“Tag: hunting ammunition”

For 2015, Federal Premium expanded its Trophy Bonded Tip hunting line to include the ever-popular .223 Rem. cartridge. American Hunter Editor in Chief J. Scott Olmsted got a look at the new addition to the line—which should be hitting stores now—late last year.

Let’s take a look at some of the best choices for a heavy rifle for African hunting.

“Only accurate rifles are interesting.” So goes the quote from Col. Townsend Whelen, and he was right.

Winchester has announced its new Xtended Range Bismuth shotshells—and it's not just a waterfowl load. It works perfectly as a turkey load, and even as an upland bird load in those areas where the use of lead shot is prohibited.

SIG Sauer has a legacy of offering top-shelf products, regardless of type, and it appears the company will continue that heritage with its Elite Hunting ammunition line. Offered in Copper Game, and Varmint and Predator varieties, it is accurate and delivers great terminal performance.

In the last 10 years, ammunition manufacturers have delivered newly designed cartridges that are more consistent, more efficient and more precise than ever before. Will the century-plus-old .30-06 Springfield have to gracefully hand the “most popular” position to a new leader?

Between the 6.5 Creedmoor and the 6.5 PRC, which is the better choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

Nosler took the venerable .270 caliber to a new level with the introduction of the 27 Nosler. Conceived as a 21^st century upgrade, the cartridge delivers previously unobtainable downrange ballistics by pairing the ultimate combination of case capacity with modern long-for-caliber bullets.

Between the .308 Winchester and .300 Winchester Magnum, which is the better all-around choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.