Discover the best .38, .357, and .44 caliber snub-nosed revolvers—ever.
Here's what you need to know about the .44 Remington Magnum for self-defense. The answers will surprise you.
Here are the 5 best guns for the Novel Corona Virus COVID-19 pandemic which will serve you well if civilization collapses.
Here's why Winchester's 180 grain Power Point .300 Win. Mag. scores an epic win.
Take a closer look at the 6.5 PRC. We show you the good and the bad, and why it will become the premier 6.5 mm cartridge.
Pronghorn are the most challenging game animal in North America. Here's what you must know, including the right shot placement, for your best pronghorn hunting trip ever.
Wondering about Remington Ultra Magnums? We analyze the 7mm RUM, .300 RUM, .338 RUM, and .375 RUM to determine which is best for you.
Can the .45 ACP+P match the powerful 10mm Auto for hunting as well as defense against humans and bears? Learn the surprising answer!
Is the mouse gun (aka pocket pistol) a viable self-defense weapon or just a feel-good gimmick? We compare a few models.
Here's what you need to know about hunting America's premier deer, the mule deer. Includes info on the best rifles for mule deer, essential gear, and more.
If you're a prepared person and in the market for a rifle, give serious consideration to military surplus. Be ready to defend your family when confronted with violence and lawlessness.
Has the .44 Magnum revolver lost its title as "The Most Powerful Handgun in the World"? Here's why Dirty Harry's favorite cartridge is still the one by which all others are judged.
Most rifle cartridges out there today are unnecessary. Here are my choices for the essential Basic Five hunting cartridges by range and game class.
What is the best 7mm magnum? Here's a comparison review of the 7mm Remington Magnum, 7mm Winchester Short Magnum, 7mm Shooting Times Westerner, 7mm Weatherby Magnum, 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum, and 28 Nosler.
Did you know that North America offers epic winter big game hunting? Here are the must-know to survive and fill your freezer when the snow flies.
The .357 Magnum is the real “do it all” handgun cartridge. From self-defense to hunting it gets the job done. Here are 10 reasons why.
What is the best revolver for concealed carry purposes? Find out which wheel guns are worth carrying with you.
Every hunter needs a rimfire rifle. Which cartridges and loads are best? Let's examine the .22 Long Rifle, .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, and .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire.
Point, or instinctive, handgun shooting techniques can save your life in the right circumstances. Learn about these old-school methods so you can increase your survival odds in a shootout.
The .280 competes with the .270 Winchester, yet hunters pass it by for the .270 Winchester, the .30-06 Springfield, or the .280’s big brother, the 7mm Remington Magnum. Here's what happened when it took on the three most popular cartridges in the world.
Is Nosler's AccuBond the best all-round hunting bullet? Here's one hunter's opinion based on years of testing and field experience.
See my test results for 11 great pronghorn cartridges, including the .243 Winchester, .25-06 Remington, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5-284 Norma, and more.
FBI research and gunfight analyses prove all self-defense handgun cartridges do the same basic things and have the same limitations. There's simply no such thing as "the best handgun cartridge."
These old but great handgun cartridges have defended life and limb and put venison on the table for a century and a half. Check out the .45 Colt, .44 Special, and .38 Super.
I tested the .243 Winchester, 6 Creedmoor, .240 Weatherby Magnum, .25-06 Remington, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5x55mm Swedish, 6.5-284 Norma, 7mm-08 Remington, and .30-30 Winchester, so you don't have to. Give yourself a break from pain on your next hunt.
Hornady's new 6.5 Precision Rifle Cartridge takes on the 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5-284 Norma, 26 Nosler, and 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum in this winner take all virtual shootout.
The .270 Winchester is perhaps the most storied big game hunting cartridge. Why has the .270 received such coverage and hyperbole? Here's what you need to know now.
The .41 Remington Magnum is the best revolver cartridge. Period. It does what the others do, but better in many ways. Here's how.
There are many (perhaps too many) hunting cartridges on the market. What makes any particular one versatile? A versatile cartridge has three main qualities: power, reach, and flexibility. This article breaks down the most versatile rifle caliber on the market.
The 10mm Auto cartridge is the best pistol round ever developed. Bold words for a bold round, find out how it came about and why it's so good.
I tested the .204 Ruger, .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington, .243 Winchester, 6 Creedmoor, .240 Weatherby. Can these varmint rounds take down big game? We find out.
I tested the .243 Winchester, .25-06 Remington, 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 Winchester, .30-30 Winchester, .308 Winchester, and .30-06 Springfield. Which is the best deer cartridge?
I tested several dangerous game cartridges, including the 9.3x62 Mauser and .375 Holland & Holland, to give you an idea of which one is best for the biggest animals.
Tested: 7x57 Mauser, 7mm-08 Remington, .280 Remington, 7mm Remington Magnum, 7mm Weatherby Magnum, and 28 Nosler. Will the magnums outpower the non-magnums? Will the upstarts dethrone the old guard?
The 6.5 Creedmoor and 6 Creedmoor take on the .243 Winchester, .308 Winchester, .30-06, and 7mm Remington Magnum in this virtual shootout. Which one will be left standing?
The possibility a hunter may need a backup firearm is real, whether to dispatch a wounded animal, hunt small game, or for self-defence against man and beast.
Has the pistol replaced the revolver? Should we scrap every S&W Model 19, Model 29, or Colt Python? Here's the case for the revolver. As long as we have guns, we will have wheel guns.
Thanks to modern ammunition, the 9mm is now the premier self-defense pistol caliber. Find out why the "Nine" is the top choice, according to gun writer LJ Bonham, who has decades of firearms experience.
We test .338 Winchester Magnum, .340 Weatherby, .338-378 Weatherby, .300 Remington Ultra-Mag, 33 Nosler, and .338 Lapua. Can you pick the winner?
Find out why .30 caliber bullets are by far the most popular for whitetail deer, elk, moose, bear, antelope, and plains game hunting. Gun recommendations included!
This virtual shootout tells you which .30 caliber cartridge is best for whitetail deer, elk, moose, bear, or African game hunting. The results are surprising.
Did you know that inexpensive military rifles are great for deer, elk, moose, bear, and anything else related to hunting? They are rugged, affordable, and available. Here's why more people should use them to put meat on the table and which models work best.
Cartridge fight: .25-06 Remington, .270 Winchester, .280 Remington, .30-06 Springfield, .338-06 A-Square, .35 Whelen. Each is a prince in its own right, but which is king?
Prvi Partizan has a reputation for good quality ammunition at a reasonable price. Is PPU's 300 grain .375 H&H Magnum load good enough for deer, elk, moose, bear, and African plains game hunting?
Tested: .243 Winchester, .260 Remington, 7mm-08 Remington, .308 Winchester, .338 Federal. Which is best?
I tested the 6.5 Grendel, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5x55 Swedish, .260 Remington, 6.5-284 Norma, 26 Nosler, .264 Winchester Magnum, and 6.5-300 Weatherby. So which one is best? The results may surprise you!
There are many excellent long-range (beyond 500 yards) rifle cartridges, from the mild-shooting 6.5 Creedmoor to the flinch-inducing .338 Lapua. Which is best for elk, though?
Here's how to avoid a potentially lethal EDC trap. Everything you need to know to survive on the streets.
High-quality used guns languish on store racks just because they are chambered in less common calibers. Don't overlook these gems.
Today’s ARs are available in more good hunting calibers than ever before, whether you're after Alaskan moose, Montana elk, Missouri whitetails, Wyoming pronghorn, or Texas wild hogs.
Do premium bullets just do a better job than low-budget bullets? Whether hunting Ohio deer, Montana elk, Alaskan bears, or African Cape Buffalo, find out how premium bullets make every shot count.
Winchester Power Point bullets have been a reliable deer load since the 1960s. Does this old-style bullet stand up to magnum velocities against elk and moose?
How does the Glock stack up against the legendary M1911? The debate has raged since Gaston Glock's polymer-framed pistol appeared in the early 1980s.
Colorado is famous for elk, mule deer, and black bear hunting and provides a challenging environment. What are the best rifles and cartridges for hunting the Centennial State?
What guns work best in defending you and your family at home? Here are three basic gun types every homeowner should have to protect their family from a home invasion.
Which dangerous game cartridges work best against Africa's Big Five or an angry Montana moose? Here are five great choices hunters have staked their lives on for decades.
Is the .30-06 the world’s most versatile hunting cartridge? Find out why this old veteran has survived and thrived despite the existence of more powerful cartridges and flatter shooting cartridges.
There are several ways to make your travel less harried and more successful. Here are tips from a former commercial pilot for air travelers.
Montana is legendary. The state offers deer, antelope, elk, moose, bear, bison, and wolf if a hunter can find them somewhere in a vast, varied landscape. So what's the best rifle and caliber?
Does the average deer, elk, or moose hunter need expensive premium ammunition loaded with the latest and greatest bullet? Magazine ads say yes; hunters worldwide prove them wrong every fall.
When you need to project American power anywhere in the world, here are three all-American heavy hitters designed for any hunting challenge: .35 Whelen, .338 Win Mag, and .458 Win Mag.
Long Range hunting is an exciting and demanding activity. Whether pursuing antelope in Wyoming's vast prairies or impala in the Serengeti, a hunter must have the right gear and skill.
The current gun market is saturated with options. Which gun or guns are the absolute minimum a hunter should have?
Hunting is a wonderful sport. The best way to ensure novice hunters embrace it and continue for years is to get the right rifle in the right caliber the first time. Here are rifle recommendations for beginner and experienced shooters.
The 6.5x55mm Swedish, 7x57mm Mauser, and 8x57mm Mauser deserve a second look from American hunters. They are loved world-wide for antelope, deer, elk, moose, bear, and African plains game hunting.
Safety is the most important thing in hunting. People's lives depend on it. Here are ten ways to insure you and your hunting partners get home safe every day of the season.
The .308 Winchester is the best-selling hunting cartridge in America. Developed for the M-14, the U.S. military's standard sniper round hits way above its weight class and is loved by hunters.
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Think you need a magnum for hunting? Think again. For antelope, deer, elk, bear, plains game, and moose, cartridges like 243, 270, 308, 30-06, etc. work great. Who needs recoil and muzzle blast?
If you live or hunt in Africa, Alaska, or the Rocky Mountains, you must have a dangerous game rifle for self-defense. Thousands of people are injured or killed by wild animals world wide each year.
The .300 Winchester Magnum, or .300 Win Mag, is used around the world for moose, elk, bear, and African plains game. It is preferred by long-range hunters and military snipers over the .308 and .30-06.
Discover the reasons why magnum cartridges are the choice of hunters everywhere!
Prvi Partizan makes affordable, quality ammunition. We put its 180 gr, .300 Win. Mag. through its paces. Is it good and inexpensive, or just cheap?
The .375 H&H is the world's most versatile hunting cartridge. Used from Africa to Alaska for deer, elk, moose, Cape buffalo, and everything in between, it's the do-it-all hunting caliber.