33 Winchester Old Box

Behind the Bullet: .33 Winchester

Phil Massaro dives into the history and performance of the .33 Winchester.

Behind the Bullet: .318 Westley Richards

A rimless designed made for use in the Mauser-style rifles, the .318 Westley Richards was released sometime between 1906 and 1910, and became one of the most popular medium-bore cartridges for hunting African game.

Behind the Bullet: .405 Winchester

Generating just over 3,200 ft.-lbs. of muzzle energy, the .405 Winchester was—at the time of its release in 1904—the most powerful lever-action cartridge available.

Head to Head: 8x57 Mauser vs. .318 Westley Richards

Both cartridges are classics, have been used for all sorts of game and are easy on the shoulder, but which offers the best performance for hunters? Contributor Philip Massaro compares the two and picks the winner.

Top 5 Boutique Bullet Companies

As a handloader, AH contributor Philip Massaro has a love for projectiles. Here are five of his favorite "boutique" bullet companies.

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