Rifle Ammo

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Why Some Rifle Cartridges Endure, and Others (Even Favorites) Die Out

By Jack O'Connor, with an introduction by Tyler Freel

7 PRC vs 7 Rem Mag

7 PRC vs 7mm Rem Mag: Here’s Why the New Cartridge Is Superior

By Mike Dickerson

.375 H&H vs. .375 Ruger

375 Ruger vs. 375 H&H: Is the Old Classic Still the Better Worldwide Hunting Cartridge?

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Here’s Why the .223 Remington Is the Most Underrated Deer Cartridge

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Here’s Why the Maximum-Point-Blank-Range Aiming System Is Flawed

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The Most Interesting New Ammo from SHOT Show 2026

By Natalie Krebs

25 weatherby rpm cartridge

Weatherby Launches New 25 WBY RPM: A High-Performance 25-Caliber Cartridge Meant for Modern Bullets

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The Best Coyote Calibers

A 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge doesn't always produce the best blood trails on deer.

Podcast: Are You Getting Bad Blood Trails with the 6.5 Creedmoor? This Is Why

By Natalie Krebs

Testing the best handguns at Gunsite.

The Best Black Friday Deals at Guns.com

By Alex Robinson

The .280 Remington Should Have Been a Success. Here’s Why It Wasn’t

By Jim Carmichel

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Podcast: Jack O’Connor Was Right All Along

By Alex Robinson

Jack O'Connor on safari, kneeling behind a waterbuck with three guides/trackers beside him.

The .270 Isn’t Powerful Enough? Jack O’Connor Took His on a 30-Day African Safari

By Jack O'Connor

.30-06 springfield

Jack O’Connor’s Opinion of the Indestructible .30-06

By Jack O'Connor

Hunter Jim Carmichel in a black hat and red shirt sitting behind a deer.

Myth of the Iron Deer: Our Legendary Shooting Editor Explains Why Simply Choosing a Bigger Cartridge Is a Bad Idea

By Jim Carmichel

22 ARC vs. 22 creedmoor

22 ARC vs. 22 Creedmoor: A 3,000-Round Range Test

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I Built the World’s Most Accurate 7mm Backcountry Rifle

By John B. Snow

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The Most Accurate Rifle Ammo, Range Tested

By John B. Snow

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Why Some Rifle Cartridges Fail

By Jim Carmichel

Most accurate 6.5 creedmoor ammo.

Most Accurate 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo, Tested