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If cartridge names seem confusing, you are not alone...Making Sense of Cartridge Names

Centuries ago, no soldier lighting the wick on a matchlock could have imagined a self-contained metallic cartridge launching a tiny bullet at three times the speed of sound....View Article


The .44 Magnum is a hunting cartridge, not a defense or law enforcement round.The .44 Remington Magnum

Long ago I read a magazine article entitled, "Should He Shoot The Magnum?" The .44 Remington Magnum, then a short decade into production, had already inspired the awe reserved for the .500 Smith &a...View Article


How to squeeze every iota of accuracy from your muzzleloader to make that long-range shot.Going Long

It's only natural to sit around a camp fire and talk about just how far your rifle will sling lead....View Article


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Elk Rifles and Cartridges
Elk haven't really changed, but what we use for them sure has.View article
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The 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser
One of the first small-bore smokeless cartridges for military bolt rifles, the 6.5x55 was developed jointly by Sweden and Norway in 1894.View article
7mm-08 Remington
The 7mm-08 is a fine choice for all-around hunting.View article
The 12-Gauge Slug
Modern slug loads are not only popular with deer hunters but with travelers in bear country as well.View article