Who Needs A Magnum?
Magnum cartridges certainly have their place, but are they really required to take most game? Keith Wood evaluates their purpose and necessity.
First Look: .17 Winchester Super Magnum
There is no doubt that the .17 WSM elevates rimfire ballistics to a new level. But will enough gun companies jump on board to produce rifles in this caliber?
Franchi Intensity
The Franchi Intensity waterfowl shotgun embodies the feel of smaller gauge guns, yet packs the punch of the powerful 3 1/2-inch loads.
The .280 Ackley Improved
Developed by P.O. Ackley and Fred Huntington and known previously by a variety of names such as the “.280 Rem. Ackley Improved 40 degrees,” the .280 Ackley Improved is a more recent addition to the list of wildcat cartridges gone legitimate.
Lipsey's Announces Exclusive Ruger Single Seven in .327 Federal Mag.
Lipsey's has announced that it will be released a new, exclusive, Ruger Single Seven 327 Federal Magnum.
First Look: BSA 17 Super Mag Riflescope
BSA Optics has a new riflescope designed specifically for the .17 Winchester Super Magnum that promises to help varmint hunters with holdover at long range.
What Your Favorite Rifle Cartridge Says About You
Just as our favorite colors can be indicative of our personalities, our favorite rifle cartridge can tell an awful lot about us as hunters. Let us begin, shall we, with tongue planted firmly in cheek.
Hardware: Smith & Wesson Model 69 Combat Magnum
A handgun does no good on a shelf back in camp. But the trouble is, handguns chambered for cartridges appropriate for wilderness protection and/or big-game hunting tend to be a bit heavy. It’s common enough to head into the hunt with good intentions, but after a few exhausting days when even your shoelaces become too heavy, you often find a reason to leave the handgun behind.
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