“Tag: Behind the bullet”

Despite the lack of factory-loaded ammunition, a competent handloader can provide a lifetime’s worth of hunting ammunition without much trouble, and the ballistic formula provided by the .284 Winchester leaves very little to be desired.

Launching a 160-grain bullet in excess of 3200 fps, the 7mm RUM is among the fastest commercially loaded 7mm cartridges available.

Like hot rods and jet planes, the .300 Weatherby Magnum may have been born at the close of the Second World War, but its appeal remains. Read on for the history of the sleek copper speedster.

Phil Massaro dives into the history and performance of the .33 Winchester.

Curious about the 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum? Learn about the history and performance of this storied cartridge in Phil Massaro's latest Behind the Bullet.

Phil Massaro tackles the 6mm ARC, a military cartridge that's equally at home in the hunting field.

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

Named for the antagonist in the medieval classic Beowulf, the 6.5 Grendel certainly delivers a performance level which belies the cartridge’s image.

Having celebrated its 100^th birthday in 2020, the .300 Savage remains a sound choice as a big-game cartridge—especially in the woods of the Eastern United States.