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SAAMI Announces Acceptance of New Cartridges

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

New for 2025: Federal’s 7mm Backcountry

Federal has released the 7mm Backcountry, a high-speed, high-pressure cartridge designed specifically for use in shorter barreled, suppressed platforms.

New for 2025: Nosler Whitetail Country

New for 2025, Nosler has brought back their famous Solid Base bullet in their Whitetail Country ammunition line.

Behind the Bullet: 6.5 Grendel

Named for the antagonist in the medieval classic Beowulf, the 6.5 Grendel certainly delivers a performance level which belies the cartridge’s image.

Trail Guns: 9mm vs. 10mm Auto Pistols for Bear Defense

Do 9mm pistols make sense for bear defense? Or is 10mm Auto the lowest you should go? B. Gil Horman investigates the similarities, differences and limits of each.

Head to Head: 350 Legend vs. 400 Legend

Between the 350 Legend and 400 Legend, which cartridge makes the more sensible choice for hunters, or are the differences negligible? We delve deeper.

Is Lead Ammo Dead?

The traditional projectile has been under attack of late.

Apex Turkey TSS Shipping in Limited-Edition Cigar Boxes

Apex Turkey TSS shotshells are now shipping, and orders of three boxes or more will come in a limited-edition, Mossy Oak Greenleaf wooden cigar box.

Winchester Ammunition Commits $100,000 Pledge to Folds of Honor

Winchester Ammunition has announced its fourth consecutive pledge to the Folds of Honor Foundation, a $100,000 commitment that will help provide educational scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled service members of the U.S. armed forces.

Behind the Bullet: .300 Savage

Having celebrated its 100th birthday in 2020, the .300 Savage remains a sound choice as a big-game cartridge—especially in the woods of the Eastern United States.

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