“alternative ammo”

In my last article, I discussed two not-so-niche cartridges: the .243 Winchester and the 6mm Creedmoor. As you’ve probably guessed by now, I tend to go to extremes (it’s unintentional, I swear). This go around, we’re swinging for the fences on niche rounds: the new 8.6 Blackout (BLK) and the .338 Federal.

Dennis Bradely takes on one of the most heated caliber debates of modern times—a battle of .45 caliber big-bores.

Dennis Bradley puts two varminting favorites up against each other—the speedy .22-250 Rem., and ubiquitous .223 Rem.

Contributor Dennis Bradley compares the .243 Winchester and 6mm Creedmoor, in an effort to dispel a few popular myths surrounding the "inherent accuracy" of certain cartridges.

Contributor Dennis Bradley draws on family wildcatting experience for an in-depth teardown of two .375-caliber heavyweights.

Contributor Dennis Bradley switches to handgun ammo with two massive 50-calibers: the .50 Beowulf and .500 S&W.

Contributor Dennis Bradley compares two long-range, fast shooting favorites: the .280 AI and 7mm PRC.

Contributor Dennis Bradley compares two big-bore powerhouses: the .45-70 Government and a relative newcomer, the .458 SOCOM.

Contributor Dennis Bradley kicks off his series on esoteric alternatives to more common ammunition, with the 6x45.