Behind the Bullet: .270 Winchester Short Magnum
Loosely based on a shortened .404 Jeffery case with the rim rebated to the .535-inch case head of the H&H family, the .270 WSM was the third commercial cartridge using the .277-inch bore diameter, and betters the velocity of the .270 Winchester by 200 to 250 fps.
Head to Head: .270 WSM vs. 7mm Rem. Mag.
The .270 WSM and 7mm Rem. Mag. are the most popular magnums among the .270 and 7mm cartridges, and with good reason; both offer sensible ballistics which can be managed by most shooters without being overly hard on your barrel. But which makes the better choice for hunters? Contributor Philip Massaro takes a closer look at the pros and cons of each.
Head to Head: .270 Winchester vs. .270 WSM
Between the .270 Winchester and the .270 WSM, which offers the best performance for hunters? Contributor Philip Massaro compares the two and picks the winner.
Hornady Adds Nine New Calibers to Precision Hunter Line
Based upon the success of the initial developments, Hornady has added nine new calibers to its Precision Hunter line.
5 Rifle Cartridges That Are Here To Stay
New hunting rounds come and go, but some manage to stand the test of time. Here’s a look at five cartridges that are simply too good to go away.
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