American Hunter

Behind the Bullet: .30-30 Winchester

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

Head to Head: .303 British vs. 8x57 Mauser

Both cartridges offer similar performance levels, but which is the smarter choice for the modern...

Top 7 Rimfire Cartridges of All Time

Here’s a look at the seven best rimfire cartridges ever made. Some are standouts because...

Behind the Bullet: .416 Rigby

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

5 Reasons to Hate the 6.5 Creedmoor

Here are five of the many reasons to hate the 6.5 Creedmoor.

Tested: Nosler Model 48 NCH

Nosler is redefining handgun performance with its new Model 48 Nosler Custom Handgun, featuring match-grade...

Head to Head: .30-06 Springfield vs. All Other .30s

What is it about the .30-06 that makes it fare so well against all other...

Review: Sierra GameChanger Ammo

Featuring Sierra’s new polymer-tipped boattail GameChanger bullet, the company’s first loaded ammo offering is extraordinarily...

An Ode to the .17 Mach 2

Although it has been largely forgotten by all but a dedicated faction of hunters, the...

Head to Head: .17 HMR vs. .17 WSM

Which of these cartridges better serves the hunter looking for a speedy rimfire? Contributor Philip...

Top 5 Upland Loads

Here are five no-nonsense loads that’ll ground even the most tenacious birds.

Behind the Bullet: .358 Norma Magnum

Hunters who enjoy using cartridges that aren’t among the most popular should consider a rifle...

Lever-Gun 101

A quick-handling lever-action excels in situations where seconds count, but like any rifle is only...

Head to Head: .450 Nitro Express vs. .470 Nitro Express

While both are excellent choices for an all-around dangerous game cartridge, which offers the best...

Behind the Bullet: .22 LR

There’s a good reason that the .22 LR is often a hunter’s first rifle; it’s...

8 Best Charge-Stopping Bear Cartridges

Over the decades, several cartridges have proved themselves as worthy against charging bears in North...

An Ode to the 16-Gauge Shotgun

Holding on for more than a century, the 16-gauge is seeing renewed interest, thanks to...

Head to Head: .350 Legend vs. .35 Remington

How does the new .350 Legend stack up against the proven .35 Remington? Contributor Philip...

Behind the Bullet: 7mm-08 Remington

Released in 1980, the 7mm-08 Remington would go on to be considered not only an...

Head to Head: .280 Ackley Improved vs. 7mm Rem. Mag.

Which of these cartridges represents the wisest choice for hunters, and why should you prefer...

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