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Cartridges

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

9.3x62mm Barnes Banded Solid Review featured

Going On A Cape Buffalo Hunt? Read This Federal Premium Cape Shok Barnes Banded Solid Review First

by John McAdams

Looking for some good bullets to use on a Cape Buffalo hunt? Make sure you check out this Federal Premium Cape Shok Barnes Banded Solid … Read more

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You Need To Read This .22 Magnum ammo Review Before Going Hunting featured

You Need To Read This 22 Magnum Ammo Review Before Going Hunting

by John McAdams

Keep reading to get the details on my .22 Magnum ammo review. Henry Repeating Arms recently sent me one of their new .22 Magnum rifles for … Read more

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tula .38 special ammo review featured

Tula .38 Special 130gr FMJ Review

by John McAdams

Keep reading to get the details on my Tula .38 Special ammo review. I was recently contacted by a representative from Ammunition To Go who … Read more

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.375 ruger 2 copy

.375 Ruger: An Up And Coming Dangerous Game Cartridge?

by John McAdams

Keep reading to learn all about the .375 Ruger cartridge. The venerable .375 H&H Magnum has been the most popular dangerous game cartridge in the … Read more

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buckshot vs slug featured

Buckshot vs Slug: Choosing The Right Hunting Load

by John McAdams

Read the rest of the article to learn my take on the buckshot vs slug for hunting debate. Shotguns can be extremely effective for big … Read more

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.577/450 martini henry featured

.577/450 Martini–Henry: The Right Arm Of The British Empire

by John McAdams

Keep reading to learn about the history and recommended uses of the .577/450 Martini-Henry. Adopted by the British Army in 1871, the .577/450 Martini-Henry was … Read more

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taylor ko factor

What Is The Taylor KO Factor?

by John McAdams

Keep reading to learn all about the Taylor KO Factor. Developed by the legendary ivory hunter/poacher John “Pondoro” Taylor in the mid-1900s, the Taylor KO … Read more

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7 best deer hunting calibers

11 Best Deer Hunting Calibers

by John McAdams

Keep reading to find out my choices for the 11 best deer hunting calibers of all time. Deer are the most sought after big game … Read more

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32 remington featured

The .32 Remington: An Obsolete Cartridge From A Bygone Era

by John McAdams

Keep reading to learn about the history and recommended uses of the .32 Remington. Introduced by Remington in 1906, the .32 Remington was marketed as … Read more

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.30 Carbine Featured

The .30 Carbine: A Light, But Useful Cartridge

by John McAdams

Continue reading to find out all about the history and recommended uses of the .30 Carbine. Designed by Winchester for the military in the early … Read more

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wadcutter comparison

What is a Wadcutter Bullet?

by John McAdams

Ever asked the question: what is a wadcutter bullet? If you’re new to the shooting community (or even if you’re a veteran shooter), then you … Read more

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RWS H-Mantel 9.3x62mm

RWS H-Mantel: A Fantastic All-Purpose Bullet

by John McAdams

Read on to learn all about the RWS H-Mantel. Produced by RWS (Rhinelandic-Westphalian Explosives Aktiengesellschaft), a German ammunition company also known for manufacturing air rifle … Read more

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picture of 35 remington

.35 Remington: Ultimate Guide To What You Need To Know

by John McAdams

Few hunters these days really understand the capabilities of the .35 Remington. Here’s what you need to know about hunting with the 35 Rem today. … Read more

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picture of 223 vs 5.56 bullets

223 vs 5.56: Which One You Should Shoot In Your AR-15?

by John McAdams

Are you trying to learn the difference between the .223 vs 5.56x45mm NATO cartridges so you can use the right ammunition for your AR-15? Here’s … Read more

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picture of 45-70 govt

45-70 Govt: The Ultimate Guide To What You Need To Know

by John McAdams

There are plenty of myths and misunderstandings out there regarding the capabilities of the .45-70 Government. Here’s what you need to know about hunting with … Read more

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Winchester .223 Remington 55gr Varmint X Review

Winchester .223 Remington 55gr Varmint X Review

by John McAdams

Check out this review of the Winchester .223 Remington 55gr Varmint X bullet designed for predator and varmint hunting. Today I completed my second video … Read more

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Hornady .223 Remington 55gr V-MAX Review

Hornady .223 Remington 55gr V-MAX Review

by John McAdams

Check out this review of the Hornady .223 Remington 55gr V-MAX bullet designed for predator and varmint hunting. I recently made my first video reviewing … Read more

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picture of 9.3x62 mm mauser featured

9.3x62mm Mauser: Is It The Best Hunting Cartridge Ever?

by John McAdams

Even though the 9.3x62mm Mauser is arguably one of the best all-around big game hunting cartridges in the world, the 9.3×62 is still an incredibly underrated round. … Read more

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