Tale of the Twist: How Does Twist Rate Affect a Shot?
Ever wonder exactly how twist rate affect projectiles and bullet selection? Dive into this important component of ballistics with Phil Massaro.
Twist Rate: How Hornady's 7mm PRC Fared in Africa
After a nine-year hiatus and a pandemic, the author travels to Africa with Hornady’s sizzling 7mm PRC in search of spiral-horned antelope.
Hunting Cartridges: Rising Stars of the New Millennium
Grand old cartridges like the .30-06 Sprg. and the .270 Win. still kill game just as well as they ever have, but many of the new cartridges out-perform them, especially at extended ranges. Here are a few reasons why.
Why is Rifling Twist Direction Usually Right-Handed?
Have you ever noticed that most American gun makers make the rifling go in a right-handed—or clockwise—twist direction, whereas many British gun makers historically choose left-handed twists? Here's why.
Does a Barrel’s Twist Rate Affect Bullet Expansion?
Online forums are like Vegas buffet lines for The BullShooters, lots of meat to choose from. Not too long ago, I saw this question posed on a hunting site and some credible folks believed it to be true. I had to find out for myself.
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