American Hunter

An Ode to the .375 H&H Magnum

For over a century, the .375 H&H has routinely, consistently and reliably made happy hunters...

Behind the Bullet: .300 Winchester Short Magnum

Based on the classic .404 Jeffery case, the .300 WSM has proven to be wonderfully...

Head to Head: 7x57mm Mauser vs. .280 Remington

These classic 7mm cartridges are both excellent designs with long histories of great field performance....

An Ode to the Winchester Model 1886

The Model 1886 remains at the top of the heap of excellent lever-action rifles. Whether...

Behind the Bullet: 28 Nosler

The modern trend in cartridge design is to shun the belted magnum case to avoid...

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

Both cartridges are fully capable of taking the full range of North American game, and...

In the Kingdom of Bears and Friends

The right connections can usually overcome the worst luck even when the hunting is lousy...

Behind the Bullet: 6.5 PRC

If you’re in the market for a cartridge that will do double duty in both...

An Ode to the Winchester Model 70

With its immediately recognizable profile, sheer reliability and impeccable reputation, “The Rifleman’s Rifle” has served...

Head to Head: .375 Ruger vs. .375 H&H Magnum

Is it worthwhile for the hunter looking for a .375 to choose the Ruger over...

An Ode to the .41 Remington Magnum

This classic cartridge is a perfect fit for most handgun hunters. Observant hunters will immediately...

Behind the Bullet: .22 WMR

Driving a 40-grain bullet at a muzzle velocity of between 1875 and 1910 fps, if...

An Ode to the 28-Gauge

Thanks to advancements in ammunition and new, moderately priced shotguns, the once-obscure 28-gauge is now...

Head to Head: 7mm-08 Remington vs. .280 Remington

Between the 7mm-08 and the .280, which is the better choice for the hunter in...

Behind the Bullet: .458 Winchester Magnum

Introduced in 1956, the .458 Winchester Magnum offered the ballistic formula of the .450 NE...

Head to Head: .280 Remington vs. .280 Ackley Improved

Between the .280 Remington and the .280 Ackley Improved, which better suits a hunter? Contributor...

Behind the Bullet: .204 Ruger

The .204 Ruger occupies the space between the .22 centerfires and the .17s, giving fantastic...

Black Bears, Ponytails, and Close Encounters

In Alberta, hunters like to hold out for big bears. It’s another thing entirely to...

Head to Head: 7mm vs. .30 Caliber

Both offer similar power levels, are suitable for similar-sized game and make a perfect all-around...

Behind the Bullet: .22 Hornet

The .22 Hornet was the first commercial high-velocity centerfire cartridge designed for varmints, predators and...

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