LOGO Lead Photo 35 Whelen And 358 Norma Magnum

Head to Head: .35 Whelen vs. .358 Norma Magnum

The storied .35 Whelen and hard-charging .358 Norma Magnum go head to head in this installment of Phil Massaro's popular ammunition series.

Behind the Bullet: .358 Winchester

Introduced in 1955, the .358 Winchester shares a good number of the dimensional attributes of the .308 Winchester, including the .473-inch-diameter case head, a case length of 2.018 inches and the 20-degree shoulder which is used for headspacing.

Head to Head: .348 Winchester vs. .358 Winchester

Between the .348 Winchester and .358 Winchester, which cartridge is the better all-around choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

First Look: Remington 360 Buckhammer

Remington’s has introduced the 360 Buckhammer straight-wall, as a lever-action cartridge good past 200 yards.

Behind the Bullet: .358 Norma Magnum

Hunters who enjoy using cartridges that aren’t among the most popular should consider a rifle chambered in .358 Norma Magnum. It’s a flat shooter—mimicking the trajectory of a .30-06 with heavier bullets—and is a fully capable all-around choice.

Head to Head: .358 Winchester vs. .350 Remington Magnum

Which of these short-action .35s makes the better choice for a prospective buyer? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

5 Rifle Cartridges That Need to Make a Comeback

Here are a handful of cartridges that have fallen out of favor with the general hunting public, but still worthy of your time afield.

Winchester Model 88

For Throwback Thursday, here's a classic lever gun that has become the author's go-to rifle.

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