American Hunter

5 Reasons to Hate the 6.5 Creedmoor

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

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...

Top 8 Bullets for African Plains Game

Let’s take a look at some of the best bullets for African plains game on...

Behind the Bullet: .22 LR

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

Is This The Ultimate Backcountry Rifle?

If you could build a rifle exclusively for the backcountry, which components would you choose?...

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...

Top Bear Rifles and Loads

Contributor Philip Massaro shares some of his favorite rifles and loads for different bear hunting...

Hardware: Norma BondStrike Extreme

Norma’s BondStrike Extreme ammunition is a great all-around choice for the big-game hunter: It is...

3 Rifle Cartridges to Hunt the World

From varmints to African dangerous game, contributor Philip Massaro takes a closer look at three...

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