Rifle Ammo

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Cartridges 225 winchester
Guns

Why Some Rifle Cartridges Fail

By Jim Carmichel

Most accurate 6.5 creedmoor ammo.
Guns

Most Accurate 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo, Tested

By Tyler Freel

A comparison of the .308 Win beside the .30-06 Springfield.
Guns

.308 vs .30/06: Is One of These Classic Cartridges Really Superior?

By Colton Heward

270 vs 308
Guns

.270 vs .308: Is a Bigger Caliber Actually Better?

By Colton Heward

Freel with whitetail buck .308 vs 5.56mm
Guns

.308 vs 5.56: A Full Breakdown of These Two Popular Cartridges

By Colton Heward

Winchester M70 Featherweights .270 Winchester
Guns

The .270 Winchester: How Does this 100-Year-Old Cartridge Hold Up Today?

By Tyler Freel

sheep hunter with .270
Guns

The .270 Winchester Was Your Grandpa’s 6.5 Creedmoor

By Tyler Freel

5.56 vs .223 ammo
Guns

5.56 vs .223: What’s the Real Difference Between These Popular Cartridges? 

By Tyler Freel

Federal Terminal Ascent and Remington Tipped Core-Lokt
Guns

The Best .308 Ammo for Hunting for 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

reloading kit
Gear

The Best Reloading Kits of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Tyler Freel

best 5.56 ammo, ar 15 ammo
Guns

The Best 5.56 Ammo of 2025

By Tyler Freel

A pair of 7mm Backcountry rounds on an elk antler
Guns

Federal 7mm Backcountry, Tested and Reviewed

By John B. Snow

freel moose taken with 22 ARC
Guns

Video: Moose Hunting With the 22 ARC

By Tyler Freel

Freel and moose taken with 22 ARC
Guns

Why Small Cartridges Are So Effective for Big Game

By Tyler Freel

30-30 vs 30-06
Guns

30-30 vs 30-06: Comparing Two Granddaddy Rifle Cartridges 

By Dave Maccar

22 ARC cartridges in front of ammunition boxes
Guns

Could Hot New .22 Cartridges Replace the .243 Winchester?

By Tyler Freel

hunting with the .45-70
Guns

.45-70 Cartridge Overview: The Immortal Big Game Round

By John B. Snow

.300 win. mag vs .308
Guns

300 Win Mag vs 308 Win: Ballistics, Cost, and Accuracy

By Ron Spomer

Drag Variability Reduction Technology: Hornady’s Secret Sauce for Long-Range Match Bullets
Guns

Drag Variability Reduction Technology: Hornady’s Secret Sauce for Long-Range Match Bullets

By John B. Snow

280 Ackley Improved
Ammo

The 280 Ackley Improved Is Still One of the Greatest Western Big Game Cartridges

By Andrew McKean