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Use Enough Gun
How-To

When Hunting, Use Enough Gun

With a nod to Mr. Ruark, a look at some trends that might be leading hunters down the wrong path.

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Smokeless Propellants: Plentiful Options for Balancing Velocity and Accuracy
Reloading

Smokeless Propellants: Plentiful Options for Balancing Velocity and Accuracy

Nitrocellulose-based smokeless propellants offer improved stability, texture and burning rates. Select “powder” for the right balance of velocity and accuracy for your firearm.

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What Are the Top Varmint Hunting Cartridges?
Ammo

What Are the Top Varmint Hunting Cartridges?

There's a long list of excellent rifle cartridges well suited for varmint hunting. The best choice really comes down to the specific need and application.

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The .250 and .300 Savage Were Ahead of Their Time: Their History
Ammo

The .250 and .300 Savage Were Ahead of Their Time: Their History

The .250 (1915) and .300 (1920) Savage may have faded, but they were top performers in their day.

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6.8 Western vs. Other .270-Calibers: Bullet Advantages
Ammo

6.8 Western vs. Other .270-Calibers: Bullet Advantages

The 6.8 Western has the advantage of new bullets that our older and still-beloved .270s never enjoyed.

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Best, Most Practical Caliber for Big Game?
Ammo

Best, Most Practical Caliber for Big Game?

What is the go-to caliber – not cartridge – for big-game hunting? As you will learn, the answer isn't so simple and depends on preference and need.

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Are You Ready for the Single-Shot Challenge?
Single-Shot

Are You Ready for the Single-Shot Challenge?

Forgive me, but I like good-looking guns. What that means is in the eye of the beholder, but I find classic single-shot rifles attractive and just plain cool.

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Handloading in a Pandemic
Reloading

Handloading in a Pandemic

In general, if saving money is a primary excuse for handloading, then serious volume is required.

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Rifling Twist Tips for Various Bullet Weights
How-To

Rifle Barrel Twist vs. Bullet Weights

A few rifling-twist guidelines and tips to ensure you don't take a wrong turn with your gun or ammo bullet weight.

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Best Non-Magnum Cartridges Available
Ammo

Best Non-Magnum Rifle Cartridges Available

Craig Boddington gives his top cartridge choices from 6mm to .45 for those who think “biggest, fastest” isn't all it's cracked up to be.

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How Barrel Length Can Affect Shooting Performance
Shooting Tips

How Barrel Length Can Affect Shooting Performance

Differences in barrel length can affect velocities, handling and much more.

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Tips on Shooting Uphill/Downhill Angles
Shooting Tips

Tips on Shooting Uphill/Downhill Angles

On tough uphill/downhill shots, finding the right position is the key.

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