Hornady Backcountry Defense ammunition boxes bullets arranged on white gray table with clear shadow below packaging

Hardware Review: Hornady Backcountry Defense

A casual hike, a quick trip to grab firewood or a morning spent chasing trout all carry the potential of encountering a furry threat that might want to remind you that you are no longer at the top of the hierarchy.

New for 2026: Remington 7mm Backcountry Offerings

The 7mm BackCountry came to light last year this time, utilizing a Peak Alloy steel case to raise the pressure limits from the traditional 65,000 psi all the way up to 80,000 psi. For 2026, Remington has joined the party with three offerings for the 7BC: Core-Lokt, Core-Lokt Tipped, and Speer Impact.

The FN 5.7 as a Survival Round

This company’s Sub2000 folding carbine and compact PR57 pistol can be ideal traveling companions in this caliber.

Review: Barnes Harvest Collection Ammunition

The Barnes Harvest Collection offers hunters incredible precision and stopping power through Barnes’ renowned terminal performance and Sierra’s acclaimed accuracy. 

Head to Head: .300 Remington Ultra Magnum vs. .30-378 Weatherby Magnum

Phil Massaro dives into the intricacies of the .300 RUM and .30-378 Wby. Mag., comparing the attributes of both. Read on to see which comes out on top.

Behind the Bullet: 21 Sharp

Phil Massaro dives into the 21 Sharp, a 21st century take on the .22 Long Rifle.

A Hunter's Case for the .223 Remington

Don’t overlook the .223 Remington when seeking a one-gun solution.

Review: Winchester 400 Legend

Winchester’s new 400 Legend is a streamlined, mid-sized straight-wall cartridge intended to fill the gap between its wildly popular 350 Legend and the notorious 450 Bushmaster. It is—in our opinion—a masterstroke of genius.

Hardware: Hornady 7mm PRC

Fitting the niche between the 6.5 PRC and .300 PRC, Hornady’s 7mm PRC cartridge delivers long, high-BC bullets in a long-action receiver, and temperature-stable, magnum speed propellants for consistent velocity and extended barrel life.

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.

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