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The .222 died, but it also became the parent case for a variety of now famous rifle cartridges.

The .222 Remington Inspired Some of Today’s Most Popular Rifle Cartridges. Here’s Why It Failed The .222 Remington Inspired Some of Today’s Most Popular Rifle Cartridges. Here’s Why It Failed

The .22 Hornet wasn't even close to the .220 Swift when it came to muzzle velocity.

The Fall of the .220 Swift The Fall of the .220 Swift

A hunting rifle and western hunting gear on a deer skin.

How to Buy Your First Nice Hunting Rifle How to Buy Your First Nice Hunting Rifle

A rifle cartridge next to an emptied cartridge and bullet and gunpowder.

The 6.5 Creedmoor is Not the Ultimate Super Cartridge The 6.5 Creedmoor is Not the Ultimate Super Cartridge

A hunter in orange and camo aims a rifle in a field.

9 Tips for Becoming a Better Rifle Shot on Wild Game 9 Tips for Becoming a Better Rifle Shot on Wild Game

A lineup of rifle cartridges on a table.

.338 Federal: The Best Deer Cartridge You’ve Never Tried .338 Federal: The Best Deer Cartridge You’ve Never Tried

A woman rifle shooter aims a rifle at a shooting range.

What’s the Best Distance to Zero A Hunting Rifle? What’s the Best Distance to Zero A Hunting Rifle?

A man using a tripod to aim a rifle.

How to Troubleshoot Your Riflescope Zeroing Problems How to Troubleshoot Your Riflescope Zeroing Problems

Slightly wider .308 on the left

Understanding Terminal Performance: Why Bigger Bullets Aren’t Always Better Understanding Terminal Performance: Why Bigger Bullets Aren’t Always Better

A hunter kneels beside a dead antelope.

There’s No Such Thing as a ‘Stopping Rifle’ There’s No Such Thing as a ‘Stopping Rifle’

A side-by-side of rifle cartrdiges.

.260 Remington vs. 6.5 Creedmoor: It’s All About Understanding Rifle Twist Rates .260 Remington vs. 6.5 Creedmoor: It’s All About Understanding Rifle Twist Rates

A snake beside boxes of hunting rifle cartridges.

The Most Iconic Rifles and Cartridges from African Safaris The Most Iconic Rifles and Cartridges from African Safaris

Boxes of 30-30 rifle ammunition.

2 Tricks to Make Your .30/30 More Effective Beyond 150 Yards 2 Tricks to Make Your .30/30 More Effective Beyond 150 Yards

A Swarovski rifle and scope.

The Truth About Riflescope Brightness (And How to Pick the Best Hunting Scope for Low Light) The Truth About Riflescope Brightness (And How to Pick the Best Hunting Scope for Low Light)

Two hunters walking through a field towards an antelope.

Big Game Hunting

Jack O’Connor’s Formula For Shooting Game At Long Range Jack O’Connor’s Formula For Shooting Game At Long Range

The 7x57, .284, and 7mm-08 sided by side by side.

The 7mm Showdown: 7×57 vs. 7mm-08 Rem. vs. .284 Win. The 7mm Showdown: 7×57 vs. 7mm-08 Rem. vs. .284 Win.

A vintage .416 rigby rifle.

The 4 Coolest Rifles I’ve Ever Fired The 4 Coolest Rifles I’ve Ever Fired

Three rifle cartridges

The New 27 Nosler and .277 Sig Fury Are Creating a .277 Cartridge Comeback The New 27 Nosler and .277 Sig Fury Are Creating a .277 Cartridge Comeback

Three 6.5 ammo by an antler.

The Great 6.5 Shootout The Great 6.5 Shootout

Three 6.5 ammo by an antler.

The Great 6.5 Shoot-Out The Great 6.5 Shoot-Out

A lineup of .308 Win., .338 Win. Mag., .300 Win. Mag.

Best Cartridges for Africa Plains Game Best Cartridges for Africa Plains Game

A cape buffalo wandering through African plains.

The Best Big Bore Rifles For Your First African Safari: .375 H&H vs. .416 Rem. Mag. vs. .458 Win. Mag The Best Big Bore Rifles For Your First African Safari: .375 H&H vs. .416 Rem. Mag. vs. .458 Win. Mag

Rifle ammo in the snow.

How Cold Weather Can Kill Bullet Trajectory How Cold Weather Can Kill Bullet Trajectory

a limit of pheasants with a caesar guerini 20 gauge shotgun.

Shotgun Showdown: 12 Gauge vs. 20 Gauge vs. 28 Gauge Shotgun Showdown: 12 Gauge vs. 20 Gauge vs. 28 Gauge

a large moose in a fall forest

7mm Magnum Showdown: 7mm Rem. Mag. vs. .28 Nosler vs. 7mm RUM 7mm Magnum Showdown: 7mm Rem. Mag. vs. .28 Nosler vs. 7mm RUM

A lineup of .22 and .17 rimfire ammo bullets

Rimfire Showdown: .22 WMR vs. .17 HMR vs. .17 WSM Rimfire Showdown: .22 WMR vs. .17 HMR vs. .17 WSM

a coyote standing on a snowy hillside

Coyote Cartridges: .223 Rem. Vs. .22-250 Rem. Vs. .243 Win. Coyote Cartridges: .223 Rem. Vs. .22-250 Rem. Vs. .243 Win.

How to Pick One Rifle to Hunt Everything

How to Pick One Rifle to Hunt Everything How to Pick One Rifle to Hunt Everything

Moose Gun Face-Off: .243 Win. vs. .30-06 vs. .416 Rem. Mag.

Moose Gun Face-Off: .243 Win. vs. .30-06 vs. .416 Rem. Mag. Moose Gun Face-Off: .243 Win. vs. .30-06 vs. .416 Rem. Mag.

Battle of the Black Bear Cartridges: .308 Win. vs. .338 Federal vs. .45-70 Govt.

Black Bear Hunting

Battle of the Black Bear Cartridges: .308 Win. vs. .338 Federal vs. .45-70 Govt. Battle of the Black Bear Cartridges: .308 Win. vs. .338 Federal vs. .45-70 Govt.

Mule Deer Cartridge Showdown: .270 Win. vs. 7mm Rem. Mag. vs. .300 Win. Mag.

Mule Deer Hunting

Mule Deer Cartridge Showdown: .270 Win. vs. 7mm Rem. Mag. vs. .300 Win. Mag. Mule Deer Cartridge Showdown: .270 Win. vs. 7mm Rem. Mag. vs. .300 Win. Mag.

Elk Cartridge Showdown: .308 Win vs. .300 Win. Mag. vs. 338. Win. Mag.

Elk Cartridge Showdown: .308 Win vs. .300 Win. Mag. vs. 338. Win. Mag. Elk Cartridge Showdown: .308 Win vs. .300 Win. Mag. vs. 338. Win. Mag.

quail hunting, bobwhite quail, scaled quail, mearns quail, california quail, mountain quail, gambel's quail

Boom-and-Bust Quail: Finding the Best Hunting Grounds Boom-and-Bust Quail: Finding the Best Hunting Grounds

Ultimate Bucket List: The 10 North American Hunts You Must Try Before You Die Ultimate Bucket List: The 10 North American Hunts You Must Try Before You Die

Predators: Find and Kill Broken-Country ‘Yotes

Predators: Find and Kill Broken-Country ‘Yotes Predators: Find and Kill Broken-Country ‘Yotes

4 Electronic Predator Calls Tested

4 Electronic Predator Calls Tested 4 Electronic Predator Calls Tested

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