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Craig Boddington

Craig Boddington is a retired US Marine Colonel and career outdoor journalist. He is the author of 31 books and more than 5000 articles on hunting, shooting, and conservation, with hundreds of appearances in films, outdoor television, and speaking engagements. Boddington's hunting experience spans six continents and 60 countries; his honors include the Weatherby Hunting and Conservation Award and Conklin Award. He and his wife Donna have three children and five grandchildren and divide their time between the California Central Coast and a small farm in his native Kansas that has lots of whitetails and never enough turkeys. He is most easily reached at www.craigboddington.com.

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Ammo

Medium Bore Cartridges Aren't Dead!

The medium bores are largely unloved and overlooked these days, but they're not dead yet.

 
 

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Ammo

The .257 Roberts Centerfire Rifle Cartridge: Still Here

"Old Bob" has a cult-like following that sings its praise, but is it snake oil? Find out.

 
 

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Ammo

7mm-08 Remington as a Cradle to Grave Hunting Cartridge?

From a youth hunter to a seasoned old-timer, the 7mm-08 might be one of the most underrated cartridges ever and could be used your whole life.

 
 

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Ammo

.45-70 Government Cartridge for Hunting and Bear Defense

The .45-70 Government is ready to tackle offense and defense in the field.

 
 

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Optics

Why Red Dots Scopes are Red Hot

Fast and accurate, today's red-dot sights can give rifle shooters a big advantage.

 
 

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Ammo

The .375 H&H Magnum Rifle Cartridge: Versatility Champ

It's hard to overlook how versatile and dynamic the .375 H&H cartridge is even after all these years.

 
 

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Ammo

.30-06 Springfield: The Sire to Many Great Cartridge Spawns

The .30-06 Springfield has fathered a long list of solid hunting cartridges. Here's a breakdown of some of the best.

 
 

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Ammo

The Best Cartridge Choices for African Plains Game

Hunting African plains game requires a unique level of versatility. So what's the best cartridge choice?

 
 

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Other

3 Rifle Arsenal: What Are You Choosing and Why?

"If I were allowed three rifles, I'd keep both my fast .30 and my .416. Then I'd add a .22 centerfire." -Craig Boddington

 
 

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Ammo

Bullets: The Importance of Construction and Performance on Game

Don't leave big game bullet selection to chance. Know the traits you really need.

 
 

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Ammo

Straight to the Point with Straight-Wall Cartridges

With new straight-wall cartridges being released, some folks wonder if we're just reinventing the wheel.

 
 

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Ammo

The Best Black Bear Hunting Cartridges: How to Choose

Craig Boddington weighs in on his favorite cartridges and bullets for hunting large black bear

 
 

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