H2H 6.8 Western Vs 270 Winchester Lead

Head to Head: 6.8 Western vs. .270 Winchester

Between the .270 Winchester and the new 6.8 Western, which cartridge is the better all-around choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

Hunting Squirrels: Which .22 is for You?

Mike Roux takes his readers through the ins and outs of the most popular modern rimfire ammunition, and how it applies to small-game and squirrel hunting. 

First Look: Christensen Arms Modern Hunting Rifle

Christensen Arms, manufacturer of state-of-the-art precision firearms and custom carbon-fiber barrels, is proud to announce the launch of the new Modern Hunting Rifle (MHR) with Flash Forged Technology (FFT).

Hunting Ammo: What to Look for in a Big-Game Bullet

Contributor Aram von Benedikt details the critical characteristics necessary for an effective deer, elk or moose round, and lists his own personal favorites.

First Look: Winchester Limited-Edition Ducks Unlimited 85th Anniversary Shotshells

Winchester is celebrating 85 years of conservation excellence with the introduction of its limited-edition Ducks Unlimited waterfowl ammo, available this fall.

Hardware: Winchester Copper Impact

Winchester has revamped its monometal performer in the new Copper Impact ammunition line, expanding the game-taking ability of its tried and tested Copper Extreme Point bullet introduced in 2018. No matter your quarry, you won’t be disappointed with its performance.

Hardware: True Velocity Ammunition

True Velocity has released a line of rifle ammunition that uses polymer cases, and while the concept may sound bizarre, it works.

2022 Ammo of the Year: Winchester 6.8 Western

Any way you cut it, this cartridge is a long-range winner. It maintains its energy at distance, and it’s plenty accurate, too.

First Look: Winchester Limited-Edition AA NILO Commemorative Ammunition

Available for a limited time only, the AA128 Light Target Load has a new look, as Winchester celebrates the 70th anniversary of NILO, its iconic hunting and shooting facility.

6.8 Western: A Candid Look at the New Cartridge

Is the new 6.8 Western as good as it sounds? Here’s a closer look at its accuracy, velocity, aerodynamics and maximum lethal range compared to four popular, proven cartridges.

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