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How to Clean a Rifle Barrel the Effective and Harmless Way

Here are the tools, chemicals and the step-by-step process to easily and safely clean a rifle

Joseph von Benedikt

Top 9 Collectible Lever-Action Rifles

If you're into collecting and investing in firearms, here are nine lever-action rifles to

Jeff John

6.5 PRC Load Data

Handloaders looking for accuracy, here's some great 6.5 PRC load data and information to get

John Barsness

6.5-300 Weatherby Mag Load Data

It's no secret that 6.5mm cartridges are the hot trend in big-game ammunition, so it shouldn't

John Barsness

.308 Win. vs 7mm-08 Rem.

In this Cartridge Clash, Brad Fitzpatrick weighs the pros and cons of the .308 Win. vs 7mm-08

Brad Fitzpatrick

How Brass Neck Turning Affects Handload Accuracy

A deep dive into what turning necks on brass rifle cartridges can (and can't) do for improving

Jospeh von Benedikt

223 Remington Load Data for AR and Bolt-Action Rifles

Here's what you need to know to reload 223 Remington ammo for AR and bolt-action rifles.

Lane Pearce

33 Nosler Load Data

With the right components, 33 Nosler handloads shine for hunting elk, moose, bears, and just

Bryce M. Towsley

.30-30 Win. vs .300 BLK

The .300 BLK offers more versatility in terms of rifle selection, but in terms of energy the

Brad Fitzpatrick

Tips on Rifle Balance

There's a lot more to rifle balance than most shooters believe; here are a few tips.

John Barsness

.45-70 vs .450 Bushmaster — Cartridge Clash

This cartridge clash between the .45-70 Gov't and .450 Bushmaster is less about the minute

Brad Fitzpatrick

6.5 PRC vs 6.5 RPM — What You Need to Know

Despite their similarities, the 6.5 PRC and 6.5 RPM are opposites in some regards. For

Brad Fitzpatrick

Top Big Game Rifle Cartridges by Caliber

Listed by caliber, here's a look at what big game rifle cartridges are trending upward, and

J. Scott Rupp

.375 H&H Mag. vs 9.3x62 — Cartridge Clash

The .375 H&H Mag. has more ammo and rifle options available, while the 9.3x62 does virtually

Brad Fitzpatrick

Match-Grade Rifle Primers: Are They Better and Worth the Extra Expense?

Jospeh von Benedikt conducts a test to see if match-grade primers really make a difference.

Joseph von Benedikt

Tips on Shooting Uphill/Downhill Angles

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

Craig Boddington

10 Best 6.5mm Rifle Cartridges Available Right Now

There are currently at least 10 different popular 6.5mm rifle cartridges; five of them,

Joseph von Benedikt

.26 Macho Cartridge — Wildcat Notes

The .26 Macho can accurately propel the 120-grain Sierra bullet to speeds great enough to

Jason Stanley

How Barrel Length Can Affect Shooting Performance

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

Craig Boddington

.300 Win. Mag. vs .300 PRC — Cartridge Clash

In this cartridge clash, Brad Fitzpatrick takes a look at the .300 Win. Mag.'s versatility vs

Brad Fitzpatrick

6mm ARC vs .223 Rem: Cartridge Clash

Cartridge Clash: The 6mm ARC shows promise, but there's a tough road ahead if it seeks to

Brad Fitzpatrick

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

Craig Boddington

.300 PRC Reloading Data: Best Practices

The. 300 PRC is a well-behaved magnum that's easy to load for extreme-range performance;

Joseph von Benedikt

What Turning Necks Can (And Can't) Do for the Accuracy of Your Handloads

Is neck turning really beneficial? And if so, is it beneficial in all cases or just in

Joseph von Benedikt

Best, Most Practical Caliber for Big Game?

What is the go-to caliber – not cartridge – for big-game hunting? As you will learn, the

Craig Boddington

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

Craig Boddington

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

Craig Boddington

What Are the Top Varmint Hunting Cartridges?

There's a long list of excellent rifle cartridges well suited for varmint hunting. The best

Craig Boddington

5-Shot-Group Shapes: Here's What They're Telling You

If you're a handloader, chances are you've wondered what the different 5-shot-group shapes

Jason Stanley

Proper Case Neck Annealing Extends Case Life and Increases Accuracy

The proper annealing of cartridge case necks — never the body or head — extends case life and

Joseph von Benedikt

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