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Craig Boddington with a deer he took using one of his favorite calibers
Ammo

What Is the Best All-Around Big Game Bullet Diameter?

Craig Boddington crunches the numbers to answer which bullet diameter is all-around best for big-game hunting. The field is narrowed to: .257, .264/6.5mm; .277/6.8mm, .284/7mm and .308.

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Zeroing Rifles Made Easy
How-To

How to Zero Your Rifle the Easy Way

Craig Boddington gives new rifle shooters a basic primer on how and why you must zero your rifle. Once you understand these fundamentals you'll be ready for more complex sighting systems.

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Craig Boddington Dialing Scope
Eyes on Optics

Troubleshooting Turrets: Guaranteed Accuracy or Controversial Crutch?

Author Craig Boddington shares two real-world examples of when inadvertent turret movement made hunts more challenging. He has some suggestions, but admits his work in this area is still in progress.

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Swan Song for the 7 Rem. Mag. Cartridge Boddington Caribou
Ammo

Swan Song for the 7 Rem. Mag. Cartridge?

The 7mm Rem. Mag. was once one of our most popular cartridges, but it seems to be falling from grace.

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The Classic .270 Winchester for Modern Use
Historical

The Classic .270 Winchester for Modern Use

Long known as “Jack O'Conner's Cartridge,” the .270 Winchester is nearly 100 years old, but how does it hold up under modern scrutiny?

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How Do Copper vs. Lead Bullets Affect Your Hunt?
Ammo

How Do Copper vs. Lead Bullets Affect Your Hunt?

Copper-alloy versus lead-core bullets have been a big question when it comes to hunting for some time. Here is what you need to know to decide.

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Best 6.5mm Cartridges for Big Game
Ammo

Best 6.5mm Cartridges for Big Game

There are a lot of great 6.5mm bullets used around the world. Here are the best options for hunting big game.

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Best Old and New Deer Cartridges
Shooting Tips

Best Old and New Deer Cartridges

Take a look at some classic deer bullets alongside some new designs.

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How To Take Rapid, Short-Range Shots On Game
How-To

How To Take Rapid, Short-Range Shots On Game

Rapid short-range shooting can take just as much practice as long-range shooting. Here is some good advice on how to get started.

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What Makes an Accurate Barrel?
Gunsmithing

What Makes an Accurate Barrel?

Rifle accuracy depends first and foremost on the barrel.

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Best Rifles and Calibers for Big Bears
Ammo

Best Rifles and Calibers for Big Bears

Hunting big bears takes the right equipment. Here is a guide to the right rifles and calibers.

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The .348 Win. and Winchester Model 71 Lever Action: A Great Big-Game Combo
Lever Action

The .348 Win. and Winchester Model 71 Lever Action: A Great Combo for Big-Game Hunting

The .348 Win. was only chambered to the Winchester Mode 71 tubular-magazined lever-action rifle. It was—and remains—a big-game go-to combination.

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