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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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25-06 vs 6.5 Creedmoor vs 270: The Results Might Surprise You

by John McAdams

The 6.5 Creedmoor has taken the hunting world by storm recently, but is it really a better cartridge than the .25-06 Remington and .270 Winchester … Read more

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223/5.56 vs 300 Blackout vs 308 Winchester: Which Is Best?

by John McAdams

They’re all popular cartridges used in Modern Sporting Rifles these days, but there’s a whole lot more to the story. Here’s what you need to … Read more

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7mm Rem Mag vs 300 Win Mag: What You Know May Be Wrong

by John McAdams

The .300 Win Mag and 7mm Rem Mag cartridges hit the market around the same time and are both hugely popular in the hunting and … Read more

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300 Blackout vs 7.62×39: Everything You Need To Know

by John McAdams

The .300 Blackout and 7.62×39 cartridges have steadily grown in popularity in recent years. Though they are similar in many ways, each excels in certain … Read more

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223 vs 308: Which Is Better For You?

by John McAdams

The .223 Remington and .308 Winchester are both great cartridges in certain applications, but each have different strengths and weaknesses. So, the question central to … Read more

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101 Best Gifts For Hunters [2024]

by John McAdams

Regardless of whether you’re shopping for a novice just getting into hunting, or someone with decades of experience afield, you’ll probably find something he or … Read more

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9 Reasons The Leupold VX-5HD Is A Great Hunting Scope

by John McAdams

The Leupold VX-5HD rifle scope is one of the best options for hunters who want a high-end scope at a reasonable price. I think most … Read more

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270 vs 30-06 The Age Old Debate Continues

270 vs 30-06 Debate Settled Once And For All

by John McAdams

The .270 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield are both great cartridges, but have different strengths and weaknesses. So, the question central to the 270 vs 30-06 … Read more

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Best 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo For Hunting Elk & Deer (2024)

by John McAdams

More people are using the 6.5 Creedmoor for hunting than ever before. Here are a few great brands of 6.5 Creedmoor ammo that should serve … Read more

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19 Best Muzzleloader Bullets For Hunters (2024)

by John McAdams

Are you looking for some good bullets to use in your smoke pole this hunting season? Well, here are 15 of the best muzzleloader bullets … Read more

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33 Best Hunting Books Every Hunter Should Read (2024)

by John McAdams

Are you a hunter looking for some good book recommendations? Well, here are 33 of the best hunting books ever written.  I love to read … Read more

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