Ode To 270 Winchester Lead

An Ode to the .270 Winchester

What is it about the .270 Winchester that remains so appealing to hunters? Sometimes the designers get things right the first time, and if you wanted to develop a cartridge to rival the venerated .30-06, the .270 comes about as close as is practically possible.

Remington Rimfire Ammo Roundup

Big Green feeds the .22s oh so well.

The Scourges of Summer Hunting

There are a number of potential hazards, pitfalls and some downright scary situations which anyone heading afield in the summer should be aware of.

Behind the Bullet: .284 Winchester

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.

Spartan Precision Javelin Gear: Light, Rigid, Dependable Aiming Aids

Spartan’s extensive lineup is a game-changer, allowing for the quick adaptation from regular rifle to bipod or tripod very quickly, giving the user the steadiness required to precisely place a shot.

Review: Bansner & Company Custom Rifle Stocks

A simple modification can make a world of difference. Whether you want the full treatment for your rifle, or just a stock to give an old friend a facelift, Bansner and Company has something to fit the bill.

How to Navigate the Backcountry Without Batteries

Whether it’s a lack of connectivity, or the dreaded dead battery, things can get hairy when the electronics aren’t working and you are deep in the unknown. We look at some simple means of finding direction to be used as a backup to electronic devices.

Head to Head: .243 Winchester vs. .240 Weatherby Magnum

The .240 Weatherby Magnum is a speed demon, but how does it stack up against the original 6mm of the mid-20th century, the .243 Winchester? We take a closer look at the two to see if the younger offering can better the performance of the older.

John Rigby & Co. 250th Anniversary

Hunting is about traditions and offers an inexorable tie to the past. Rigby, despite its ups and downs, has risen once again to not only celebrate its history, but to cement its place in the present and future.

Behind the Bullet: 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum

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

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