing big game both near and far.
Favorite Rifles and Cartridges Used by North Country Guides and Outfitters
Contributor Aram von Benedikt teamed up with Book Your Hunt for a survey of North Country outfitter opinions on which calibers work and what bullets will not fail. Read on for their answers.
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