First Look: Federal HST .357 Magnum Ammo
When hunters are toting their trusty bear-defense handguns outside of the backcountry, its often wise to change out ammunition—away from hard-nosed, monolithic rounds that focus primarily on penetrating thick skull plates and the like. Federal Premium is helping hunters do exactly that, with the addition of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum.
Behind the Bullet: .350 Remington Magnum
Introduced in 1965, the .350 Remington Magnum could be considered the original short magnum. Using the belted Holland & Holland case responsible for so many excellent designs from the 40s, 50s and 60s, but shortened to be wedged into a short-action magazine, the .350 Magnum would mimic the performance of the .35 Whelen.
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.
Tested: Magnum Research BFR 350 Legend
Here’s a closer look at the 7.5-inch barrel, six-shot BFR chambered in the relatively new 350 Legend.
Top 5 Magnum Cartridges Without the Magnum Name
Not all magnum cartridges bear the name, but still meet all the criteria for the title. Here’s a look at five of the best.
An Ode to the .375 H&H Magnum
For over a century, the .375 H&H has routinely, consistently and reliably made happy hunters around the world, and we wouldn’t be surprised if it continues to do so for another century.
Top 10 Magnum Big-Game Hunting Cartridges
Here’s a look at 10 of the best magnum cartridges for big-game hunting.
Head to Head: .300 H&H Magnum vs. .300 Winchester Magnum
Between the .300 H&H Mag. and .300 Win. Mag., which cartridge is the better design and makes more sense for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.
8 mm Rem Mag
Remington no longer chambers the Big Eight in a production rifle, but the cartridge remains a favorite for some who hunt Africa.
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