American Hunter | An Official Journal Of The NRA
WEBThis week on #SundayGunday, were checking out a unique offering from Mossberg—an over/under 28-gauge turkey gun, in the form of the Silver Reserve Eventide Turkey. SUBSCRIBE (IT'S FREE!) Firearm and ammunition reviews, archery coverage and features stories from the staff of American Hunter, an Official Journal of …
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.
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 ...
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.
6.5 Creedmoor Proven: How Does It Actually Perform on Big Game?
WEBJul 2, 2019 · Interesting stuff, to be sure, but not what this article is about. This article is about how well (or not) the 6.5 Creedmoor performs on big game. Now, dead is dead, and no cartridge can kill a big-game animal “deader” than a different cartridge will. What it can do, however, is kill it more efficiently, more effectively and more cleanly.
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 ...
Review: Tikka T3x Lite | An Official Journal Of The NRA - American …
WEBMay 7, 2019 · The Tikka T3x Lite is a wonderful balance of portability, accuracy and dependability. It’s a push-feed bolt-action design with a detachable polymer magazine; the synthetic stock is highly ergonomic and the appointments well thought-out. The T3x Lite has clean, simple lines; my particular model has a clean, blued barrel free of sights, and the ...
Head to Head: 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 6.5 PRC | An Official Journal Of …
WEBApr 28, 2022 · The 6.5 Creedmoor has many more factory loads to choose from, and is a bit more affordable to feed, though the 6.5 PRC is gaining a head of steam, with more companies offering a factory load each year. Yes, you can get an additional Creedmoor cartridge in the magazine in comparison to the PRC, but then again, neither cartridge is designed to be ...
Top Bear Rifles and Loads | An Official Journal Of The NRA
WEBMay 1, 2019 · The .338 Winchester Magnum is among the popular choices for large bears—both my Alaskan guides carried a rifle so chambered—and I see the wisdom of using bullets of 250 grains. The .35 Whelen, .338-06 A-Square, 9.3x62mm Mauser and .375 H&H all make worthy brown bear cartridges, and …
How to Zero Your Rifle for Maximum Point-Blank Range
WEBJul 16, 2020 · Next, from a solid shooting rest, zero your rifle to strike 3 inches high at 100 yards. Then fire two or three shots on paper at both 150 yards and 180 yards. That’s the peak trajectory distance (maximum ordinate) for most cartridges. If those land more than 4 inches high, re-zero 23/4 inches high at 100 yards and try again.
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