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Pairing a Cartridge and Bullet for Hunting Success

Dedicated disciples of hunting cartridges defend their chambering of choice in hunting camp each year. However, many experienced sportsman will tell you that the bullet matters more than the cartridge. In actuality, the best results come from pairing a particular bullet with a cartridge well suited to maximize its strengths and minimize its downfalls. Both […]

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Why The 308 Winchester Sucks

Every year when ammunition manufacturers publish the list of the best selling cartridges the top slots are no surprise. Number one, likely driven in part by the sport shooting crowd, is the 223 Remington. Number two, almost without fail, is the 308 Winchester. It is true that the 308 Winchester is extremely popular. But the […]

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The Three Best Large Game Cartridges

Deer hunting is very popular, but pursuing the largest ungulate species in North America carries a unique allure. Chasing elk, moose, and caribou is a brand of adventure all of its own. The challenges are greater, but so are the rewards, with harvests promising hundreds of pounds of quality meat. Part of the challenge is […]

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The Top Three Best Deer Cartridges

Deer are the most popular game animal in North America. They live all over the continent in one species or another, from the deserts of Arizona to the rainforests of north west British Columbia. With such a wide variety of environments it can be difficult to pick a single cartridge. Today, we crunch the numbers […]

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The Best Rifle Action

Most sportsman know that taking a 22LR moose hunting is a bad idea. While the debates and understanding around various cartridges are endless, there is much less discussion around rifle action types. Many people are ignorant to the positives and negatives of different action types for different applications. This can lead them to pick a […]