American Hunter

Behind the Bullet: .22 Hornet

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

2020 Ammo of the Year: Hornady .300 PRC

The Hornady .300 PRC is part of a paradigm shift in centerfire-cartridge design, one brought...

Head to Head: 6.5 Weatherby RPM vs. 6.5 PRC

The 6.5mm craze shows no signs of slowing down; in fact, it’s looking to be...

Behind the Bullet: .280 Ackley Improved

If you want something a bit unique with a definite cool factor, give the .280...

Guns and Gear for an Alaska Black Bear Hunt

Field Editor Philip Massaro shares the gear he used on his recent Alaska black bear...

Behind the Bullet: .240 Weatherby Magnum

The .240 Weatherby Magnum is the fastest 6mm on the commercial market, exceeding the muzzle...

12 Deer Cartridges You’ve Probably Never Hunted With

Here’s a look at a dozen deer cartridges you more than likely haven’t hunted with,...

Federal Custom Shop Ammunition: Handloads from the Experts

With modern factory ammo performing at levels unheard of 50 years ago, fewer shooters are...

New for 2020: Norma 6.5 Creedmoor BondStrike Extreme Ammo

Norma has expanded its popular BondStrike long-range hunting line to include 6.5 Creedmoor factory-loaded ammo...

Behind the Bullet: .458 Lott

If you’re attracted to .45-caliber cartridges for dangerous-game hunting, the .458 Lott is a serious...

Head to Head: .500 Jeffery vs. .505 Gibbs

If the brute force of the butt of a rifle doesn’t bother you, and you...

Best Big-Game Loads for the 6.5 Creedmoor

The 6.5 Creedmoor is an exceptional choice for big-game hunters, especially those who want a...

Behind the Bullet: .264 Winchester Magnum

Metric cartridges have traditionally struggled in America, but even in the 1950s, the engineers at...

Behind the Bullet: .348 Winchester

The .348 Winchester gives a good balance of striking energy and moderate recoil, and among...

Federal Custom Shop Ammunition—Handloads from the Experts

Federal recently launched a new way for shooters to benefit from the loading expertise of...

Behind the Bullet: .33 Nosler

If you like to hunt North America’s biggest game, take a long look at the...

Behind the Bullet: .260 Remington

In the hands of a competent rifleman, the .260 Remington is just as effective as...

Behind the Bullet: .30-30 Winchester

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

Are Premium Hunting Bullets Worth the Extra Cost?

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

Behind the Bullet: .416 Rigby

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

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