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Cartridges

These articles provide detailed descriptions of the history, capabilities, and recommended uses of many different hunting cartridges and bullets.

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300 PRC: Read This Before You Buy One

by John McAdams

The new 300 PRC is getting rave reviews with the long range shooting crowd, but is it really a good choice for hunters? If they’re … Read more

Categories Cartridges, Popular
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6.8 SPC vs 6.5 Grendel: What You Need To Know

by John McAdams

Looking for a more powerful alternative to the .223 Remington for use in your AR-15? Here’s what you need to know about the 6.8 SPC … Read more

Categories Cartridges, Popular
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6.5 PRC: Ultimate Guide To What You Need To Know

by John McAdams

The new 6.5 PRC is turning heads and getting a lot of good publicity these days, but do you really need one? Though it’s only … Read more

Categories Cartridges, Popular
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458 Win Mag vs 458 Lott: What You Know May Be Wrong

by John McAdams

Looking for the perfect hard hitting big bore cartridge for use on thick skinned dangerous game? Here’s what you need to know about the 458 … Read more

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224 Valkyrie: Should You Buy One?

by John McAdams

The new 224 Valkyrie has a cool name and is getting lots of publicity these days, but do you really need one? Many hunters likely … Read more

Categories Cartridges, Popular
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338 Federal vs 308 Winchester vs 358 Winchester: What You Need To Know

by John McAdams

Here’s what you need to know about the .338 Federal and .358 Winchester and how they stack up to their parent cartridge in the .308 … Read more

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270 WSM, 7mm WSM, 300 WSM, & 325 Winchester Short Magnums Analyzed

by John McAdams

Here’s everything you need to know about Winchester Short Magnum family of cartridges (the 270 WSM, 7mm WSM, 300 WSM, and 325 WSM) and how … Read more

Categories Cartridges
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270 vs 280 Remington vs 280 Ackley Improved vs 7mm Rem Mag

by John McAdams

Here’s what you need to know about the 280 Ackley Improved and how it stacks up against the 270 Winchester, 280 Remington, and the 7mm … Read more

Categories Cartridges
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260 Remington vs 6.5 Creedmoor vs 6.5×55 Swede: Choosing The Best 6.5

by John McAdams

Looking for an accurate and mild recoiling 6.5mm cartridge? Here’s what you need to know about the 260 Remington, 6.5 Creedmoor, and 6.5×55 Swedish Mauser cartridges. Most … Read more

Categories Cartridges, Popular
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300 Win Mag vs 338 Lapua vs 338 Win Mag: Review & Comparison

by John McAdams

Looking for a really accurate, flat shooting, and hard hitting cartridge? Here’s what you need to know about the 300 Win Mag vs 338 Lapua vs 338 … Read more

Categories Cartridges, Popular
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6.5 Grendel vs 6.5 Creedmoor: Which 6.5 Cartridge Is Right For You?

by John McAdams

The past couple of decades have seen a dramatic upsurge in popularity of 6.5mm cartridges in the United States. Here’s what you need to know … Read more

Categories Cartridges, Popular
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22-250 vs 223 vs 204 Ruger vs 220 Swift: Clash Of The Speed Demons

by John McAdams

Those looking for high velocity cartridges well suited for varmint hunting have several great choices these days. Here’s what you need to know about the … Read more

Categories Cartridges
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450 Bushmaster vs 458 SOCOM vs 50 Beowulf: Battle Of The Big Bore AR Cartridges

by John McAdams

When it comes to heavy hitting cartridges designed for use in Modern Sporting Rifles, hunters and shooters only have a few real choices these days. … Read more

Categories Cartridges, Popular
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270 vs 308 Win: Which Is The Best Hunting Cartridge?

by John McAdams

While they each have different strengths and weaknesses, .308 and .270 Winchester cartridges are both proven performers. So, the question central to the 270 vs 308 debate … Read more

Categories Cartridges, Popular
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7.62×39 vs 308 vs 7.62x54R: Everything You Need To Know

by John McAdams

The 7.62×39 vs 308 vs 7.62x54R debate has raged within hunting and shooting circles for many decades now. They’re all proven cartridges with different strengths … Read more

Categories Cartridges
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Shotgun Gauges Explained: 10 vs 12 vs 16 vs 20 vs 28 vs 410

by John McAdams

Here’s an in-depth guide containing everything you need to know about shotgun gauges, to include the differences between 12 gauge vs 20 gauge and other … Read more

Categories Cartridges, Popular
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6mm Creedmoor: Everything You Need To Know

by John McAdams

The new 6mm Creedmoor is turning heads and getting a lot of good publicity these days, but do you really need one? Since it’s still … Read more

Categories Cartridges, Popular
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243 vs 308 vs 7mm-08: Which Is Right For You?

by John McAdams

The .243 Winchester and 7mm-08 Remington use a modified .308 Winchester case and are designed to improve upon their parent cartridge. Here’s what you need … Read more

Categories Cartridges, Popular
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223/5.56 vs 7.62×39 Comparison: Some Unexpected Pros & Cons

by John McAdams

While they’re useful cartridges in certain situations, there are different pros and cons associated with using the .223 Remington/5.56x45mm NATO and the 7.62x39mm. Here’s what … Read more

Categories Cartridges
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6.5 Creedmoor vs 308 Winchester Debate Settled

by John McAdams

The rapid ascent of the 6.5 Creedmoor in recent years has ignited the 6.5 Creedmoor vs 308 debate among hunters. Here’s what you need to … Read more

Categories Cartridges, Popular
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