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7mm Backcountry: Anatomy of a 21st Century Elk Cartridge

Federal’s new 7mm Backcountry produces magnum-like ballistics from a 20-inch barrel thanks to new case and powder technology.

Revolver Build: Fink's Custom Taurus Raging Hunter .44 Magnum

This big bore revolver is tricked out for handgun hunting, defense against dangerous game and personal protection. 

Cartridge Breakdown: 8.6 Blackout

I briefly covered the 8.6 Blackout in my last Alternative Ammo piece, in which I compared it to the .338 Federal. But because this is such a new, niche cartridge, my editor thought it also deserved a deep dive, so I’m here to provide an in-depth look at the new 8.6 BLK.

Ruger at 75

2024 marks the 75th anniversary of an American arms maker founded by a man who defied conventional wisdom again and again to produce instant classics.

A Hunter's Case for the .223 Remington

Don’t overlook the .223 Remington when seeking a one-gun solution.

Utility .410-Bore Roundup

B. Gil Horman makes a roundup of some of his favorite function-over-form .410-bores.

Putting the HammerDown

The author goes to Texas for hogs and ’yotes in the night with a Henry lever action, an Armasight thermal scope and Federal’s HammerDown ammunition.

The Ones That Got Away: Bucks That Haunt My Dreams

Do you toss and turn late at night over memories of bucks that got away? Our man does, too. Here are a handful of sleep-robbing tales of bucks that never even gave him a shot.

First Look: Bone-Dri Big Shugg Shotgun Sleeve

Engineered with materials to wick moisture, the Bone-Dri “Big Shuug” protects long-barrel shotguns from rust after exposure to moisture. 

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.

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