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.

Top 5 Wildcat Cartridges

Here are five cool wildcats that ammunition aficionado Philip Massaro has come across in his years as a gun writer.

Hardware: Winchester Wildcat

A lot has changed in the .22 market since the mid-20th century. The blowback action Winchester debuted has been refined to near-perfection. If the Wildcat is going to compete with the likes of the vaunted Ruger 10/22, it has to bring a lot to the table. Fortunately, it does.

Best Factory Loads for the .280 Ackley Improved

The .280 Ackley Improved has gained a loyal following among big-game hunters, especially those wanting to extend their maximum effective range. Here’s a look at the best factory loads on the market today.

Barnett Releases 2 New Recurve Crossbows

Keeping heritage crossbows alive, Barnett has released its all new Blackcat and Wildcat recurves, offering a classic design with contemporary technology.

Winchester Debuts Wildcat Strata SR

The recently-released Winchester Wildcat SR is getting a hunter-friendly upgrade. Termed the Wildcat Strata SR, this new offering comes fitted with the same polymer stock, but this time decked out in TrueTimber Strata camo.

Hunt Monkey Introduces Dry-Tec Technology

From the makers of Fish Monkey, Hunt Monkey Gloves has emerged with the hunting market squarely in its sights.

Behind the Bullet: .17 Hornet

The .17 Hornet, son of the classic .22 Hornet, is a well-balanced design. Sharing the rimmed design of the parent case, it feeds nicely in a bolt-action repeating rifle, provides pinpoint accuracy and minimal recoil, and checks all the boxes for varmint hunting.

SAAMI Announces Acceptance of New Rifle Cartridges

The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute Inc., (SAAMI) has announced the acceptance of three new rifle cartridges for SAAMI standardization.

Behind the Bullet: .257 Roberts

The .257 Bob certainly has lost popularity of late, but those who still take him afield each fall quietly go about their business, accurately placing shots and taking game without destroying any more meat than is necessary.

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