Ever wondered why the six-time national champion John Whidden stuck with his .243 rifle for all long-range competitions? The answer is because he knows that the cartridge was designed specifically for this type of sport. Along with the .243 Win comes a flatter trajectory than other cartridges and can reach out to 500 yards with […]
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The great debate between the.270 and 30-06 has been going on for decades. Which one is better? Well, it’s tough to say because both of them have their pros and cons. However, we can look at some of the facts surrounding each rifle cartridge and determine which would be best in certain situations. This article […]
A hunting discussion is never complete without two of its critical subjects: power and penetration. And if you are looking for a cartridge that offers both, then look no further. The .30-30 is a reliable, powerful, and accurate round that offers the much-need penetration to stop any large game in its tracks. The purpose of […]
The .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire, also called the .17 HMR, is a relatively recently developed cartridge; it was first launched in 2002. Designed by Littleman Mitchell, the .17 HMR is a rimfire cartridge that takes the general shape of a necked-down .22 Magnum cartridge case, but which has a .17 caliber projectile. Due to this […]