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My first shot with a centerfire rifle was with my dad's pre-64 M70 in '06, shooting Frankford Arsenal Match Target ball at a soda can...

I had a bonefide night mare with the ultra light 243 Winchester Ruger Mk II. I prefer the standard length sporter barrel. Keys to the...

I'm currently running it with a .308 barrel in an MDT Field Stock, just to be able to shoot it while I decide on my hunting stock. I...

If you had an inclination to handload, I’d consider a couple of things. I’m a 270wsm fan and have seen its performance on elk at 500yds...

I face the same decision. I'm going for the 6.8 Western, as IMO it's the best compromise of the three for long range hunting for deer...

Bob was looking for a modern cartridge that is accurate, lightweight, flat-shooting, and capable of handling elk without destroying a...

6.5 PRC, 6.8 Western... or 7 PRC.

My 77 Mark II Stainless .243 with the factory fiberglas 'boat paddle' stock shoots Federal 75 grain varmint loads and Federal Premium...

Are these rifles compatible with Remington or Savage barrels?

The Russian bear "hunting" video was a bit disappointing. IMO that's bear shooting, no different than shooting rats in a barn. I don't...

To the contrary there are probably quite a few of those people with big testicles laying trampled in shallow graves or were the star...

Not particularly impressed by waking up a sleeping bear (I know I know technically they don’t “hibernate”) with dogs and fire and then...

I think bullet choice and shot placement are criticial... as they are with any caliber. Any big game bullet will work if you can put it...

I can vouch for the M77 MkIIs. I have one in .243, the stainless with the 'boat paddle' synthetic stock I bought in the late 80s... I...

"All around", in my opinion, means not at the extremes. I know, the .375 H&H is seen as a universal African hunting cartridge but IMO...