Head to Head: .22 LR vs. .22 WMR | An Official Journal Of The NRA
WEBFeb 23, 2022 · The case of the .22 WMR measures 1.055 inches and the overall cartridge length of 1.350 inches, with a rim diameter of 0.294 inches. The velocity of the .22 Mag is certainly high enough to make it a predator round out to 100 or 125 yards, and many have referred to the cartridges as the “poacher’s choice” as the low report of the cartridge ...
8 Best Charge-Stopping Bear Cartridges | An Official Journal Of …
WEBJun 3, 2019 · Here’s a look at the eight best charge-stopping bear cartridges ever made. 1. .45-70 Government. First adopted by the U.S. military in 1873, the .45-70 Government has been one of the longest-standing big-game cartridges of all time. It’s also been incredibly popular among Alaskan hunters and guides, especially in lever-actions like Marlin ...
Top 5 All-Around North American Big-Game Cartridges
WEBNov 8, 2021 · Across North America, the .30-06 is probably all you really need; just ask Dr. J.Y. Jones or read the exploits of Grancel Fitz. 2. 7mm Remington Magnum. The 7mm bore diameter is second in popularity among big-game hunters only to the .30 calibers, yet are highly effective choices. And while there are a number of solid cartridge which launch 7mm ...
Let’s Get Real About the 6.5 Creedmoor
WEBJun 6, 2023 · The 6.5 Creedmoor as a Hunting Cartridge. North America’s most popular big game animal is the whitetail deer, and the 6.5 Creedmoor is perfectly suited for hunting them. Inherently accurate with mild recoil, the Creedmoor is a deer cartridge par excellence, suitable for shooters of all skill levels. Rifles and hunting cartridges abound.
12 Crossbow Do's and 3 Don'ts | An Official Journal Of The NRA
WEBFeb 21, 2013 · 11. Practice in the Field. The old axiom, “practice makes perfect,” certainly applies to shooting your crossbow. Once you get it set up and sighted in, spend some time shooting off a bench rest. Use these sessions to precisely set your sights and get a …
Head to Head: 7mm PRC vs. 7mm Remington Magnum
WEBNov 8, 2022 · The 7mm PRC does offer higher velocity figures—running at a higher pressure—though many feel that the 7mm Remington Magnum has plenty of velocity. The PRC is most certainly a better choice as a long-range target cartridge; I had the opportunity to use the cartridge in a Remington Model 700 at …
An Official Journal Of The NRA | .30-06 Springfield: Is it Still the ...
WEBJan 11, 2021 · For over a century, the .30-06 Springfield has reigned supreme as America’s number one all-around big game hunting cartridge. For sheer ability, versatility and availability, and from the eastern whitetail woods to the western canyons and crags that elk call home, the ‘Ought-six has been the most popular hunting cartridge in existence.
A Beginner’s Guide to Bowhunting - American Hunter
WEBSep 21, 2018 · Doing so can—and often will—damage or destroy the bow. After your bow is set up to fit you perfectly, work on the following fundamentals. Stance: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, facing 90-degrees to the target so that the shoulder of the arm with which you grip the bow points to it.
Tested: Ruger American Gen II Rifle
WEBDec 18, 2023 · “New and improved” are welcome words when it comes to hunters’ trusted firearms and gear so when Sturm, Ruger & Company said it was launching Generation II of the affordable, reliable Ruger American rifle, American Hunter paid attention. The original model that debuted in 2010 as a value-minded alternative to the more expensive Ruger Hawkeye had earned a solid reputation with hunters who ...
Top 5 Lever-Action Rifle Cartridges - American Hunter
WEBNov 29, 2019 · Here are my top five lever-action rifle cartridges. 1. .30-30 Winchester. This cartridge has certainly earned its position at the top of the list, as the .30-30 Winchester was and is synonymous with deer hunting. A slim, trim lever rifle chambered in this cartridge makes a great choice for the woods and forests; I killed my first deer with a ...