Is Lead Ammo Dead Lead

Is Lead Ammo Dead?

The traditional projectile has been under attack of late.

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.

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.

How to Choose a Buffalo Rifle

What's "enough gun" for a Cape buffalo? Rifle and bullet technology is always changing, and what we considered gospel 40 years ago may need to be revisited.

Mind Your Manners

Our writers walks in the same tracks as Harry Manners, on the trail of Cape buffalo.

Top 5 Monometal Soft-Point Bullets

The idea of a bullet lacking lead core is a relatively new one, yet it’s a sound design. Here are five of the finest monometal expanding bullets currently on the market.

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