Bullets Do Not Expand
We gunners like to think of ourselves as very precise and accurate, especially when we talk of guns and such.
Member's Hunt: 2 Bulls, 2 Bullets, 2 Minutes!
After returning from Iraq in June 2010, Noah Smith and his father Art made plans to hunt elk out west. This is the story of how the father/son duo shot two bulls with two bullets in two minutes. By Art Smith, Cedar Springs, Mich.
Leading the Way: Barnes Bullets
With all the hype about non-lead projectiles these day, here’s a look at how and why Barnes’s engineers created the monolithic X Bullet, and the improved copper bullets that have followed.
Hunting New Mexico Bear With Barnes Bullets
American Hunter Assistant Editor Jon Draper recently set out to test a new Barnes bullet designed for the AAC .300 Blackout. His target? Black bear located at the Jicarilla Apache Nation near Dulce, N.M. Keep your eyes peeled for this new 120-grain bullet in this caliber, which should be available early 2014. In the meantime, check out the photo gallery to see how Draper dropped the hammer on some big old bruins.
25 Years of X Success
The Barnes X-Bullet is celebrating a significant anniversary. Learn its history here.
Solids vs. Soft-Points
How does a solid bullet compare to a soft-point on big game?
Bullets for Elk
Use a premium, controlled-expansion bullet for large game like elk.
Bullet-Base Basics
Whether to use a flat-base bullet or one with a boattail depends largely on the cartridge and the game being hunted.
Barnes: 25 Years of Drop-Dead Reliability
Editorial Director John Zent looks back at the 25-year lifespan of the Barnes X-Bullet.
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