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Top 5 Calibers for a Youth Deer Rifle

Selecting suitable chamberings for youngsters' rifles is critical to maintaining their enthusiasm for hunting and shooting. Here are five mainstream, shoulder-friendly calibers that are perfect for a first deer rifle.

Opinion: Why the 7mm-08 Remington is the Ultimate Whitetail Cartridge

The 7mm-08 Remington is hands-down the perfect whitetail cartridge. Here’s why.

Review: Big Horn Armory AR500 in .500 Auto Max

Chambered in the new big-bore .500 Auto Max cartridge, the Big Horn Armory AR500 is the most powerful AR-style rifle on the market today and contains a host of features big-game hunters will appreciate.

First Look: Performance Center T/CR22 Rimfire Rifles

Co-developed by Smith & Wesson Performance Center and Thompson/Center Arms, the new Performance Center T/CR22 rimfire rifles—built around the reliable T/CR22 action—are outfitted with thumbhole stocks and heavy contour, button-rifled barrels.

Why My Cartridge is Better Than Yours

Contributor Philip Massaro explains why his cartridge of choice is—and always will be—vastly superior to yours.

Hardware: Magnum Research BFR .500 Linebaugh

If handgun hunting is on your horizon, look no further than the Magnum Research BFR. The options available are staggering, and the company’s Precision Center offers custom touches that would otherwise cost a premium in the bespoke revolver world.

Head to Head: .30-06 Springfield vs. All Other .30s

What is it about the .30-06 that makes it fare so well against all other designs? If the history of all .30-caliber cartridges were erased, would the '06 still hold a position at the top? Contributor Philip Massaro investigates.

First Look: SilencerCo Omega 36M Suppressor

SilencerCo's new Omega 36M modular rifle suppressor is purpose-built to accommodate multiple platforms and calibers from .22 Hornet to .338 Lapua Mag.

Federal Introduces HammerDown Lever-Action Ammo

Federal's new HammerDown ammo is designed for optimal cycling and performance in the lever-gun platform.

Head to Head: 7mm vs. .30 Caliber

Both offer similar power levels, are suitable for similar-sized game and make a perfect all-around rifle for nearly all hunting scenarios. What makes or breaks the deal in choosing one over the other? Contributor Philip Massaro investigates.

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