Head to Head: .308 Winchester vs. 7mm-08 Remington
WEBOct 4, 2019 — The 7mm-08 case is just slightly longer than the parent .308—2.035 inches vs. 2.015 inches—but maintains the same 20-degree shoulder of the .308 Winchester. The 7mm-08 can use the full spectrum of 7mm bullets, from the short, frangible 100-grain hollowpoints designed for varmints, up through the 120-, 140- and 150-grain bullets …
American Hunter | An Official Journal Of The NRA
WEBFirearm and ammunition reviews, archery coverage and features stories from the staff of American Hunter, an Official Journal of the National Rifle Association.
Let’s Get Real About the 6.5 Creedmoor
WEBJun 6, 2023 — The 6.5 Creedmoor as a Hunting Cartridge. North America’s most popular big game animal is the whitetail deer, and the 6.5 Creedmoor is perfectly suited for hunting them. Inherently accurate with mild recoil, the Creedmoor is a deer cartridge par excellence, suitable for shooters of all skill levels. Rifles and hunting cartridges abound.
6.5 Creedmoor Proven: How Does It Actually Perform on Big Game?
WEBJul 2, 2019 — Interesting stuff, to be sure, but not what this article is about. This article is about how well (or not) the 6.5 Creedmoor performs on big game. Now, dead is dead, and no cartridge can kill a big-game animal “deader” than a different cartridge will. What it can do, however, is kill it more efficiently, more effectively and more cleanly.
A Beginner’s Guide to Bowhunting - American Hunter
WEBSep 21, 2018 — Doing so can—and often will—damage or destroy the bow. After your bow is set up to fit you perfectly, work on the following fundamentals. Stance: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, facing 90-degrees to the target so that the shoulder of the arm with which you grip the bow points to it.
Behind the Bullet: 7mm-08 Remington - American Hunter
WEBMay 10, 2019 — The 7mm-08 uses a case measuring 2.035 inches—0.020-inch longer than the .308 Winchester —making it a perfect fit in a short-action receiver, and the 7mm-08 is fully capable of being housed in just about any action type. The gamut of 7mm bullets makes the 7mm-08 very flexible, though much like its parent, bullets on the heavier end …
An Official Journal Of The NRA | .30-06 Springfield: Is it Still the ...
WEBJan 11, 2021 — For over a century, the .30-06 Springfield has reigned supreme as America’s number one all-around big game hunting cartridge. For sheer ability, versatility and availability, and from the eastern whitetail woods to the western canyons and crags that elk call home, the ‘Ought-six has been the most popular hunting cartridge in existence.
8 Best Charge-Stopping Bear Cartridges | An Official Journal Of …
WEBJun 3, 2019 — Here’s a look at the eight best charge-stopping bear cartridges ever made. 1. .45-70 Government. First adopted by the U.S. military in 1873, the .45-70 Government has been one of the longest-standing big-game cartridges of all time. It’s also been incredibly popular among Alaskan hunters and guides, especially in lever-actions like Marlin ...
Head to Head: .300 Win. Mag. vs. .300 Wby. Mag. | An Official …
WEBOct 3, 2020 — The .300 Weatherby Magnum is a fast, hard-hitting cartridge, driving a 180-grain bullet to a muzzle velocity of 3250 fps, for over 4,000 ft.-lbs. of energy at the muzzle, it is far ahead of the .30-06 Springfield and .300 H&H Magnum. Shortly after the end of WWII, Winchester began work on its own series of magnum cartridges based on the belted ...
Head to Head: 350 Legend vs. 360 Buckhammer
WEBAug 28, 2023 — The 360 Buckhammer is the first new cartridge from Remington Ammunition, since the split from the firearms side of the famous firm. Based on the uber-popular rimmed .30-30 Winchester (itself based on the straight-walled 38-55 WCF), the 360 Buckhammer is a straight-walled case, 1.80 inches long, using that rim for positive headspacing.